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Versailles wooden floor with parquet
Johnny Valiant
Hudson Company's Hummel says he's noticed an increase in Versailles parquet flooring in a variety of types and sizes. This design is “not a job for the faint of heart,” he explains. “It is made up of over 40 individual parts, which must fit together perfectly. This is not surprising given its origins at the Palace of Versailles.”
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checkered floor
kelly kirk
While checkerboard enthusiasts have never given up on this style of tile, Kirsty Froelich, design director at The Tile Shop, says the company is receiving more and more inquiries about the style. . A great way to add personality to your home and looks classic in your kitchen or bathroom.
When it comes to colors and materials, Froehlich says people are looking for “porcelain that looks like black marble and porcelain that looks like white marble.”
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A unique broad-leaved forest
Hagan Hinshaw
Knots, knots, and dramatic grain all give boards “character” in the wood world, Hummel says. Minimalism is still here, but more and more people are leaning less on resale value and more on giving their homes more character. “Minimalism will probably never go out of style, but right now we're seeing clients taking risks with unique flooring,” he says. “In the right environment, wood with a lot of character can become a design element in its own right. Their natural features catch the eye and reflect the shapes of nearby artworks and textiles. There is likely to be.”
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patterned tiles
stephen karish
“What I see is a lot of patterns,” Froelich said. Think of patterned tiles as another way to add art to your home, like this entryway by Morgan Madison Design. Similar to checkered tiles, you don't often see tiles with patterns throughout the home. “The entryway is your chance to make a first impression, so it's a great place to put patterned tiles or more fun tiles,” she adds. Bathrooms are also a fun and easy place to add patterned tiles, which are becoming increasingly popular.
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long plank broad-leaved forest
miranda estes
So many homeowners are always trying to think of ways to make their spaces appear larger. One sneaky way to do that with hardwood or high-grade vinyl planks is to use longer and wider planks. “We've seen people gravitate toward it because it gives the illusion of a larger space,” Froelich said.
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wide tiles
Photo by Trevor Tondolo
Similar to long planks of wood or luxury vinyl flooring, wide tiles are becoming increasingly popular because they can make a space appear larger. Although large rectangular tiles have become mainstream, smaller square tiles have become more popular in recent years, Froehlich said. “If you look at housing trends, they're moving towards a more contemporary look, and these large-format tiles fit perfectly into that,” she says. “With fewer grout seams, you can make the space appear larger and more seamless.” Less grout is also required for cleaning and maintenance.
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Colors inspired by nature
Jeff Herr
Froehlich said blues and greens are proliferating. “These colors are easy to incorporate into your design aesthetic because they are found in nature, so they won't offend anyone,” she says. Bringing it into your home should have a somewhat calming effect. People are looking for something a little more interesting than the gray and white of a few years ago.
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warm tones
Lisa Flood
“Warmer tones have definitely become more popular these days, and I think that's a result of the desire for color,” Hummel says. “Very light and very dark floors have been very popular in minimalism over the last few years, and flooring materials in between offer statement colors that can blend in with other elements of the interior. They're light enough So the pattern shows through and has enough depth to give the space visual weight.'' Froehlich agrees, noting that stone floors have a similar trend.
Meghan is an assistant editor at House Beautiful and writes about interior design, pop culture, and furniture.
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