Selecting the best possible home flooring is a big decision. It requires careful budgeting and planning, as the result will be part of daily home life for years. Some factors to consider are the amount of foot traffic that a room has, what it is used for, the sort of care that it requires and the impact of colour and design.

There are many New Flooring options

Quality flooring for the home comes in so many types and designs. Good for warmth, there is a huge range of carpeting on the market these days.  There is also hardwearing versatile laminate flooring, plus very attractive engineered wood products that are factory produced but look just like real wood.

Different flooring types generally are suitable for specific rooms although there are no hard and fast rules. A wall-to-wall carpet is usually seen as being best for bedrooms because of the comfort and cosiness it offers first thing in the morning, however, engineered wood is also a possibility because it looks so good and is easy to care for.

Room to room

The lounge is by far one of the busiest rooms in a typical household. It’s where day-to-day TV watching and socialising take place, while the evening entertaining of friends usually revolves around this room.

For an elegant look, engineered wood is a good choice for a lounge as it has an authentic appearance but is extremely durable and very easy to look after. If a cosy, homey style is the order of the day in the lounge, carpeting is the obvious choice. A carpet which is largely wool is easy to clean so food and beverage spillages won’t leave stains.

When considering flooring for a bathroom or cloakroom the obvious factor to keep in mind is the detrimental effect that water and steam might have on the chosen material.

For long-lasting flooring and easy care, vinyls are a wise choice for the bathroom. A product called Karndean offers a stunning range of top-quality designs that are inspired by nature. A simulated wood look, or options such as a limestone or pebble design for the bathroom can combine well with other design features.

Like the bathroom, the kitchen is a high-traffic room where durability against liquid and food spillage needs to be taken into consideration. The Karndean range is superb for adding long-lasting style to this busy room of the house.

In fact for all home areas, Karndean not only has its natural range but a selection of products named Iconic Effects which includes mosaic, ceramic and metal style flooring for a special appearance.

Other rooms and areas in the home, such as an office, the hallway or the dining room, need to be approached with the same level of thought when it comes to choosing flooring that will be there for years. High quality furniture pieces are essential to complement your choice of new flooring, and there are so many styles available nowadays that you will be spoilt for choice.

A new look

Even though flooring choice is not one to be taken lightly, it can’t be forgotten that it is also a pleasure. After all, when the selection process and installation is over, a home is enhanced or even transformed with a new and uplifting look.

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Types of flooring suitable for living room spaces

There are plenty of different kinds of living room flooring available, and choosing the right one is largely a question of taste according to how those who are looking to redecorate visualise their living room space. It depends on the type of look intended for the room and the kinds of materials suitable. Plenty of current flooring options are practical as well as stylish, with modern materials available such as engineered wood, which is more durable and easier to clean than solid wood. In terms of style, carpet provides a warmer, more homely feel, whereas laminate flooring is excellent value and easy to clean, and available in a range of neutral colours.

Furniture styles to match your flooring

Choosing wall-to-wall carpet for a living room space tends to prompt images of classic pieces of furniture, and is well complemented by dark wooden period sideboards and tables, as well as luxurious sofas and chaises longue. Styles that look great with carpet also include vintage, shabby chic looks that combine pretty patterns with simple painted bookshelves and drawers.

For laminate wood flooring, there are a variety of style options to choose from. Modern looks can be made striking and interesting by touches of period style, such as one or two pieces of furniture or ornaments that are arranged around a theme. To make a feature of bare wooden floorboards, or to provide a sense of light and space, choose sleek furniture items that are raised off the floor to provide an uncluttered, contemporary look.

Window treatments and styles to match

In addition to furniture style, window coverings can really bring out the look and colour of different flooring options. Picking out a tone in the flooring and painting window frames or shutters to match, can really bring out that colour, and choosing from the wide range of UK interior window shutters available can add a unique touch to any living room. Window frames and windowsills painted in complementary shades of gloss can also lighten a room and provide a contrast for a neutral floor colour. If a carpet is patterned or has different tones or flecks of colour in the pile, choosing one colour, especially a neutral tone, and reflecting this in window frame and skirting board paint choices can really complement the colour palette by bringing different elements of the room together and coordinating the chosen style effectively.

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