#StyleStories: 4 Floor Trends for New Builds and Renovations

The floors for new homes and renovations not only have to look beautiful when installed, but they need to stand the test of time as homeowners redecorate their homes as the years go by. Mina Starsiak Hawk, home renovation expert, real estate agent, and star of the HGTV hit series Good Bones, shared her insights about where flooring trends are headed for residential projects in collaboration with Karndean Designflooring at TISE 2022.

Customers are seeking out vintage, antique and handcrafted furnishings and décor for their homes, resulting in a casual-look environment with curated accent pieces. Expect to see more tactile floors – woods and stones with textures derived from nature. Focus on floors that convey warmth and airiness. “It was ‘Which shade of gray?’ for the longest time, but when you pair them with the everything-white kitchen, we want something warmer,” Starsiak Hawk said. Look for floors that give the appearance of reclaimed wood or natural slates with natural clefting, and wider planks over six inches.