Matching Your Floors to Your Style

DIY, or “do it yourself,” is becoming an increasingly popular way to redesign your home while staying on a budget. Whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring a professional, it’s important that you consider trends and styles when updating your home. 

Since hardwood flooring is a long-term investment, think about what type of feel you want your home to portray. Do you want it to be warm and inviting or crisp and clean? Do you live in the city yet want country style or do you live in the country and want a more modern appeal? Whichever it is, your floors do all the talking! 

When designing your next home remodel, consider these styles and what flooring options are sending what message:

Rustic

Whether you’re going for a log cabin feel or countryside living, a rustic style can make you feel world’s away, even if you’re in a busy city. Recognized by lots of raw wood, brown tones and nature, rustic style has a few main options when it comes to hardwood flooring. Wood planks that have a thick grain to them are popular as they resemble trees. If you’re looking for a more unique look, reclaimed wood gives a lot of character to a room as no one plank looks the same. Cedar and pine woods are the most recommended to give your home a warm, rustic look.

Coastal

You don’t have to live on the coast or in a beach house to have a coastal-style home. Distinguished by crisp linens, beach relics and bright white accents, coastal homes have unique flooring options to fit this relaxing lifestyle. White- and grey-washed woods are popular flooring options that complement a coastal home. Like a more natural wood look? Consider designing your coastal home with raw wood materials and white oak. Want a little more character in your floors? Finish them with a distressed or weathered texture for a more coastal feel.

Contemporary

This design is undoubtedly one of the most timeless styles in history. Focusing on clean lines, natural tones and bold pops of colors, contemporary style fits any home looking to stay simple yet trendy. Straight, even wood planks in maple and cherry give your home a contemporary feel. 

Farmhouse

Farmhouses have been around for hundreds of years; however, this “simple living” style has become a popular trend. Known for its neutral colors, country charm and modern accents, farmhouse style is one that’ll be in season for many years to come. When remodeling your home to replicate this style, consider using neutral toned woods, such as dark or light gray oak, dark brown hickory, or even walnut. Other styles to consider are installing wood planks in a herringbone pattern or using mosaic tiles. 

Installing new hardwood flooring is a step in the right direction for redesigning and remodeling your home. To complete the new look, consider putting on a fresh coat of paint on the walls, acquiring some new furniture pieces and adding some decor. The flooring experts at Zack Hardwood Flooring will not only help you pick out the best flooring options for your needs, but style too.