The year is about to come to an end and that means that we can all start fresh. The hope is that this coming year is better than the last and what better way to start off then to find home renovations that you can have done. One area of the home that might be ready for an upgrade are the floors. The flooring in your house is something you need to replace or have refinished on occasion. You might just be sick of looking at the same old floor. You also might be ready to update the look of the home. The trend that seems to be continuing on is to have your home outfitted with hardwood floors. These are a trend that went away for some time while people wanted carpet but seems to have been coming back for many years. There are lots of reasons that people choose to have hardwood floors in their homes from style to durability. Just like any other home renovations there are lots of trends that come and go. When it comes to hardwood floors there are trends that are on the run. Mikes Custom Flooring outlines what the current trends are for hardwood floors.
Light or Dark Hardwood Floors
One of the trends that seems to be taking hold when it comes to hardwood floors is to choose an extreme side of light or dark. There are not many people that are choosing the middle of the road when it comes to color. This means you will see lots of homes that are choosing the very lightest color or even a white washed floor. This is a great option for homes that are worried about dust and debris on the floors. The lighter the color the easier it is to hide these things through the day. The other aspect is to choose a very dark color as well. This is the far end and can be hard to keep looking its best. The darker the wood the more the dust and pet hair will show. If you choose dark wood floors it is best if you don’t have lots of messy kids or animals. You also want to make sure that you have a plan to keep the floors clean.
Comparison of Hardwood Floor Finishes
If you have chosen to have hardwood floors in your house you want to make sure you know what finish you want. The wood and the color you choose is the first option you have but you also want to make sure you know what shine you want as well. There are options that are the same when you choose a paint color for your home as well. The more common trend is to choose a more matte finish. This will also give the wood a more natural look and it has a more tones down shine.
Wood Flooring Texture
The other aspect of the wood floors that you want to look at is the texture of the wood. It seems that people are done with the more smooth and sleek wood and want to go with a textured look. The wood will have a much more natural look when you choose a wire brushed, hand scraped or textured finish. You want to make sure that you talk with your expert about what options they have and what wood is best for your choices.
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