Flooring Trends of 2021

Design trends are constantly evolving and shifting. New color palettes and materials are added, dated styles disappear and designers experiment with novel finishes and textures, all of which alter the landscape of interior design.

Even as 2021 is well on it’s way, we are seeing creative ways to combine innovation and longevity in flooring design. Many of the emerging choices are sustainable and combine real wood with ingenious features. The flooring trends mentioned below are all on the rise this year, so be sure to keep an eye out for cutting-edge transformations in:

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Engineered Wood Flooring

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Engineered wood flooring has continually grown in popularity due to the demand of longer and wider planks. Not only is it more sustainable, but engineered flooring uses 75% less slow-growing hardwoods. Also, in most cases engineered flooring can be sanded and refinished, sometimes more than several times depending on the wear layer. Many people add an engineered floor to their home and, depending on the area, it can add considerable resale value. 

With a substantial real wood top layer, our engineered wood range combines the character of solid lumber with exceptional performance. 

Woodpecker Engineered Range: Salcombe, Harlech, Goodrich, Chepstow, Berkeley

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Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

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As technology processes, LVP flooring is getting closer to resembling natural wood and stone. Also tending to be more common are decorative patterns. Even better, all of this elegance comes with no additional effort. LVP floors need less upkeep and maintenance and are simple to clean. 

Because of its versatility, LVP has risen in popularity. It’s an excellent product that can be used in any room of the house, including basements, kitchens, and even bathrooms, due to its waterproof and long-lasting nature. Furthermore, some LVP flooring has the appearance of real wood. Our Brecon collection has a beautiful wood-like texture, has eight different patterns, and is incredibly strong making it the perfect choice for a high performance floor. 

Woodpecker LVP Range: Brecon Stratex

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Hybrid Flooring

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Hybrid flooring is the most recent trend to hit the industry. A hybrid flooring product is one that blends two different materials. In this case, the best qualities of vinyl and hardwood are expertly combined to produce the ultimate flooring solution for every room in the house. It combines the appeal of a natural hardwood floor with a real wood top layer, along with the advantages of luxurious vinyl flooring, making it affordable, dent-resistant, and water-resistant.

Our revolutionary new Lynton collection blends the elegance of mature European oak with the remarkable stability of our patented Stratex technology. This revolutionary collection is strong and durable, with little reaction to moisture and temperature, making it ideal for even the most demanding rooms in the house.

Woodpecker Stratex Range: Lynton Stratex

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Wide Planks

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In the near future, wide planks are here to stay. Longer, wider boards make your space appear bigger, more spacious, cohesive, and less cluttered. Whether they be perfectly smooth and finished or more rugged, wide planks have taken over 2021. The real, upscale appearance of broad plank floors also complements both modern and rustic-styled homes. 

Woodpecker Wide Plank: Harlech White Smoked Oak, Harlech Raw Oak, Harlech Rustic Oak, Goodrich Milton Oak, Chepstow Rustic Oak, Chepstow Washed Oak, Chepstow Antique Oak, Chepstow Distressed Charcoal Oak, Unfinished Oak

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Parquet Flooring

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Common in Europe, parquet flooring is catching on in America. Sometimes referred to as herringbone, parquet is a stunning patterned flooring that can literally transform your space. Among the most popular patterns in the market right now, we have the Chevron that has an arrow-like shape and Herringbone that establishes a contemporary zig-zag pattern. The new and improved parquet flooring comes in larger and wider planks with contemporary colors, making it look modern yet classic.

Woodpecker Parquet Range: Goodrich

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Rustic Textures 

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DISTRESSED 

If you are looking for a naturally aged floor, this look has small grooves and undulations that have been hand distressed. 

HANDSCRAPED

The irregular ridges and grooves result in depth and definition to the wood’s surface, creating an aged look that is smooth to the touch

SAWN

The surface of a sawn finish is rough and rustic and has kerf marks that you can see and feel as though the wood has been freshly cut in front of you. 

BRUSHED

The boards are lightly brushed to remove softer fibers between the harder grains for a finish that subtly highlights the wood’s texture.

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Colors

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Neutrals are still the big thing. You really can’t go wrong with natural wood tones and light floors. The appearance of raw unfinished wood is a lovely finish to incorporate into a space. Keep in mind we are heading for the lighter end of the color spectrum in 2021. In terms of flooring color, beige, grey, white, and natural wood are becoming the backdrop for contrasting colors throughout the house. Glossy hardwood floor finishes have been common for many years, but look for more low-luster shines. Matte finishes not only have a clean appearance and a smooth surface, but they can also help to conceal dirt, dust, dents, and other flaws.

Our Harlech Raw Oak is the ideal mix of pale, pared-back, and rustic details, making this floor appear to be a work of art. Another oak floor, Berkeley Grey Oak has soothing ashen hues that combine with a meticulously hand-scraped texture and rustic depth. The boards have wide knots, breaks, and cracks that are typical of oak that has been underfoot for decades. You can also check out our Berkeley White Oak, with its chalky ashen stain and collection of rustic details, which evokes a beach-house feel. 

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Sustainability

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Since the inception of the pandemic, the public has been more conscious of the importance of sustainability. Materials derived from renewable sources, natural products and recycled or upcycled goods will be common in homes in 2021. Some of the most familiar examples of these are cork, bamboo, recycled wood, and engineered wood.

With the expanding awareness of environmental concerns, the trend for more natural and renewable materials is becoming the way of (design) life.