FLOORING TRENDS

Warmth, texture and patterns take centre stage

Flooring trends:
Warmth, texture & patterns take the lead

Choosing a floor is no longer about following trends. It’s about making a choice that lasts. Warmer and darker tones are taking over. Wide planks and herringbone patterns remain timeless design choices. What ties it all together is clear: warmth, authenticity and performance. Floors with real character, made for real life.

Trend 1: Warm & Darker Wood Tones, Grey Steps Aside

Grey has had its moment. Today, interiors feel warmer, more relaxed, more inviting. Think dark, honey, caramel, chestnut and softly weathered oak, tones that bring comfort into your home, rather than a clinical feel.

Warm neutral flooring is easy to live with. It pairs effortlessly with a wide range of wall colours, furniture styles and lighting conditions, giving you more freedom when styling your space.

Trend 2: The Rise of Matte, Natural Beats Glossy

Floors are getting softer, to the eye and to the touch. Matte finishes create a calm, natural look that fits effortlessly into your home. And they’re not just beautiful, but practical too. Footprints and dust are less visible, making everyday life easier, especially in busy households.

Trend 3: Wide Planks, Big Impact

Wide, long planks open up a room. Fewer visual breaks create a smoother, more continuous look that makes rooms feel more spacious. It’s a natural fit for modern living, especially in open layouts where flow and harmony matter. Inspired by natural wood floors, these larger plank formats are available across all flooring categories. A simple choice, lasting impact.

Trend 4: Herringbone & Chevron Patterns

Herringbone flooring has stepped out of specialist interiors and into everyday homes. What once required solid wood and expert installation is now available in laminate, vinyl and wood, with simple click systems such as Uniclic or Unizip that make fitting easier and more accessible. It opens new ways to design your space. Use it across a full room for a bold, elegant look, or add it as an accent in a hallway or dining area for a subtle statement.

Chevron flooring brings that same sense of rhythm and character. However you use it, pattern adds movement and personality, while still giving you full freedom to style your home your way.

Trend 5: Real Grain, Real Character

Today, it’s the natural details that stand out. From natural grains to subtle, lived-in finishes, the details add depth and authenticity. Your floor feels real, not flat or artificial. For laminate and vinyl, embossed-in-register (EIR) technology makes the difference: texture and design align perfectly, so you can see and feel every grain exactly where it should be. The result is a floor that looks and feels close to real wood.