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    Flooring Trends of 2019

    When it comes to flooring, most people want something that is stylish and practical…and not something that is too trendy...

    • Susana Murphy
    • May 17th, 2019
    • 2 min read

    When it comes to flooring, most people want something that is stylish and practical…and not something that is too trendy and may fade out in a few years.  Flooring is the foundation for your home decor, and you don’t want to have to replace it every few years.

    Hardwood

    Hardwood floors are being found in nearly every single room in the house these days.  Cool colors such as dark browns, gray, and white washes are the most popular for colors.  Additionally people are on the hunt for longer, wider wood plank flooring for a more naturally rustic farmhouse feel. 

    Tile/Porcelain

    Tile and Porcelain flooring is becoming more popular in 2019 as alternatives to hardwood floors.  They have the same look as hardwoods with the benefit of being completely waterproof! 

    Cool Toned Colors

    Cool tones are in for 2019 as we say goodbye to warmer tones.  This seems to be true both for flooring and paint colors (and yes, the two go hand in hand).  The most popular colors we're seeing are dark brown, gray, concrete/industrial grays as well as bleached and blanched colors

    Area Rugs Are On The Rise

    As the preference for hardwood and other hard surfaces rises, the demand for area rugs also grows.  Carpet runners have become both an important fashion statement and we're seeing them being used in new places such as Kitchens.

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    Susana Murphy

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    Susana Murphy has advised buyers and sellers across Massachusetts since 2005. She is the founder of ALANTE Real Estate | Real, a boutique team serving Boston, including Back Bay, the South Shore and Upper Cape Cod. Susana works with clients buying and selling custom homes, waterfront properties, golf course communities, Back Bay brownstones and luxury condos. Her approach combines strategic marketing, careful negotiation and long-term relationships, which is why so many clients return for their next move. She has more than $300M in personal career sales, and the ALANTE team has surpassed $800M in sales. Susana is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and GUILD member since 2010, and also holds the CRS, ABR, CDPE, SIOR and CIAS designations. Recognition includes Boston Agent Magazine Who's Who (2024, 2025, 2026), Top 100 South Shore Boston Real Producers (2024, 2025, 2026), Real Broker Elite (2024, 2025, 2026), Best of Boston (2024, 2025, 2026), Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts (2023) and Best Places to Work, Cape & Plymouth Media (2023, 2024). ALANTE has earned more than 300 five-star Google reviews. Originally from northern Spain, Susana works with clients in English and Spanish.

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