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The Top Ten Flooring Trends for 2022

We’re nearing the close of 2021 and we all know what that means…time to finish up those end-of-year projects and begin your list of New Year's resolutions! And what better way to kick off the New Year than with a home renovation? Maybe you’re looking to extend the master suite or you’re hoping to renovate your kitchen —no matter the task, almost every home improvement project requires a flooring upgrade. The best way to elevate your interior design is by starting with a fresh canvas of brand new floors. Fortunately, we have a list of the top ten trending floors that will only grow in demand this year.

Herringbone 

Universalis Herringbone from Dabbieri x Emily Morrow Collection

Hardwood floors with beautiful patterns will take a strong lead in 2022. Herringbone and parquet flooring are just a few examples of patterns that you can easily find in trending hardwood products today. Dabbieri’s Emily Morrow Collection houses a beautiful array of quarter-sawn hardwoods. Universalis Herringbone features a light blonde finish and is made from locally grown white oak that is sure to stun in contemporary and traditional designs alike.

Waterproof Flooring

Artisan Plank in American Pecan by Baroque

This natural wood-look luxury vinyl plank is 100% waterproof, making it the perfect companion for kitchens, baths, and laundry rooms alike. Baroque’s Artisan Plank in American Pecan gives you the look of real hardwood with the benefits of luxury vinyl’s resilience. Featuring multi-tone and dual-tone with beautiful grain variation, the Artisan Plank has a urethane finish that protects against all spills and kid/pet messes.

Large Format Tiles

Havana White Matte Ceramic by Emser Tile

Large format tiling ensures a smooth appearance and perfectly suits large-scale interiors like the kitchen and grand foyer. These tiles are increasing in popularity and are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes from hexagons to rectangles to squares. Emser Tile’s Havana White Matte Ceramic is the ideal fit for this trend with its elegantly understated stone look featuring warm and cool neutral colors.

Wide Plank White Oak

Le Havre Collection by Dabbieri

It’s no surprise that white oak will continue to make headlines in 2022. Lighter-colored wood species are trending on the market with white oak, maple, and hickory at the forefront. White oak, in particular, is well-liked for its ability to take on different stains and finishes, making it versatile to your design needs. Our Louis A. Dabbeiri line includes the Le Havre Collection which features contemporary wide-planking white oak options with strong variation and scraped appearance.

Handscraped Hardwood

Bavarian XL Hickory by Baroque

The key to staying on trend in 2022 is investing in a floor with a one-of-a-kind appearance. A hand-scraped engineered hardwood works wonders to upgrade your home’s interiors with the latest in flooring technology, while also giving a slight nod to tradition with its beautiful scraped bevel appearance. Baroque’s Bavarian XL hickory plank has an aluminum oxide finish so that it can be installed in any room of the house without having to worry about water damage.

Marble-Look Tile

Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces Anthracite by Daltile

A timeless element in any home interior, marble tiles flawlessly elevate your space all while protecting against spills and stains. Marble seems to always be in, transcending changing tastes and styles because of its durability classic nod to historical design. Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces in Anthracite works to beautifully dress up any room of your home —not to mention, you can use this product on your floors, walls, and countertops for a stunning effect.

High Pile Plush Carpets

Kinda Chill in Sel de Mer by Louis A. Dabbieri

Nothing beats a soft carpet underfoot for you to sink your feet into on a chilly winter morning. Your home should be your haven, so create a place where you feel comfortable and cozy using high pile plush carpets. Kinda Chill in Sel de Mer is a shag-woven carpet from a collection of avant-garde patterns and rich colors that achieve a luxurious look. This plush carpet showcases a subtle diamond pattern in neutral grays and whites. 

Patterned Carpet

Cuyahoga Setting Broadloom by Couristan

2022 is all about patterns! With Maximalism taking off in the world of fashion, textiles, and design, what better way to ring in the New Year than with a bold print carpet? Cuyahoga Setting Broadloom by Couristan is the ideal carpet with its sophisticated sense of modern style and interlocking diamond pattern. 

