Choosing the perfect flooring solution is essential to turn your house into a home. Whether you choose hardwood floors, carpets or area rugs, good flooring helps create a friendly and cozy atmosphere in a building. We have compiled a guide to help you choose the perfect flooring solution for your lifestyle.

Steps to consider when choosing the perfect flooring solution for your lifestyle:

  1. Your budget
  2. Your environment
  3. Suitability for your family or pets
  4. Whether you want little or no maintenance
 

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood floors are designed to accentuate every style and taste. If you want to add a touch of modern elegance to your home, hardwood flooring is certainly the way to go.

  • Budget:
Hardwood floors are priced from mid to high range. They are often used for their durability and affordability. Prices vary according to the thickness of the decorative wood veneer and quality of the core.

  • Environment:
Hardwood flooring works in any and every room of the house except for full bathrooms and laundry rooms where there is a high moisture content. There are a variety of woods and finishes available for any environment

  • Suitability for Family or Pets:
Hardwood is not slip-resistant and, therefore, not a great flooring option for kids, although its durability can handle high foot traffic areas for pets.

  • Maintenance:
Maintenance on hardwood is simple because of its tough durability. Timber flooring is more prone to UV bleaching than others but obtaining scratch-resistant timber solves this issue. Each flooring type is tough and durable to ensure many years of service too and once installed, your home will enjoy an instant increase in value.

Carpet and Area Rugs

Area rugs and carpets are important for any home and can make or break the appeal you are hoping to achieve. Carpet is comfortable, cozy, and practical, And, it is great value for money. Carpet comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

  • Budget:
Carpet and area rugs are often less costly and, therefore, more affordable. Carpet is always a great value investment because it handles heat and reduces energy bills.

  • Environment:
Carpet is an ideal flooring choice for bedrooms, family rooms, and living rooms. Rugs are versatile and are so durable, they will last in even the heaviest walked-in areas of your home.

  • Suitability for Family or Pets:
Carpet is slip resistant and a great surface for the kids to play on. Pets will love the comfy rugs.

  • Maintenance:
Carpeting is stain resistant and spills and messes are easy to clean up.

From hardwood floors, carpets and area rugs, California Designs, Inc. offers a variety of hardwood flooring solutions. Contact us for more information today.