Flooring Styles and Trends in 2026: What’s New & What’s Classic

As we move into 2026, flooring trends focus on blending timeless elegance with modern functionality. Whether you want to renovate your home or just want to explore trendy new ideas for flooring, below are the top flooring styles and trends, which are in high demand.

After reading this blog, you will get a fair idea about all the trendy flooring types:

Sustainable Eco-friendly Option: Bamboo Tree Flooring

Sustainability and affordability are top priorities for almost every buyer in Calgary. Currently, high-demand trends include flooring made from bamboo and other materials such as cork, linoleum, and reclaimed wood. They are the best eco-friendly option available in today's market. Given its strength, we can use bamboo flooring in high-traffic areas such as the kitchen and hallways.

Important Note: When buying this wood flooring type, make sure it is certified with labels such as GreenGuard and FSC to ensure low emissions and responsible sourcing.

Satin, Matte and Oiled: Subtle Finishes Steal the Show

Shine is stepping aside, and there’s a practical advantage there. High-gloss floors, although glamorous, magnify scratches and dust. The latest floor trends favour low-sheen finishes, such as matte, satin, or oiled finishes that make materials look authentic.

Matte porcelain tiles decrease glare in naturally bright rooms, and satin hardwood gives just enough reflection to feel finished. Oiled planks, meanwhile, develop a gentle patina that tells a story.

Magnetism is shifting toward understated elegance across flooring. High-gloss finishes are making room for sleeker, low-sheen alternatives like satin, matte, and oiled. Not only do these finishes look amazing, but they're also real – they hide scratches or minor cuts and dust way better than their glossy counterparts.

These subtle finishes let the natural beauty of the materials shine through, adding depth and character to any room.

Luxury Vinyl and Large-Format Tiles: Modern Marvels and Versatile

Large Format & Wide Planks: Bigger tiles and wider wood/LVP planks create a more seamless, elegant look.

Vinyl flooring has undergone many changes in the past few years in terms of design and colour combinations. YYC Flooring’s trade team sees more homeowners picking luxury vinyl planks, which are easy to install, have a soft underfoot, and can handle muddy boots or kitchen spills without fuss.

Luxury vinyl planks (LVP) and large-format tiles are highly dominating and demanding because of their:

• Waterproof Strength: Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements

• Genuine Textures: Mimic natural stone and wood

Pattern Play Flooring:

This type of flooring pattern is also in high demand and trending. Geometric patterns like checkerboard, parquet (herringbone), and mixed tile designs make bold declarations.

Herringbone and chevron patterns are making a real comeback, adding visual curiosity and sophistication to rooms. These timeless designs work well in areas like:

• Entrances and Hallways: Create a stunning look and excellent impression

• Bedroom or Master Room: Add movement and energy

• Kitchens: Pair with coordinated backsplash and floor layouts

Natural Wood Tones

Evergreen flooring, such as oak, hickory, and walnut, remains a favourite for its authenticity. These types of Warm Woods bring coziness home, especially in winter when the temperature is very low, like in the minus degrees. This type of flooring creates a perfect atmosphere for relaxing and entertaining.

These flooring trends bind style, sustainability, and functionality, ensuring your space looks and feels fantastic in 2026 and beyond!

What makes YYC floorings unique?

- Local Expertise and High Rating: We're proud to serve mainly in Calgary and the surrounding areas with our extensive range of flooring products. - Highly skilled and experienced installers with expertise in various flooring types, including hardwood, laminate, tile, gym, and vinyl.

• We have a proven track record of delivering high-quality flooring solutions to all our customers

• We provide only high-quality and affordable flooring solutions from reputable manufacturers.

• Our experienced installers give assurance of precise fits and long-lasting results.

 So what are you waiting for? Call us now to make your home floor more cozy and attractive in 2026. Our team works around the clock. So do not delay, we are eager to help you.