2021 Flooring Trends

With the new year comes new home décor and style trends. Hardwood floors will always be in style, which is part of what makes them the best flooring for Northern Colorado homes. They are highly desirable and can truly help support the value of your home. Though hardwoods in general are always stylish, they aren’t exempt from constantly changing trends and design styles. That said, they are so versatile and have such a long life that they can often be reimagined, by refinishing, to agree with current design trends. Read on to learn about the top flooring trends for 2021.

1: Light and Bright

Light, bright, neutrals are replacing monochromatic, industrial, and dark themes this year. As bohemian styles are becoming increasingly popular in clothing, we see them also influencing home décor and style. Naturally finished hardwoods and light, whitewashed stains will be very popular in 2021 for their neutral palette and adaptability to design. If your first instinct when you hear “naturally finished hardwood” is a decades-old, ambered, orange-ish floor, think again. New, water-based finish products enhance the beautiful color variations naturally within the wood and eliminate orange, dated tones. Whitewashed or other light stains can help brighten a room overall and minimize warm tones or color variations in the wood if they aren’t your style. Obviously, the end result will depend on what species your hardwood floor is. In 2021, we expect to work with red and white oak most often. Bright, light hardwood floors will be the cornerstone of 2021 popular décor trends such as pampas grass, bright accent colors, greenery, and bohemian patterns.

2: Long & Wide Boards

Few design elements bring such sophistication and elegance to a home than wide, long-length flooring. Whether the flooring is hardwood or LVP, the high-end feel will really elevate any space. Though wide, long-length flooring product tends to be more expensive than thin and short boards, the investment results in a highly desirable and valuable design element in any home. In 2021, we anticipate our clients gravitating towards cleanly-milled hardwoods and multi-length LVP products. If you are starting your 2021 flooring project with a blank slate, investing in long and wider boards will give your home a classy, elevated style that will last for years to come and will be easily adaptable to changing trends in the future.

3: Farmhouse Rustic & Reclaimed

The rustic farmhouse trend was strong throughout all of 2020 and will continue to be popular in 2021 design. It is popular for its accessibility to DIY-ers and is one of the most popular ways to update an older home. When it comes to flooring, rustic and reclaimed hardwood is unique, durable, and beautiful. Faux “reclaimed” hardwood (it is actually new hardwood flooring milled to look rustic) is highly resistant to scratches and damage due to the rough saw marks and heavy texture, making it perfect for households with children, pets, or a busy lifestyle. Finished naturally or with dark stain, rustic hardwood floors can be the beautiful cornerstone of a farmhouse style home. Another way to achieve a beautiful rustic floor is to install hickory, which has a natural rustic look due to its marbled color and knottiness. The rustic farmhouse look can also be achieved with LVP products that are waterproof and scratch resistant, which makes them perfect for every room of your home. In 2021, we expect to see even more reclaimed, farmhouse-style hardwood flooring on our clients’ wish lists.

4: Patterned Installations

Straight-lay hardwood floors may be the norm, but they aren’t your only option. A 2021 flooring trend that is increasing in popularity is intricate, patterned installation. Herringbone, chevron, and God’s eye are just some of the popular patterned installs that we are seeing more often. Whether you are just looking to create a custom focal point in your entryway or office, or want your entire floor to be intricate, there is no denying the desirability of a patterned floor. A custom hardwood flooring installation can elevate the desirability and value of an entire home without being loud or distracting to other design elements. Additionally, there are a multitude of beautiful herringbone and chevron LVP flooring options. In 2021, we are excited to help our clients create a truly custom floor fit to their design goals and lifestyle.

Regardless of the way that design and décor trends change from year-to-year, hardwood floors will always be in. They are timeless, gorgeous, and highly desirable. As trends and technologies change, we are constantly seeing new professional products that allow us to really help our clients reach their home design goals. Changing out the floors in your home is not nearly as easy as updating décor to stay trendy, but rest assured that updating your hardwood floor or adding a new one is never a poor investment or design choice in your home. If you are considering a new flooring project for 2021, Contact Us to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Carol B.

00:50 30 Mar 24

Perennial Hardwood came highly recommended by a neighbor and we are SO pleased we used their services! Travis got right back with us to discuss our job (refinishing our kitchen and dining room hardwood floor & replacing the carpet in the adjoining living room with hardwood) and how to best get the job done. He offered his advice on how to finish including color (he was right!) and offered to touch up the wood trim in our house for a nominal fee. His price was VERY reasonable, he made sure the moisture content in the wood that seasoned in our house was correct and he and his team did a FABULOUS install and finishing! Everyone on the team was friendly and professional. They did what they said and came when they promised. Wish we had done this sooner!

Laughingmomto3

07:30 28 Dec 23

One of our favorite things about our new home is our hickory floors that Travis and his great crew installed! We get so many compliments on them. Travis was so patient while we made our decision and helped us understand the pros and cons. He and his team took such care in making the floors and stairs beautiful.

James B.

21:32 06 Sep 23

Travis and his team were professional, prompt, and most of all the floor looks great! Good communication as well.

Charles H.

17:54 31 May 23

We had a water damage problem with our hardwood floor. Travis came out, examined the flooring and determined that refinishing was not going to fix the problem because the original floor was installed incorrectly and had warped. We had the old floor removed and replaced with white oak by Perennial Hardwood. We couldn't be happier with the job they did - the floor is tight and has a natural finish, just beautiful. Thank you to Travis, Ryan, Aubrey, and Jackson for such a great installation!

Bryson W.

16:17 20 Apr 23

Amazing job and great communication. The crew showed up on time everyday and communicated with me the entire time. I will be using this company again.

Ilsbeth K.

16:41 21 Dec 22

We decided to have real oak floors installed upstairs instead of carpet and the main floor refinished. Our original oak floors were looking very orange and dated before the team at perennial hardwood came. I can’t tell you the difference. Every single person I dealt with was knowledgeable, highly skilled, and so kind. Having your home torn up right before the holidays is tough but I felt like I had friends in my house making it beautiful.

@ T.

00:54 10 Dec 22

Travis and his team were incredible to work with. My parents brought them in for a small carpet replacement. They were patient, thorough, timely, and responsive. Matching the stain color to the existing floor transitions were amazing.

D&B P.

03:44 24 Nov 22

If you are looking for top of the line hardwood installation, Perennial Hardwood is the absolute best! Owner, Travis scheduled to check out the job for the estimate, and our estimate was in hand in a few days. Work was scheduled around our timeline for our renovation.Ryan and Jackson were our installation team. Ryan was an exceptional expert in lacing in two areas and aligning two previously installed areas of hardwood with the new wood and dealing with the challenge of the wood not being in a straight line in two different rooms and the wood (previously installed) in two different directions. Jackson was very attentive and was intent on learning how to correctly line up misaligned wood. They both were a pleasure to have in our home and work on our project! We had wonderfully pleasant conversations with them, they worked diligently, and kept the work area exceptionally clean. Thank you, Travis for sending Ryan and Jackson for our installation team, they certainly are an invaluable asset to your team and company!The finish is exactly what we wanted! The hardwood flows room to room with a beautiful detailed finish. We have had hardwood installed in two other homes and total price for new hardwood installation, lacing in, and refinish of existing hardwood by Perennial Hardwood is a very reasonable price!

Jeff H.

15:38 11 Oct 22

Travis, Ryan and Gary are highly-skilled professionals! Highly recommended for hardwood floor refinishes.

Tina S.

15:00 05 Jul 22

Travis and his crew did a phenomenal job on the floors. They were communicative and efficient. The quote they provided was accurate to the work completed and honored the additional requests I had made (e.g. filling in holes). I would absolutely hire them again for future work.

Ben W.

21:59 06 Jun 22

Absolutely incredible! They knocked it out of the park, refinishing my floors and lacing in new flooring to match. Travis and his crew are professional, courteous, and great communicators. I highly recommend giving them a call.

Gary B.

20:02 05 May 22

Jay A.

15:56 18 Apr 22

We hired Travis and his crew to repair/refinish our floors after some water damage from a failed appliance. They did a fantastic job. We used a different company a few years ago at another house (before we knew of Perennial), and I we wish we had know about them then. Spend just a few minutes with Travis and his crew and you'll see they're very dedicated and passionate about their work. They took the time to walk through the worked needed and throughly explained pros and cons of the decisions we needed to make. Once the work was complete, the walked through the work to make sure we were happy with the result. Our floors turned out great, and we will definitely have them come back.

woopla2

22:49 11 Feb 22

Travis and his crew were excellent. We had a challenging project and they could not have done a better job. We can't say enough about his communication, professionalism, and the quality of their work.

Stephanie M.

20:42 25 Oct 21

Wow! Perennial Hardwood, owned and operated by Travis Fritzel, did a fabulous job refinishing our hardwood floors. Travis, his main man Jesse, and the entire team were committed to doing an excellent job from start to finish. They were experienced, professional, thorough, and prompt. Much of the work they did was by hand, and they paid attention to every detail. We can't recommend Perennial Hardwood highly enough!Stephanie and Frank

Bethany G.

