There are so many different types of flooring to choose from. How do you decide what is right for your home? Should you go with carpet or hardwood flooring? What about the kitchen? Should you choose tile or vinyl? The wrong flooring choice can actually lead to many headaches as the flooring gets scratched by pets or stained by children. Thankfully, you can make the right choice. Here are a few tips on how to select the right flooring for your home.

Consider the Different Rooms

While you may want carpet through most of your home, obviously it’s not the best choice for bathrooms, dining rooms, and kitchens. The same goes for hardwood flooring, while it may work in some areas, it won’t work in every room. Sit down and think about each room and the feel and look you’re going for. More importantly, consider how each room is used and which flooring would hold up best in each room.

Think About Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance is an important part of every flooring option and some are easier to deal with than others. You need to carefully consider this once you’ve decided on a few different options. For example, carpet will need to be vacuumed, spot cleaned, and deep cleaned, while hardwood flooring will need to be dust-mopped, cleaned, and shined. Each type of flooring has different needs and some are more time-consuming than others.

Evaluate the Traffic Flow

Traffic flow is so important when choosing flooring. For example, if you have a pool out back and your children will be heading through your living room to the bathroom, you would want to skip carpeting. However, if you have pets, you may want to avoid certain hardwoods because they are easily scratched. Thinking about the traffic flow will help you choose flooring that will last much, much longer.

Opt for Flooring That Meets Your Needs

Last, but not least, consider your needs in each room. If you’re putting flooring in your bathroom, you want something that holds up well to water, such as linoleum or vinyl. On the other hand, if you’re wanting to create a comfortable entertainment room, you would choose carpet because it is soft and also prevents sounds from bouncing around the room.

The right flooring is essential. Not only will picking the right flooring the first time save you money, but it ensures that you’re happy with your home. Take the time to carefully consider your options before making your final decision. Consider each room and its uses, think about cleaning and maintenance, and evaluate traffic flow so that you choose the perfect flooring for your home.

About the Author: Twanda Ivanoff has 3 children and took special care when choosing the vinyl flooring tiles and carpeting she used in the different areas of her home. So far, everything is holding up wonderfully!