Flooring Trends to Check Out In 2019

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Flooring Trends to Check Out In 2019

The new year brings along with it opportunities to change things up and embrace new things. When it comes to your home in the new year, do you have a vision for its aesthetic?

Right now floors are huge. The options are endless and now more than ever, the trends in floor materials and design are on point.

Floors have become one of the top things that home owners or interior designers focus on. The great news is that there are more flooring options than ever to pick from and so you are virtually guaranteed to find something you really like.

Believe it or not, floors do have a major impact on the overall look of a home, so you want to be sure that they look stunning. Check out these hot trends for 2019 and get some design inspiration.

Eco-Friendly

Green materials that are popular right now are bamboo, cork, and reclaimed or engineered wood. Reclaimed wood is green but looks expensive, bamboo is very sustainable and can look great, cork materials are sourced from cork oak tree bark, and any of them may be a stunning addition to your home. Engineered wood is durable and an affordable counter-option to authentic wood selections.

Exotic Wood

If you have a bit of room in your budget and love the natural beauty of real wood, exotic may be the way to go Teak, Iroko, Brazilian cherry, and Wenge wood are sourced all over the world and their advantage is that they possess a gorgeous aesthetic that can really become a showstopper in the home thanks to rich and luscious tones and make it look incredible.

Rustic Styling

This generally is being expressed in longer and wider wood slats that have warm or natural tones. Log and wooden home sales are up, and rustic is coming back into fashion in a big way!

Wood-Resembling Tiles

Get the benefits of wood without the risks by pursuing tiles that look like wood! If you love the way that hardwood looks but don’t want to take on the maintenance and protection responsibilities, wood-look tiles give you the same aesthetic but with a practical spin. They come in all styles and colors, so check this trend and all the options that it offers out!

Geometric Tiles

New year, new trend. Geometric tiles with different patterns, shapes, and colors are totally in right now. Check out examples online and really sort through as there are many to pick from that give you that pop of a pattern or a color!

Gray Wood

The neutral tones of gray wood and even tiles are one of the top trends for 2019. There are a variety of tints and materials that can be used and is a very modern aesthetic. Modern and gray are both very in but can carry a home and still remain classic and smooth as well.

Which of these trends sound intriguing to you? Are you planning to update your floors for the new year? If so, check out these aesthetic options and see what you think!