Next to our kitchen, the living room is the heart of our home. With lots of foot traffic, entertaining and appearance, outliving room flooring can be a tricky one to get right. With this being said, there are lots of flooring choices that would be appropriate for the living room, it’s just knowing where to start with looking? So let’s have a look at the top contenders…

Carpet

Of course, carpet has to be mentioned, always an obvious one to lay in your living room. It is warm and insulating, not to mention feeling cosy and soft underfoot! Carpet is also relatively easy to clean, making it an ideal choice for homes with children and pets. Plus, with occasional Carpet Cleaning by professionals, it can be kept looking clean and smelling fresh.

It is important to note, however, that carpet is not the most durable option and might be prone to damage. If your carpet isn’t of superior quality, it may soon start looking worn and trodden down. Furthermore, carpet replacement can be expensive, so many people may not be able to afford it. The problem can be temporarily fixed, however, so it will last a few more years. Decorative and textured rugs (such as these shaggy rugs) can be used to cover worn-out parts of the carpet, which can improve the overall appearance of the carpet as well as elevate the look of the room.

Laminate

Laminate is an old favourite, having been around in households for many years, and is constantly being modernised to improve it. These days, almost every Flooring contractor in Columbus, OH, and other areas around the country offers laminate flooring services. It is cost-effective, easy to maintain, and durable.

As well as this, it is certainly a good bet for your living room. Not only does it replicate natural stylish products such as wood and stone, but is also very practical being scratch, stain, and water-resistant, as you can imagine is very useful in the living room where we have the odd glass of wine!

Engineered Wood

Wood flooring is known for its comfortable and relaxing premise, as well as having lots of beauty and style. However is it the best choice for our living room? Well, we would say the answer is certainly yes, however it is worth paying attention to which wood flooring is best. Engineered wood is a top contender, as it looks exactly like solid wood but at a cheaper price. As well as this, it is also easier to maintain and is compatible with underfloor heating, which would be a fantastic addition in your living room – perfect and cosy for those long winter nights!