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Why is pale wood flooring the top trend?

Why is pale wood flooring the top trend?

When shopping for new flooring, you've probably noticed, the trend is toward light-colored wood flooring. There are several reasons for this popularity. Perhaps a light wood floor is exactly what you are looking for.

 

Natural shades like beige are right on trend. Even more so if they have a matte finish. Light colors work well with the grain of species like white oak, red oak, hickory, cherry and maple.

 

It's a prudent yet bold choice. The color is understated, it's a safe bet. Combined with a highly textured wood with character, it's the perfect balance. A floor that suits Scandinavian, contemporary or eclectic designs.

 

Light wood floors allow you to play with contrasts. Have fun with the color of your walls. Go for dark colors and you'll get a decor that is as elegant as it is enveloping.

 

Light oak wood floor with dark walls

 

Read on to learn more about the various benefits of a light-colored wood floor.

 

Light, softness and comfort

A pale wood shade reflects natural light perfectly, giving softness and comfort to your environment. This reflection of light creates the illusion of a larger space. As a result, you have rooms that feel bigger and brighter, no matter what color the walls are.

 

? Consider using this natural light to your advantage. Place the floorboards in the direction of the main light source. This way the light brings out the colors of the floor even more.

 

Wood itself is a material that adds comfort and warmth to a home. A light-colored hardwood floor with a character that is close to its natural appearance, makes it even more cozy. The color of your floor has a big role to play in the ambiance of a room. Choosing a light-colored wood is choosing light, softness and comfort.

 

Easy to maintain

For easy maintenance, light wood is always recommended. This is probably one of the main reasons why dark wood is losing popularity. The lighter the floor, the less visible the dirt. Dirt on a dark floor will be much more noticeable.

 

Do you have a pet? If so, that's an additional reason to choose a light-colored, textured floor with a matte finish. This type of floor perfectly hides the imperfections created by the hazards of everyday life.

 

Go here to find out how to properly clean your floor.

 

And what about a pale wood floor with a matte finish?

The trend is for light-colored wood flooring, yes, but even more so when its grain is pronounced and its finish is matte. A matte floor with character is synonymous with durability.

 

Durability

Many believe that the durability of a floor lies in its hardness. At Barwood Pilon we are dedicated to deconstructing this idea. While a maple floor is harder, it is not the one we recommend for those with children or pets.

 

If a customer comes to us and says they are looking for a hard floor for a place with a lot of traffic. It's not the hardness that they should look at, but the finish.

 

For example, our two showrooms have oak floors. A lot of people pass through there every day and the floor still looks great. Oak is definitely not the hardest wood. But it's natural finish and graining doesn't show the scratches.

 

Hardwood is not necessarily more resistant and therefore not of better quality.

 

Deconstruct with us other myths about wood floors.

 

Are you charmed by light wood?

A simple visit to the showroom will convince you. Seeing it is believing it!

 

At Barwood Pilon, our experts will advise you according to your real needs. Our large inventory meets all tastes and needs.