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What’s Popular Now: Wood Flooring Trends for 2023

Let’s face it–from wood types to colors to patterns to finishes, wood flooring offers a nearly unlimited set of options from which to choose. But just as we see changing styles in tastes in fashion and interior design, we also[...]

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The “Natural” Look: The Rise in Popularity of Unstained Wood Floors

Thinking about what stain you want for your new hardwood floors? Light stain? Dark stain? Something in between? How about no stain at all? It’s true. Unstained wood floors have become a thing, and the trend is taking off across[...]

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What You Need to Know About Engineered Hardwood Flooring

In recent years, engineered hardwood flooring has become an increasingly popular choice among homebuyers. But there has also been some debate over whether engineered hardwood is a good alternative to solid hardwood flooring. Are there noticeable differences? Is engineered wood[...]

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Wood Flooring Trends to Watch in 2022

As with clothing, decor, architectural design, and so many other aspects of our world, wood flooring has a fashion sense all its own. While hardwood floors in general are timeless in their appeal, there are always new styles and trends[...]

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Advantages of Custom Wood Floor Designs

Hardwood flooring can improve the look and feel of any room in the home. But there are floors, and then there are FLOORS. The great thing about hardwoods is that there are so many ways to add a sense of[...]

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Wide Plank Flooring: Is It Right for Your Home?

If you follow any of the home design trend publications or attend home improvement expos, wide plank flooring is one of those features you’re likely to see a lot of these days. Wide plank hardwood floors are becoming increasingly popular[...]

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Trendy or Timeless? Choosing the Right Hardwood Flooring for Your Home

Homeowners often face a dilemma when deciding on hardwood flooring for their home. With more design choices and stylish flooring options than ever, it’s easy to get carried away with the latest design trends. At the same time, for many[...]

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The Resurging Popularity of Herringbone Wood Floors

If you’ve been noticing an increase in herringbone wood floors appearing in design magazines and open houses, you’re not wrong. In the past few years, thanks in part the resurgence of mid-century modern styles, this classic custom flooring design has[...]

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Parquet Flooring: A “Retro” Look Makes a Comeback

There was a time when you’d be hard-pressed to find a home without parquet flooring somewhere inside it. During the 1950s and 60s, these stylish patterned wood floors were all the rage–a perfect accompaniment to the mid-century modern look. As[...]

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Should You Consider Hand Scraped Wood Floors?

If you keep up with design and remodeling trends in any way, you’ve probably heard about the rising popularity of hand scraped wood floors. Indeed, hand scraping is rapidly becoming one of the dominant trends in home design these days.[...]

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