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Trends for 2022!

With only a few months left in 2021, this is the perfect time to look at upcoming trends for the new year. Throwing out bold primary palettes and ocean hues, 2022 shows a more muted color palette focusing more on accent colors or having a "pop of color" in the home. Décor trends show a softer look with more rounded shapes and less sharp designs.
So far, about three different color palettes are trending. Warm neutral tones with some pops of green or dark blue to bring in a bit of nature since the pandemic has kept everyone inside. On the other hand, another popular color palette trend is beige with white mixed throughout and interesting texture brought in to save your room from looking flat. The final color palette is "inverted contrasts," which means having light walls, furniture, and cabinets but having dark flooring, ceilings, and hardware.
Even with dark floors becoming part of the 2022 trends, the popularity of light wood flooring is staying with us when we come into 2022. As well as geometric and herringbone patterns are coming back for the new year. With having a neutral color palette, the geometric patterns will be the centerpiece of your home.
All these new flooring trends can be found here in our vast collections of hardwood, vinyl, and laminate flooring!

The Coast

Start with the walls, use light colors such as bright whites, sandy blondes, pebble greiges, and driftwood grays as a primary color. Then add a pop of blue to inspire a clear sky, turquoise to mimic water, and yellows to imitate the sun.

Flooring can significantly impact a space. Use a beautiful light luxury vinyl or laminate to serve as a beautiful sandy beach. If you want more color, use a patterned tile.

It is a must to use texture.  For cabinets, use weathered and whitewashed wood. Use upholstered cotton linen and burlap for curtains, pillows, and rugs.

This will give you a beach look you will never have to leave.

Carpet Cleaning

Getting your carpets professionally cleaned can improve health and improve the look and feel of your carpet.

Carpet is home to allergens and bacteria. Vacuuming does help remove dust mites, dirt, and bacteria but does not entirely remove them. Getting your carpet professionally cleaned can help remove allergens and bacteria.

Over time carpet fibers become matted, making your carpet look old and worn. This can also make your carpet feel flat and rough. Getting your carpet cleaned can bring it back to life.

Carpet and Humidity

Humidity can have negative effects on your carpet. Carpet retains humidity. It can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Trapped moisture can cause a bad smell. Humidity can cause buckling and rippling in carpet. It can also cause the carpet fibers to weaken.

Delamination is when carpet separates from the backing. This can happen when carpet gets too wet.

Laminate and Humidity

Humidity levels are usually affected by season changes. Laminate floors will expand with high levels of humidity and contract with lower moisture levels. During high humid times, the floor may look crowned, and during dry cold weather, laminate might shrink, causing cracks between each plan.  The best way to protect your flooring is by installing a humidity control.

Floating vs Glue Down

If you are debating between a floating floor and a glue down here are some things to consider. Floating Floors are often laid on top of an underlayment. There is no adhesive needed. This is can be removed easily and without special equipment.

For high traffic areas and commercial spaces glue down is preferred. It provides a sturdier surface. The adhesive can keep the flooring in place and from buckling. It is tougher to remove and may need special equipment.

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