Leave these flooring styles behind if you want more timeless design.
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Good flooring can make a lasting impression.
Conversely,scratched hardwood, chipped tile, or old carpet can negatively impact a spaces appeal.
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But its not just damaged flooring that could use a revamp.
Thick grout
Tile designs arent the only style element to consider for flooring.
Spacing also plays a role.
Basic laminate flooring
Natural materials are trending.
So, it makes sense that more synthetic-looking styles, likelaminate flooring, are slowly phasing out of style.
Instead, consider investing in long-lasting and natural wood flooring.
As long as it’s waxed and protected from scratches or dents, genuine hardwood can last multiple generations.
Busy tiles are out and so are high-contrast planks.
Instead, designers are favoring flooring with more consistent and cleaner styles rather than overly detailed visual elements.
However, it can accumulate dust mites and pests and the cons can outweigh the pros.
Theres a noticeable shift away from traditional wall-to-wall carpeting," UK-based interior designer Molly Woodward-Moor says.
Super glossy finishes
Glossing hardwood floors can make them look fresh and clean.
But after use, this super glossy finish can reveal wear and damage more easily than expected.
Glossy and lacquered finishes also require a lot of maintenance.
“Matte and satin finishes are now preferred for a more natural, low maintenance look.”
Really darkeven blackhardwood flooring is out of style for 2025, as is cherry red hardwood flooring.
Instead, lighter, warm brown-toned hardwoods are trending for renovations this year.
And we definitely need more warmth, color, and sanctuary in our lives these days.
O’Dubhir echoes the sentiment that gray-washed flooring is out of favor.
Trends are gravitating toward warmer tones, especially in hardwood or planked flooring.
