7 Flooring Trend Predictions for 2025

Choosing the right tile, or carpet, or wood floors for your space can be a tricky endeavor. Since your flooring choices can set the stage for your home’s beauty and durability, choosing the wrong material can lead to costly redos later on. So, how do you fine-tune the right flooring for your design aesthetic, lifestyle, and space while making a sound investment?

We tapped flooring experts to help us discover the latest flooring trends on the horizon for 2025. And while some classic options like wood floors and herringbone patterns will stay in high-demand, a few unexpected choices also made the list. Whether you’re in the market to replace your flooring now or gather some inspiration for a future project, here are the top flooring trends expected to shape our homes in 2025.

Tips for Fine-Tuning Your Flooring Selection

As trends can recycle over time, consider these expert-recommended best practices when choosing flooring. Keep these factors in mind (regardless of what’s popular now) as you make your flooring selections.

• Always consider your lifestyle and the specific needs of your household when selecting new flooring versus just a style factor.
• Commit to a regular cleaning routine to keep your floors in pristine condition over time.
• Follow your material’s care instructions as wood, porcelain, carpet, engineered wood, vinyl, stone, and ceramic will each have different cleaning and maintenance guidelines.

1. Low-Maintenance Options

Aside from aesthetics, homeowners with high-traffic areas, pets, or children will continue to value durable, low-maintenance options on all fronts. For example, engineered wood products will stay in high-demand, mimicking the timeless appeal of wood floors but cutting back on maintenance tenfold, thanks to their scratch and water resistant properties. Porcelain and ceramic tile will also maintain their popularity in the coming year, backed by their extreme durability and stain resistance.

2. Sustainable Materials

“Sustainability will continue to dominate the flooring landscape in 2025,” says Anthony Scott, global product director at Havwoods flooring company. According to Scott, more homeowners are now make flooring decisions that align with their design goals and eco-conscious living. For this reason, materials like bamboo, stone, cork, and concrete are expected to continue as top flooring contenders.

If you’re considering a more eco approach, Scott encourages taking the time to research your material first. For example, when using wood, check your material’s sourcing process and origin, and whether it has certifications like the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) to ensure it’s actually eco-friendly. Designing in this way, with truly sustainably wood flooring, “not only reduces environmental impact but also brings a unique character and warmth to any space,” Scott says.

3. Detailed Motifs

Intricate versailles, herringbone and chevron are also on the minds of many designers and homeowners alike. “This trend allows for a personalized touch, adding visual interest and depth to rooms, making them truly stand out,” Scott says. “[Each pattern also brings] a sense of movement and dynamism to floors.”

If pattern excites you, try testing this trend at home. To start, Scott recommends using herringbone or chevron in entryways and hallways, which adds a touch of elegance and helps guides the eye through the space, he explains. “These patterns create an eye-catching effect that can make any room feel more expansive and luxurious,” he says.

4. Mixed-Width Planks

A unique approach of mixing various-width planks will also become increasingly common in 2025, Scott predicts. “This allows for creative expression and a custom look that reflects personal taste,” he says. Scott explains how mixing the widths of your planks can provide a contemporary yet cozy feel, complementing both modern and rustic designs, especially in kitchens.

Mixed-width plank installations can also be viewed as a more eco approach, because you can use the wood more efficiently, and potentially reduce waste from milling. Typical flooring plank sizes can range from 2 1/4″ to 10″ or more. And mixed-width planks may include a combination of plank sizes like 3″, 5″, and 7″.

5. Textured Flooring

Regardless of plank size, natural materials like wood and stone will always model a classic design formula. “We see an increased interest in the warmth and charm of natural materials in homes, with tactile surfaces like brushed finishes taking center stage,” says Emanuel Lidberg, head of design at Bjelin flooring company.

For example, hand-scraped wood can yield a handcrafted look suitable for traditional or farmhouse styles. Tumbled stone, textured porcelain tile, or slate can also boast a naturally worn look that compliments Mediterranean or rustic designs, and double-duty as slip-resistant surfaces. Lidberg favors this approach because it amplifies a material’s natural character, such as a wood’s natural grain. “[This] creates visually striking interiors, offering a bolder take on traditional styles,” he says.

6. Larger, Wider Planks

“We have already seen an increase in wide and long-format planks and expect this to continue,” Lidberg says. “Larger formats create a seamless and expansive feel and are perfect for larger rooms or open-concept spaces,” he adds. “These types of planks are versatile and provide a more luxurious look.”

Wide planks can range from 5″-10″, unlike narrow planks, which fall in between a 2 1/4 -4″ and align with more traditional spaces. This flooring choice can be an idyllic way to finish off a modern or rustic interior.

7. Warm Tones

Earth tones will also continue to have a moment. “Shades of auburn and rich browns will create a calming and grounded atmosphere, perfect for those looking to bring a touch of nature indoors,” Scott says. “These colors work beautifully with both modern and traditional interiors. In contrast to this, rich, deep hues such as walnut and mahogany offer a timeless appeal.”

Lidberg agrees that cool tones are out, in favor of rich, warm flooring choices. “Soft, natural hues like honey and natural oak that provide warmth and a connection to nature,” he says. Light oak and ash are also popular, but on a lighter color scale. “Our Scandinavian heritage—with dark winters—means these shades are always popular in Sweden, but we see this reflected globally too. Light colors are perfect for creating airy and relaxed environments,” Lidberg says. This means we may not see any cool-hued and all-gray flooring hit the market next year, either, and vintage-inspired and timeless wood tones will continue to reign.