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7 Stunning Luxury Vinyl Flooring Styles
2025-03-26, Laura Neito
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Example Above: Driftwood Shore
Want a luxury vinyl flooring upgrade but can’t decide on a color? We get it — with so many options out there, choosing the right look for your space can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve narrowed it down to seven of our top-selling styles that are easy to love and even easier to design around. These planks offer the beauty of authentic hardwood with the comfort, performance, and durability of CALI luxury vinyl flooring.
Whether you’re redoing a living room, upgrading a rental, or refreshing a beach house, these seven colors are guaranteed to help you get that just-right look.
1. Oyster Isle – Legends Collection
Oyster Isle is an easygoing neutral grounded in sandy light brown tones, washed over with a salt-scrubbed grain. It’s subtle, coastal and brings a soft, sun-kissed vibe to any space.
2. Outrigger Oak – Legends Collection
A pearly hazelnut brown with soft ashen undertones, Outrigger Oak feels rich without being too dark. It brings just enough contrast to ground your space while keeping things warm and natural. Pair it with cozy textures and earthy accents for a relaxed, pulled-together look.
3. Catamaran – Legends Collection
Catamaran strikes a balance between golden wheat and warm taupe. Slightly warmer than Oyster Isle, this color adds that perfect layer of brightness while still offering a weathered, lived-in feel. A go-to for open, airy rooms.
4. Sandstone Wash – Laguna Collection
This one’s all about subtle elegance. Sandstone Wash features soft, dusty tan tones with a gentle oak grain. Hints of taupe and beige make it a flexible option for a wide range of color palettes — especially great for calming, neutral spaces.
5. Seaboard Oak – Longboards Collection
With understated wheat tones and a pronounced oak grain, Seaboard Oak delivers rustic character in a light, natural package. Visible knots and grain detail give it an authentic hardwood look that adds warmth and texture to any room.
6. North Shore Oak – Longboards Collection
This is a warm, golden sandstone color that glows with sun-kissed energy. North Shore Oak is perfect for brightening up spaces and pairs beautifully with natural light and organic décor. A timeless favorite that always feels fresh.
7. Breakwater Oak – Windansea Collection
For a deeper, moodier vibe, Breakwater Oak brings stormy slate grays with a calming, even grain. It’s modern, majestic and makes a striking statement without overpowering the room — a great pick for minimalist or industrial styles.
Example Above: Natural Elm
Floor Color Trends We're Seeing
More and more homeowners are leaning into warmer, more natural wood tones. Think blondes, honey shades, and light oaks that open up a space and complement any décor style. Mid-tone browns are also going strong — they create a cozy, grounded feel that speaks to comfort and calm.
While cool, blue-toned grays are taking a slight back seat, textured neutrals like warm grays and greiges are still going strong, just with more variation and softness. At CALI, we’re leaning into gray tones that feel more organic and welcoming.
Example Above: Catamaran
How to Style Your Luxury Vinyl Flooring: Color Pairing Tips
Once you’ve picked a gorgeous floor color, the next question is: what do you pair it with? To help you visualize your new space, we’ve put together some simple design suggestions based on three popular luxury vinyl flooring color families: sandy tans, light browns, and seaside grays.
Sandy Tans
Examples: Oyster Isle, Catamaran, Sandstone Wash
These sun-bleached, beachy tones bring a fresh, easygoing energy to any space. They’re perfect for creating a light and airy feel.
Pairs well with:
- Crisp white walls for a clean, coastal look
- Soft blues and seafoam greens for a breezy, ocean-inspired palette
- Natural textures like rattan, jute, and linen
- Light oak or whitewashed furniture to keep the space feeling open
- Matte black accents for contrast and a modern edge
Design Tip:
Stick to soft, low-contrast tones to let the flooring shine. Sandy tans are especially great for Scandinavian, coastal, and minimalist styles.
Light Browns
Examples: Outrigger Oak, North Shore Oak
Warm and grounding, these medium wood tones offer a timeless look with plenty of versatility. They create a welcoming foundation that works across many different aesthetics.
