Modern trends in flooring are not just about color. Design is an important part of aesthetics and their impact.
Herringbone flooring is a very popular choice and we don’t expect that to change anytime soon. Herringbone is an absolute classic and is equally beautiful in a study, living room or grand ballroom. Chevron seems to have overtaken the popularity of herringbone and is a more modern version of herringbone, the more symmetrical and even alignment is very pleasing and can show off the effect of wood in reflecting light spectacularly. These days, herringbone and chevron floors come in everything from hardwood to tile. However, herringbone wood floors top the hit list.
For more open spaces, we recommend choosing a larger herringbone or chevron design. For smaller spaces, homeowners should choose a small herringbone size with a lighter finish, as this will make the room appear larger and more spacious.
Have you heard of Cottagecore? If not, don’t worry, you’re probably not the only one. As a concept, it embraces a simpler, sustainable existence that is more harmonious with nature. Aesthetically, it promotes and encourages all things rustic, clean and simple and is heavily influenced by nature. A movement back to agricultural life, skills and crafts is on the rise.
Texture, texture, texture — this means incorporating warmer, more tangible, and livelier materials into the home, including reclaimed wood flooring that lends a rustic aesthetic to the home. Texture is key in 2023, and the more textured your flooring is, the better!
Rustic parquet floors are reminiscent of nature and natural textures and surfaces, which in turn have a calming effect on us all.
Geometric patterns
Geometric patterns are also popular and will remain in flooring trends for the foreseeable future. The trend for combined flooring is also continuing – mixing wood and tile/carpet in mismatched shapes and textures. For a long time, large open spaces such as offices, hotels and educational institutions have used composite flooring to denote and identify spaces, as well as to add stylish accents.
Composite flooring in the home serves a similar purpose, being particularly effective in more open-plan living spaces and for creating focal points such as in the dining room, living room or fireplace surround.
The size of the parquets is also of particular importance. Wider floorboards allow you to see more of the variation in each individual piece of wood. This creates a floor that is more interesting and more subtle at the same time. For commercial spaces, it is the perfect backdrop, while for residential spaces, it helps create a more homey and yet elegant atmosphere.
Whatever style of flooring you go for, make sure it’s eco-friendly. As global warming becomes an ever greater threat to the planet, it is critical that each of us does our part to solve the problem. Eco-friendly flooring will become a major trend going forward.
If you need advice on which parquet to choose – contact us!
