Are gray floors out in 2026? In this episode of The Fun and Mentals of Real Estate, Angela Dillmon and Glen Calvin break down the flooring trends buyers love — and the flooring choices that may be making homes feel dated. Gray LVP flooring was one of the most popular choices for flips and remodels over the last decade, but is it starting to look cold, dated, or overdone? In this episode, we talk about what St. Louis buyers are responding to now: warmer wood tones, natural oak looks, matte and satin finishes, high-end LVP, carpet in the right rooms, herringbone patterns, and flooring colors that make a home feel more expensive. We also discuss what to do if you already have gray floors and don’t want to replace them. Spoiler: don’t double down with more cold gray. Warm paint colors, wood furniture, champagne/brass hardware, natural textures, and better lighting can help soften gray LVP and make your home feel warmer and more current. Whether you’re getting ready to sell your home in St. Louis, remodeling before listing, buying a home with dated floors, or just trying to make your home feel less than 10 years old, this episode will help you avoid expensive flooring mistakes. Angela Dillmon with The Dillmon Group at Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield and Glen Calvin with Guild Mortgage are here to help you build wealth, live your dream lifestyle, and leave legacies that matter. Contact Info: Angela Dillmon The Dillmon Group of Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield 📞 (314) 277-7713 📧 adillmon@kw.com 🔗 https://adillmon.kw.com/ Glen Calvin Guild Mortgage Branch Manager | NMLS #742330 📞 (314) 249-2861 📧 gcalvin@guildmortgage.net 🔗 https://branches.guildmortgage.com/mo/chesterfield/glen-calvin-714-cngca.html Timestamps 00:00 Are gray floors out? 00:47 Why gray LVP can make homes feel cold or dated 01:07 Flooring is moving warmer — just like 2026 paint colors 01:23 Why paint should connect your floors, cabinets, and counters 01:43 Flooring is one of the largest visual surfaces in the home 02:06 How to make a home feel less than 10 years old 02:24 Why flooring is expensive and important to get right 03:00 2026 flooring trends: wood tones are dominating 03:23 Houzz flooring data: wood tones vs. gray flooring 04:00 Honey, caramel, chestnut, and warm wood flooring colors 04:26 Why flooring choices depend on home size, style, and price point 05:00 White oak, hickory, walnut, and warm beige undertones 05:25 Why prefinished floors and harder woods can help with lifestyle wear 05:40 Dark floors, sunlight, dust, scratches, and pet hair 06:00 Matte and satin flooring finishes vs. shiny glossy floors 06:50 What to do if you already have gray floors 07:10 The biggest mistake homeowners make with gray floors 07:45 How to warm up gray LVP with paint, wood, rugs, and hardware 08:06 Champagne hardware, warm neutrals, and natural stone looks 08:30 Flooring, cabinets, counters, and paint: what order to choose 09:00 Why you may not need a $40,000 flooring fix 09:15 Matte and satin floors photograph better when selling 09:45 Hardwood, LVP, tile, and carpet: what buyers are accepting now 10:15 Carpet is coming back in bedrooms and cozy spaces 10:48 Herringbone and chevron flooring trends 11:50 Where patterned flooring works best 12:15 DIY flooring vs. professional installation 12:34 Why flooring must work with cabinets, counters, and paint 13:00 LVP vs. ceramic tile in bathrooms and primary baths 13:32 High-end LVP pricing vs. wood flooring 14:00 You don’t always need to panic about dated floors 14:39 How to tone down gray flooring with warm wood tones 15:00 Why too many flooring types on one level hurts the home 15:36 Buyers respond emotionally before logically 16:00 How color choices make a home feel sterile or expensive 16:26 Closing: St. Louis real estate, remodeling, and resale advice
