Nearly a third of homeowners dislike their floors

A survey by LightStream asked homeowners what they did not like about their homes, and 30% said they did not like their floors. Nearly three quarters (73%) in the survey said that they planned home improvements, with many looking to replace their floor coverings.

There are many floors covering trends in 2020 including concrete, carpet tiles, and vinyl but traditional wood floors remain a popular choice.

According to architect and interior design specialist Nancy Ruddy, one of the main trends for 2020 is engineered wood flooring. She says:

“They're strong and come in many veneer finishes, and use wood very economically and sustainably.”

The most on-trend woods are oak, ash and mahogany. Ruddy says that these are less photosensitive then other wood types, and are hardwearing so that they will last longer.

Engineered wood is often chosen because it is less expensive than solid wood, but some prefer the natural beauty of hardwood. It is forecast that, in 2020, the demand for wood floors will be driven by environmentally conscious homeowners who want wood sourced from sustainable forests or wood flooring planks made from the reclaimed timber. Wood can easily be recycled at the end of the floor’s life.

You don’t have to follow trends to appreciate the natural look of solid wood or engineered wood flooring in North Wales homes. Wood floors may cost more than alternative floor coverings but they can add value to any Welsh home, which makes wood flooring a good investment.