Latest Trends in Stylish Parquet Flooring

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Cover Your Floors with the Latest Trends in Stylish Parquet Flooring! Are you looking to give your floors a new look and are you – literally – overwhelmed by the options available?! We bring you the lowdown on stylish and durable flooring that will add a touch of style to your interior! Here are the new styles on the market that are top of interior designers’ wish lists in 2025.

Wood look floors

Wood-look flooring has been around for a long time now, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Ranging from hyper-realistic textured or distressed wood laminate flooring to wood-look finishes in ceramic or vitrified tiles and vinyl, this trend is number one on the popularity list.

The ceramic wood tile in the picture below is laid in a symmetrical herringbone pattern and is difficult to distinguish from real wood except for the feel underfoot; it feels cold and doesn't have the “spring” or warmth of wood floors.

Ceramic wood Tile Flooring

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Engineered Wood Floors

Real wood floors are expensive and not really eco-friendly. A good alternative is engineered wood flooring, which comes with a thin slice of hardwood on top of a plywood core. Engineered wood floors are affordable options for those who don't like the unnatural feel of laminate underfoot.

Because they are made from real wood veneer, they come with natural burls and knots that are part of the wood surface and give it the same feel as real wood. These floors can be refinished just like real wood. However, unlike laminate floors or ceramic tile floors, which can be wiped down very easily, engineered wood floors are more difficult to maintain. The longer and wider the planks, the more fashionable they become. Engineered wood flooring

Recycled Flooring

With green living now a high priority, environmentally responsible flooring, such as wood recycled from old building materials, is the way to go! Homeowners feel good about using materials that can reduce their carbon footprint. They also want to know what’s behind the materials they choose.

Reclaimed wood is often not perfect and can have dents and scratches. Perhaps that is part of its appeal!

recycled floor

Stone Tiles

Natural looks are all the rage these days! Large slabs of stone, as big as 24 x 48 inches (2 x 4 feet), are currently trending. Marble and granite continue to top the list, largely due to their easy availability, but cheaper stones like Jaisalmer stone, Kota, limestone, travertine and cuddapah are also very popular. While smooth and polished stone was popular until recently, rough-hewn surfaces are now the talk of the town. One caveat: rough-hewn floors look great, but they are not easy to keep clean unless your home is dust-free. paving

Vitrified Tiles

Vitrified tiles, an engineered floor tile manufactured using clay and silica, continue to top the popularity charts largely due to their ease of maintenance and durability. These tiles are available in a variety of sizes, finishes and colors to suit any décor theme. Vitrified tiles are scratch-proof, colorfast and completely waterproof. Unlike natural stone floors, they are also very easy to install and do not require any sealing or polishing.

Terracotta flooring

Today’s latest flooring trends harken back to the warmth and timeless appeal of terracotta, and it’s a trend we absolutely love! It seems homeowners can’t get enough of this earthy, all-natural flooring, and this style fits right in with ethnic Indian homes. Terracotta floors take on a gorgeous shine as they age, and regular mopping with plain water will give your regular terracotta tiles a lovely patina. Be warned, though; terracotta scratches easily and should be handled with care. If installed incorrectly, it can crack near the edges.

Terracotta flooring

Tips for Choosing the Best Flooring Materials for Your Home

Last year, the pandemic put hygiene at the top of homeowners’ priorities. Waterproof, non-porous and easy-to-clean flooring and tiles are preferred over all other options. Today, waterproof laminate flooring, ceramic tiles or vitrified tiles are trending this year, with daily mopping and sanitizing in homes. For those who prefer a natural look, marble, granite, Jaisalmer and Kota stone flooring offer beautiful, sustainable options.
While carpets are generally not preferred because they collect dust and are not easy to sanitize, if you can't do without them, opt for everyday carpets or rugs made of synthetic materials that are lightweight, spill-resistant and easily washable.
Choose flooring colours that suit your décor and colour scheme. Vitrified tiles run the gamut of all possible colours, patterns and finishes. Floor textures are very popular this year, with rough-hewn natural stone floors being very popular.
Sustainable wood flooring, sourced from easily renewable wood sources (look for wood with FSC certification), is popular. The natural wood tone, which highlights the grain, blends beautifully with all decor themes, from minimalism to maximalism!
Recycled or reclaimed wood takes on a beautiful appearance over the years, with color tones that can never be matched by new wood. What’s more, reusing wood preserves our forest resources and helps protect the environment!

To summarize… longer and wider planks or boards in wood-look laminate, engineered or recycled wood, and natural finishes like stone or terra cotta are what’s hot and happening in the flooring market right now. Look for materials that are easy to clean, long-lasting, and fit your decor sensibilities. What does your floor look like? Tell us in the comments below!

How is parquet flooring done?

First of all, the floor must be flat and clean. If the floor is not flat, a leveling layer can be applied. In addition, all flooring or covering materials on the floor must be removed.
The flooring material must be chosen. The most common material used for parquet flooring is wood, but other options are also available, such as laminate, vinyl or linoleum.
The flooring material must be cut to size. This is usually adjusted to the thickness of the flooring material and the thresholds on the floor.
The flooring material is glued to the floor and pressed firmly. The adhesive is applied as a thick layer and applied parallel to the flooring material surface.
After the flooring material is placed on the floor, a certain period of time is waited for the adhesive to dry completely. The flooring material must be completely adhered and fixed in place.
Finally, the flooring material can be coated with a polish or varnish and the parquet flooring is completed. When these steps are applied correctly, a solid and aesthetic parquet flooring can be achieved.