From renovating to designing a new contemporary home, incorporating natural yet striking touches are key to achieving a modern look and feel. Flooring brings a room together — uniting paint colors, ceiling fixtures, furniture and everything else in-between. It is one of the most important components of interior design, and sometimes can be the focus of a room.

Choosing the type of flooring that goes into your home can feel like a tough choice, but if you’re going for a contemporary look, modern floors typically complement the design well.

Is There a Difference Between Modern and Contemporary?

Did you know that modern and contemporary are not actually the same thing? Modern is more structured, simplistic and neutral, while contemporary combines Art Deco and flow with minimalism and color. There is no rule that says you can’t combine the two. Colliding them into one home or space opens the door for endless design possibilities.

Modern Flooring Styles to Complement Contemporary Homes

Your home, contemporary or not, will thank you for a modern touch that stretches across its floors. Obviously, there are a ton of flooring styles to choose from, but let’s narrow the choices down to some of the most popular modern trends of today:

1. Natural stone tile flooring – versatile, simple and beautifully natural
2. Hardwood flooring – warm, timeless and often rich in color
3. Large format tile floors – appears seamless, balanced and ties well with décor
4. Wide plank wood flooring – modernized, effortless and contributes to a feeling of openness
5. Low pile carpet tile and rolls – minimal, cozy and textured
6. Luxury vinyl flooring – accurately mimics more expensive natural flooring materials

Is One Flooring Style Better Than the Other?

When comparing tile, wood and carpet, there are a few pros and cons to keep in mind:

• Tile is much easier to maintain and clean. It’s usually cheaper than most hardwood flooring and it is certainly more water resistant. The downside is it can chip and crack upon the impact of a heavy object. It’s also a lot harder under foot, so on those long days in the kitchen, you’ll feel it in your back and feet.
• Hardwood features true craftsmanship and can be a beautiful addition to any space. It’s welcoming in nature and warms up the room. While hardwood floors can last for years, they do require occasional maintenance and special cleaning. They don’t do well with moisture and are prone to water damage. They can also be very pricey.
• Carpet is a great choice for families with kids. It provides a soft landing for a fall and is perfect for a bedroom. While carpet can be cheaper than most other flooring options, it doesn’t last forever. It can get dirty, worn down and absorb stains. You will most likely have to replace it later down the road.

Why Is Luxury Vinyl Flooring a Better Investment?

Your home is a sanctuary. It’s where you rejuvenate, rest and spend time with family and friends. The visual beauty and durability of luxury vinyl flooring allows you to feel confident that you made the right choice.

The benefits of a cost-effective, durable luxury vinyl tile (LVT) or luxury vinyl plank (LVP) floor can’t be beaten:

• Easy to clean
• Mimics materials like stone or wood
• Energy efficient
• Moisture-resistant
• Softer materials reduce body pain
• More affordable
• Long lasting
• Won’t chip like stone tiles
• Will never require refinishing

Contemporary Flooring by Metroflor

You can achieve the contemporary or modern look with Metroflor’s LVT and LVP without the hassle of tile installation or hardwood upkeep. Luxury vinyl is the modern way to do flooring and it’s what many homeowners are choosing for their flooring installs or renovations.

Browse our collection of contemporary flooring to find your perfect match. You can even “test out” a floor type with Metroflor’s FLORVisualizer, a virtual preview of any floor in your home. Simply take a picture and upload it to visualize the flooring in your own space.

Metroflor helps you discover the perfect flooring to complete your home. Explore our products today.