The tricky part is parsing out whichflooring stylesfeel out of place nowadays.
We spoke with two designers who gave their thoughts on outdated floors and what alternatives to try instead.
Not only are theytricky to fully clean, but Jain notes they’re also magnets for allergens.
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Sometimes an outdated floor comes to the choice of color.
Natural wood floors tend to be safest in terms of the trend cycle.
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That’s what’s happened with linoleum, according to Jain.
That doesn’t mean you have to opt for wildly expensive choices instead.
She notes this includes extra distressed and rough planks and flooring, like wire-brushed wood.
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Flooring is difficult to change, so something slightly more subtle will be much more malleable in the future.
“you’re free to bring in rustic charm in so many other ways!”
Additionally, scratches, grime, and dust are much more visible on these floors, according to Jain.
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Guidi Filippi is in that camp.
Even if you love having gray decor, your floors don’t necessarily have to match the color exactly.
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