We can provide you with a wide variety of floors suitable for living rooms, when choosing a living room floor, carefully consider the space it will be used in, existing colour schemes, trends and changes in taste – choosing a timeless design will ensure your living room floors stand the test of time.
There are many living room ideas to consider when it comes to floors and the right solution for you is determined by many factors:
1. Seek sustainable designs
2. Keep it neutral but practical for longevity
3. Insulate with plush carpet
4. Add texture with a natural carpet
5. Zone and protect carpets with rugs
1. Seek sustainable designs
Seek sustainable flooring options to make your home more conscious. ‘Homeowners are increasingly considering their impact on the environment and there have been recent advancements in sustainable flooring’ explains Punam Chada, Buyer at Carpetright. ‘Such as our People and Planet collection made from planet-friendly and locally sourced materials.’
2. Keep it neutral but practical for longevity
When choosing a flooring choice always look for a durable and hardwearing style, with a high stain resistance, as this is essential for high traffic areas such as the living room. A minimalist style is ideal if you already have strong focal points, such as statement living room paint ideas or wallpaper that you wish to be a focal point.
3. Insulate with plush carpet
Carpet can be as practical as it is pretty. ‘As well as being tactile and comforting, investing in good quality flooring offers other more subtle but nevertheless important benefits for your home. A well fitted carpet will help to keep your floors draft free adding another layer of insulation to your home’ explains Charles Annable at Brockway.
4. Add texture with a natural carpet
Carpets don’t always have to be plush, materials such as seagrass, coir and sisal boucle have become increasing popular in recent years – as we strive to create a more natural, artisan feel for our homes. Due to the natural state of these materials often the colour palette is neutral, showing the texture even more so.
5. Zone and protect carpets with rugs
Layers can work wonders when it comes to protecting lighter carpets. So don’t be put off opting for a neutral carpet because of your current lifestyle, for instance having young children, because a rug can preserve the lifespan of carpets.
