How to take advantage of the mixed flooring trend

An emerging trend in 2025 is mixed flooring, which means using different materials in floors.

This creates a contrast of styles, but it is not easy to do well. The floor can look busy and uncoordinated unless materials, colours, and patterns are chosen carefully. Done right, mixed flooring is stylish.

Choose colours that complement each other and blend well. For instance, when combining hardwood flooring with ceramic tiles, choose a wood type with a colour that is similar to the tiles.

The texture of the flooring is a big part of how visual impact is achieved. Sleek smooth marble contrasts well with textured wood, giving a sense of depth. Too much texture and colour variance can feel overwhelming. Balance is the key to harmonious design.

Mixed flooring is a good way to highlight different zones in a room. In the living room, it is advisable to mark relaxing areas with different flooring than a home office zone.

Another way to use mixed flooring is to have one material covering most of the floor with a different material used as a border surrounding it. For a bolder look, create a herringbone pattern of wood and tiles, or make more intricate patterns with mixed materials.

As a general guideline, mixed flooring is better if it features no more than two flooring materials, but like all décor styles, there are no fixed rules.

For more mixed flooring design ideas, look at the wide range of flooring types available from a local flooring retailer in the Chester and the North Wales region.