Interior Decorating-Popular Flooring Options
When you are designing, remodeling, or renovating a home, there are literally dozens of details that have to be decided, from paint and flooring to furniture and accessories. Before you can get started with this, you have to choose a theme and style for that particular room. One of the first decisions that you will need to make involves flooring, and there are many different flooring styles to choose from a wide variety of retailers across the nation.
Carpeting
Thousands of people choose carpeting each day, for a variety of reasons. It is comfortable and stylish, and many love the way that it adds character and warmth to a room. Carpeting is often a cheaper flooring option, and it is very easy to find a home improvement specialist to install the carpet without spending a lot of money.
There are also many colors and heights available, depending on your unique preferences, that can be matched to nearly any décor. Carpet is a great option in climates where the weather gets very cold, as it is much cozier than wood flooring on a cold day or night.
Wood Flooring
Wood flooring is a great option if you are planning to go with a classic, traditional décor. It is one of the oldest types of flooring available, and it is available in many beautiful finishes and grains at hundreds of home improvement retailers - online and traditional - all over the United States. Many people choose wood flooring for its beauty and versatility, but it is also a great way to add warmth to any room.
Wood flooring is an excellent option if you want something classic and elegant. While it can cost slightly more than carpeting, it is still very affordable in many cases, and is often easy to install, with or without help.
Tile/Laminate
Tile and laminate are some of the most common options for dining areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways. They are very easy to keep clean for the most part, and the higher traffic areas such as these can be difficult to keep up with if you choose other types of flooring. It is often very simple to install these types of flooring options, but if you have little or no experience you may need to hire a professional, or ask one for tips and advice.
Laminate can be very inexpensive, and is often one of the simplest flooring styles to install. It lasts for a very long time, and the durability is one of the most attractive benefits of the laminate. Some laminate styles closely resemble tile or wood flooring, and it is often difficult to tell the difference between a great laminate and tile or wood floor.
Tile can be somewhat more expensive, depending on what the tiles are made of, how big they are, and how big the room is to be tiled. If you are considering tile flooring, it is wise to check with a professional first, since there are many special considerations with laying tile, grouting, and edging.
