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A flooring update is a relatively inexpensive way to refresh the look of your home. If you want to explore flooring options for your next remodel. At Tech Flooring, we have developed a guide to spot the emerging flooring trends for 2022 for your home.

The Hottest Flooring Trends for 2022

So what are the top flooring trends for 2022? Let’s take a look.

Lived-in Wood Flooring

The flooring trend that people are talking about in 2022 is lived-in wood flooring, which can be accomplished by adding details such as textures and giving floors a look that appears weathered and worn through use, giving off a rustic aesthetic.

One way to replicate true wood is with an embossed-in-register finish on laminate or vinyl flooring, mimicking the features of natural wood. This will give you the features of a natural wood plank, but at a fraction of the price.

Durability and Longevity is Key

Hardwood flooring has been a top flooring choice for modern-day buyers because of their durability, but with families spending more time at home, homeowners have been prioritising longevity over authenticity, making durability one of the key features of flooring trends for 2022.

Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP)

For homeowners who want the look of real wood without the maintenance, luxury vinyl plank flooring is an excellent solution. LVP flooring looks like wood flooring but with a smooth surface that is easy to maintain. It stands up to high traffic and does not require any type of maintenance beyond occasional sweeping or mopping. Unlike hardwood flooring, LVP flooring can be installed over almost any type of flooring, making it easier to install in homes with underlying floor conditions.

Waterproof Laminate

Laminate flooring has remained popular for its affordability. However, it has more to offer than price alone – it is easy to install and maintain, offers great floor protection against spills and other mishaps, and can make almost any floor look like hardwood flooring.

Waterproof laminates come with a water-resistant wear layer on top, which prevents spills from seeping down through the planks and damaging your subfloor. This makes them perfect for families with kids or pets, as you never have to worry about a little spillage causing long-term damage. Laminate flooring is also scratch-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about your pet’s claws damaging your floor. Get in touch to learn about our laminate floors

Light & Natural Tones

With the movement towards a more minimalist and subtle design sensibility, many homeowners are seeking to create flooring that complements their new style. This trend is a departure from the deep dark colours flooring that used to be a popular flooring choice, paving the way for more natural and neutral wood tones. Lighter colours have a way of making rooms feel larger, which complements the open floor layouts that we see so often today.

Blonde Wood Flooring

Thanks to a lighter finish, blonde tones have a more natural, realistic appearance, adding to their appeal to homeowners. Blonde flooring comes in a variety of finishes, from matte and polished to unfinished flooring that shows the woodgrain. Plus, the deep golden-yellow tone is no longer considered too bright or too feminine for today’s homes. Today’s flooring trends are favouring the lighter flooring options that will coexist with other design trends both in architecture and home furnishings.

Prints & Patterns

Artisan Tile Work

Many homeowners are choosing to add decorative tile work to their rooms. This is a great way to add some character and interest to these spaces. One of the great things about tile flooring is that you can go bold without breaking the bank. There are many different styles and colours of tiles available, so you can find one that perfectly suits your taste. Plus, tile flooring is a great way to add some character to your home.

Patterned Wood

Patterned woods provide individuals with another opportunity to create the look of luxury in their home. The flooring trend for this style is typically plank flooring with vivid and contrasting designs. Decorative flooring is a great way to enhance the visual space and bring some character to your floor. As flooring manufacturers are developing new flooring solutions, homeowners will be able to recreate the look of luxury flooring themselves.

Get in touch to see how TF can help you introduce the hottest flooring trends for 2022 to your home!

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It’s the start of a new interior design season, so there’s never been a better time to have a revamp of your home or property with a brand-new floor. The summer and spring trends were all about embracing light blues, pastels and bright colours in your home. As the weather gets colder and Christmas draws nearer, it’s a good time to turn to warmer colour palettes and interior styles.

Here at Techflooring, we love staying on top of the latest interior design trends. By keeping up to date with the latest trends, we are able to bring you the most popular and stylish options for your brand-new floor. So, let’s dive into the interior trends for this autumn and winter season.

The Latest Autumn & Winter Trends

Bringing the Outdoors, Inside

Earth and nature

This has actually been a popular interior style throughout 2021. This trend is all about bringing a sense of nature indoors. Perhaps it is due to the lockdowns that happened last year that stopped us from going outside. Whatever the cause, we love this trend! This style features green, grey and brown tones. It embraces neutral colours and often pairs them with wood style furniture. Moss and lichen tones are also used to add beautiful green accents.

