Cork is emerging as the popular new flooring option for ’09 and beyond. A natural insulator, cork is ideal for basements and breezy rooms. The material is also water and bug resistant and its soft surface provides extra give, making it perfect for highly trafficked areas. Though not a traditional choice for bathrooms, its barefoot-friendly feel and moisture resistant makeup are two reasons why cork flooring is popping up in bathrooms across the country.” (Check out FlooringSelect’s wide selection of cork flooring).
Distressed Flooring:Hand-scraped, distressed flooring is thriving as homeowners look to give new, modern homes a more classic and traditional look and feel. Also, because distressed flooring will help maintain the ‘aged appeal’ of a room, “this style has proven an essential part of ‘old home’ renovations.” (Browse BR-111 for distressed hardwood samples).
Brazilian Cherry and Other Exotic Woods:As the variety of flooring continues to grow, new styles and colors start to materialize. For ’09 and ’10, Brazilian Cherry is proving to be the trendy choice for designers and renovators. Other exotic woods, such as Beaujiais Cherry and Tiete Chestnut, are gaining recognition amongst homeowners, too. (Mohawk Flooring offers a variety of Brazilian Cherry options).
The Bamboo Revolution:As homeowners explore new ways to go green, bamboo flooring has become the eco-friendly choice for flooring. Bamboo is considered one of the planet’s fastest-growing plants and, when cut correctly, doesn’t need to be replanted; it will simply regenerate. Due to the increased popularity of this material, manufacturers have also worked to ensure that bamboo is just as appealing as hardwood. (Shaw Hardwood is a leader in bamboo flooring).
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