Just as with most other products, every year brings new
trends in home flooring. And while you may or may not want to jump on this
year’s trends when you are renovating the floors in your home, it is always a
good idea to know what other people are doing. Then, you can use that
information to determine which floor style is right for you. Obviously, you can
also choose to use different flooring types and styles in different rooms in
your home. For example, you could decide to have your flooring contractor
install tile in your bathrooms and kitchen, and wood throughout the rest of
your home. But even after you have made this decision, you may still have to
drill down further to determine what style you want. This is where today’s
trends can really help you understand your options.
Here are 3 new flooring trends heading into 2014:
Large Format Tile
Whether you are having tile installed in your kitchen,
bathrooms, or anywhere else, the modern trend is to use larger tiles. Starting
at 12” by 12” and reaching up to sizes that are simply huge, large format tiles
offer a lot of benefits that smaller tiles do not. For starters, using larger
tiles will result in less grout lines. That means you will have much less grout
to clean, which is something that can benefit anyone. But just how big should
you go? Many experienced designers have a simple answer to that question. That
answer is to go as big as you can, taking your bathroom dimensions into
consideration. Figuring this out should be no problem with the help of your
experienced flooring contractor,
who will work with you to ensure that your new tile fits perfectly.
Reclaimed Hardwood
The green trend has made its way to home remodeling. And
with it has come reclaimed hardwood floors. Made out of recycled wood, having a
reclaimed floor installed in your home is certain to save tress. But don’t let
the term “recycled” make you think that these floors look shabby. On the
contrary, the right reclaimed wood floors can actually give your home that
distressed look people love. In fact, it is not uncommon to see people trying
to recreate this look by actually scraping new floors to make them look worn.
So if you are looking to make your home feel warm and cozy, reclaimed hardwood
floors are something you should definitely look into.
Luxury Vinyl Tile
(LVT)
Over the past few months, vinyl floors have started to
make a major comeback. And with their ability to mimic high-end surfaces such
as wood, stone, marble, and many others, it’s easy to see why. Another major
advantage of LVT is that it’s easy to deal with. It is resistant to stains,
repels moisture very well, and is difficult to damage. It is also extremely
easy to clean, making it the perfect option for your kitchen or bathrooms. And
as an added bonus, luxury vinyl tiles are more affordable than many of the
other flooring options available today.
Areté Renovators is a top flooring contractor
specializing in the installation of wood, tile, vinyl and carpet in homes
throughout the Chicago area. To speak with one of our professionals about which
flooring trend might fit the look and feel of your home, please contact us
today.
