Don't Buy the Wrong Floor!

There is fashion in flooring. Colors change in popularity, and technology and innovation create new products every year. While there are flooring classics that are timeless and never go out of style (think oak hardwoods and marble floors), there is always something new to look at and consider. If you still have Brady Bunch multicolor shag carpet (the 70’s are calling and they want their floor back!) or pink pickled hardwoods from the 80’s and 90’s, it’s time to see what else is out there.

Not So Boring Brown

Brown is emerging as the color of 2025, shades like mocha, caramel, cinnamon, honey, and espresso. With its cozy and comforting nature, brown is an ideal choice to place front and center in your home. Part of this trend is brunette hard surface flooring.

So, what exactly is brunette flooring, and how is it different from regular brown wood floors? According to interior architect Inara Tirkkonen, brunette flooring refers to wood floors in dark honey tones and warm medium browns. These tones bring richness and elegance to interiors. While lighter floors help make spaces feel brighter and larger, darker floors create a cozy, intimate vibe. "It’s inviting, classic, and usually blends softly into the background," she says. Think warm oak, subtle grains, and matte finishes that feel organic and understated, comfortable and cozy.

While brunette floors have many advantages, the size of your room and the amount of natural light will influence whether this style suits your space and lifestyle. Lighter floors reflect more light, making a room feel brighter, especially in spaces with little natural light. On the other hand, brunette floors can make a room feel cozier, though they may also make the space appear smaller.

Tirkkonen cautions, "Darker floors require more upkeep than lighter ones. Scratches, dust, and pet hair show up more on darker surfaces, so they need regular cleaning to maintain their look. If you have a busy household or pets, maintenance should be considered."

Alluring Angles

Herringbone patterns are increasing in popularity. Herringbone installation adds texture and visual interest, making it a favorite for trendy interiors. They work particularly well in entryways, hallways, and open-concept spaces. To let the floor stand out, it's best to keep the rest of the décor simple.

Wider and Longer

Scale is another key flooring trend for 2025. With a desire for spacious and luxurious interiors, extra-wide, extra-long planks are becoming more popular. These planks help make a room appear larger, allowing the full beauty of the flooring to shine and contributing to an elegant, streamlined look by reducing seams and creating a clean flow. Larger planks work well in open-plan living areas where they help unify the space, but they’re also great for smaller rooms, adding depth and preventing visual clutter. Wider and longer planks are available in hardwood, laminate, and LVP flooring. This high-end look elevates the entire interior.

Captivating Carpets

Carpets are back—but with a twist. Flooring trends for 2025 feature carpets with bold patterns, rich colors, and luxurious textures. Think deep, jewel-toned carpets with intricate geometric designs or plush, high-pile options that invite you to sink your toes in. Colorful geometric patterns add a vibrant, artistic touch to any room where coziness is key.

Cut and loop carpets are a large part of this aesthetic. Known for their unique combination of alternating pile heights and intricate patterns, these carpets are redefining modern interior design. Designers are increasingly turning to them for high-end projects, adding depth, interest, and dimension to luxurious spaces.

Flower Power

Another major trend this year is botanical patterns that double as works of art. Expect oversized floral motifs and playful color combinations that feel fresh and contemporary. "Botanical designs have been a recurring feature in interiors recently, with their floral prints offering a vibrant contrast to white, modern spaces," says Jodie Hatton, design manager at Brintons Carpets.

“Floral carpet doesn't have to be outdated—it can be dramatic or elegantly subtle. Floral is a broad design term, ranging from bright and bold to small and subtle, and it can be a great way to introduce patterns into your home."

If you are ready to update your look, come by today and meet with an Enhance Design Consultant. Take a look at the tried and true, the latest and greatest, and everything in between. We’ll help you find the floor that is just right for you!

More About Herringbone Floors

Herringbone flooring is a distinctive pattern often used in hardwood, tile, or other materials. It consists of rectangular pieces arranged in a zigzag or V-shaped pattern. The pieces are typically laid at a 90-degree angle to each other, creating a broken or staggered effect. Fun fact: the name herringbone comes from the resemblance to the bones of a herring fish.

This style is often seen as elegant and timeless, making it popular in both traditional and modern interior designs. It can be used in various spaces, like living rooms, hallways, and even kitchens, adding a dynamic, eye-catching element to the floor.

Not every hard surface floor can be installed herringbone. This is because each piece must be the exact same size. Almost every herringbone installation uses product specifically manufactured to be installed in a herringbone pattern.

Herringbone flooring generally costs more than traditional straight-laid flooring for a few reasons:

Complex Installation: The herringbone pattern requires careful planning and precise cutting. The pieces need to be laid at specific angles, and the process is more time-consuming than installing straight planks. Skilled labor is often needed, which increases the cost of installation.

Material Wastage: Due to the pattern's layout, there’s usually more material waste. Once a cut is made, what’s remaining can't always be used elsewhere, which increases the amount of material required for the project.

Quality Materials: Herringbone patterns are often associated with high-end, custom designs. As a result, the flooring is often made from more premium materials and with greater attention to detail.

Labor Costs: As mentioned, the installation process is more labor-intensive and requires more expertise. This means that the cost of installation is higher than for simpler, linear flooring patterns.

All these factors combined make herringbone flooring a more premium option in terms of both material and installation costs. You may want to consider installing one area (for example the foyer) in herringbone and the same type of material in straight lay in the adjacent rooms.

How Much Does it Cost?

Here are three of our popular herringbone floors, and the product only price. Installation is additional, and is priced based on the details of the work that is required.