When it comes to flooring, “warm” was the word at The International Surface Event held earlier this year in Las Vegas. The last few years have seen a warming up of colors in wood-look flooring, with midtones now dominating new collections of hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl planks. The collections still have plenty of blonde choices, along with a few gray and dark brown options, but for the most part the grays that are showing up have brown undertones, replacing the cool hues of several years ago. And these days, plank surfaces tend to be more textured and rougher-hewn than shiny and super-smooth.

For those who prefer stone, there are plenty of new looks in natural stone as well as imitation marble, concrete, limestone and travertine, which are getting ever more realistic.

Here are flooring highlights from the Surfaces event, as the trade show for the tile, stone and floor coverings industries is known. Some of the new collections are available now and others will be rolling out through 2026.

Smooth and natural flooring in both wood and stone looks continued to dominate the tile and plank collections seen at recent surface materials and building trade shows in Las Vegas. There’s movement away from whitewashed gray and rustic wood flooring, although those choices are still available. And resilient flooring continues to improve, with designers of luxury vinyl tile capturing the look of real hardwood’s beauty and imperfections, adding character that’s affordable and easy to maintain.

“This season, resilient flooring trends are focusing on a more balanced and refined aesthetic,” says Joyce Van Waeleghem, senior director of design, resilient flooring for Mohawk. “The heavily rustic designs and cool-toned wood looks that were once popular are being replaced by neo-rustic styles that combine rustic warmth with a cleaner, more sophisticated finish. Lighter natural wood tones and warmer hues are taking the spotlight, with oak and walnut textures still leading the way.

“On the stone-look side, high-contrast slates and stones are losing favor, while subtle, earthy options like sandstones and travertines are becoming more popular,” Van Waeleghem says. “Classic white marble continues to be a dominant choice.”