It’s important in any interior design project to make sure the floor is as fabulous as the rest of the room, because in most cases, once a floor is lowered, it stays. It is the least changed aspect of any room. This article analyzes the materials and colors that are setting current trends.
Wood
Or, more accurately, “engineered wood” flooring. Depending on how much hard work you want to put into your floor, you can purchase finished or unfinished engineered wood flooring. You can choose to place it floating, glued or even nailed. It has all the benefits of a real hardwood floor, but is more durable. It often comes with the tongue and groove already in place for easy adjustment. Most types are also suitable for laying over the top of underfloor heating systems. If you opt for this type of herringbone floor, it is the new line.
Rug
Cool gray is the color for a solid color rug in 2014. This color will match most interior design styles, allowing you to draw attention at eye level. With this in mind, if you’re looking for a pop of solid color in a wall-to-wall rug, stick to earthy colors like tans, golden browns, and reds.
There will also be an increase in demand for patterned rugs that contain a lot of texture or bold geometric designs, such as squares.
The economy also seems to be having an impact on carpet options, as carpet tile is on the upswing. This is probably due to the fact that you can easily replace mosaic tiles that have been damaged by the children’s arts and crafts activities or the night party.
If you’re looking to refresh your floor without making such an investment, go for a large rug, remembering that its texture should be at the center of your final choice.
Vinyl
There is a wide variety of vinyl styles and types available, making it a good choice for showing off your individuality, which is an emerging trend in interior design this year. It is a much cheaper option than stone or ceramic tiles and you can even buy it as a pre-cut tile today, whereas before it was only available as a large tile and was laid similar to a rug. Once again, the improvements in the production of this material mean that the quality of the finish has improved a lot in recent years.
