Coming off of the many challenges of 2020, many homeowners are taking the plunge in 2021 and upgrading their homes. When it comes to getting the biggest bang for your investment buck, renovating your home’s floors can often be the best option.
If you’re in the market (or will be soon) for major floor renovation, here are a few trends you’ll want to be aware of as you plan your next project.
Go for hardwood.
Whether you choose solid hardwood floors or go with their cheaper (and easier to install) counterpart, engineered wood planks, adding in hardwood floors is a popular trend. The key will be in figuring out the best hardwood floor color option to choose to accentuate your entire home.
Get creative with ceramic.
Many homeowners are making the shift from carpet to ceramic tiles. Unlike hardwood floors, ceramic tiles are much easier to clean, although they won’t last nearly as long as solid wood flooring. If you have high flood areas, or parts of your home that get wet often (i.e. basements), swapping out carpet for the more water resilient ceramic tile can be a great alternative.
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An expert flooring contractor can help you build a plan for your home based on your needs personally.
Going bold with color.
The days of dark, drab flooring is numbered! Homeowners are upgrading to lighter, more patterned floor designs to add more character to their home. The key will be in choosing colors that compliment your home’s finishes and cabinetry without looking too busy or distracting.
Area rugs on the rise.
What better way to give your floors an instant upgrade than by using decorative floor coverings. Whether you go the area rug route or want to add even smaller accent rugs under coffee tables, using bright and colorful area rugs can be a quick (and easy) way to spruce up your entire home.
Updating your flooring trim and baseboards.
Switching out your baseboards or updating your flooring trim or even thresholds can give your flooring a nice added (and new) touch. These parts of your home often take the most beating and painting them or replacing them entirely is often an inexpensive DIY project that can create a powerful facelift for your flooring.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the unique 2021 flooring trends that are popping up. If you’re ever looking for inspiring ideas for your next flooring project, you can always reach out to an expert flooring contractor through At Home Pros with solutions to get you started.