Flooring

Hardwood Flooring Trend

Hardwood flooring is a popular choice for many people these days after the early 2000’s saw an increase in the number of people using laminate flooring as a replacement for the short twisted pile carpet in pinks, blues, and greens.

In 2010 we will see a lot of wood flooring but instead of it being laminate it will be real hardwood flooring.

Going green will also feature very highly this year as a trend to follow so expect to see lots of cork and bamboo flooring in the shops over the coming months as people become more eco conscious. People who do have wood flooring but want to be more friendly to the environment may want to opt for the thinner hardwood flooring saving around 20 per cent of the cost in the process.

Very dark stained or almost white wood flooring are the most popular options in the current market.

Hand-scraped flooring is becoming the natural choice for home-owners who are looking for wood flooring with added texture. Even Bamboo flooring is becoming available with a hand-scraped texture.

Because wooden flooring has taken off so well in recent months there is now a lot more choice and variety available to suit everyone’s taste. With the success of iPhone applications, there are now even applications to help you decide which flooring would best suit your needs.

Rubber slate tiles are also proving very popular in homes as they are easy to keep clean, cheaper than the wood alternatives and warmer underfoot.