Trends in hardwood flooring colours are changing and we can see this clearly based on the flooring options that our clients are purchasing.
Pantone introduced the colour of the year in December of 2024 and it signaled a warming up of colour pallets in all design fields. And interior design and flooring options have not been exempted. Here are the list of the 10 top colour that our clients have purchased thus far in 2025.
You will notice that white oak engineered hardwood floors are still the preferred choice for many. With the recent cooling trends on colours of flooring, it is no surprise that white oak with its more olive toned natural colour is still popular. However, a great warming trend is being seen in flooring options. Even with white oak hardwood options, we are seeing more and more clients move towards natural or warm neutral colours.
Red oak, hard maple, and hickory, also continue to be popular options with GTA residents, even though 8 out of the 10 options shown here are wide plank white oak engineered hardwood floors. Though its true that most clients chose to purchase white oak hardwood floors, there are more and more clients considering the red oak options as well. This may partially be because of the movement back towards naturally warm and neutral colour pallets when it comes to flooring, specially with the rise in biophilic design.
1- Starlight - Mercier Wood Flooring
This warm, almost natural white oak wide plank engineered hardwood is a crowd favourite with our clients. It is the right balance of natural wood look, with an unassuming warmth that leaves you with the a clean palette to create your dream spaces on. Since the colour of these floors are so close to the real colour of the wood itself, this wire-brushed hardwood floor, will wear beautifully over time and shows the least amount of imperfections in the long run. Featuring the new and improved Mercier Generations+ finish as well, there is no wonder that starlight has been shining bright in our showroom.
2- Avondale - Urbanwood
This cool toned natural wide plank white oak engineered hardwood from Urbanwood is another crowd favourite at our showroom. Featured on the new Di Moda platform, this cleaner, more consistent grade of wood provides the look of the white oak floors with minimal knots and imperfections. This cool neutral floor is the perfect option for most modern and Scandinavian inspired design concepts. A great option for minimizing the look of dirt and dust, this timeless classic has been pleasing many of our homeowners this year.
3- Synergy - Mercier Wood Flooring
Ahead of its time, this colour was introduced by Mercier Wood Floors 3 years ago, on both red oak and white oak species. Both of these neutral cool medium browns have been very popular with our clients as it mimics the look and feel of a walnut floor on a more accessible species. Walnut is a beautiful wood but it may not be the most suitable option for most household due both to its inherent softness and high cost. Mercier has been able to provide 3 colours that play up the tones naturally found in walnut, on other species. Therefore it is not surprise that the entire Source Collection as a whole, and white oak Synergy in particular, has become increasingly popular among our clients when looking for timeless classic flooring options. Available in both solid hardwood and engineered hardwood flooring options, this collection has great versatility in price point and technology as well.
4- Eleanor - Mirage Floors
This cool toned, light but natural white oak engineered hardwood flooring from the Muse Collection from Mirage floors is another crowd pleaser at our showroom. Available in both Exclusive (shown above) and Character grades, and in a variety of widths and thicknesses, this versatile, unassuming option creates the most beautiful, light, and cool background to your design palette. With its wire-brushed texture and DuraMatt finish this beautiful option wears beautifully and shows minimal imperfections in the long run, remaining a beautiful staple of your home year after year. This selection is even available in a click option which also allows you to install it in your basement as well as the main and upper floors. With its beauty and versatility, it is no surprise that this entire collection from Mirage has been popular, with Eleanor rising up as the regent.
5- Atlantis - Vintage Floors
The coolest of the colour options making it to the top 10 list, this transitional colour is both soft and cool at the same time. Available in a variety of widths from Vintage floors, this beautiful greige colour provides a dreamy quality to the floors. With its high shade variation, and wire-brushed texture and matte finish, this option also minimizes the look of imperfections and dirt and debris on its surface, making it a long lasting option that maintains its beauty and grace for a long time to come.
6- Ridgewood - Urbanwood
One of the darker, and warmer options making it to the top 10, is Ridgewood White Oak wide plank engineered hardwood from Urbanwood. Available in a variety of thicknesses and platforms, this is engineered hardwood option is also very popular with our clients these days. Reminiscent of walnut in colouring, but more uniform in look and on a harder species like white oak, this colour is sure to be a timeless classic with great staying power in the years to come. A great example of how the colour of the year has transitioned to flooring options this year, this beautiful Mocha coloured floor provides unassuming warmth, while still allowing for the use of the cooler colours in the general design schema, showcasing its versatility.
7- Celeste - Mercier Wood Flooring
The lightest of the options, this beautiful wire-brushed white oak engineered hardwood floors have the look of unfinished white oak. Available in two grades of Authentic and Distinction, and a couple of different thicknesses, this versatile engineered white oak is great for any living space, on, above, or below grade. With its wire-brushed texture, and featuring the improved Mercier Generations+ Finish, this instant classic will wear beautifully and provide the warmth of the natural, organic look of wood for many years to come. If you are interested in modern, minimal, or Scandinavian design schemas then this is an option you cannot afford to overlook.
8- Yaletown - Urbanwood
A cool light brown with hints of grey and green, this light white oak wide plank engineered hardwood flooring option from Urbanwood is a great transitional option for those who are looking to bridge the gap between the cool floors of the last trend and the warm rich browns that are going to be the trends in the years to come. A great in-between colour, this option provides the best of both worlds, lending itself naturally to both ends of the colour spectrum. Those who like the warm browns, will pick up on the subtle warmth of these floors, while those who look for the cool colours can appreciate the grey, making it the perfect option for those who can't choose between the two ends of the colours spectrum.
9- Belair Drive - Kentwood
The richest, darkest, and the most highly varied flooring option to make the top 10 list is hickory Belair Drive from Kentwood. This rich, cool brown wide-plank engineered hardwood, with a 3mm wear layer, is a great option for those who are looking to make a bold statement with their floors. Darker floors will carry higher visual weight than light ones, and this elegant option also provides built-in imperfections such as knots and filled checks, adding to the natural character and the visual weight of the floors. If you are looking for a modern show-stopper, then you should definitely take a look at this hardwood flooring option.
10- Arabica - Mercier Wood Flooring
The first and only hard maple engineered hardwood option to make it to the list, this rich, cool brown hardwood flooring option brings elegance and visual interest into any design that it is introduced to. With its minimal grain pattern and perfectly smooth texture, these floors are elegant and provide a cool, warm, and rich background for you to showcase your aesthetics on. While using a colour on this on your floors will mean a much lighter colour scheme in the rest of your space, no one can deny the elegance that these hard maple floors provide in any project. Featuring the Mercier Generations+ finish this option will also resist wear and tear beautifully, giving you long lasting elegance and beauty for many years to come.
To explore these options and more, visit our showroom and allow our flooring and design experts to take you through a full tour of these and other options.
