Flooring trends to watch in 2026
This year, wood flooring takes centre stage, bringing together creativity, lightness and character, helping homes feel both considered and comfortably lived in.
Flooring plays a key role in setting the tone for how a room looks, feels and flows, providing you with the perfect setting to express your own interior style, from the ground up.
Here, we discuss the wood flooring trends shaping interiors in 2026.
Embrace geometric patterns
Geometric wood flooring designs are set to become a favourite trend this year, with charming herringbone and chevron leading the way. With a repeating pattern, these beautiful flooring styles add structure and rhythm to any space, transforming wood flooring from just a simple backdrop into a focal point.
The Pristine Herringbone in colour 'Birdbox'
Inspired by classic European style but given a modern twist, herringbone and chevron floors fit perfectly in both contemporary and period homes. Homeowners are looking for designs that go beyond fleeting trends. This is where geometric wood flooring shines -offering an artistic, designer touch in a simple yet effective way that doesn't cost the earth.
To add further interest, consider layering flooring patterns, combining herringbone or chevron flooring with the simplicity of straight planks, which adds depth, while naturally creating zones within an open plan space.
The Pristine Herringbone in colour 'Cotswold Stone'
Keep it light and airy
Light, warm-toned wood flooring enhances natural light and creates a sense of calm and openness, offering a neutral yet characterful base. Straight laid and wide plank flooring complements this look further while allowing the wood grain and natural character to truly shine through. This reflects the growing interior trend of homeowners choosing materials that feel authentic and connected to nature.
Character rich flooring
These organic details create a foundation that makes spaces feel warm, relaxed, and lived in rather than overly polished. When paired with natural finishes and tactile furnishings, textured wood flooring enhances the sense of comfort and individuality, providing the ideal base for life's comings and goings.
