What Type of Flooring Is Right For Your Home

So, you’re planning to decorate your home top to bottom (well we are thinking about this and starting in the bathroom then the kitchen within the next month). You’ve chosen your wallpaper and paint and now comes the task of choosing new flooring.

I don’t know about you but I think that choosing flooring for your home is a hard task. I mean there’s just so much choice and if you take into consideration all the factors you need to consider it can make the job much harder. We all know that flooring can be a big expense and that you get what you pay for in terms of quality. You want to make sure it will last especially if you have a young family, pets or spend much of your time at home.

If like us, you are considering new flooring but you’re unsure what is best for you let me tell you about the different types. You might decide to choose one type for every floor covering or you may decide that a mix is best. At the minute we have a mix – laminate in the living room, vinyl in the kitchen and bathroom and carpets in the bedroom, hallway, landing and stairs.

Wood flooring

I love wood flooring, at the minute we have a laminate floor in the living room but it’s looking old and tired now and it will definitely be replaced when we redecorate. We are undecided if to get another style of laminate or maybe even consider solid wood flooring this time. If you are considering wooden or laminate flooring you must ensure that it is treated properly and looked after so that it lasts. If you have pets and younger children who are accident-prone then maybe this type of flooring isn’t for you just yet.

Vinyl flooring

Vinyl flooring has come a long way. It is great for bathrooms and kitchens and you can even get vinyl flooring that looks like wooden boards so if real wood or laminate isn’t for you but you need a waterproof long-lasting covering this might be something to consider instead. You can buy vinyl in both roll and tile formats to give you added choice in both styles and designs.

Carpet

Carpet in every room except the kitchen and bathroom is what most of us have isn’t it. We have a different colour carpet in each of the bedrooms and on the stairs and landing. I know some people have the same all throughout their homes and it seems especially popular in private rented accommodation as it’s often cheaper to buy a cheaper carpet by the roll. If you want your carpet to last consider where your high traffic areas are and who will be using them the most. If it’s a living room with small children playing in there or a hallway that leads to an external door you might want to consider a carpet that is dark in colour and hard-wearing so that it will last longer.

Are you planning on changing your flooring anytime soon? If so, I’d love to hear about your plans in the comments below.

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