2026 Timber Floor Trends

“Matte and low-sheen finishes have replaced glossy surfaces. Brushed and wire-brushed finishes are trendy.”

“Matte and honed finishes have a far more grounded, elegant look and feel.”

“Matte, wire-brushed, and low-sheen finishes are leading hardwood trends in 2026.”

“Say goodbye to light neutrals, 2026 is all about warmth. Rich, earthy browns are making a strong comeback.”

“Silhouette AF-655 weaves luxurious burnt umber with delicate notes of charcoal.”

“Designers are moving back to honey, natural oak, toffee, and walnut.”

“In hardwood flooring, this translates to reactive and smoke-fumed finishes on European Oak that bring out the wood's natural brown and grey tones simultaneously - a depth of colour that painted or stained finishes cannot replicate.”

“Wire-brushed hardwood is created using stiff brushes that remove soft fibers and reveal the denser structure of the wood, forming a calm, linear texture.”

“Designers request character-rich woods with visible grain, brushed textures, and natural variation that masks day-to-day wear better than flat, uniform surfaces.”

“In 2026, biophilic interiors celebrate materials in their most authentic form, with timber with visible grain, honed stone, limewash walls, clay finishes, and handcrafted ceramics favoured for their imperfection and depth.”

“A flooring design that originated during the Baroque period in Europe around the 17th century continues to retain its popularity in commercial as well as residential environments, with this traditional flooring design increasingly being preferred for high end buildings in Australia.”

“Herringbone immediately elevates any space...bringing movement and sophistication.”

“Herringbone brings an incredible sense of vintage European character and is used as feature zones in entries, hallways, and dining areas rather than throughout entire homes.”

“Wide-plank boards dominate the market. Herringbone and chevron patterns are making a comeback, too, but in a more chilled-out way - wider planks and relaxed layouts that look modern instead of stuffy.”

“Wide-plank timber reduces visual seams in open-plan settings.”

“In 2026, biophilic interiors celebrate materials in their most authentic form, with timber with visible grain, honed stone, limewash walls, clay finishes, and handcrafted ceramics favoured for their imperfection and depth.”

“Timber's warm textures, natural grain, and earthy tones make it the perfect material to fulfil this design philosophy.”

“Each piece adds character through its natural grain patterns, while low VOC or non-toxic finishes keep your air clean and your family healthy.”

“2025 trends - natural materials and sustainable interior design.”

“Silhouette AF-655 is a rich espresso brown with subtle notes of charcoal.”

“Dark oak flooring works beautifully in minimalist, industrial, or heritage spaces, and brings sophistication, warmth, and visual weight to a space with rich tone and natural texture.”