Pairs well with:
- Earthy neutrals like terracotta, camel, and olive green
- Creams and taupes for a layered, natural look
- Warm metallics like brass or copper
- Woven textures and soft textiles for added coziness
- Richer accent pieces like navy or forest green to add depth
Design Tip:
Light browns are perfect for transitional spaces — mix vintage pieces with modern touches to create an inviting, lived-in feel.
Seaside Grays
Examples: Gray Ash, Breakwater Oak
These moody grays have a soft, coastal edge — perfect for modern spaces that still want a sense of calm and character.
Pairs well with:
- White or very pale gray walls for a soft, monochromatic palette
- Dusty blues, charcoal, and greige for layered neutrals
- Weathered wood, concrete, and brushed metal finishes
- Pops of color like mustard, blush, or sage to warm up the cool base
- Clean lines and minimalist décor to let the flooring set the tone
Design Tip:
Use gray floors to anchor the room, then build warmth with textures and layered lighting. This palette works beautifully in modern, coastal, or even industrial-inspired interiors.
About the Collections We Chose From
We pulled these top color picks from four CALI Vinyl collections, each offering different benefits depending on what your space needs.
The Legends and Laguna collections feature WPC (wood-plastic composite) constructions. These planks are extra thick, offering superior comfort underfoot and built-in sound insulation for quieter rooms.
Longboards and Windansea use an SPC (stone-plastic composite) core for added durability and easier installation. These floors can be clicked into place right out of the box with no acclimation needed — perfect for fast, DIY-friendly upgrades.
Read more about different types of luxury vinyl flooring
No matter which collection you go with, all CALI luxury vinyl flooring is:
- 100% waterproof
- Scratch-resistant
- Easy to maintain and clean
- FloorScore certified for safe indoor air quality
- Pet-friendly and great for busy family homes
Here’s a quick breakdown of the four collections we cover here to help you find the best fit for your space. You can explore all CALI Vinyl flooring collections here.
Legends
If comfort is a priority, the Legends collection is your go-to. These luxury vinyl planks are built with a thick, WPC (wood-plastic composite) core, giving you extra support underfoot and better sound insulation. That means quieter rooms and a more cushioned step — ideal for bedrooms, living areas, or anywhere you want a little more softness underfoot. The wood grain designs are rich and realistic, and the color palette leans toward coastal, natural, and easy to match with your favorite décor.
Laguna
Laguna is another WPC collection, offering that same comfortable, quiet feel with a slightly sleeker profile and unbeatable value. Inspired by warm, sunny hardwood tones, these planks give you natural beauty with all the waterproof durability of luxury vinyl. It’s a perfect blend of charm and practicality, especially in spaces where you want a light, bright vibe with easy maintenance.
See all Laguna colors
Longboards
If you want to make a space feel bigger, Longboards luxury vinyl floors are extra-long and wide, creating a more seamless look with fewer lines across your floor. The result is a cleaner, more open visual that works especially well in large or open-concept rooms. Longboards are made with a sturdy SPC (stone-plastic composite) core, which means they’re ultra-durable, waterproof, and can be installed right out of the box — no acclimation time needed.
See all Longboards colors
Windansea
This vinyl flooring collection gives you incredible value without sacrificing performance or style. These SPC luxury vinyl floors are tough, stylish, and super easy to install, making them ideal for quick room makeovers. Available in both standard (Low Tide) and longer plank formats (High Tide), Windansea offers flexible design options with the same dependable construction. If you’re looking for a high-style floor on a tight timeline, this is the collection to check out.
See all Windansea Low Tide colors
Not sure if luxury vinyl plank flooring is the best choice for your home? Read more about this floor’s pros and cons here.
Ready to find your perfect match? Whether you're going for bright and beachy or rich and rustic, there’s a CALI luxury vinyl flooring color that fits your style. Start with these top seven and see where the inspiration takes you.
