Alongside our kitchens, the living room is usually the second most used room in the house. It’s where we relax after a long day, entertain our guests or even do our lockdown homework outs. With flooring being the main feature of any room, we need to get it right!
Whether you’re from a busy family household or live alone, there’s something to suit everyone.
Practicality and Durability
Something we all need to look for no matter the room! This is especially important when it comes to the living room, as there’s plenty going on with lots of usage!
As a fist rule to remember, try and stay away from carpets. As lovely and homely as they are, they stain so easily and start to look worn after a few years that you’ll want to replace them. Therefore, for a room such as the living room with lots of feet coming in and out, it’s not ideal! The last thing you want is to be worrying about Friday night drinks spilling everywhere!
Laminate and luxury vinyl tiles
These are all good options. Although they are much more practical than carpet, laminate and luxury vinyl tiles are the way to go if you want something as practical as possible. They are both resistant to scratches, stains and water so you don’t need to worry if you do spill the odd drink on them! As well as this, both of these options come in very convincing replicas of natural product such as wood and stone, so you don’t have to sacrifice beautiful looks for the sake of practicality.
Solid and engineered wood
The elitist of the flooring world and the ideal choice for the living room! Incredible durability with some notable practical pointers too. Wood can last for a lifetime if cared for properly, which is ideal for the living room which sees many feet pass it! However, is can scratch, stain and is no good when it comes into contact with water. However, you can sand it down and refinish it to remove any damage.
When it comes to choosing between solid and engineered flooring, there’s one main distinction. Engineered wood is compatible with under-floor heating, whereas solid is not. So just be aware of this when choosing!
