Top 5 Light Wood Floors
Once upon a time, when homeowners thought of hardwood flooring, they envisioned beautiful mid-to-dark floorboards of walnut or mahogany with their rich, opulent feel. But nowadays, homeowners are also growing to love the ambiance that light floors bring to their space—how the serene light floors make your space feel much brighter.
So why should you consider installing light floors? What are the best light flooring trends you never knew you needed for your next home renovation?
Read on, and we’ll fill you in on the top 5 light wood flooring trends!
Common Light Wood Species
These are the most common light wood species on the market:
- Ash
- Bamboo
- Beech
- Douglas Fir
- Hemlock
- Hard Maple
- Pine
- Spruce
- White Oak
The Top 5 Light Flooring Designs
- Minimalist Serenity
White wood flooring is often paired with a minimalist design—think pale floors, pale walls, and dots of colour or greenery. Many homeowners enjoy the quiet confidence of a minimalist room. One of the reasons white flooring is so popular with minimalism is that white reflects light, making the space feel larger and brighter.
If this sounds like something that interests you, then get your flooring contractor to install crisp, white hardwood floors in your space!
- Sustainable Golden Bamboo
How can homeowners marry an eco-friendly flooring choice with a light-coloured floor? Simply get your flooring contractor to show you a sample of natural bamboo flooring. Not only is bamboo a sustainable flooring choice as it’s a renewable resource, but its natural state is also a lovely sun-kissed gold.
Natural bamboo flooring is an ideal companion for almost any design, but it works well with muted walls. Homeowners can also integrate metallic accents—another popular trend—to draw on the natural appeal of natural bamboo.
- Farmhouse Bleached Oak
For homeowners interested in the contemporary farmhouse style, consider bleached oak flooring. Bleached oak retains its character while lightening the space, making it a more modern choice. However, bleached oak is also practical as the light colour hides light scratches, dings, and dirt, so you don’t have to fixate on how “worn” or “dirty” your floor looks.
If the rustic or farmhouse style appeals to you, you could get your flooring contractor to install wide plank boards.
- Captivating Light And Dark
For homeowners who want hardwood’s timeless beauty but don’t want the traditional application, there’s an emerging trend where flooring contractors use a blend of light and dark hardwood for a one-of-a-kind look. Essentially, flooring contractors use mixed wood species of light and dark floorboards to create a light with a dash of dark look that instantly turns your floor into the focal point.
However, if you’re using light and dark floors, the rest of the room’s aesthetic should be muted and light, as the floors are the main attraction.
- Ever-Trendy Pale Chevron
If mixing light and dark flooring is a bit too adventurous, but you still want to create visual interest, try a light wood chevron pattern. One of the benefits of chevron is that it’s timeless, so it will always be in style. For instance, if your main goal is installing timeless hardwood flooring, but you just want the floors to have a hint of allure, imagine how appealing pale patterned floors would be in any space!
Herringbone is another excellent option if chevron is not your pattern of choice.
The Top 5 Light Wood Floors
Although homeowners have traditionally opted for mid-to-dark-toned hardwood flooring, thanks to the contemporary style that prizes white, light hardwood flooring has continuously gained in popularity. This list recognizes all style preferences; whether you want white floors, light floors, bleached floors, eco-friendly floors, or patterned floors, there’s something for everyone!
However, if you’re unsure if light hardwood suits your space, give us the Brothers Flooring a call today! We offer free consultations and are always happy to help you make your flooring renovation dreams a reality!
