Wood flooring trends to watchout for

Vintage style: Old is new again and one of the strongest trends in hardwood flooring continues to be the move toward more authentic-looking wood. Think of the rustic feel of homes built in the 1700s, 1800s, and the early 1900s with the knotty pine, maple, and hickory that reveal wood’s natural graining and colour variations. 

Gray tones: Gray tones are one of the hottest options in hardwood flooring. Gray flooring is the perfect way to modernise an outdated room. Gray tones can range from light neutrals to deep saturated charcoals. These bring out the beauty of natural wood, highlighting the grains and texture, which add visual interest to a room, allowing the flooring to be a true statement piece. Neutral gray tones don’t overpower a room and compliment many decorating styles.

Darker Woods: Want to make a bold statement? Consider the trend of darker stain colours, such as ebony, for a rich and contemporary look. Or for a more traditional feel, consider a deep, warm Jacobean or dark walnut. Today’s hardwood flooring is all about colour and the deeper  and darker the colour, the bolder the design impact. Dark hardwoods, such as oak, cherry, and walnut, are perfect choices for creating this sleek, dark look.

White washed: It’s not the same floor you remember from the ‘80s. This new white-washed wood floor evokes high-end beach resorts and summer escapes. The wide-planks are what update this look, and add lightness and modernity to your room. Like gray floors, it’s expensive to achieve the colour and also needs the same type of finishing.

— Inputs from Suresh Kumar Mansukhani, Country Manager,  Junckers