These Are the 2021 Flooring Trends Home Shoppers Need to Know About

First comes moving, then comes improving…right? Maybe not.

Especially when it comes to flooring, the best time to renovate your new home could actually be before you’ve moved in. With no furniture to move or family to work around, your empty new house is a perfect candidate for beautiful new floors and no added stress.

To make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running with your flooring project, Sarah Fishburne, Director of Trend and Design for The Home Depot, shared the trends she’s seeing emerge for new homeowners. This is your time to imagine all the ways you’ll bring these trends to life in your new place, and with tools and tech from The Home Depot, you can start right now. Which trend is speaking to you?

Material and pattern

The Shop by Trend filter on The Home Depot’s app will be your best friend when it comes to finding the of-the-moment material that’s just right for your space. And don’t be afraid to go bold while you browse—character is the name of the game in flooring materials. Here’s what’s trending:

• • Natural materials
    Natural materials are timeless, sophisticated, and will never go out of style. Hardwood is a classic choice in this category and complements almost any style of furniture and decor, making it a great option for large, open spaces and hallways. Other natural materials such as stone, stone-look, and large-format marble lend themselves to small statement spaces, like entryways and powder rooms. When it comes to colors for stone, white and gray will always look classic, but consider neutral-adjacent colors like black or green to up the glamour.

• • Zellige tile
    Zellige tile is inspired by tiles handmade in Morocco, notable for its organic texture and nearly-invisible grout lines. This tile’s pearlescent quality comes from the way it reflects light, bringing immediate luxury into a kitchen or bathroom. Because of its unique design, it is a good idea to use a professional for installation to get the look just right for your new space.

• Geometric patterns
  The classic hexagon tile is broadening its horizons to even bolder shapes, such as triangles and diamonds. These are a great way to bring personalization to your flooring and build creative layouts that are unique to you and your home.

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