Top Flooring Trends for 2025: What’s In and What’s Out

As 2025 unfolds, the flooring industry is seeing a powerful shift—one that blends sustainability, style, and smart technology. At Preferred Flooring, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve, helping our clients navigate the evolving landscape of materials, finishes, and installation techniques.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s in and what’s out this year when it comes to flooring.

Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Materials

As sustainability moves from trend to standard, flooring is following suit. Clients—especially in commercial and multi-residential sectors—are prioritizing environmentally responsible materials.

Gaining popularity in 2025:

• Cork and bamboo: Rapidly renewable, durable, and acoustically beneficial.

• Reclaimed and recycled wood: A rustic look with a reduced environmental footprint.

• Low-VOC finishes and adhesives: Supporting better indoor air quality for healthier spaces.

Many commercial projects are now pursuing LEED or WELL certification, and sustainable flooring choices contribute to those credits.

Next-Gen Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

Luxury Vinyl Plank continues to lead the way—especially in hospitality, healthcare, and residential developments. In 2025, LVP is being redefined by high-resolution imaging, enhanced textures, and thicker wear layers.

Why it's still a top choice:

• Waterproof and pet-friendly

• Available in wide planks and tile visuals

• Easy to maintain and replace

• Cost-effective with long-term durability

Some leading manufacturers now offer rigid-core and stone-plastic composite (SPC) options, giving clients more structural stability and impact resistance.

Warm, Natural Color Palettes

After a decade of cool grays, flooring color trends are shifting toward warmer, organic tones. These hues evoke comfort and timelessness, aligning with today's emphasis on well-being and balance in design.

Trending tones:

• Honey oak and blonde wood

• Rich walnut and espresso

• Clay, sand, and soft taupe neutrals

Warm finishes pair effortlessly with popular interior styles like Scandinavian, Japandi, transitional, and modern farmhouse.

Wide Planks & Large Format Tile

Both residential and commercial spaces are embracing wider planks and larger tile formats. These designs provide clean lines, a more spacious feel, and quicker installations in larger spaces.

Benefits include:

• Fewer seams and grout joints

• Smoother visual flow in open-concept layouts

• Enhanced durability when paired with proper subfloor prep

Preferred Flooring ensures subfloor leveling and layout precision, which are essential to the success of these larger formats.

Smart Flooring & Performance Upgrades

Clients are looking beyond appearance—they want their floors to work smarter, too. In 2025, more flooring systems are being integrated with performance features.

Common upgrades:

• Radiant heating systems for comfort in cold climates

• Acoustic underlayments in multi-unit housing and offices

• Moisture barriers in basements, healthcare, or high-traffic zones

For commercial applications, sound ratings (like IIC and STC values) are often a code requirement—something our installers carefully account for.

What’s Out

High-Gloss Finishes

Glossy floors may look sharp in a showroom, but in real life, they often underperform. They show every scratch, footprint, and smudge, making them less practical for busy environments.

What’s replacing them:

• Matte and satin finishes: More forgiving, modern, and slip-resistant

• Textured surfaces: Add character and hide minor wear over time

Wall-to-Wall Carpet in Common Areas

Full-coverage carpet is declining, especially in high-traffic spaces. It's difficult to maintain and often traps allergens and moisture.

Still acceptable in:

• Bedrooms or private lounges where softness is prioritized

Being replaced by:

• LVT/LVP, polished concrete, or engineered hardwood in public or shared areas

• Carpet tiles in office environments for modular replacement and sound control

Cool Grays & Overly Complex Patterns

Ultra-cool grays and loud geometric layouts are fading fast. While grays aren’t gone entirely, they’re being softened and warmed to blend more seamlessly with other natural materials.

Design shift:

• From bold herringbone and chevron overload to cleaner lines, subtle textures, and biophilic inspiration

• From stark grays to greige, caramel, and light brown tones

Homeowners and designers are seeking balance—floors that will stand the test of time both stylistically and structurally.

Where Preferred Flooring Fits

At Preferred Flooring, we don’t just install flooring—we elevate spaces. With deep experience in commercial, residential, and multi-family projects, our team understands how to deliver what’s trending now and what will perform long into the future.

We offer:

• Expert material consultation

• Precision installation

• Transparent communication every step of the way

Whether your project needs warmth, resilience, or something that wows—our team ensures it’s built to last.

Ready to get started? Contact us at Preferred Flooring.

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