If you recently scrolled through different hardwood floor colors, you would agree that there are more than a few options, and it can get overwhelming if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
Picking the right color is, after all, the most important next step after you've decided to invest in hardwood flooring. This is why we share the top trending colors for 2025, and we recommend a few different products that you can choose from.
We break down the different options available on the market, and then we help you narrow down the perfect selection for your home.
Brown Hardwood Floors
This product category redefines the definition of timeless elegance.
There is a universal appeal of brown hardwood floors, especially the darker colors because they match with almost any home decor. If you are going for a southern coastal look or a modern farmhouse vibe, brown hardwood floors are always the safe choice.
We know there are many other color options out there, but for the last 8 years, and running, brown has been the color to choose when it comes to hardwood flooring and we don't see this changing in 2025.
Natural Hardwood Floors
Natural-looking floors have been one of the fastest-growing trends in 2023 and 2024 and will remain a popular floor color heading into 2025.
Natural hardwood floors provide a subtle hint of color to your home while leaving most of the attention on your wall paint and decor. These floors work perfectly well in any room, but we recommend installing natural hardwood floors in the main living areas or rooms with white walls as they contrast each other well. 
Light and White Washed Hardwood Flooring
If you want to create a modern coastal vibe, light or even white-washed hardwood floors are the color for you. Light-colored floors are extremely popular in the South, and many new homes that feature a “Southern farmhouse look” are opting for more white-washed colors rather than traditionally darker tones.
Red Oak Hardwood Flooring
Red-toned wood flooring is not for the faint of heart.
It is exceptionally striking and creates a memorable impact that often dominates the room's color and design. This tone brings a distinct color and feel to the room and is usually picked up by homeowners looking to achieve a more rustic feel in their homes.
Some may say that this hardwood floor color has decreased in popularity over the last several years, but it will, in our opinion, make an appearance as one of the most popular colors in 2025.
In Summary
There are many different ways you can go when picking the perfect hardwood floor colors.
Remember that hardwood flooring is not LVP flooring. It is manufactured from natural wood and sometimes comes with some color imperfections. These imperfections are what make hardwood so unique, and why there are no two same floors.
If, for whatever reason, solid hardwood doesn’t appeal to you, we recommend looking into LVP or Laminate flooring. They don’t have the same feel and texture as hardwood flooring, but they both mimic the look of different hardwood species, even exotic ones.
