Experts also indicated to Style Blueprint that lighter-toned colors and matte finishes will become more popular in 2019. Homeowners are also opting to take gray color palettes that have long been popular as wall colors onto the floor.
"The introduction of gray wood flooring has been all the rage, whether this be a wide plank or narrow," Randi T. Stovesand of Savage Interior Design says. "Light gray or dark seem to be everywhere."
In addition to wood flooring, custom carpets that reflect individuality are also very popular among homeowners.
"The hot colors that we see right now are black - ranging from charcoal to steel to deep black - and jewel tones," Denny said "We custom fabricate stair runners, area rugs, and specialty installations, as in a high-end master bedroom or a theater." Large-scale patterns, thick, knobby textures, and undyed wools are very popular in today's homes.
However, despite carpets remaining popular in cozy, less-trafficked rooms like bedrooms and upstairs areas, homeowners are opting for hard flooring through the house - even in kitchens and bathroom.
"Hardwoods offer a warm and cozy look and feel, so it’s easy to see why homeowners are choosing them in every room of their house,” Beth Haley says. “We advise our clients to keep tile in areas where puddles could form, such as in a kids’ bathroom, especially around the tub. Hardwoods make the most sense in master baths where splashes and drips will be quickly cleaned up.”
