Top Flooring Trends

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• Top Flooring Trends

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• One way to keep up with current interior design
  trends is to turn to your flooring. Lush carpets
  and smooth wood are now a thing of the past and
  if youre still using this type of flooring, your
  home may look outdated. Luckily, whatever your
  style, there is a trend right now that will
  breathe new life into your home.

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Tiling

• Tiled flooring is undergoing major changes. The
  previous standard of 12 inches by 12 inches is
  less common, with a larger format by far
  preferred. This includes large rectangular tiles
  the most popular is 12 inches by 24 inches.

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• If you are undergoing a kitchen remodel,
  consider looking for kitchen tiles with digital
  prints, like what you find on laminate
  countertops or vinyl tile. Another option thats
  trendy right now is a tile that mimics the
  appearance of fabric, wood, or concrete.

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Wood Flooring

• If you have an open floor plan, connecting the
  kitchen, dining room, and living room into one
  expansive space, wood flooring is a top choice.
  In these layouts, wood is an even better option
  than tile for the kitchen, as it creates cohesion
  between rooms. Like tile, wood planks are
  becoming larger and sometimes are even irregular
  in shape.

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• A favourite is laminate flooring. This features
  a thin sheet of wood on top of a base made from
  another material. It prevents movement in the
  floor and is less expensive than solid hardwood
  flooring. Exotic wood species are particularly
  sought-after, including cherry, walnut, and
  hickory. Dark stains are preferred, including
  grays. It is even better if the wood is hand
  scraped or textured for an aged look.

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• However, you dont necessarily need wood that
  just looks old it is just as much a trend to
  use reclaimed wood from homes or barns. This is
  excellent if you want an environmentally-friendly
  option.
• Another green choice is bamboo. After a dip in
  popularity a few years ago, bamboo is back.
  Products are now higher-quality and no longer
  suffer from shrinkage.

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Vinyl

• A final option to consider is vinyl, which has
  significantly changed its image. Vinyl has become
  a high-quality flooring, able to effectively
  mimic wood squares or planks as well as just
  about any other design, including marble for
  bathrooms.

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• With flexible options like laminate wood, vinyl,
  and printed tile, you can find a flooring within
  your budget, create the effect you want in your
  home, and keep up with the trends.