The time has come! You’re ready to do that remodel you’ve always dreamed of or flip that house that’s been on the market for months. Getting the scoop on the latest flooring trends will help you start your project the right way.

We’re here to help you find the latest, greatest flooring trends and prepare to tackle new styles in 2021. There’s nothing worse than spending your savings on a new floor only to have it go out of style in less than five years.

Don’t worry; we’ve got all the hottest trends along with our predictions on how long these trends will last to help you make the right choice.

Vinyl Flooring in 2021

As technology advances, vinyl flooring gets closer and closer to natural wood and stone looks. Decorative patterns are gaining in popularity as well. Even better, all this beauty comes with no extra work. Vinyl floors involve less upkeep and maintenance and they’re easy to clean.

Here are some of the top vinyl flooring trends in 2021:

• Waterproof SPC rigid core vinyl: 100% waterproof and even more durable than WPC vinyl, SPC rigid core vinyl has it all.
• Vinyl sheets: For an affordable, DIY-friendly vinyl floor, nothing beats vinyl sheets. They also feature top-notch decorative patterns.
• Wood-look vinyl planks: The classic wood look is even more realistic, with embossed textures and high-end visuals.
• Stone-look vinyl tiles: Get the look of gorgeous natural stone, including marble, limestone, travertine, and more.
• Decorative vinyl flooring: Trendy decorative patterns like stained glass, trellis, and geometric designs are becoming more popular.

Tile Flooring in 2021

Tile flooring is famous for its classic look, versatility, and practically indestructible composition. Because glazed tile is naturally waterproof, it is the only flooring option that you can use anywhere – bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms, you name it.

Here are some of the top tile flooring trends in 2021:

• Marble-look tile: Get the high-end look of marble without the high price and maintenance hassles.
• Encaustic-look tile: Enjoy the highly detailed patterns of encaustic-look tile. Popular styles range from geometrics to florals, to old-world and Victorian.
• Decorative tile styles: From glamorous art deco tile patterns to colorful and intricate Moroccan tile looks, there are a lot of decorative styles to choose from.
• Designer tile shapes: Squares are out, and new, creative shapes are in. Expect to see more arabesque tiles, fan tiles, hexagon tiles, and more.

Laminate Flooring in 2021

Made to imitate solid hardwood, laminate is one of the more popular wood-look options for busy residential and commercial spaces. Laminate flooring is attractive, easy to maintain, and durable with its multi-layer design, all at a lower price point compared to hardwood floors.

Here are some of the top laminate flooring trends in 2021:

• Water-resistant and waterproof laminate: The best floor is a durable one, and new water-resistant and even waterproof laminate combines that functionality with lots of style.
• Light wood-look laminate: The light, airy colors of blonde and honey laminate will make your space feel large and more open.
• Wide plank laminate flooring: Larger, wider planks make your floor seem less busy, and roomier, too!
• High variation wood-look laminate: With real hardwood, no two planks look the same. There is always some color variation. Now laminate mimics that rustic style.

Carpet Flooring in 2021

Wall-to-wall carpet is a classic for flooring, but these days you have even more options to bring the durability and comfort of carpet into your home. Choose from a wide selection of carpet flooring, ranging from tiles to traditional broadloom, from nylon to polyester. You can even explore some outdoor options for those of you looking to step up your backyard oasis.

Here are some of the top carpet trends in 2021:

• Carpet tiles and planks: A more DIY-friendly alternative to wall-to-wall carpet, carpet tiles allow you to mix and match patterns and colors. Now you can get even more creative with carpet planks, too.
• High-pile plush carpets: Nothing beats the plush comfort of carpet, and high pile carpets are coming back into style as more people choose warmth and comfort for their homes.
• Area rugs: Add a splash of color and style with a decorative area rug! This way you can enjoy the easy maintenance of hard surface flooring and the warmth and feel of carpet, all in one room.
• Geometric patterns: More and more people are using carpet to make a statement, and bold, geometric patterns are one of the hottest looks.

Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 2021

Engineered hardwood is a low-maintenance, affordable alternative to solid hardwood flooring. In addition to the real wood veneer surface layer, engineered hardwood consists of man-made materials such as high-density fiberboard (HDF) to provide the look of hardwood floors, with added durability.

Here are some of the top carpet trends in 2021:

• Water-resistant and waterproof engineered wood: The look of real wood with the benefits of water resistance is a winning combination. Enjoy gorgeous floors in moisture-prone areas.
• Light wood engineered hardwood: The light wood look is becoming more popular as more people look for wood floors that will make their homes feel larger and brighter.
• Handscraped engineered hardwood: Handscraped looks feature long, ingrained scrapes with high variation between planks, making each plank appear handcrafted.
• Wirebrushed engineered hardwood: Wirebrushed looks show subtle, intentional wire scratches leaving the appearance of exposed wood on the surface. ‘

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