Flooring can help bring together the colour, style and ambience of a room and also expresses individuality and personality.
There have been some dramatic interior style changes over the decades with different colours and patterns going in and out of fashion and also new materials being developed and used in the home. Some interior trends are more loved than others and at the moment the vintage style is in the spotlight.
We’ve asked 1926 Wood Flooring to put together their top ten floors through the ages, with some style advice to help you recreate different looks in your home.
1. Solid Oak floorboards
The Edwardian era brought a breath of fresh air to the dark, heavy design of the Victorian period, with people opting for a lighter feminine style. There were lots of oriental influences in this decade, with bamboo furniture and oriental rugs becoming stylish. Oak floors and wooden block flooring was popular with this look. If you have wooden floorboards, sand them back and varnish them with an oak varnish, this will give a warm feel to any room.
2. Tiles
As well as wooden floors, red bricks or tiles were also common in Edwardian households. Tiles and bricks are great for kitchen areas or hallways as they are easy to clean and are extremely hard-wearing. The most common style of that era was the red and black tile chequered pattern.
3. Polished Parquet
With the recent re-release of The Great Gatsby, we have seen a rise in Art Deco style in both fashion and interior design. To recreate an Art Deco living space, polished parquet flooring will create a classical vintage look, as it embodies what Art Deco is all about- symmetry and pattern. Accessorise with geometric and angular mirrors and rugs.
4. Circular rugs
During this glamorous decade it was very important to pair the right flooring with the right rug. Big circular rugs were popular at this time as they contrasted with the square geometric pattern of the parquet flooring. A plain or patterned rug will create a centrepiece in any room.
5. Lino
The 1930s was the age of lino. With a surge in new houses being built, people wanted to kit out their dream homes with the latest looks. As well as lino being on trend at the time, it was also practical and hardwearing. Don’t let the garish old fashioned colours and patterns put you off, lino is now available in a vast range of styles and is a great flooring option for bathrooms.
6. Vinyl- chequerboard
The 1950s are best known for the American diner style designs with black and white checkerboard flooring and neon colours. This look has stood the test of time and can be seen in a number of stylish restaurants. If you want to recreate this look in your home, it would work well in a child’s room or you could turn your kitchen into a trendy style diner.
7. Shag pile rug
The shag pile rug was introduced in the groovy 1960s, along with free love and flower power! They create a luxurious, sensual mood, but do keep away from children and animals; small toys and food are likely to get lost forever!
8. Carpet
In the 1990s carpet was a staple in every family home. Colours ranged from neutral tones to bolder greens and pinks. Carpet is great for creating a warm and cosy living space, for households with young children and animals it’s best to buy a carpet that is durable, rather than a luxurious cream carpet throughout.
9. Laminate
In the millennium, many people wanted to get rid of the old fashioned carpet and create a sleek, modern look in their homes. Many opted for laminate instead of hardwood flooring which probably has a lot to do with price and simplicity. Laminate is for a modern, DIY type who is more concerned about functionality and maintenance than needing to have the real thing.
10. Supergloss flooring
The scratch resistant and easy cleaning factor of gloss flooring means that the modern day worker doesn’t have to worry about cleaning and maintenance, there’s no time for that! Individuality and fashioning creative spaces is something people now strive for in their homes. High gloss coloured flooring will certainly add a touch of style and sophistication to any city apartment.
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