5 Flooring Trends in 2021
Every year, our team makes our predictions for trends we'll see with flooring in the coming year! In 2020, we all spent much more time in our homes, which has naturally brought about fresh ideas and newfound creative muscles for homeowners to flex! Here are five trends we think you'll see in flooring design next year!
1. Natural Materials and Craftsmanship
Perhaps we can thank the pandemic for this design movement: We all want sturdy homes now, filled with materials that call to the beauty of the natural world! After spending much more time in our houses in 2020, we all want spaces that inspire us and give us room to breath. Thats where rich woods, strong stone, and earthy terra-cotta come in. We're going to see more homeowners willing to pay the extra price tag for these natural materials that provide character, texture, and depth to their home's design. We'll see this trend in backsplashes, floors, and beams especially!
2. New Takes on Subway Tile
The obsession with subway tile has been dwindling for the past year or two, but for folks who still love the simplicity and dimension it can add to a space, we have plenty of alternatives that won't seem outdated! Zellige tiles, also known as Moroccan tiles, are going to pop up everywhere! These gorgeous tiles are actually made of clay and are often handmade and hand-glazed, giving spaces artful design and body. Homeowners should know coming in though, that true Zellige tiles aren't uniform. No two tiles are exactly alike, which is going to lend to mismatched edges and a highly textured affect. If you're looking for the something easier to clean with more uniformity, we suggest going with a ceramic tile that's similar in finish to the Moroccan tiles, but less expensive!
3. A Return To Rich Tones and Warmth
The last few years, many of us wanted our floors to be as airy and minimal as possible. This year we are going to see more bold choices with wood, laminate, and vinyl. We're welcoming back the rich golds and browns of hardwood, and our floors are going to be the stars of our homes instead of background characters. Longer planks are here to stay, but we might see wide planks make a comeback as well!
4. Sustainable and Eco-friendly Carpets
With a growing concern for the environment and overall health, homeowners who love the feel of carpet may opt for sustainable options this year! Carpets made of recycled materials will become more and more popular, as they're giving a second life to previously used materials. We'll also see more manufacturers carrying carpets made of natural materials like wool, jute, and sisal. While many of these options may come with a higher price tag, homeowners will be pleasantly surprised to see that some non-toxic, sustainable carpet products can still be quite affordable!
5. Nostalgia & Eclectic Design
Perhaps the stressful events of 2020 are responsible for our reclaimed desire for these old and homey design elements! Elements we once disliked in our parents' or grandparents' homes , we are now welcoming into our spaces in small ways. Installing retro tiles into our bathrooms, going with a colored carpet in the office like our grandfather had, or choosing reclaimed wood from decades past are just some ways homeowners are infusing nostalgia into their homes. For folks who still love the look of shiny new floors, they may implement this design trend in their decor instead - pairing antiques with their newer design elements or moving away from mass-produced modern artwork and bringing in family heirlooms and older fine art!
We hope that these predictions sparked some inspiration for those of you looking to make some changes to your home in the new year! Please remember that the team at our Temecula showroom is here to help you generate ideas, create solutions, and work with any budget you may have! We'd love to assist you in creating the home of your dreams this year, starting with your floors!
As always, please stop by our showroom or give us a call anytime if you'd like our help enhancing your space!
