Interior design trends have recently been popping more frequently than ever, and we can’t complain! It’s incredible how a few touches here and there can add a lot to a house, turn the vibe all around, and makes it tailored to a specific person’s preferences. 

There are so many trends to choose from like maximalism, checks and stripes combination, sculptural furnishing, bold palettes, wall murals, country schemes, and one of our absolute favorites… rustic floors. 

The reason behind that is that rustic floors add that old-world vibes into a modern house creating that mixture between both. This old-world vibe can be created in several other ways such as vintage pieces, countertops, and wood furniture. But rustic floors create the perfect rustic atmosphere.

Getting a rustic floor look can be achieved in several ways, let’s get into how to achieve this look.

Distressed Wood Floors

Also referred to as hand-scraped wood, this wood flooring is guaranteed to give you the perfect rustic feel. Even though this wood is newly made, it is scrapped in a way that makes it look rustic by leaving deliberate imperfections and marks that aren’t very significant to make it stand out.

There are several DIY tutorials you can follow to achieve this look on your already installed hardwood flooring to give you that rustic feel, but we don’t recommend taking the risk of ruining your floors for an outcome you may or may not like. So, it’s better than you consult a professional to do it for you.

Solid Wood Types

Hardwood flooring can be pretty expensive, especially for large areas. Imagine adding the cost of getting the wood hand-scraped and distressed. But, that doesn’t have to be the case because there are some solid wood types to choose from that are budget-friendly and are guaranteed to give you the desired rustic look. These types include:

1. Bamboo floors. What makes bamboo floors suitable is that they give you that perfect rustic look when distressed. They naturally give you an old-world feel, are highly durable, don’t harm the environment, and are easy to maintain in the long run.
2. Oakwood. This one is a bit on the soft side. It is available in two species: red and white. These two species work great when it comes to achieving a rustic look. Also, there are several shades in red and white colors to perfectly match your needs.
3. Hickory wood. This one is the perfect choice for a rustic feel. Because of its naturally warm undertones and dark knots naturally found in this type of wood, it looks incredible. It is also known to be very durable and strong. Whether you decide to add a stain to it or not, it will still look incredible and give you that rustic feel.

There are so many choices to choose from to turn your house into a beautifully designed home that has that handcrafted appeal. The rustic floor is an excellent choice to achieve that, and there are several solid wood types to choose from depending on your preference and budget. 

Flawless Floors Services

Flawless Floors has been servicing the Baltimore region for over two decades and is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction. We are a family-owned and operated business and are dedicated to providing our customers with superior workmanship and the most outstanding wood floors. Located in Baltimore, Flawless Floors is a professional hardwood floor contractor that is licensed, bonded, and fully insured in the state of Maryland. Whether you need new flooring or your existing flooring refinished, we can provide you with the best possible results. We provide homeowners with the following services: