Difficult one.
I think a different type of wood floor would look strange if everywhere else is the same downstairs? Ie do you have this LVT in all rooms and the hallway?

my open plan lounge/diner/kitchen and hall is one LVT but the two downstairs bedrooms are different ie one has white laminate and the other has carpet. It looks fine because they are bedrooms and separate.

As a buyer I think I would expect either the same LVT or leave the carpet (just make sure it’s clean and put some cheap nice rugs down over some of it) and know that I can still get hold of the same LVT myself to replace in the future.

Seems a shame to waste time and money replacing the carpet with something else?

Ps but if you do go for laminate then u would say to choose one that has tones of your dark in but is different ie like a mid walnut that works with your current floor.
Take some samples of your floor to showrooms and see what would look nice with it. It’s in a different room with a door on so ...

Hi Tani, thank you for your post. Yes I have the same floor in my hall, kitchen/dining room. It flows really nicely. The doors you see are double doors that can open up the whole space or it becomes a snug like area once the doors are shut. It is a shame but it is horrible. My husband was a floor fitter in a previous life so least I don't have to pay for labour.

professional opinion here. If the hosing market in your area is doing well and you are expecting to sell quickly, just clean the carpet once more! Don't spend money on a new floor on a single room as it won't add value to the property. Your local estate agent will tell you if it's a buyers' market or not. However, if you think your property needs a bit of help to sell then use the same LVT to create continuity with the other rooms. It will cost you a bit but will help your property selling quickly. Bottom line is it depends on your personal circumstances but please note that our LVT starts at £15.75+vat per sqm.

No probably not, you do make a good point. We are quite fortunate here, houses sell in no time regardless of condition. Ours is "done" but no garage like our neighbours so we don't want to have anything else that would put potential buyers off. I just like everything to look perfect.

Of course you do, but put that perfection thought towards your new home instead. :-)

I wouldn't do anything other than give it a hoover. It wouldn't put off a serious buyer.

Thank you everyone. It may need slightly more than a Hoover, but yes I think I just needed confirmation as to what to do. :-)

Could you get a professional carpet cleaner in so it looks very clean?
Rugs hide a multitude of sins ;0)

Tbh Tani that might work. We've used a good cleaner but a professional might be best. It'll be cheaper than a new floor! rugs on carpets upset my mojo a bit lol. ;-*

Ha ha, yes I know what you mean - seems weird rug on a carpet. Definitely try a pro then as I don’t think one room will be that expensive

Please stop advertising.

I'm not! That's not my company. I have been a customer though..

Pull the other one.

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Ah! the bad review. Some people don't read the instructions. Most do though

Unbelievably, while trying to wriggle out of your lie, you still take the opportunity to advertise.

After reading through the other comments, we would tend to agree that if you are thinking of selling then perhaps focus on what flooring you would love to have in your new home rather than potentially spending a lot of money on something you are not going to benefit from. Perhaps a good clean is all it will need, maybe speak to your estate agent for their advice. Ultimately, the person who buys your house may want to change all of the flooring anyway! Good luck in your next adventure!