Hot Flooring Trends for 2014

Renovating or installing new floors can completely change the look of your home and the way you feel about it.  2014 trends not only promise stylish new selections, but also promise super durable flooring every bit as attractive as they are practical.  Here’s just a sampler of the hottest flooring trends for 2014

Bamboo

When it comes to wood floors, bamboo is shaking things up! Though technically a fast-growing grass, bamboo is just as tough as traditional hardwood and to boot, bamboo floors are offered in wide-plank styles that make it virtually impossible to tell the two apart.

Cork

Defying tradition and bringing entirely new dimensions of comfort, Cork is the latest and among the most exciting new eruptions in flooring trends.  Much more comfortable than hardwood and tile, cork is now available in limitless colors and is more durable than ever.  Another growing trend is to go green and make your floors from recycled or reclaimed materials.  The Vintage Barrel Collection, for example, is entirely made up of reclaimed-wood from old white-oak wine barrels and is every bit as beautiful as you’d think.

Vinyl

Another trend climbing the charts is Vinyl flooring.  Increasingly popular and among the top choices for durable and vibrant floor designs well-suited to traditionally damage-prone spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens, vinyl is more resilient and varied than ever and is available in a wide range of colors, textures and patterns.  Best of all, Vinyl’s true value is its impeccable ability to imitate first-rate products such as hardwood and even tumbled marble, giving you just the look you want at a fraction of the price.

New Frontiers

As homeowners wishing to up their home’s chic factor look to 2014, flooring trends are increasingly more diverse, exciting and innovative than ever before.  From vinyl to bamboo to cork to cut-and-loop carpeting, 2014 trends promise a parade of environmentally friendly, highly fashionable and amazingly cost-effective flooring options.  Whichever style you choose, it’s sure to make walking around your home a joy and is sure to wow all your guests.

This post was written by Thais Sousa. Follow Thais on Google.