Carpet or solid wood floor
Karen Manderson
7 years ago
We are planning to either fit a new carpet or install solid wood flooring. The room is 12 metres long 5 metres wide and at one end is dining area and the other is the living area with an open gas fire in a pillar which divides the two areas. Which do you think would be best
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Comments (30)Carpet for sure! As champions of carpet, here’s our top five reasons why you should have it in the home: 1. It’s warm – When the mornings are cold, nothing beats the feel of a soft and snuggly carpet on icy toes. Coming in to a warm and welcoming house is the pinnacle of luxury. More people are now turning their back on the cool, sleek look of laminate flooring, for the natural warmth of carpet. Home owners are realising that in rooms such as the lounge, bedrooms and hallway, carpet really is the only option. 2. It’s easy to clean – While you do need to whip the vacuum cleaner over your carpet, there is little other maintenance compared to the upkeep of hard wood floors or laminates. And if you buy one of our easy clean ranges (Sensation, Apollo and Primo collections), cleaning becomes less of a chore - plus you have the added reassurance of a 10 year stain and wear warranty. The key to good carpet maintenance is to vacuum once or twice a week, use a large doormat and avoid laying light coloured carpets next to external entrances. 3. It’s quieter – Forget footsteps clacking against wooden floors, a large surround sound system vibrating or noisy children playing upstairs, one of the major benefits of having carpet in the home is that it absorbs sound. Not only does carpet absorb up to 10 times more sound than hard flooring but it generates less too. 4. It’s good for allergies – Over the decades studies have shown that carpet reduces the number of allergens in the air as compared to hard flooring. Carpet prevents allergens from becoming airborne by trapping them in the fibres of the carpet, helping to keep them out of the air and out of your lungs. Vacuuming the carpet then removes the trapped allergens completely. 5. There’s more choice – Carpet is super versatile. Fancy a more rustic look, opt for a textured loop pile. Want a deep snuggly pile, seek the super soft lustrous carpets out. And when it comes to colour, you can choose to play it safe with neutrals and cool greys or be bold with dark statement inky blues or even stripes! Any style you want to achieve can be done with carpet. Visit our site for more carpet advice and inspiration: www.cormarcarpets.co.uk...See MoreWood floor or carpet?
Comments (5)I would carpet upstairs other than the bathroom obviously. I would probably have engineered wood flooring throughout downstairs as it's more forgiving with changes in temperature/humidity. Having the same flooring or same colour throughout increases the feeling of space. The other option for downstairs is karndean or amtico or have you looked at wood effect tiles? Although I have it myself I wouldn't opt for dark wood flooring if you're worried about maintenance, it needs cleaning every day, a mid colour is much more forgiving. I find wood is much more durable than carpet. I wouldn't go too light on an upstairs carpet, maybe a dove grey...See Moreflooring ? - carpet , wood, tiles , laminate against a stripe carpet
Comments (8)Hi Simone, We can't help but love parquet in a hallway and feel it would work well with the traditional look of your carpet and stairs. What colours are your surrounding wood floors? You're right that parquet wood floors have a mix of tones which could help the hallway to blend more seamlessly with the others. Here's some inspiration: Goodrich Natural Oak Goodrich Coffee Oak I hope that helps! Best wishes, Hannah | Woodpecker Flooring...See More
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7 years agoHi Karen, as the room is a fab 12 metres long, we think it would really lend itself to wood flooring with you being able to get long rows of planks down the length. The style of the space too, with the bare stone and cosy atmosphere will work with the traditional feel of wood flooring. And of course, wood is a lot more hygienic than carpet for a dining area. We suggest going for an antique-style floor with lots of character in a warm tone. Here are some ideas below and we hope it all goes well for you.
Berkeley Natural Oak: https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk/product/berkeley-natural-oak/
Berkeley Burnt: https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk/product/berkeley-burnt-oak/
Berkeley Smoked: https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk/product/berkeley-smoked-oak/
Free samples of these floors are available to order at our website.
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