With the ability to transform the interior of a home, the flooring you choose for your remodeled home is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. You’ll need to take a variety of factors into account in order to choose a type of flooring that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical, and to help you make the right choice, here is a short guide:
Think about where your flooring is situated
It’s important to remember that not every type of flooring will look good in every space, and if you’re having your entire home remodeled, you’ll need to consider every room and what impact the flooring you choose, will have upon it. Think carefully about how much foot traffic the floor will receive, and humidity levels in each space/room. The laundry, basement and bathrooms for example, will require flooring that’s resistant to humidity, and kitchen floors can be expected to get pretty grubby, so will need to be sturdy and easy to wipe down.
Consider your lifestyle
Is yours a busy household with people and pets coming and going throughout the day, making the need for durability a priority, or are you more concerned about aesthetics or the way your flooring feels when walked on? Try to choose a type of flooring that matches your needs as closely as possible, and consider whether each room needs different flooring, or whether you prefer continuity throughout your home. Visiting showrooms is also a must, so that you can test out the material beforehand.
Think about your budget
The cost of having your home remodeled is always going to be one of the most important considerations, and fortunately, because flooring types differ so greatly in price, you should always be able to find a type that matches both your budget, and your style requirements. Tiles, for example, are more affordable than marble flooring, while wood and laminate are even more affordable, and highly practical.
By visiting flooring showrooms and getting an idea of how much each different type costs, you can better evaluate how much you will need to spend on flooring, and can stick to a more accurate budget.
Factor in durability
Since flooring is a considerable investment, you want to make sure that you won’t need to have it all replaced within a few years, after wear and tear has made it look shabby. So, try to choose a type of flooring that will be durable and opt for more robust flooring in rooms that will receive higher levels of foot traffic.
The type of flooring you choose for your remodeled home is almost as important as the décor you choose, in fact, probably more so, as the cost of replacing it if you no longer like it or it has begun to show signs of wear and damage, is far higher than simply having your home redecorated. Try talking to your general contractor about flooring, too, as they will have a lot of advice based upon their experience with remodeling homes.