If you’re looking to renovate your floors this year, you’re not alone. Homeowners are embracing new styles that incorporate classic elegance and modern living. At World Floor Coverings, we specialize in hardwood flooring in Edmonton, and we’re seeing some exciting trends shaping the way people design their homes in 2025.
Whether you are planning a remodel or envisioning a new build, here’s what’s in—and what’s out—of hardwood floors this year.
What’s IN for 2025?
1. Warm Natural Colors – Softer browns, honey tones, and natural oak move into the spotlight. Warm tones like these are welcoming, comfortable, and coordinate with just about every style of decorating.
2. Wide Plank Hardwood – Wide planks are also a favourite because they create an illusion of greater space and reveal the true wood grain. Ideal for modern houses and open-plan living.
3. Matte Finishes – Forget high-gloss. Satin and matte finishes will better make hardwood appear more natural and will even conceal everyday wear better.
4. Eco-friendly Materials -Sustainability is more than just a buzzword—many Edmonton homeowners are choosing eco-friendly options like engineered hardwood from sustainable sources.
5. Textured finishes – Wire-brushed and hand-scraped finishes remain as popular as ever in 2025. Not only do they add character, but they’re also functional—perfect for families, pets, and heavy-traffic zones.
What’s OUT in 2025?
1. High Gloss finishes – Although popular in the past, high gloss floors now appear dated and show smudges easily. Today’s look is softer and more subtle.
2. Grey-Washed Tones – Formerly a trend in modern style, grey floors are now yielding to richer, more opulent tones that will not become dated.
3. Narrow Planks – Thin, strip-like planks are out, and wide planks are in as a move towards something new and different.
4. Too Perfect Finishes – The natural imperfections are being accepted now. Consider visible knots, distinctive grain, and inconsistency from board to board—it’s all about authenticity.
5. Exotic Woods – Due to escalating costs as well as concerns regarding sustainability, these novel species are ceding ground to such familiar favourites as oak, maple, and hickory.
Thinking About New Hardwood Floors in Edmonton? If these styles have made you want to renovate your house, we would be happy to help. World Floor Coverings has a wide variety of fashionable, on-trend product options and offers expert hardwood flooring installation in Edmonton. We can guide you from start to finish with an entirely stress-free process, choosing the right floor for you and then having it professionally installed with precise attention to detail.
➡️ Book a complimentary consultation with us now or visit our store to discover our newest hardwood flooring. We can collaborate with you to bring your space to life with a floor that’s as lovely as it is long-lasting.