You are probably interested in the hottest and most popular wood flooring trends of the year, however, you may also want to learn more about what is currently out of fashion on the flooring market. In a nutshell, the general preference in the context of wood flooring trends of the year is shifted a lot towards cooler tones, lower lustre, more subtle and natural colour and textures, and an authentic and genuine look. At the same time, wood flooring trends are consistent with paint trends and overall interior styles that are popular at the moment. Naturally, everything else will be considered on the other type of the spectrum, which means out of style at the moment. Learn more about the current anti-trends in the wood flooring market by having a look at our list below.

Red Tones

As opposed to more natural wood floor colours along with cooler undertones, red shades and tones are definitely not your best choice this year if you fancy a super trendy wooden floor. Stains with red undertones as well as red stains for wooden flooring are currently polarising, therefore, not preferred by many at the moment. Unlike wooden floors with cooler and more natural undertones, reddish wood flooring or a brown one with red undertones is definitely harder and more challenging to decorate and match with the rest of the interior, especially considering the fact that currently the market of furniture pieces and decorations is also shifting towards cool undertones and natural colours. So if you are planning to stain your wooden floor, keep in mind that the browner you go with the staining product, the more red undertones you will achieve. If this is not up to your alley or you simply prefer to create a contemporary wood flooring style, maybe you would like to re-consider your choice of brown stain. 

Yellow Tones

Just like red undertones and colour are not the hottest at the moment since they are pretty much the opposite of the trendy cool undertones and cool neutrals, darks, and greys, yellow tones is yet another thing on the opposite side of the trend spectrum. By now, yellow tones have become, pretty much, super dated. The easiest way to get wood flooring with strong yellow tones is by applying an oil-based poly finish on top of white or very light wood flooring. And if this is not something you would like to see in your home, make sure to use a high-grade waterborne polyurethane finish for your floor. Otherwise, with oil finishes, you risk experiencing the yellowing of the floor even more over time and due to exposure to sunlight and UV rays.

Honey Tones

Honey tones fall into the same category as yellow and red undertones for wood flooring and they are simply not the hottest thing in the wood flooring industry this year. Honey is a slightly modified version of yellow and golden oak and it turns out to be super dated in recent years. Not only that honey tones are not something popular for wood flooring right now, but it is also not a preferred shade for cabinets, walls, and furniture. 

Exotic Hardwoods

Since the majority of the exotic hardwoods come naturally with reddish or honey undertones, it is safe to say that this year is not the best time to purchase a wooden floor made out of exotic wood species because this won’t be the trendiest choice right now. Stay away from wood species such as Brazilian cherry, Mahogany, and Tigerwood as they have a pretty strong natural colouring of red and yellow, even orange. Besides being not fashionable, these colours are also pretty challenging to stain in other colours or shades, which makes owning them even worse if you prefer a contemporary wood flooring style instead. 

Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo flooring has been popping a decade ago when it was an innovative flooring product promising to be more eco-friendly than any other real wood options on the market, coming with the guarantee of perfect appearance, durability, and high quality. However, just a decade was more than enough to show that bamboo flooring is actually… well, not that great. Bamboo flooring has not passed the test of time, indeed. The only benefit of bamboo flooring is its lower price. However, you get what you pay for, so bamboo flooring also turns out to be significantly less durable and stress-resistant compared to hardwood, hardly surviving the tenth year mark, scratching like it’s nobody’s business, not holding well up to water and moisture, and actually not being as environmentally friendly as marketed. 

Shiny Gloss Finishes

With a major shift towards natural textures and looks, authenticity, and celebrating the beauty of genuine wood, shiny and super glossy wood floor finishes are naturally out of the picture for now. It seems like the interior world is done with a few decades saturated with super glossy, super pretty and sleek, and super hard to look after and keep in perfect condition high-gloss finishes. Satin and matte finishes are the commonly preferred option nowadays for a more natural and organic look.

High Colour Variations

Wood flooring with high colour variation is also gone out of the picture of current trends. It is mainly because this type of wood design takes over the room, making every space feel and look cluttered and claustrophobic. The too intriguing and eye-catching design of this style of wood flooring proves to the world that too much is not necessarily the best. In addition, wooden floors with high colour variation have been proven as a big pain when it comes to styling around them and making them work in different interiors and for different styles. People ow love a bit of a natural variation in wood, however, nothing too extreme and standing out to the point it is the only thing you notice when you enter a room. So make sure to avoid getting sucked into this short-lived trend and go for something with timeless beauty and elegance.