According to K+BB Magazine the following eco- and cost- friendly flooring materials will be popular this year.
Bamboo and Cork with more dynamic textures and unusual color options. It’s no secret that bamboo flooring has become a popular eco-friendly flooring solution because it comes from a plant (actually a grass) that regenerates in a very short time. It also furnishes a very hard and nearly indestructible surface.
Thinner hardwood flooring. By using a thinner cut of hardwood one can use far less lumber, plus save as much as 20% of the cost of the commonly used thickness of the material.
Dark stained flooring. The trend toward darker color floors is increasing, and even bamboo can now be stained to reflect that choice. Dark floors offer the look of a more traditional room, and tend to add warmth to the atmosphere.
Wide-plank and hand-scraped flooring. Again, this is a return to a more traditional, handcrafted look. Four to five inch planks have become very popular.
The introduction of more, and better, laminates.
Versatile engineered flooring.
