Are you changing your home’s floors in 2025? Maybe you’re adding a room and need to choose a flooring option. Perhaps you’re tearing up a floor to replace it with something new. Will you join the increasing majority who choose luxury vinyl, or might you insist on the traditional elegance of hardwood? Perhaps you’ll be among those who are recognizing the burgeoning quality and practicality of laminate. Or you might decide on carpeting, which is several years into a resurgence in popularity.

Today’s flooring is more than something you walk on. It’s a central component of interior design that can transform the feel of a home. Whatever you select, 2025 brings you a cornucopia of choices, and you’re sure to find one to fall in love with.

2025 Floors: Functional, Sustainable, Durable, Colorful

The colors and materials of nature are at the top of this year’s flooring trends. That’s because of the ongoing emphasis on sustainability, and also because nature in our homes resonates with our biophilic sensibility, our natural attunement to the world outside our doors.

For example, bamboo, cork, and recycled materials are being integrated into flooring designs that are eco-friendly without sacrificing aesthetics. Natural carpeting materials like sisal, jute, seagrass, and wool are valued for their sustainability, non-toxicity and biodegradability as well as their beauty.

Durability is an important component of sustainability. Products that last a long time don’t soon wind up in landfills. Practicality is another must for the 2025 homeowner. We demand flooring that will stand up to wear and tear, and water-resistance and ease of maintenance are often priorities.

Vinyl, laminate and wood floor color trends are growing warmer. Gray flooring, once dominant, is giving way to softer and more natural hues. Gentle earthy colors such as light browns and beiges are favorites, but a few bolder colors, even retro colors, are not out of place. There’s more interest in patterns as well. The key is for your floor to anchor a space that’s cozy and inviting. Today’s color choices come with the flexibility to blend well with a range of interior design styles, from modern to rustic farmhouse.

We can’t discuss flooring trends without mentioning wide planks. Widths have steadily grown more generous for years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing. And why should it? Large planks create a sophisticated look that makes any room feel more expansive.

Hardwood Flooring: A Timeless Favorite with a Modern Twist

Hardwood remains a must-have for some homeowners. Nothing else measures up in elegance and durability. It’s more costly and takes some effort to maintain, but there are many who will happily accept the trade-off.

In 2025, wood floor trends continue to shift towards more natural and rustic aesthetics. Unstained white oak is particularly popular, offering a clean, neutral foundation that complements a variety of design styles from Scandinavian minimalism to modern farmhouse .

Handscraped and wire-brushed finishes are gaining popularity for their ability to add character and depth. Wood flooring can also be smoked, bleached or whitewashed for new versatility in what hardwood can be. These finishes provide a rustic, lived-in look that resonates with homeowners seeking a natural, organic aesthetic.

With today’s emphasis on eco-friendliness, people are demanding wood from sustainably managed forests. Recycled wood from old barns and buildings is another environmentally responsible choice.

Engineered woods, made of multiple layers with a hardwood veneer, are getting more attention, largely due to their water resistance. They can be as beautiful as natural hardwood, and they resist warping and can be installed in rooms too damp for their natural equivalents.

Whatever their construction, 2025’s wood planks are wide. Four to five inches has become standard, and today’s broader plank can measure a foot or more. Large planks mean fewer seams, and that look goes hand in hand with the lighter colors of today’s flooring.

The People’s Choice: Luxury Vinyl Plank

It’s no surprise that LVP dominates the flooring market. It’s reasonably priced, waterproof and inexpensive to install. The aesthetics keep getting better. Advances in printing technology have allowed luxury vinyl to replicate the look of high-end materials like marble, slate, and exotic woods with stunning accuracy. Homeowners can achieve the appearance of luxury materials without the associated costs and maintenance. There is an almost unlimited number of colors and patterns, and LVP can be installed in creative ways that give a homeowner a tremendous variety of interesting looks.

As with hardwood, light colors will prevail in 2025. However, they will not be the whole story. Darker and bolder color options, including even lush and sophisticated black, will find their way onto more than a few of the most up-to-date floors. Wood-grain will still be the top choice for patterns, but stone-like patterns won’t be left behind, and you might even see geometrics or patterns that resemble carpeting.

Not every vinyl room will be laid end to end. Diagonals, herringbone and chevron will be among the alternatives. You’ll also see floors with planks of contracting colors or of more than one material.

Laminate: No Longer under the Radar

Laminate flooring keeps improving, and designers and homeowners are taking notice. Its printing technology has evolved right along with luxury vinyl, resulting in realistic yet affordable flooring that is as visually appealing as real wood and stone. It’s easy to maintain, and its water resistance makes it a viable choice for a variety of rooms.

Laminate’s trends are similar to LVP’s: wide planks, light colors preferred but not exclusively so, alternative patterns for laying the floor. In addition, some laminate tiles are embossed in register (EIR), giving them a texture that promotes a more realistic feel.

For a similar look and texture of natural wood and stone with the performance advantages such as water resistance, today’s laminate is an option worthy of your consideration.

Carpeting: Comfort with a Modern Edge

For the past several years, homeowners have been rediscovering the benefits of carpeting. It’s cost-effective, it feels wonderful, it quiets your home, it’s physically and emotionally warm and it’s great for children who play on the floor.

The watchwords for today’s carpet trends are comfort, beauty, practicality and sustainability. Neutral colors will never go out of style, but 2025 will be resplendent with bolder colors and more assertive patterns, especially geometrics. Textured carpets, such as cut-and-loop designs, add visual depth and comfort. Plush carpeting, which creates a cozy and soft feel, is especially popular in bedrooms. You’ll even see carpet with mixed pile heights that create patterns with their texture.

Carpeting can bring the look and feel of the outside world indoors, especially when it includes the colors of nature or is constructed of wool and other natural materials.

A New Floor for a New Year

2025 is a great year for anyone laying a new floor. Whatever your budget, your style preferences or your priorities for beauty, practicality and sustainability, the year has something for you. Neutral or bold colors, muted or assertive patterns, traditional elegance or modern expressiveness: it’s all there to choose from. What are you waiting for? Visit your local showroom to sample all that this coming season has to offer.