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Interior design styles naturally evolve over the years – many times due to the invention of new materials and the advancement of manufacturing technologies. The entrance of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), known informally as vinyl, into the market has been no different. In fact, it has dramatically shaped the floor design landscape and has made room for new and inspiring possibilities.
As a material, vinyl flooring is so versatile. It’s easy to see why there are so many 2024 design trends making use of it. Besides its practical qualities such as ease-of-installation, water resistance, and comfort underfoot, vinyl design options are endless. This is because of the printed décor film layer (one of many layers making up vinyl floors) that allows flooring suppliers to get really creative.
Focusing on one of the more popular design options that are in this year, natural materials like stone and wood are often printed on this film layer with the aim of looking as realistic as possible. Which, of course, allows for the beautiful aesthetics of these materials without any of the downsides and without outlandish prices attached.
Let’s take a look at how some designers have shone this incredible material in its best light and have made use of its creative flexibility. Let’s discuss the best 2024 vinyl flooring trends.
GEO DESIGNS ARE IN
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While geo patterns aren’t new in the design world, their emergence into flooring is – but in a less traditional form. Repeated motifs with almost hypnotic symmetry feature contemporary colour and visually interesting arrangements of basic geometric shapes like squares, triangles, and circles.
SAY HELLO TO HERRINGBONE!
Left photo by Rumman Amin; right photo by Ralph Darabos
Whether you recognise it as a herringbone or chevron pattern, there’s no denying the striking style that this vinyl option brings to table – or rather floor. It works really well when it comes to adding some edge to your design.
BLOND IS BACK
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2024 marks the era of blond beauty. When we say blond, we mean light, understated wood shades with a cheery yellow undertone. Blond oak, in particular, is in the spotlight. This choice of vinyl colour creates a bright and inviting space.
REACH A DESIGN CHECK MATE
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Bold moves are back and they’re taking the floor. 2024 interior trends are featuring checkered vinyl tile like crazy. But what’s really different about it is that matt look you can achieve using vinyl, avoiding that in-your-face gloss.
DECORATIVE FLOORING SECTIONS
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Adding visual intrigue to the design space, decorative vinyl tiles are hugely popular this year. Due to the flexibility of custom printing, you can create really unique spaces that shout your style. Many interior designers are using these vinyl tiles to highlight a design section rather than use consistent patterning throughout the room.
HEXAGON IS HEXA-HERE
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Previous years of design trends have had hexagon tiles featured in flooring, but 2024 is the year to really showcase this shape in creative ways. Mixing up the colours and textures of these tiles can help make your space extra special.
PUT YOUR MONEY ON THE METAL
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Many love the look of oxidised metal – but have they considered it as a flooring option? Vinyl sheet printing and vinyl material textures have given way to a weathered beauty that graces the current interior scene.
MAKE WAY FOR PARQUET
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This year it’s time to make way for an old style with a new twist. The pain of genuine parquet flooring is laying it tile by tile to create complex patterns, but with vinyl you can print out beautiful interlocking patterns and lay the sheet in one shot.
NATURAL IS NEVER OUT
Left photo by Gianmaria Saccenti; right photo by Vár Fróðadóttir Lamhauge
The warmth that natural materials and textures bring to a space is unbeatable. Wood floors paired with pretty plants, for example, bring loads of heart into a home. However, any homeowner with genuine wooden floors will know they are high maintenance, vulnerable to scratching, water damage, borer, and fading. Fortunately, vinyl brings the advantage of natural-looking wooden textures with very low maintenance demands and excellent waterproofing.
MUTED BLUES AND GREYS: SUBTLE IS SEXY
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If you want to create a special sense of serenity in an area of your home, try adopting the insanely popular trend of muted blues and greys. When you walk into a space dominated by such colours, you’ll visually ‘breathe’ in tranquility. Vinyl is a great option for achieving matt and muted tones with wonderful precision.
CREATE A ZONE IN YOUR HOME
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2024 vinyl flooring trends are in favour of zoning. This term refers to visually separating different rooms of your home or office with unique materials. Your kitchen, for example, could have a tiled look while your lounge could make use of planking. Zoning is a great technique for those who seek creative freedom. Vinyl is often used for this design technique as it can help you better transition from one space to the next with an even flooring thickness.
Would you like to try out any of these trends in your home? Get in touch with us if you’d like help making these vinyl flooring looks materialise.