As the New Year approaches, so to do resolutions and new prospects. 2018 could be the year you decide to give your house a fresh new makeover. If you are seriously considering the idea you will need to start right at the bottom, your floor! This post brings you the top flooring trends that are expected for the next year to help give you the inspiration you need.

 

Scandinavian style has had a great year in 2017, and it looks like it is going to continue in 2018. A staple piece of the Scandinavian look comes from the grey flooring. A very versatile colour, grey comes in many different shades all of which give you varying looks. From dark to light, you have plenty of choice when it comes to design in your home. Another advantage to grey is that its neutral colour gives it the ability to work with nearly any design scheme. This means that if you decide to repaint or wallpaper in the future, your floor will seamlessly match your new look giving you that timeless aesthetic. Grey engineered wood floor is perfect for achieving the Scandinavian style. However, most of us are likely trying to stick to a tight budget. With that in mind, a great alternative would be a grey laminate flooring. Laminate floors replicate the look of a solid wood floor without the higher price tag.

Another colour that is set to be a big hit is green. Specifically the shade called greenery, a fresh green that has a very earthy look which evokes ideas of the leafy countryside. Combined with colours such as orange and yellow it will give to your house a feeling of calm and serenity as well as that much needed flair of colour.

 

Eco-friendly houses are still going to be sought after in 2018 which means that bamboo and cork floors are going to be very much in demanded. These materials have the ability to quickly regenerate themselves, which means they are perfect for a sustainable flooring. Faster regeneration and growth means less chance of deforestation. However if these floors aren’t within your budget but you are still looking to reduce your carbon footprint, other wood floors are still an option. All of our floors here at Luxury Flooring are responsibly sourced. This means they come from managed forests that replant trees they use. This maintains that environmentally friendly aspect to your floor. Similarly, any kind of wood floor is excellent at retaining heat which should help you to cut down those heating bills in the winter, another great eco-friendly property to wood floors.

Finally, the vintage trend shows no signs of slowing down and you can easily get this look through your floors. There are two key looks to work with when it comes to yours floors, the first one is called Raw. This is a very classic hardwood that is experiencing a period of rejuvenation. It shows the natural variation of the woods and in Germany is already a must in lots of houses. The second floor that can help you get a vintage look is vinyl flooring.  One of the best advantages to vinyl flooring that that it is relatively inexpensive. Because of this, vinyl flooring is available in a huge range of designs and looks including slightly more rustic looks. These are great for vintage homes where you want to create a slightly well loved and weathered look.

2018 is set to be an exciting year for interior trends. So, whatever you decide, following these few tips will be sure to give you a stunning revamped home in 2018.

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