Wood flooring is a classic choice, and even with the influx of wood-look flooring options, there will always be a market for solid hardwood and engineered wood flooring. Now, when we say “classic”, definitely do not mean boring. In fact, the wood flooring trends in 2020 are anything but boring. As technology improves, wood competitors like laminate, vinyl and tile (yes, tile has become a competitor in this game!) are upping their game. Wood manufacturers have to keep things interesting, trendy and up-to-date if they want to stay in the game. In the past, wood has set the trend and other flooring manufacturers followed suit. However, these other floors are pushing the envelope and, in response, so is wood flooring.
2020 Wood Flooring Color Trends
In 2019, colors were all about extremes. Ultra dark, ultra-light and not much in between. Except for every shade of gray. Gray is kinda special. Darkfloors are officially on the way out. In 2020, we’re moving toward the lighter end of the spectrum. In fact, the lights are getting even more extreme with more white-washed, beachy looks. But you’ll see some warmer, middle-of-the-road hardwood flooring ideas sneaking in, as well. Homeowners are increasingly using flooring to set the tone or feel of their home. That means, we need more options! And manufacturers are responding with more beautiful colors than ever before. However, of course, not all of them are trending. Here are the best wood floor colors to stay trendy in 2020.
For years, lighter floors were viewed as outdate or inexpensive. That is no longer the case. Not by a long shot! As more homeowners embrace the light, airy feel in their home, you will see a huge resurgence in light wood floors. Blonde wood, in particular, can give you that light feel, while still feeling timeless. With blonde wood, your decorating possibilities are endless. You can go for a chic, contemporary feel or a rustic, homey vibe all without changing your floors. It’s true; blonde wood makes any room feel larger and more open, especially if you use large planks. But we’ll get to that later on. For a blonde wood look, you’ll see bamboo, maple, white oak, red oak and ash. European white oak in particular is enjoying a steep rise in popularity over its red oak cousin. While you can use a stain to get the darker colors mentioned above, with a light color it’s best to purchase a wood floor that is already blonde.
Just a step darker than trending blonde wood, warm, rich honey wood will be taking 2020 by storm. Even just the sound of the term “honey wood” as it rolls off your tongue sounds wonderful and cozy. Honey wood floors are still light enough to give you many of the benefits of blonde wood, making your room look larger and more open. But, you also get that nice, rich warmth that comes from a slightly darker tone. Additionally, you can find honey wood floors in many popular wood species. Honey is a natural tone so it’s easy to find. It will look more realistic, how you would expect wood to look fresh off the tree.
Gray Wood Floors Gray flooring, particularly gray wood, has grown exponentially over the last decade. Manufacturers tiptoed onto the scene, producing a few gray looks here and there to see how homeowners would respond.
In 2020, greige (gray + beige) is the new gray in terms of wood flooring color trends. This trend of brown, beige and a touch of gray has taken off in the past year. Greige has actually taken over home design as a whole, coloring the floors and walls of virtually any room of the house. Enter greige, the minimalist feel of gray with the depth of beige. The greige wood floor color goes well with almost any other color in your home decor, complementing modern white looks or country browns and contrasting more bold colors of thehome. Greige floors work well for any room of the house. In your kitchen, natural light streaming through the windows and bouncing off your greige floor gives this family-centered space a relaxing feel. The unique color adds a fresh look to bedrooms and gives living rooms and entryways a luxury feeling.
High Variation Wood Floors
With soaring flooring technology, it is now easier than ever to make your floors look more natural, truer to their original state. In nature, no two pieces of wood look alike. Now, manufacturers are able to replicate this in their floors. As homeowners embrace this trend head on, you will begin to see stores with entire sections dedicated to high variation wood colors. Usually, these variations occur in the same color family. As you can see above, those wood planks all look like they relate to each other; no 17th cousins sticking out like a sore thumb. However, you will see some floors that incorporate bright colors in with their neutrals. It’s less common, but if done correctly, it can instantly elevate the look and feel of your home. Plus, it’s a great conversation starter! The challenge with something bold like high color variation is it’s a very specific aesthetic. Sure, they will probably be trendy for the next decade or so. However, if you’re looking at resale value, be aware that not everyone will be too keen on this look.
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