Are you ready for a home refresh this New Year? 2022 has finally arrived and now it's time to get those new year’s resolutions underway. And what better way to set a fresh slate than with a new floor? As already illustrated, 2022 is bound to see more time spent in our homes so creating a space that reflects your personality and individual needs is important. Whatever the home renovation project at hand, elevate your space with a brand new floor that’s unique to your design taste. We've gathered four unique flooring trends to help you find inspiration.
Leather Floors
Leather Tile by Torly’s
Made from recycled leather, leather floors are available in a variety of colors from rich browns to dark espressos. With its soft suppleness, leather looks and feels extravagant underfoot. Depending on the aesthetic that you are trying to achieve, you can select leather flooring in planks or tiles. Leather floors have the advantage of natural warmth to create an inviting home design that blends well with a multitude of design styles from sleek transitional to rustic contemporary.
Cork
Cork by DuroDesign
If you’re hunting for a water-resistant, environmentally friendly flooring choice, cork floors are the perfect match for you. Warm to the touch and easy to clean, cork flooring is highly durable and naturally hypoallergenic and anti-microbial. Making a popular comeback on the flooring market, cork is applauded for its renewability and recyclable materials. Cork flooring can also be installed to reduce noise, making it ideal for family rooms, home theaters, and home gyms where high levels of noise occur. As an aesthetically versatile choice, cork is available in a wide range of colors, sizes, and grades.
Bamboo
Xcora Tundra by Teragen Bamboo
Another beautiful and durable flooring option for your residential spaces is bamboo flooring. This dent-resistant flooring solution is harder than red oak so you know it will hold up against heavy foot traffic and playful pets. Plus, many bamboo products are now available with a long-lasting wear layer to protect your flooring from potential accidents or spills. Since bamboo is fast-growing, it's a renewable source of flooring that can be responsibly sourced. As an eco-friendly option for your home, bamboo floors withstand the test of time.
Marmoleum Flooring
Marmoleum sheet by Forbo Flooring Systems
Another unique flooring choice, Marmoleum is a stunning flooring solution made up of all-natural, recycled materials including flaxseed oil, wood flour, pine resins, jute, limestone, and pigments. Both safer on the planet and healthier for your home environment, Marmoleum flooring continues to harden with age, proving to be very durable. From wood-look to solid to marble, Marmoleum is offered in limitless styles and colors, making it easy to find a floor that suits your design needs.
How have you used unique flooring in your interior design to elevate your home?
