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Timber Flooring Trends for 2026
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Timber Flooring Trends for 2026

Where timber floors are heading — wider boards, warmer tones, and timber that climbs the walls.

Interior design keeps moving toward individual expression, natural materials and quiet, lasting luxury — and the floor is leading the way. Here's where timber flooring is heading in 2026.

Wider boards, calmer floors

The move to wide and extra-wide planks continues. Fewer joins and long runs of grain create a calm, expansive, contemporary feel that lets the natural beauty of the oak speak for itself.

Warm, natural tones return

After years of cool greys, warmer natural oak tones are back — honey, amber and gently fumed browns that make a home feel grounded and inviting. Light, airy whites remain strong for Scandinavian-inspired interiors.

The herringbone revival

Pattern is having a moment. Herringbone and parquet bring craft, rhythm and a sense of occasion — a timeless classic, reimagined for modern homes.

Timber climbs the walls

One of the strongest directions is treating timber as more than a floor. Carrying the same oak up the wall and across the ceiling — a complete room concept — creates warm, enveloping, architectural spaces. Explore the latest looks across our engineered timber flooring range and recent projects.

Frequently asked questions

What timber floor colour is trending in 2026?
Warm, natural oak tones are returning alongside enduring light, airy whites. Cool greys remain popular for contemporary, high-contrast schemes.
Is herringbone still in style?
Very much so — herringbone and parquet are enjoying a strong revival as homeowners look for craft and character.
What's the biggest emerging trend?
Using timber beyond the floor — carrying it up walls and across ceilings for a complete, enveloping room concept.

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