December 3rd, 2024

We were delighted to be featured in Martha Stewart as a hardwood flooring expert in their wonderful Home, Design, & Decor article:

These 8 Flooring Trends Will Dominate 2025, According to Designers

Think natural, sustainable, and earthy in every way.

By Sally Jones

Natural Materials

In the same vein, artificial flooring is giving way to more down-to-earth alternatives. “We're seeing a big desire for real and natural materials, like wood, and we expect this to continue into 2025 and beyond,” says Steven Skutelsky, managing partner at PID Floors. “Architects and designers are understanding that flooring made from non-natural materials, like SPC [stone plastic composite] and laminates, doesn't have the same longevity.”

Earth Tones

When it comes to color palette, gray is definitely on its way out. “We're seeing a huge departure from lighter, blonder woods and grays towards more natural tones, like browns and lighter browns," says Skutelsky.

But don't panic if you have gray floors! There are still ways to work with a millennial gray interior design scheme. The move toward all things "natural" is just driving more interest towards the earthy. “People want to ‘see the wood,’" Skutelsky adds. “They're embracing the beautiful, natural patterns and grains inherent in each plank.”

Warmer Woods

Honey oak and walnut are making a comeback. “Strong, confident, warm browns will be trending throughout 2025," says Skutelsky. “It's a resurgence for traditional wood colors." When paired with soft furnishings and muted colors, these tones create an inviting ambiance, he says: “Think warm, cozy cashmere."

Geometric Patterns

Geometric patterns started trending this year, a movement that's inspired by the popular Parisian décor look. “We're creating a ton of chevron floors for residential projects and luxury retail showrooms right now,” says Skutelsky. These patterns can be created using solid wood, engineered wood, or even faux wood tiles. They're particularly good at bringing depth, texture, and complexity to entryways, hallways, and open-concept spaces.

It's a design trend that has staying power, too. “The origins of herringbone and chevron parquet floors date back to the 16th century in Europe,” says Skutelsky. “So, in a way, it’s been trending for centuries!”

Read full article by Sally Jones