Looking to get this nature-inspired look for your brand-new floor? Why not try this Bamboo Touch carpet from Lano? Amazingly, this carpet features a high percentage of bamboo. Bamboo actually has anti-bacterial and humidity regulating properties. Coming in a range of gentle neutral tones, this carpet is the perfect choice for any nature lover. Get in touch today to get your free quote for this carpet!

All about green

You may have noticed that green has featured heavily in the above trends. Dark, forest green colours have been hugely popular this year. Try layering different shades of green in different areas of your home to get the look. A deep green carpet would be a great way to get this style. Get in touch today to chat about different carpet options.

Incorporating Warmth & Comfort

Dark colour palette

This style is a great option for winter that oozes warmth and comfort. This trend is all about dark, woody tones and heavily features dark brown, orange and red. This is a good way to add warmth and depth to your property whilst keeping it refreshingly modern. An imitation laminate dark wood floor is the perfect way to get this look. In this way, you get the look of wood without the expensive upkeep.

Cottage core

This is a hugely popular trend that allows for a lot of personalisation. This trend is all about creating a cosy, homely atmosphere. It often features cosy blankets with nostalgic patterns, wood accents and a sense of nature. It focuses on a slow way of living and often has reclaimed or vintage furniture as the star of the room. A concrete or wood style laminate or vinyl floor would be a great way to get this look. Plainer floors allow you to experiment with bold, patterned rugs that will make your home feel more inviting.

Hopefully, this has given you a springboard into the different trends for this year’s autumn and winter. Interested in having a brand-new floor installed? Contact us today to learn more.

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Whether its dark wood vinyl flooring, or a lighter carpet, matching your floor to your furniture is tough work. Choosing a new floor for your property doesn’t always mean that you will be buying new furniture. To save money, it’s a good idea to try and match your new flooring to the furniture you already have. Having your furniture match with the floor will make your space feel cleaner and more put together. However, this can be tricky when there are so many options available.

Here at Tech Flooring, we provide and install top quality floors at excellent prices. If you’ve been looking to have a new floor expertly installed, then you’ve come to the right place. Get in touch today to find out more.

There are a few things to think about when choosing a floor that will match your furniture. Let’s explore some of the different types of furniture and the floors that pair well with them.

How to Match Your Floor to Your Furniture

Toned Looks

Darker toned furniture

Darker coloured furniture looks stylish and modern in any room, but what flooring matches it? Dark coloured furniture includes colours like navy blue, grey and black. Often, darker coloured furniture is made from metal and has a glossy or shiny appearance. With this type of furniture, a lighter toned floor helps offset the darkness. A laminate floor in a light grey, concrete style pairs beautifully with dark metal furniture.

If you have grey toned furniture, an imitation wood floor in a light colour looks great. Want the look of hard wood without paying hard wood prices? Here at TF, we have a wide range of imitation wood floors available. Our laminate and LVT floors are almost indistinguishable from traditional wooden floors.

Darker coloured furniture can look stylish when offset with a lighter coloured carpet. Why not try a pale neutral green from Lano’s Bamboo Touch range? Carpets are the perfect option for hallways, bedrooms and living rooms.

Choosing a lighter coloured floor when you have dark furniture will help make your room feel airy and bright.

Pale furniture

Surprisingly, pale furniture also pairs well with lighter coloured floors. This can be the perfect pairing if you want to make your space feel bigger. Smaller spaces can look light and airy when this pairing is used. Add pops of colour with your décor to make the sure the space doesn’t feel too washed out. This pairing also means that you can experiment with patterned wallpaper to add personality to your room.

Wooden furniture

Wooden furniture has a timeless look, making it is easy to see why it is so popular. The rich tones of wooden furniture suits a wide range of flooring designs and colours. Dark wood vinyl flooring can look great with oak or pine furniture. You can even match your wooden furniture with an imitation wood-style floor. Experiment with contrasting different grains and types of wood to add interest to your room. Add texture with other materials like wool cushions or metal shelves.

Looking to have new flooring installed? Contact us today to get your free quote and find your perfect floor!

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When living in a smaller home or property, finding a balance of stylish design and practicality can be difficult. You can often find yourself looking at larger houses with lots of space for interior design and think ‘if only’. However, here at Techflooring we love smaller spaces. We want to help you see smaller spaces not as a hinderance, but as an opportunity to get creative with interior design.

