Top Bedroom Flooring Options
You may think that the only thing that matters in the bedroom is the bed, now we’re not denying the importance of this, upgrading your bed and bedding can offer better sleep, but there are so many other features that can transform the room. One of the main ones being; the floor. Flooring is often overlooked but the effect that it can have on a room is not one to be ignored!
Did you know that you spend about a third of your time in your bedroom? With that being said there are a lot of factors to consider before making your final choice; who’s going to be using the bedroom? What kind of budget do you have? What style/look are you hoping to create?
Gone are the days where people stuck with carpet, the variety available on today’s market is so wide it’s easy to avoid being boring!
Laminate Flooring
If you’re looking to add a modern feel to your bedroom then installing laminate flooring is a good place to start, it also means that you have the appearance of a solid wood floor at a much lower cost which is ideal if you’re looking to save a few pounds! Aside from being cheaper than solid wood flooring, laminate is also a safer alternative due to the fact that instead of wood being exposed it is protected under an invisible ‘wear’ layer. This layer helps to protect the floor from the risk of potential damage or stains. Laminate is also really low maintenance and easy to clean, partly because it is resilient to the collection of dust and dirt which means that with simple regular maintenance, the floor will continue to look as fresh as the day it was installed.
Whilst on the subject of installing laminate, this is another benefit of this style of flooring. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY professional or you’re new to the game, laminate tends to follow a relatively easy installation method so if you feel confident enough to do so then this is definitely something that can be done independently but if not there are tons of reputable trades people who would be willing to do the job for you! Not only do all of the above reasons make laminate a great choice for your bedroom, the fact that it comes in so many styles and varieties also helps too! Whatever colour scheme you have going on in your home, we’re confident that there’s a piece of laminate out there for you.
Solid & Engineered Wood
Perhaps you’re looking for something a little more luxurious, if that is the case then why not consider a real wood option? Of course, there is a significant difference between the two which often confuses people, solid wood as the name suggests is made using one thick piece of solid timber. Engineered wood flooring, on the other hand, is made up of layers of man-made wood and then topped with a hardwood wear layer, so both materials do contain solid wood but in different ways.
Vinyl Flooring
On the practical side of things vinyl is one of the most cost-effective materials available, it is incredibly durable so if your bedroom is a little busy then it should definitely stand up to the footfall. Its durability also makes it ideal if you have children and pets in your home, we all know how much havoc they can cause!
Over the years vinyl has been hit with quite a bad rep in regards to being ‘cheap and flimsy’ however these days it seems to be made of much stronger stuff and has seen a huge rise in popularity. Although it may seem like an unusual choice there are so many designs available to suit any bedroom, whether you’re looking for marble-effect or wood replica, there’s pretty much anything to suit any room. You can get vinyl in sheets or as tiles.
All of these materials look absolutely stunning in the bedroom and even though it doesn’t offer the same softness that carpet does it still brings a considerably warm feel to the room, not only does wood flooring offer natural beauty it is also very durable and able to stand the test of time due to the fact that it can be sanded and refinished multiple times after installation to make sure that it’s your forever floor.
