FEATURE HOT STEPPER
From warmer wood tones to statement parquet patterns, Luxury Flooring looks at two trends that are predicted to have lasting power.
Flooring tastes are warming up. After years of cool greys and understated planks dominating interiors, homeowners are increasingly looking towards warmer, more characterful floors. At the same time, herringbone and chevron patterns continue to bring classic parquet into contemporary homes.
On their own, warm tones and patterned floors can completely change the feel of a room. Put together, they create a look that feels inviting, considered and surprisingly versatile.
WARM TONES ARE BACK
Grey had its moment, but warmer shades are taking over. Natural oak remains an easy pick. Deeper brown and golden tones, however, add personality without overwhelming a room.
Colour matters a lot when it comes to choosing a floor. In Luxury Flooring’s customer research, around 80% of shoppers who ordered samples cited colour as their reason for doing so. It shows how important seeing a shade in the home can be before making a final decision.
Warm tones also suit a wide range of interiors. A honey-toned floor pairs well with cream walls and natural fabrics for something relaxed. Deeper oak also sits nicely alongside dark cabinetry for a bolder, moodier scheme.
For customers after authentic grain and character, engineered wood flooring shows off the natural variation that makes warm tones so effective. LVT replicates the same shades in a sturdier material that’s built for muddy paws, spilt drinks and the daily wear of family life.
PATTERN IS MAKING ITS MARK
Parquet flooring used to be reserved for grand period properties. Herringbone has changed that, giving homeowners an easy way to make the floor part of the room’s design rather than just its backdrop.
Herringbone lays rectangular blocks in a staggered zig-zag. This creates the broken pattern associated with classic parquet. Chevron uses planks cut at an angle so the ends meet in a continuous V-shape. Both draw the eye across a room and lift even a simple interior.
Traditional parquet flooring still delivers the most heritage appeal. But engineered wood and LVT bring the same pattern within reach of more homes and budgets. LVT herringbone brings the look of timber into hardwearing spaces, whereas engineered wood parquet offers genuine character that copes better with humidity and temperature changes than solid wood.
WHEN WARM TONES MEET PATTERN
This is where the two trends really earn their keep. A warm oak herringbone floor adds interest without looking too formal, while a deeper brown chevron makes a much bolder statement.
The pairing also fits with the wider shift toward interiors that feel lived-in rather than overly polished: soft furnishings, timber furniture and a floor with enough movement to handle everyday life.
For retailers, it’s a good way to talk to customers about the room as a whole, rather than colour, material and pattern as three separate decisions. Whether that’s engineered wood, LVT or parquet, warm tones and pattern look set to give floors plenty more personality through 2026 and even into 2027.
Explore Luxury Flooring’s range of engineered wood, LVT and parquet flooring. You can also order free samples to see how different colours and patterns look in your own space.
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