Whether you’re sanding and refinishing floors, or finally making your dream hardwood flooring come true, a few things are certain: Hardwood floors will improve your property’s value, and hardwood floors never go out of style. As Connecticut’s Hardwood Flooring Specialist, MJP Flooring is here to explore the latest trends in hardwood floors in Connecticut – and help you arrive at a style that’s uniquely suited to you and your home.
Goodbye grays
Remember that driftwood gray that was all the rage – even in faux wood, vinyl floors and tile? We’ll all remember it fondly as we rip it up and replace it with something warmer. Gray can be a wonderful color to use in your palette, but gray floors tend to give a space a cold feeling. What’s trending now is deep browns that are enriched with gray undertones. So, if you have gray walls and don’t want to paint, don’t despair – gray can still be part of your palette.
Wide-plank hardwood flooring is becoming a favorite among interior designers and homeowners. The broader boards create a sense of spaciousness and modernity in a room, making it a perfect choice for open floor plans. Wide-plank flooring comes in a variety of wood species and finishes, allowing for customization that fits any interior design style.
Back in the day, classic honey oak flooring was the only way to go. Every home was built with them – from ranches to McMansions. But now fashionistas and design experts are turning their noses up at yellow oak and favoring much darker hues – think species like walnut and mahogany, and stains that look almost black. Deep hues like these add warmth and character to your space. Pair these with white trim and stair balusters and you’ll have yourself a chic, contemporary look. Some people argue that dark flooring makes a room look smaller… au contraire. Dark floors will ground the space while white walls, and trim will make your ceilings soar.
It’s no surprise that more and more homeowners are choosing vinyl floors and Luxury Vinyl Plank for their floors. It’s easy to care for – because there’s no beveling on the edges where the planks meet and minimal or no grout between the planks. This foot-friendly design makes these floors soft and silky on your soles. LVP is super easy to care for and clean, no grout means no gaps for dirt and grime to get stuck in. Plus, vinyl floors and hardwood floors in Connecticut have an even tougher role – they have to stand up to the dirt, snow and sand that get tracked in. (Paw prints too!) Affordable LVP is a winning choice.
Glossy finishes were once a go-to choice for hardwood flooring, but matte finishes are taking center stage now. A matte finish not only provides a more natural and rustic appearance but also hides scratches and imperfections better than high-gloss options. This trend is especially popular in contemporary and highend interior designs.
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