What color of hardwood is trending in 2024? What are the hottest bathroom flooring ideas? Is carpet making a comeback?
These are some of the common questions homeowners are asking in 2024, and understandably so. Choosing a new floor for your home is a big decision, and it can be an overwhelming one, with interior design trends constantly evolving and an abundance of flooring options on the market.
So it is essential to take your time and make sure you get it right.
If you are planning to upgrade your flooring this year and need help narrowing down the options, you have come to the right place.
Here are five of the top flooring trends in 2024.
1. Natural and lighter-toned hardwood
Homeowners have more flooring options than ever before, but hardwood remains a timeless favorite.
In most cases, hardwood is still the preferred type of flooring among buyers, which is part of why it is widely viewed as the flooring with the best resale value.
So even in 2024, you would be hard-pressed to find any list of top flooring trends that does not feature hardwood prominently. But unlike in recent years, when gray-stained hardwood gained momentum, homeowners are increasingly gravitating toward the natural color of hardwood in 2024.
Lighter hardwoods, like white oak, maple, and birch, are particularly in demand. With their soft, neutral tones, these lighter hardwoods bring a touch of understated elegance that complements a range of styles, from modern and minimalistic to traditional and rustic. Lighter colored flooring, in general, also helps make a room feel bigger and brighter. So if you are looking for wood flooring ideas for your living room, dining room, or kitchen, you cannot go wrong with oak, maple, or birch.
If you are looking for more affordable and waterproof flooring options, there are a number of engineered wood, luxury vinyl, and laminate floors that can achieve a similar look to hardwood while offering greater resistance to moisture. These wood-look alternatives have been growing in popularity for years and remain an excellent option for homeowners in 2024.
2. Wide plank hardwood
Another hardwood trend gaining traction this year is wider planks, typically measuring between 5 and 12 inches wide.
Compared to traditional narrow planks, these wider boards show off more of the natural grain, knots, and character of the wood, creating more of a statement in your home. Wide plank flooring, especially in lighter colors, can also help a room look larger and more open by reducing the number of visible seams between boards.
While wide planks in rich, dark tones remain popular in traditionally styled homes, natural and lighter-toned wide planks are a great match for rustic and modern farmhouse settings, which continue to dominate.
3. Retro carpet designs
Despite the rise in hard surface floors, there is still a place for carpet.
Carpet offers unmatched softness and warmth underfoot, which is part of why it is the top choice for bedrooms and a natural fit for cozy, comfortable living spaces. That also makes carpet a solid flooring option for basements free of moisture concerns, especially if you have a home theater and need a floor that is good at absorbing sound.
But there is more to carpet than comfort and performance.
Part of the reason carpet is making a comeback this year is its ability to bring a room to life with vibrant colors, striking patterns, and textured finishes. In fact, carpet trends are moving away from plain grays toward more vintage and retro inspired designs, according to Mohawk Flooring's Director of Design and Development for soft surfaces, Audra Keiber.
4. More patterns and personality
Homeowners, in general, are opting for more patterns and personality on their floors. This trend is not limited to carpet. It is something showing up across the board in different types of flooring.
Herringbone and chevron patterns, in particular, have become a popular choice on hardwood floors, adding character to living rooms, dining areas, and entryways. At the same time, herringbone and chevron patterned tiles are among the hottest bathroom flooring ideas.
Other bathroom flooring trends include checkerboard and mosaic tile, along with the timeless speckled pattern of terrazzo. The common theme across all of them: the patterns are getting bigger and bolder.
5. Warm, earthy tones
Finally, one of the top flooring trends is a return to warm, earthy tones, including various shades of brown, tan, beige, greige, taupe, and terracotta. These colors draw inspiration from soil, sand, rocks, and clay, and they help evoke a sense of tranquility and a connection to the natural world.
As a flooring color, these warm, earthy tones go with just about everything. And best of all, they never go out of style. So if you are looking for a flooring color that is versatile and timeless, the earthy palette is a safe, cozy choice for years to come.
Finding the perfect floor
Whether you prefer the classic elegance of hardwood, the cozy comfort of carpet, or the striking look of patterned tile, 2024 offers a flooring trend to suit every taste. Just remember, while these trends can help guide your search, choosing the right floor ultimately comes down to your own style and practical needs. So take your time, explore your options, bring home a sample or two, and find the floor that makes your house feel like home.
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