MSI 2025 Trend Report: Light Hardwood Floors
July 26, 2025
The beauty of natural wood breathes life into home interiors with warming neutrals and organic grain patterns that embody a fresh and welcoming atmosphere.
Lighter wood tones are particularly popular for 2025, and MSI’s engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, hybrid rigid core, and porcelain wood-look collections hit the mark for both functionality and aesthetics.
Homeowners seeking exceptional performance will find a range of durable wood-look alternatives to choose from, each endowed with practical properties that minimize maintenance and deliver peace of mind. They’ll also enjoy stylish and versatile designs that speak to quiet luxury.
The clean, airy ambiance of blonde, beige, and nude wood tones complements contemporary architecture and suits a range of design styles, such as coastal, rustic, French country, modern farmhouse, and Scandinavian interiors.
If you’re ready to redefine your home aesthetic with the charm and splendor of wood-look flooring, including engineered hardwood, there are several captivating options to explore.
W™ Luxury Genuine Hardwood
Made from 100% European wood, offerings in the W™ Hardwood collection feature an engineered core, satin finish, and MSI-exclusive CrystaLux Ultra™ Protection. The result is tough and enduring flooring that delivers the safety of slip resistance and protection from daily wear and tear.
Ladson™ Montevideo Oak Engineered Wood Flooring
Among the attractive designs in this collection is Ladson™ Montevideo Oak Engineered Wood Flooring, characterized by blonde tones and subtle graining in darker hues to create dimensionality. Available in 7.5” x 75” beveled planks, this enchanting design instills effortless beauty in any room.
The natural wood aesthetics are the perfect complement to a breezy, modern living room with a sleek, wood-paneled fireplace wall, a massive window wall to let in natural light, and minimalist furnishings wrapped in cream-colored textiles.
Everlife® Luxury Vinyl Planks
Busy households are no match for Everlife® Luxury Vinyl Planks, with a rigid core and CrystaLux Ultra™ protection layer, as well as 9mm thickness for resilience and softness underfoot. Kid-proof, pet-proof, and waterproof, these products offer the high-traffic durability and low-maintenance appeal that benefit bustling homes and commercial spaces.
If you’re looking to add warmth and brightness to your interior, along with the practical advantages of luxury vinyl plank flooring, you’ll love the casual, coastal aesthetic of Waldorf Luxury Vinyl Planks from the Acclima™ Collection.
The beachy, golden blonde shade of this tranquil flooring design is the perfect complement to contemporary living spaces, such as a sitting room featuring off-white walls, cream furniture, and accents in ocean-inspired aqua and cerulean hues.
Smithcliffs™ Hybrid Rigid Core
The Everlife® Smithcliffs™ Hybrid Rigid Core collection is a marvel of modern engineering, offering a combination of engineered vinyl plank and rigid core flooring innovations, perfect for modern living.
Waterproof and highly scratch-resistant, hybrid rigid core flooring delivers superior performance in busy home environments without skimping on style.
Glenbury Oak Hybrid Rigid Core
Next-gen graphics deliver ultra-realistic, authentic tones and grain patterns on full display in the Glenbury Oak Hybrid Rigid Core flooring. This eye-catching design features trending beige and greige hues, marked by delicate grains and knots in slightly darker shades. Beveled edges and an UltraMatte™ finish complete the look.
Pale and peaceful, this engineered hardwood flooring offers a breathtaking counterpoint to darker elements in a chic, open floor plan including black countertops and dining furniture and cabinetry in white and wood tones. An accordion window wall that blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor dining areas enhances the natural allure of foundational flooring.
Woodhills® Waterproof Wood Flooring Collection
Enjoy the best of both worlds when you choose Woodhills® Waterproof Wood Flooring, an engineered flooring product featuring a hand-selected, genuine wood top in hickory or oak.
When you love the look of real wood but need waterproof flooring solutions, our Woodhills® collection offers outstanding performance and visual appeal. The wire brush finish with ZeroSlip® technology provides enhanced traction for safety, and the CrystaLux Ultra™ Protection layer with a satin finish minimizes wear and tear.
Bali Buff Waterproof Wood Flooring
If you’re looking to create a lovely and luminous bathroom space in which to embrace a zen mentality, Bali Buff Waterproof Wood Flooring is an ideal choice, with soft graining that dances across a creamy beige background. This engineered hardwood offers a visual middle ground that ties together white countertops, subway tile walls, and a black vanity, hardware, and accents.
Porcelain & Ceramic Wood Look Tiles
Modern porcelain and ceramic tiles have gained popularity in the flooring space thanks to elevated performance and cutting-edge design technologies. Offering durable, waterproof function and the convenience of low maintenance, porcelain wood look tile is the total package.
For a light, bright wood look, Cabana Blonde porcelain tile fits the bill with blonde tones sporting authentic grain patterns and a wide plank design in 9” x 47” dimensions that suits the scale of spacious rooms and makes cozy spaces feel bigger.
Paired with decorative wall panels in golden tones and crisp, white linens, this flooring contributes to a harmonious and relaxing bedroom design.
Light, Wood-Look Flooring Is Dominating 2025
Interior design is a personal undertaking, but on-trend materials and aesthetics can inspire you to upgrade your home in ways you never thought possible.
At MSI, you’ll find endless combinations of design elements to explore, including popular light wood-look flooring from our engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, hybrid rigid core, and porcelain collections.
If you’re ready to get home improvements underway, find out where to buy wood-look flooring, including engineered hardwood flooring, by contacting a friendly representative via convenient online chat, or visit a nearby MSI showroom to peruse samples in person and see how they’ll fit with your design plans.
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