When redesigning your living room or den goes beyond a fresh coat of paint, it may be important to consider flooring options. For homeowners, a change in flooring can add a lot to renewing a space. The right flooring ties a room together. Below, we will discuss the pros and cons of the most popular flooring options for living rooms.

Hardwood Floors

Wood floors are a popular choice for a variety of reasons. Wood floors come in a variety of colors, grain styles, and widths. A skilled contractor can also create patterns with the wood if you want something different than a standard layout. Wood flooring offers warmth and comfort in a design, without being too overbearing. With proper care, a hardwood floor can last a very long time. Just be careful that your furniture doesn’t scratch it up. Consider using area rugs or furniture pads to minimize the damage from your furniture.

Living Room Carpeting

Wall-to-wall carpeting in a living room is generally not popular anymore, but some homeowners still choose this option. Carpeting can add coziness and provide a place for young children to play. Carpeting is a relatively less expensive option for flooring. However, it tends to soak up odors and liquids. Carpets can also be prone to stains.

Concrete Flooring

Concrete offers minimalist design appeal, and is also good for creating an industrial look. Painting, scoring, staining, and polishing can offer more cost-effective style options for homeowners. Concrete floors are very strong but can damage anything dropped onto them, cups and plates beware. Because of this, concrete flooring is not very popular with homeowners looking to raise young children. Hard floors do not make good play spaces.

Stone Floors for the Living Room

Stone floors provide a strong sense of modernity and elegance to a space. It is very durable but can be quite costly. With proper care, stone flooring can last a long time in your living room. However, it can be prone to cracking or chipping. During cold weather, stone floors can be uncomfortably cold.

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