Types of Flooring for Each Room in a Home

The Different Types of Flooring for Each Room in a Home

Upgrading the flooring in your home can completely enhance the look of a room. For most Australians, practicality and style are the most important considerations when purchasing flooring. However, parents of young children also take safety into account.

If you’re thinking about installing new flooring throughout your home, or just in a selection of rooms, our guide can help you choose the most appropriate type of flooring for each room.

The living room

The living room tends to be a chill-out spot for the entire family. Comfort is important here, but you can also expect living room flooring to go through its fair share of wear - from muddy paws to shoes and spillages. It’s important to choose a flooring that feels luxurious, but is also resistant.

Engineered Timber flooring is popular for the living room; it adds value to the home and is often a key highlight in real estate ads. This type of flooring adds warmth and character to your living space, and is easy to maintain. Many homeowners choose to add a large rug for that desired comfort and added depth.

Bedrooms

The best flooring for a bedroom should be comfortable and warm on bare feet. Some popular types include carpet, wood, vinyl and laminate. Carpet remains the most popular choice, providing thermal insulation and sound absorption qualities, as well as a comfortable and cushioned surface.

Kids’ bedrooms

Again, carpet remains the most popular choice for kids’ bedrooms across Australia. Not only is it economical, but the cushioned surface can help protect against serious injuries that result from a fall or tumble. However, it’s important to remember that the fibers in carpet tend to attract dirt, making it difficult to clean. Be sure to deal with any spills quickly to keep the flooring looking clean and new for longer.

Bathroom

Your bathroom flooring may not have to deal with the same level of foot traffic as other rooms in the house, but may have to deal with drips and splashes instead. While natural stone flooring such as marble looks modern and appealing, it can easily stain.

A popular type of flooring for bathrooms is porcelain tiles, which are resistant in wet areas. Porcelain is more stain-resistant, denser and less porous than alternatives such as ceramic tiles. Textured flooring poses less slipping hazards than high-polished surfaces, so consider this if safety is a high priority.

Kitchen

Kitchen floors generally have to withstand high foot traffic, spillages and items dropping from the countertop to the floor. While wood may be popular because it looks good, it doesn’t fare well against dents. Instead, consider porcelain tiles or vinyl planks. Porcelain is resistant to dents and scratches, and vinyl planks are waterproof, environmentally-friendly option. Both can suit a range of decor - for the style and practicality you want in your kitchen.

Contact Hume to find your flooring solution

Hume Building Products provides an end-to-end flooring service for building professionals in the commercial sector. We offer assistance with material selection, supply, installation, project management, and maintenance. Our extensive range of contemporary flooring includes carpets, timber floors,vinyl floors and flooring tiles. We specialise in supplying commercial office buildings, aged care facilities, schools, universities, and multi-storey residential projects. Just get in touch on 13 4863 for a conversation with one of our experts or email contracts@humebuildingproducts.com.au.