Living room flooring ideas for your home

Renovating the floor of your living room is exciting, but it can be a bit overwhelming since selecting the floor can take a long time and you will need to keep in mind the style of the house, the budget and the look and feel you want to create. From standard wood flooring to stone or concrete, living room flooring options are plentiful and offer a range of pros and cons.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you some options so that the renovation of the floor of your living room adapts to your needs, your style and your budget:

1. Wood:

The wood gives a classic aspect, charm and elegance. Wood floors last a lifetime and gain "character" with age.

Hardwoods run the gamut from blond to black, depending on species and finish. You can get hardwood floors that look shiny and new, or you can buy brand new wood that looks like an antique and adds timeworn character to your room.

If you already have hardwood, consider matching and refinishing. Remember that it seems better to have large continuous areas of a material rather than a different floor material in each room.

And if you need to start from scratch, there are hardwood options that can be adjusted into your space while providing a sense of age and patina.

2. Carpeting:

Carpet is soft, cozy and practical. Because carpet fibers hold heat, this floor surface insulates up to 17 times better than other surfaces, reducing energy bills. It's quiet to walk on, durable, nonslip, and overall a great value. Carpet comes in so many colors and surfaces that it can fit most any design style.

Although wall-to-wall carpet in bedrooms is still a popular choice, in the living rooms, not so much, since though the carpet is usually less expensive than hardwoods and many styles are easy to keep clean, it can absorb odors and liquids in high-traffic or public areas, and may stain.

The right carpet can offer a high-end look in any home regardless of the price, there are even many indoor/outdoor rugs that are soft enough for babies and children to play on. Natural jute, sea grasses and sisal rugs are hugely popular, but can be harsh on bare feet.

3. Vinyl:

Vinyl can look like hardwood, tile or stone and it comes in a variety of colors. Is the most popular type of resilient flooring, is durable, low maintenance, and easy on the budget. Vinyl is soft underfoot, so it's comfortable to stand on for long periods. It's also warmer to the touch than hard surfaces like tile. Vinyl comes in various levels of gloss so you can get a range of looks.

Maintenance is very simple, sweep, dust, or vacuum regularly, and occasionally wipe the surface with a damp mop or cloth. For glossy floors, occasionally strip and reapply polish as necessary. Avoid waxing or buffing the surface.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.