HOW TO CHOOSE DIFFERENT FLOORING FOR DIFFERENT ROOMS IN YOUR HOME
When choosing flooring for all the rooms in your home, some decisions are easier than others, like skipping carpet when it comes to the kitchen and bathrooms.
While picking flooring for all the rooms in your home may feel like a daunting task, after considering certain factors for each room, the right choice can become clear. Thinking through the pros and cons of different flooring can help you figure out what works best for you.
When choosing flooring, consider durability, cost, the size of the space, the aesthetic you’d like, and who is in your home. Some flooring is more ideal for a home with children and pets. Whatever your situation is, there is always an option that will meet your wants and needs.
living room
The living room can be a place to entertain guests and bring family together. If an elegant hardwood floor is appealing to you, you’re in good company — hardwood flooring can be found in around half of the living rooms. Hardwood flooring does require some maintenance, but when taken care of, is very long-lasting.
In a home with pets or children, luxury vinyl planks are a durable choice that’s easy to care for. It can also mimic the look of wood or porcelain. Laminate is also an aesthetically pleasing choice.
Carpet is inviting and comfortable for a common area, but consider the fabric. Some options, such as nylon or polyester, are more durable to wear and tear than others.
kitchen
Carpet is best left out of the kitchen area. In any space where food is being prepared or eaten, consider that carpet isn’t as easy to clean as other choices.
You may also want to skip wood flooring for a kitchen since it’s not waterproof. While there are ways to protect wood flooring, vinyl, laminate, and tile are common alternatives for the kitchen. These options make it much easier to wipe up inevitable spills and messes, which is especially important when there are children and pets in the home.
While all options are durable, laminate has a core made from wood byproducts and luxury vinyl has a synthetic PVC core. In other words, vinyl is waterproof and can withstand a lot of moisture, while laminate is just water-resistant. Tiles are also water resistant, yet don’t have a wood core and are easy to clean.
One downside is that vinyl or tile flooring can be uncomfortable to stand on for a long time, but adding a rug in front of the kitchen sink is a quick way to have the best of both worlds.
dining room
Laminate and vinyl flooring are also great options for a dining room, and the patterns and textures available can meet your preferences for look and style.
For formal dining spaces, hardwood flooring looks classic and polished, and adding felt pads to the bottom of a dining room table and chairs can prevent scratches. This option is more feasible in a home with older children who are less likely to drop food or drinks.
BEDROOMS
Since bedrooms see less traffic than common areas, keeping carpet clean is less of a hassle and stains aren’t as likely as in a room like a kitchen. Plus, carpet is soft and comfortable on bare feet. Keep in mind that the durability and level of softness depend on the fabric.
Hardwood flooring can also be visually appealing in a bedroom but can be more costly and less comfortable. Laminate and vinyl can mimic hardwood, tile, or stone while requiring less maintenance.
Since it’s hard to go wrong with flooring in a bedroom, really consider the other factors that matter to you, such as the look you’re going for and what’s within your budget.
BATHROOMS
In bathrooms, it's important to consider the impact of moisture on flooring. This quickly rules out options like carpet, hardwood flooring, and laminate. Certain carpets can hold moisture, making them damp and dirty over time, eventually leading to mildew or mold. Wood isn’t waterproof and laminate flooring can warp and swell if water seeps through.
One of the most common choices of flooring for a bathroom is tile. Tile can tie into any decor with neutral-toned options or fun patterns. The most durable tile is porcelain, which resists moisture, stains, scratches, and dents, but ceramic is water resistant as well. Vinyl flooring is also an option due to the ability to withstand lots of moisture.
LAUNDRY ROOM
The laundry room is another space where flooring that can withstand leaks and some water is the best bet. Like the bathroom, porcelain tile or vinyl flooring are good choices that can be practical yet stylish.
CHOOSE YOUR FLOORING WITH HELP FROM the experts AT GOSHEN FLOOR MART
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