There are
many disparate elements that must come together if you want a perfect home; you
will want high quality fixtures and furnishings, great wallpaper or painted
walls, and lighting that provides the ideal mood for each individual room.
There's one other element that you shouldn't forget: the floor beneath your
feet. One of the most important home improvement decisions you can make is what
kind of floor to install, and there's a lot to choose from. By following this
handy guide, you can find the flooring system that's ideally suited to your
taste and your home.
Solid Wood Flooring
Solid wood flooring is a very traditional option, and
so it can be perfectly suited to homes that have a traditional style or look,
or that have lots of wooden items of furniture within them. Wood is very
durable and can be very beautiful too, but many people are concerned about the
environmental impact that results from the purchase and installation of a new
hardwood floor or wall. That's one reason that many people are instead turning
to reclaimed wooden floors and barnwood paneling. They look just as stunning as new floors and walls,
and are just as durable, but because the wood has been used before it can help
to keep your carbon footprint down as well as protecting the forests of today
and tomorrow.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is not as tough, typically, as a
wooden floor, nor does it have the traditional appearance and depth of color
that many people like, but it does hold other advantages. Firstly, a laminate
floor can be much less expensive than a wooden floor, and because it's a lot
quicker to put in place, installation costs can also be much more affordable.
It's also true that laminate flooring is much easier to maintain
and repair,
as while wooden floors can require regular oiling or staining, a laminate floor
simply needs to be wiped clean periodically.
Stone Flooring
If you want the ultimate in elegance that provides a
modern and eye-catching touch, then stone flooring is a great choice. Stone
floors can be made from many materials, from affordable travertine to stunning
limestone and onyx. They come in a wide variety of colors and if used on a
large area, the effect can be stunning. One particular advantage that stone
floors have, other than their aesthetic appeal, is that they are very heat
resistant so are perfect for use around coal fires or wood
burning stoves or in hot climates. They can feel cool beneath bare feet though, so
slippers are a must if you install stone flooring.
Natural wood, reclaimed wood, laminate and stone
flooring are among the most popular floor options, and they all have advantages
and disadvantages. Other options include tile floors and linoleum floors, so it
can make sense to visit a floor showroom to take a look in person at what
flooring materials are available. It will be supporting you and your family for
years to come, so it pays to take a little time to find your ideal floor.
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