FLOORING
FLOORING TRENDS 2026
The Return of Wide Planks, Warm Natural Tones and Characterful Finishes. Adam Robertson, Managing Director at Urbane Living, shares his expert predictions for the year ahead.
After several years of herringbone’ s dominance, 2026 is set to welcome a fresh wave of flooring styles that celebrate natural beauty, texture and warmth. Homeowners are moving towards wide plank boards, characterful finishes and warm, natural tones that create depth and comfort to modern interiors, says Adam.
WIDE PLANKS MAKE A WELCOME RETURN
" It ' s been herringbone, herringbone and more herringbone for the last few years, so it ' s refreshing to see wide boards coming back," says Adam. " Wide planks create a sense of space and flow that feels less busy and more calming. They have fewer joins across the floor, which gives rooms a cleaner, more sophisticated look. This simplicity is really resonating with people who want their homes to feel restful and uncluttered."
WARM, NATURAL TONES TAKE CENTRE STAGE
The shift towards warmer colour palettes is one of the defining trends for 2026. Adam notes, " We ' re
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