It may come as a surprise but the flooring you choose can have a big impact on how big or small a space can feel. Something as simple as a different floor colour can instantly make a space feel brighter, lighter and bigger. So, if you are looking to make your smaller property feel bigger, it’s best to start with the floor.

How to make the most of your space

Flooring for Smaller Spaces

If you want to make your room feel bigger and brighter, try lighter-toned floors. Lighter coloured imitation wood floors, like laminate or LVT, are a great choice. These imitation wood floors have a timeless look and can go with any home. A lighter coloured floor is also fairly low maintenance. This is because it allows dust and dirt to be disguised. Because of this, you won’t have to be going over with a hoover all the time.

Lighter neutral tones are also a good idea. Greys and pale colours help make the space feel airy and light. You could go for an industrial style and pick an imitation concrete floor in LVT, vinyl or laminate.

Another option is to choose a dark floor. Though this may seem counterintuitive, this can actually help make a room seem bigger. A dark, striking colour adds depth to a room and makes it feel bigger. Why not try a dark walnut wood LVT or black Victorian vinyl tile style?

The main thing to avoid is medium shades. These can make a room feel cramped and small. Stick with striking, contrasting colours to make the most of your space.

Furniture for Smaller Spaces

It’s really important when working with a smaller space to utilize your furniture properly. Rather than having furniture and storage separately, try and combine the two. There are lots of stylish furniture options that also include hidden storage (e.g. window seats).

You could also pick up some wicker baskets and use them for a stylish storage option. These can then be tucked away under beds or tables when you need to make more space. If everything can be cleared and tucked away somewhere, you can give the appearance of space.

Another tip is to use a few larger decorative items rather than lots of small ones. Using lots of small décor pieces can give a feeling of clutter- thereby making your space seem smaller.

Rugs are also a good idea. Not only do they help maintain your floors, but they also create the illusion of space.

Interested in having a new flooring installed in your property? Get in touch today and we’ll go over all the details. Contact us today to book you first FREE consultation.

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It can be overwhelming trying to find the right floor for your property. With so many options and choices available, searching for the right one can feel exhausting. Here at Tech Flooring, we want to make finding the right flooring as easy as possible.

Here are some simple steps you can take to help easily find the right floor for your space.

Our Guide to Finding the Perfect Floor

1- What type of floor do I want?

This is the most important thing to solve first. Different floorings will suit different types of rooms. Vinyl and LVT floors are water and stain resistant- making them perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. Carpets work well on stairs and in bedrooms. Whilst laminate floors are great for living rooms and hallways.

2- What is my budget?

This is good to think and plan around when choosing your floor. Low budget options include vinyl and laminate. Remember, cost is often dependent on the thickness or pile of your floor/carpet. LVT is a slightly more costly option. However, it comes with the advantage of being high quality and almost indistinguishable from traditional wooden or stone floors.

3- What style do I want?

Different styles and colours suit different rooms. For example, if you have a small room, a lighter coloured floor can make it feel bigger. Large rooms with high ceilings can be made to feel cosier with darker walls and floors.

Traditional wood-style floors give a timeless look to any home. You can get wooden-style floors in vinyl, LVT and laminate. This is a great idea if you want the look of a wooden floor but don’t want the hassle of intense maintenance.

Tile style floors are also a classic option. They look great in kitchens and bathrooms. Choosing a vinyl style tile floor means you can get the look of tiles without worrying about cold feet and slipping.

In general, choosing a lighter coloured floor means that dirt and dust will be disguised. This means you won’t have to be going over with a hoover all the time. Darker coloured floors can look modern and look great in living rooms.

If you are considering carpets, keep in mind the area they are going in. High traffic areas (like hallways) need durable carpets with a closely knitted pile. Lower traffic areas like the bedroom can have a softer footfall.

4- Match your décor to the floor

This is crucial to bring the whole room together. Wood-style floors can look modern with black, metal furniture. Bring personality to a room by adding funky rugs and paintings. If a patterned floor seems too busy, try adding a plain rug to tone it down.

Top tip: Make sure you put down entrance mats. This will stop dirt from getting on your floor and help it last for longer.

Hopefully, these tips can help you get started on finding the right floor for your property. Still not sure? Contact us today for industry expert advice. Get in touch today to order a sample and get a free quote!

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