04:23 20 Jul 21

Travis is always a pleasure to work with, which is why we continue to use him for all of our flooring needs. He continues to go above and beyond, finding creative and beautiful solutions to flooring and layout challenges. He is passionate and knowledgeable, and spends adequate time to make sure the work is excellent. Travis takes good care of his clients and he is a great communicator. In an industry where scheduling can be rough, he always keeps you updated with his supply chain, workflow, and confirms when to expect the work/completion of a project. Having used him and his team personally for a 1500 sf hardwood floor project in our home that consisted of installing new hardwood flooring to tie in with existing, and then sanding and restraining all of it, we don’t hesitate continuously referring him to our peers. He is great at what he does, and great with his customers. He is ethical, reliable, communicative, trustworthy, and deserves praise for his great business.

Dave B.

02:13 16 Jul 21

From beginning to end Travis and his team provided a first class experience. Highly skilled craftsmen who o take great pride in their work. They have done numerous jobs for me and I will continue to use them for all other flooring needs.

Josh W.

18:46 07 Jul 21

The crew Travis sent out was very respectful and they did a great job. However one of my transitions popped up after they left. I called him and they prompty fixed it. No issues since.Excellent customer service im happy to know that we were taken care of. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a great floor.

Larry R.

17:58 05 Jul 21

I love my new floors! Travis and his crew were very professional. The quality of work is amazing. They informed me on the care and process before, during and after. I recommend Perennial Hardwood for all your flooring needs.

Ascend F.

19:52 21 May 21

Great Company! Great Quality! Highly Recommend.... One of the Best in the game for Hardwood Flooring!

Lisa W.

23:54 17 May 21

I recently had the pleasure of working with a young man, who is talented beyond his years. I have heard horror stories about floor remodels and contractors, however, Travis, owner of perennial hardwood floors along with his crew made it as easy and convenient as possible. They refinished the existing hardwood on my main level and installed new LVP in my bathrooms. I am thrilled with the end result and their professionalism and communication. They provided a detailed pamphlet including how long it might take and what to expect and answered questions I had along the way. The work was nothing short of perfect, and I now cannot stop staring at our beautiful floors.Many thanks for such a superb job and best of luck to you.

Dustin O.

00:50 06 Mar 21

Hunter K.

18:14 09 Jan 21

The installers were great! My floors really needed some refinishing and they were able to get them done and looking great again! They did the job efficiently and effectively. I highly recommend them.

Jesse K.

19:05 05 Aug 20

Travis and his team are amazing! Very informative and finished the job quicker then I expected.

Kaysha K.

17:24 15 Apr 20

Erik H.

00:58 15 Apr 20

We had an outstanding experience with Travis and his team at Perennial. They refinished our floors and achieved the exact natural finish we were looking for. Travis was quick to respond and communication at every point was excellent. It's a no-brainer to give them 5 stars and I'd highly recommend going with Perennial.

Kristin Y.

02:12 10 Apr 20

Travis and his team were very professional and polite from the first phone call through the completion of our project. Our new oak floors look and feel amazing! The quality of work is exceptional and we will definitely hire them again when we are ready to add hardwood floors to our living room.

Jesiah Q.

05:43 12 Jan 20

Had a local hardwood company come out and bid out my 1st level. They told me they would have to install LVP/ a laminate because it was on a concrete slab, or else they would have to build it up with a wood subfloor in order to do hardwood. They quoted me at 10k+. Perennial came in and not only told me they’re plenty able and capable of installing prefinished hardwoods, but walked me through the manufacture guarantee and gave us his own warranty to back his work. Affordable, quality, and an honest contractor we got with Travis and Wilhelm. I would recommend them to anyone!

- L.

20:19 11 Jan 20

Was very hesitant on the on-site sand to refinish our floors. We were worried about our home being contaminated in dust and our house to turn into a construction zone. Travis was awesome with his dustless process and was in and out while making our floors look better than they did when we first installed them! Love the local young entrepreneur and will have my business as long as I have hardwood floors.

Gabe M.

17:19 11 Jan 20

Travis was awesome in being patient with us as we were very picky about what species of wood and stain to choose! He gave us custom samples and included an in lace into our doorway that turned out phenomenal! His quality of work and attention to detail is what ultimately made us go with him and we couldn’t be happier with the decision.

Cody E.

