Choosing Flooring For Your New Home

If you are about to move into your new home, congratulations! This is a huge step in your life; a milestone never to be forgotten. No matter the joys that lie in wait, though, you may also be feeling stressed and overwhelmed at this time. Moving house is very exciting, but comes with big decisions and tight schedules that need to be adhered to. Then, of course, there’s the cost. The cost of moving home is enough without mortgage payments and potential renovations to be made once you have completed the move. 

One piece of decor which preoccupies every homeowner is choosing flooring. The flooring of your home offsets the decor of the rest of the house; it can take your home from neutral and shabby to beautiful and chic. In this blog you will find tips on how to choose the right flooring for your style, budget and home. 

The climate you live in

You should consider the flooring a big factor in any energy efficient, comfortable home. Before you decide on the flooring itself, you should consider your local area’s climate. If you live in a hot climate, you should perhaps steer away from flooring types which lock in heat, such as carpet. Similarly, if you live in mainly cold weather, you could consider carpet, or install underfloor heating under hard flooring surfaces. 

Your lifestyle

Your lifestyle may dictate the kind of flooring that would suit you the most. Here are some factors which will affect which floor is best for you:

• If you have children
• Pets which roam around the house like dogs or cats
• If you plan to have lots of guests and parties
• If you work from home 

If you have kids, pets and a hectic life, a floor which is easy to clean and doesn’t stain is probably best for your family. If you work at home and rely on your house to keep you cosy and comfortable all day every day, considering a warm floor option is a good idea. 

Your budget

Flooring is very expensive, particularly if you are choosing it for the entirety of your home. You may fall head over heels with a specific type of flooring, then quickly back up when you realise the pricing. Make sure you get quotes from local flooring suppliers who can give you pricing estimates before you set your heart on a specific type of flooring. 

Your taste.

Of course, flooring ultimately comes down to taste more than anything else. If you love rustic, traditional-feeling homes, you might opt for hardwood flooring, which could give the effect of a stunning Parisian apartment or a kooky old farmhouse. If you love cosy-feeling homes, carpets are for you – just make sure you buy good quality carpet cleaner to go with it. Finally, more pricey options include flagstone floors or tiles, which are certainly beautiful but a little chilly on the toes!

Ultimately, choosing flooring for your new home is an important step forward in the moving process. Enjoy it, and use this helpful guide to create the ambiance your home deserves.