Are you in the market for new floors but don’t know where to start? The process of picking the right flooring for your needs can be overwhelming. You want to embrace the latest trends without spending a fortune yet you want quality that will last for years to come. Here is what’s been trending in 2016.

Luxury Vinyl

This is not your grandma’s vinyl kitchen. Technology has created an abundance of Luxury Vinyl Tile, wood, and even marble looking choices that are sure to impress you. Vinyl is durable and easy to clean making it an ideal choice for families and other high-traffic locations. At only $4.00 to $5.00 per square foot (source), Luxury Vinyl is quickly becoming a favorite option.

Large Tile

Gone are the days of tiny tiles and tons of grout lines to keep clean. The trends this year include large-format tiles in square and rectangle sizes all the way up to 40” x 120” (source). These come in a variety of styles mimicking the looks of wood to marble. People like the large open feel that the tiles provide while being easier to maintain than their smaller predecessors.

Eco-friendly

It is no secret that the world is on the “Green” bandwagon and it applies to flooring as well. People are looking for floors that look great, are affordable, and are earth-friendly to boot. According to Green America, the EPA estimates that indoor pollution levels are two to five times higher than they are outside and experts believe the reason for that is flooring (source). There are many beautiful eco-friendly choices to consider:

• Hardwood from sustainably managed forests.
• Cork is hypoallergenic, fire-resistant and grows back every three years.
• Bamboo makes for a very hard floor making it durable for high-traffic areas.

Imperfections/Reclaimed

Consumers have decided that ugly is the new beautiful. People relish in the uniqueness of flaws and are clamoring for reclaimed materials to make a statement. You can even have wood floors made out of old wine barrels, wine stains and barrel markings included. These are excellent conversation pieces and lend themselves well to many different decor themes. Reclaimed wood is also a more affordable option and lets the consumer get creative with their project.

The next time you are shopping for new floors, keep these trends in mind. Whichever you choose, you will have a beautiful showpiece to be proud of.