Wood flooring continues to be the most popular flooring choice for homeowners in the UK most likely due to the endless choices in patterns and colours, the elegance it can add to a room, and the ease in maintaining it when compared to other flooring options.

Not only can we expect hardwood flooring to continue to grow in popularity this year, but we’re certain that the wood flooring trends will change to reflect new interior styles in 2021. From warm Parquet flooring designs, to antique oiled style Herringbone tiles.

If you’re planning to renovate or redesign your home this year, then you may need some inspiration, and what better place to start than by looking at the predicted 2021 wood flooring trends.

The kitchen is often looked at as the heart of the home which is why kitchen trends are so important as a starting point when exploring the wider,
general interior design trends in the home.

We have already started to see one huge trend takeover kitchens in UK homes and that is dark blue cupboards and units with gold trimming.
This was easily the favourite when it came to kitchen interiors last year (2020)

As a result, the wood flooring in kitchens, more often than not, will go one of two ways to complement this design and it depends on the space and the aesthetic that homeowners want to embrace.

If you have a smaller kitchen, and therefore want to give the impression of a larger space, then you would opt for the lighter,
traditional oak wood to brighten up the room and make it appear bigger.

If you have a larger kitchen and want to create a dramatic look, then going for a darker wood floor with an enhanced grain can work very well with the dark blue and gold kitchen trend and we’re sure that we will continue to see more of this throughout 2021.
We predict that distressed wooden floors will become a chosen wooden floor finish for many interiors.

One of the trends we have already seen creep its way into the forefront of home interiors is the rustic look.

Homeowners are growing increasingly fascinated by natural woods in the home for both furnishings and flooring as part of the Scandinavian style that has dominated homes for the last decade.

The sharp lines and outdoorsy, calm feeling that has made the Scandi-style so popular can be created perfectly through the use of natural woods throughout the home, especially in flooring.

Woods with prominent knots and grains and slight imperfections will be celebrated and this will only be further enhanced through a rise in distressed flooring which further emphasises the natural features of the wood and creates an aged, well-loved look to the wood floors. Our team can advise on distressed and brushed wood floor finishes creating an authentic feel to your parquet or hardwood flooring.

This will have a huge impact on how we design our living space going forward as we try to make it more suitable for remote working, but it will also encourage us to invest in areas of the home that we may not have considered that important before the national lockdown.

For example, investing in a hardwearing, durable wood flooring may now be something homeowners consider because they are spending more time at home, walking around on their floors and putting it under more everyday wear and tear.

We Predict Parquet Flooring For Home Offices

With home offices/studies being built into people’s homes too, a durable wood floor similar to that which you would find in a commercial, office space, will also see a sharp rise in popularity as workers try to recreate a suitable work environment in an area of their home.

There are also some trends that we cannot foresee, as 2020 has proven that anything can happen and to expect the unexpected, but if there is one thing we know for certain wood flooring - and hardwood flooring in particular - is here to stay.