Hardwood floors are known to transform the curb appeal of your living space. There are endless benefits of installing a hardwood floor, such as durability, longevity with relatively low maintenance, and cost-effectiveness, to name a few.
Here are the trends defined in terms of characteristics that will flourish in the upcoming months:
Color
Lighter shades that range from yellow to grey and blue in a bleached hardwood floor form seem to run highest in 2021, while darker shades such as copper, chocolate, and black are also competing at a steady pace. If you have hardwood floors in a natural woody shade, don’t worry because they will continue to remain trendy.
Finish
Laminated, glossy surfaces are being tossed out of the window this year and being replaced with more natural, roughened floors:
Matt: It takes high-quality wood for the production of the reliable looking matt ply.
Satin: The finishing has a bare minimum shine that masks grime better than gloss.
Layout
As per the thumb-rule, longboards should be installed in a wide-ranging room; meanwhile, short elements work best for smaller spaces. But recently, flooring experts have begun to rapidly suggest laying boards of various widths in a room for the experimenters. Two of the most suited styling methods are:
Herringbone: An elegant yet versatile style that resembles a broken zigzag pattern.
Diagonal: A diagonally laid hardwood floor can visually expand your room.
Texture
The texture of your hardwood floor is just as important as the color. Even though the classic perfectly flat surface never goes out of vogue, here are some special effects recommended for 2021:
Planing: The process of making the surface slightly wavy in appearance.
Brushing: This method involves the motion of scraping out soft fibers from the hardwood boards during production.
Antique: Manufacturer’s use a serif method to deliberately make scuffs and cracks on the hardwood flooring ply to make it appear aged.
Pattern
A trend that maximizes naturalness will be the most popular in 2021; such as:
Natural: Transitional colors and annual rings, sapwood, and knots running across the topmost layer.
Rustic: A pattern formed by particolored knots and sapwood that are 10 millimeters in size
The Five Star Hardwood Floor in Seattle was established in 2009 by Cristian Tomoiaga, who pursued his love for flooring at a ripening old age of 17. We’re both licensed and insured to provide a range of hardwood flooring services such as installation, dustless refinishing, and recoating. Our experts now cater to Bellevue, Kirkland, and Woodinville. Get in touch with our contractors to renovate or install new floors to keep up with the latest trends of 2021!