Eco-Friendly Flooring

Baltico Absolute White by DuroDesign 

As emphasized in the past year, using environmentally friendly materials is crucial to maintaining a sustainable lifestyle. With this in mind, cork flooring has become a popular choice for homeowners looking to elevate their homes with eco-friendly chic floors. Cork floors have an endless list of benefits from water resistance to sound absorption and hypoallergenic properties. Baltico Absolute White cork flooring by DuroDesign features a rich natural beauty and comes in ultra-comfort tiles that are easy to install.

Concrete Look Flooring

Hanger Sand Porcelain by Emser Tile

You may have noticed —industrial chic is the new boho-chic. Concrete floors have taken off this past year, boasting practicality, high durability, and sleek modern looks with unique stains and finishes. This concrete, linear pattern by Emser Tile works to gorgeously showcase a trending floor on today’s market. A flexible, modern solution offered in large format tiles, Hanger Sand Porcelain is the perfect concrete look for your contemporary space.

How to Incorporate Velvet

Velvet is a timeless fabric that adds warmth and texture to any interior, making it a perfect addition to your home decor. As a heavier fabric velvet is durable, stylish, and luxurious, so it’s no wonder that this fabric has had revival after revival for generations. Velvet comes in a variety of colors and boasts a sleek, shiny coat as well as soft fibers. It can transform the simplest of sofas into a statement piece.

While rich velvet can add glamour to your home, using too much of it can overwhelm your decor and even make a room feel a bit dated. However, when used minimally and tastefully, velvet creates a gorgeous interior alongside other materials, fabric pairings, color schemes, and more. Whether you prefer crushed velvet, silk velvet, or anything in between, this versatile fabric is sure to make a statement in your home.

Velvet is a remarkably resilient fabric that can withstand the test of time both in style and in function. Regular cleaning and care ensure that your velvet furniture and accents stay beautiful and remain in soft condition for years to come. With such ease of maintenance and a very stylish look, how can you possibly go wrong? Learn about how you can utilize velvet in your home decor:

Velvet Furniture

IDG X Emily Morrow Hardwood Collection in Far and Away

Plush velvet furniture such as couches, love seats, accent chairs, and bed frames make a captivating focal point and a comfy spot to relax. Your velvet furniture should complement or enhance your color palette of choice, so be sure to always coordinate your colors. Neutral colors such as gray, black, and cream suit almost any color scheme and can be easily matched with patterns that add bold accents. Using different materials, fabrics, and textures alongside your velvet furnishings keeps your interior design harmonious. You can balance out the heavier upholstery of velvet with lighter satin, silk, or linen decorative pillows and throw blankets. If you’re looking to keep up with the warm and cozy feel, consider adding a sherpa or wool throw blanket.

Velvet Accents

Hollywood Oak Porcelain by  Emser Tile

Decorating with velvet must be intentional as it is a tactical fabric. It can elevate any room in your home with its lush and polished appearance. To ensure that velvet does not overwhelm a room or your decor, you need to keep a sense of balance. Some velvet accents to consider are curtains, pillows, blankets, ottomans, and chairs. Decorating with velvet can bring life to your room and it comes in tons of different shades, hues, and colors. This makes it a quality material to include in your decor.

Decorating for Winter

English Hickory Earl-Grey by Biyork Flooring

While the weather outside may be frightful, velvet can help make things more delightful with its ability to turn your space into a comfy, cozy safe haven, especially during those chilly winter months. There are numerous ways you can decorate your home with velvet this winter and whether you’re looking to impress your guests with snowy white velvet in the living room or enhance the mood with bright and cheery reds or greens as accents, velvet is adaptable enough to fit your design dreams. Evoke the feeling of warmth by accessorizing velvet with a faux fur area rug or chenille blankets. Let velvet transform your space into a warm refuge from the cold this winter.