04:25 11 Jan 20

Perennial came in and took care of the water damage I had. They were super knowledgeable and it was comforting to know the process of what was being done and WHY it was being done! These guys kicked butt and will definitely be using them for future work!

Jacob B.

04:13 11 Jan 20

Super fair pricing, super cool dude, and overall the best floors in the neighborhood now! Crew was super quick and clean, and Travis was awesome with giving us understand of the process and everything to know about wood floors. Well done Perennial!

Ken & Taylor P.

20:12 04 Oct 19

Perennial Floors did a great job on the hardwood at my house. I wanted wood flooring on the ceiling of the front patio. Travis did an excellent job on the installation and ensured that the seams were weatherproofed. Travis is a true craftsman and he is the only person I will call or recommend for future hardwood flooring installation and refinishing.

Dong C.

21:53 27 May 19

Travis Fritzel is so friendly and knowledgeable. Best of all, he backs up his work, coming back several times to reassure us and touch up the floor. It came out beautiful.

Nick B.

23:16 25 May 19

This company is hands down the best around. Premium job at a great price. When I saw the new hardwood on my living room floor, I was amazed. I will definitely be referring my friends and family to Perennial Hardwood!

Ajia H.

20:45 21 May 19

I have been trying to get a hold of over 10 hardwood specialists in the area and Travis was the only one to get back to me. Not only that, he explained why others probably weren't getting back to me and gave advice for our situation. I am just awed by his professionalism. He even offered to take his time out of work to give us more information - Seriously one of the most helpful professionals I have ever had the pleasure of talking to. I 100% recommend him.

Jessica Pulley M.

00:47 26 Apr 19

Floors done so exceptionally my house was under contract in TWO DAYS... it was on the market for 9 MONTHS when we bought it. We have offers flying in.When my husband and I moved across country it was last minute and it was emotionally difficult. Travis made it easy. Out of 4 flooring companies, he was the only one to contact me same day... despite being heavily booked. He was extremely friendly and easy to work with despite the time-difference and my new job restraints.He not only got the job done, his guy spent time that poured into the weekend. They kept me updated and sent photos. They did an exceptional job. I’m extremely grateful for their professionalism and hard work.

George G.

04:12 11 Jan 19

Dustin S.

14:37 27 Nov 18

Travis at Perennial Hardwoods recently refinished the floor at my new home and I couldn't be happier with the results. He is an honest hardworking craftsmen. What we had spoke about is exactly what he delivered. He was respectful of my home and educated me about the options, process and care of my new floor. Can't recommend working with Perennial enough Travis is the craftsmen we all hope to work with.

Leslie M.

21:05 01 Nov 18

Great experience. Travis is knowledgeable and communicative. He was also flexible around our changing construction schedule. Most importantly the end result was beautiful!

Jeremy G.

20:14 23 Jul 18

This company was absolutely the best choice I could have made in the hardwood floor business. Great customer service. My floors are amazing and I’m completely in love with the the work they did. I highly recommend this company.

mike M.

15:10 06 Jul 18

We had a great experience with travis and his crew; our hardwood is refinished and it looks super. They were easy to work with, knowledgeable and talkative, hard-working young men. I would recommend them for your hardwood floor project, and I will hire them for my next project.

rachel O.

20:16 18 Jun 18

We found these two young men to be most professional and knowledgeable. They are very detail oriented and strive for perfection. They are true craftsmen and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Perenial Hardwood.

David A

18:10 20 May 18

Travis does an excellent job! He is honest, hard working, shows up and got the work done on schedule! I highly recommend 👍

Liani W.

19:08 23 Apr 18

Gwen H.

13:17 04 Apr 18

Perennial hardwood has done many many wood floors for me. They have always been on time and there communication is beyond compair. He crew is clean, friendly, and know exactly what they are doing. I would recommend them to anyone!

Whitney F.

01:37 24 Feb 18

Travis and his crew did such an amazing job, and they paid attention to every last detail. Travis has such a professional demeanor it was truly a wonderful experience. Our floors looking as wonderful as they do is the cherry on top.

Trina B.

23:13 27 Jan 18

Travis’s attention to detail was superior! He is hard working and very professional. I love my new floors!

Molly Van L.

22:59 27 Jan 18

Travis and his staff were AWESOME. Attention to detail and making sure I understood the process and cost from beginning to end was because of his great communication and willing to answer all my questions any time I had them. The cost was what I expected the time frame was on time and the end result was floors more beautiful that I could have envisioned. Can't say enough good things !!