Tile-effect laminate flooring has also become a prominent
trend, offering a more cost-effective alternative to traditional tiled products. With this demand comes a more functional need for water-resistant flooring in these tiled decors, supporting its use across kitchens and bathrooms. Another enduring trend is herringbone flooring. A popular design choice for many years, this is one trend that we aren’t seeing disappear any time soon. Many manufacturers are homing in on this, offering easy to lay herringbone and chevron solutions that allow DIY’ers to get involved too. Q) What about sustainability? Definitely not a ‘trend’ so to speak, but sustainability is, of course, a major consideration for architects, specifiers and end users. There is an increasing drive for more sustainable building materials, that incorporate recycled and renewable content. This is propelling wood-based products, such as EGGER’s Flooring Collection 25+, into the spotlight, because of its renewable and sustainable qualities. Q) How are these trends collated? First and foremost, it’s important that we analyse the trends in architectural development and interior design, and the ways in which a specific product, such as flooring, is being used by customers. By studying this, design teams can build a clearer picture of the current trends and begin to form ideas of how they can support these. Another effective way design teams can gather trend information
is by visiting trade shows and speaking to other interior finish providers, looking at the products they offer and what they’re
developing. By meeting manufacturers, designers can gain a more rounded perspective on the types of products their own offering will be specified and installed alongside. Once this research is compiled, it can be shared and used by
teams around the world to ensure that the collections they’re creating meet the needs of their customer-base. By paying close attention to these trends, architects and designers can help to better meet the needs of their clients, ensuring that sustainability, function and design are all equally balanced to create better spaces.
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