Happy New Year! Entering a new year can often spark thoughts on home renovation: is it time for a remodel, a fresh coat of paint, or new flooring?
Let’s look at upgrading your flooring in 2025. If you don’t already know what flooring type or style is on the cards for your renovation, perhaps this year’s trends can spark some inspiration.
We covered the popular flooring trends last year, with sustainability, natural materials, and neutral tones at the forefront. We predict similar trends to emerge in 2025, but with a higher focus on technological innovations within the flooring industry.
Wood flooring trends 2025
The want for environmentally responsible flooring options will continue into 2025. Natural wood floors like hardwood and engineered wood will offer a long-lasting, sustainable solution for many, and certain synthetic fiber carpets like polyester and nylon are eco-friendly options where softer flooring is desired.
While we predict that neutral tones will remain popular in 2025, many homeowners may shift towards warmer shades of wooden flooring, such as red oak, white oak, or walnut, which offer rich hues that bring a homely feeling with timeless elegance to the interior. We’ll also see many homeowners utilising floors with textured finishes to add depth and character to their property. Tactile surfaces like hand-scraped wood can elevate your interior decor in a simple, yet striking way.
Vinyl flooring trends 2025
Another driver in flooring material choice this year will be those that offer technological advantages. Luxury vinyl products have enhanced features due to their higher-quality manufacture, and continue to gain popularity due to their durability, affordability, and realistic imitation of natural flooring materials like wood and stone. With the additional benefit of strong water resistance properties, luxury vinyl is suitable for moisture-rich applications like kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements.
Many luxury vinyl products offer a smart click-lock installation method that is often quicker, simpler, and cheaper to install than other materials. This has only aided the rise in popularity which we predict will continue into 2025.
It’s likely that wide planks (LVP) and oversized tiles (LVT) will gain traction as homeowners strive for a seamless, clean, and modern aesthetic, particularly in open-plan spaces which have become very popular over the past few years. While sheet vinyl will achieve this aesthetic, many homeowners will prioritise the additional benefits of luxury vinyl planks and tiles over traditional sheet vinyl.
Similarly to the above point on textured finishes, there will likely be a rise in tactile vinyl planks and patterned tiles to increase visual appeal in a space.
Commercial flooring trends for 2025
Commercial flooring trends will mostly follow similar ideologies to the residential themes mentioned above, but with a unique driving force behind them depending on the needs of the business.
Sustainability
The need for businesses to adopt environmentally responsible ways of working is becoming increasingly prevalent, and this stems further than just company processes and initiatives. Choosing a sustainable flooring type helps contribute towards sustainability goals and appeal to eco-conscious customers. The main sustainability credentials of a flooring material may come down to its durability, as replacing your flooring with a long-lasting solution is much more eco-friendly than a low-cost replacement that will quickly wear down.
Connecting with nature
We predict a rise in biophilic design throughout commercial properties in 2025. Incorporating more natural design elements, like live plants and natural colors and materials can create a more inviting, productive, and calming atmosphere in commercial settings. Natural wood floors or luxury vinyl products that incorporate organic patterns align perfectly with this design philosophy.
Large format tiles and planks
Just as we predict for residential properties, many commercial businesses will sway towards a seamless, expansive look by using large format planks and tiles to reduce the number of visible seams. This clean, modern aesthetic can enhance the immediate appearance of a commercial property, giving a good first impression to new customers, and a sense of inviting familiarity to regular clients.
Statement flooring
The main differentiator between 2025 residential and commercial flooring trends lies in the colors and patterns chosen. We predict that while some commercial properties will maintain a focus on neutral tones, many will move away from this, embracing bold colors and geometric patterns to enhance a dynamic and engaging environment.
Remember that trends come and go, and it isn’t advised to simply jump on the latest bandwagon when it comes to renovating your home or business. If any of the trends in this list really resonate with you, then they’re worth considering for your 2025 remodel.
Always have your flooring installed by a professional. Not only will this ensure maximum safety and optimum results, but can also increase the lifespan of the floors.