You're nearly finished with a renovation project with only a few kinks left to figure out. Here’s the big question: which
flooring type will look best for your new game room? What sort of stones should
you lay in your new entry-hall? What type of wood will give you the best bang
for your buck and look snazzy while doing it?
Alas, deciding what sort of flooring you
want—from hardwood to stone, ceramic to laminate—is just the tip of the
decision-making iceberg.
Say you decide to go with hardwood. Your
next question will be: well, what kind of hardwood? Your options vary depending
on need. Some hardwoods are more expensive than others. Would you like that in Black
Walnut, American Cherry, or Rustic Oak? Perhaps you’re in the mood for a more
exotic wood, and opt for a Santos Mahogany, Tigerwood, Tiete Rosewood, or Teak.
What if you go for the wood look, but not wood itself? Bamboo is very
fashionable these days. The choices seem endless.
After reaching a decision, there are yet
even more options. What form of wood you would like to make-up your new living
room? Solid is self-explanatory, but what about engineered? Engineered wood has
a crisscross shape and can on more weight. Acrylic wood, on the other hand, is
ideal if you’re concerned with areas of the floor that see more traffic.
But that’s not all. What sort of material
do you envision for your new hardwood. Strips? Planks? Or are you more into
geometrical shapes and patterns?
Say you go back to square one and opt for
stone over hardwood. The next question would be—you guessed it—what type?
Limestone? Granite? Marble?
Each style of flooring has its perks and its
fair share of maintenance. Each selection gives the home a statement. Do you
want the rooms open and bright or cozy and intimate? Every detail, from décor
to floor, works to enhance your home’s look, while providing a platform for
Thanksgiving dinners, a play area for the kids, a landing spot for spills, and,
well, a place for the ins and outs of life to occur.
