Hardwood flooring offers warmth, character, and long-term value, making it a classic choice for homeowners seeking lasting quality. At Clear Choice Flooring, we provide expert guidance and professional hardwood floor installation for a wide range of solid and engineered hardwood options.
Why Hardwood Endures
While newer materials are popular, the appeal of genuine hardwood flooring remains strong:
Significant Global Interest: Hardwood accounted for 13% of global flooring visualizations in 2024, reflecting steady demand for professionally installed hardwood floors.
A Leading European Choice: It remains a high-ranking choice in Europe, making up 16% of visualizations and holding the third spot in popularity behind tile and laminate.
High Visualization in the Americas: Hardwood flooring continues to perform well in the Americas, accounting for 16% of flooring visualizations across the region.
Color Trends in Hardwood
Selecting the right color is crucial for hardwood flooring. Current trends favor earthy, neutral hues that highlight the natural grain.
Beige Tones Lead:
Beige is the most popular flooring color globally, accounting for 49% of all flooring visualizations. In the Americas, beige also leads with 46% of visualizations.
Tip: Lighter, beige-toned options such as maple hardwood flooring are especially popular in warmer states like California and Florida.
Classic Brown Remains Strong: Brown is the second most popular color globally, representing 28% of visualizations and remains the top choice in the Americas at 31%.
Note: Shoppers in Florida, California, and Texas show a slightly lower preference for brown flooring compared to other regions.
Hardwood Installation for Key Spaces
Hardwood is a beautiful and valuable addition to many rooms in the home:
Living Rooms and Kitchens: Globally, the living room and kitchen tied as the most popular rooms for flooring visualization at 20.8% each, making professional hardwood floor installation a common choice for these spaces.
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Entryways: The foyer accounts for 7.4% of global flooring visualizations, where durable hardwood flooring creates a strong first impression and may later benefit from hardwood floor refinishing or hardwood floor repair over time.
Consult with our experts to explore species, finishes, and care options, including future hardwood floor restoration and hardwood floor scratch repair, to protect your investment.
Most hardwood floor installation projects take 1–3 days, depending on room size and subfloor conditions.
Popular choices include oak, maple hardwood flooring, and hickory due to their durability and appearance.
Yes. Engineered hardwood can be installed over concrete when proper moisture barriers are used.
Most hardwood floors need hardwood floor refinishing every 7–10 years, depending on wear and foot traffic.