When it comes to renovating and redesigning your living room, the flooring is one of the most important elements to consider. Not only does it affect the aesthetic appeal of the space, but it can influence the functionality of your space.
If you're wondering which style is best for you, this post will go over 9 different styles/materials of flooring to help you decide:
Add Visual Interest with Herringbone
One of the most aesthetically pleasing styles of flooring, the herringbone wooden style will add sophistication to any living room.
As well as elegance, the interlocking pattern creates a sense of movement and depth, making the space feel much more dynamic and inviting. The pattern also allows the floor to be a focal point of the room, being able to complement many different styles.
The style's versatility is another reason why it can fit in with different styles, coming in finishes that including different wood species and colours. You can choose from classic hardwoods like oak and walnut, or go for a more exotic wood such as mahogany.
Embrace Minimalism with Wide Plank Hardwood
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For a more minimal, clean look, wide plank hardwood flooring can seamlessly connect your living to the rest of your home. If you only want this type of flooring in your living room, the wider planks create a spacious feel compared to patterned styles.
This type of wood flooring is available in many different wood species and finishes, all of which add a modern look to your space. The most popular option for this style is oak, due to the natural, warm tones it gives off.
Go Budget-Friendly with Laminate
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A super effective alternative to a traditional hardwood floor, laminate flooring is a budget-friendly option that resembles actual wood. The biggest plus for this style in comparison is the increased durability and lack of maintenance required.
Like actual wood, laminate flooring comes in all the same different wood species and finishes, making it hard to tell the difference from a visual standpoint. The textures also come through with the laminate, but it's much more comfortable to walk on than actual wood.
Explore All Options with Vinyl
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Similar to laminate, vinyl flooring is an affordable flooring option that comes in a range of styles, not just wooden. This style is also super easy to maintain to the actual material it replicates.
As well as wood, this style comes in stone finishes as well as different patterns like Moroccan tiles. The wide range of designs give you so many opportunities for much cheaper to find a style that complements your space.
If you're thinking of going down the patterned route, as well as Moroccan, you have the options to create an abstract or geometric look, transforming the floor into a focal point of your space.
Keep it Clean with Tile Flooring
Another great way to embrace minimalism through your floor is by opting for tile flooring. A versatile option, this style comes in a few different materials including ceramic, porcelain and natural stone.
Each of the materials available can give your space a sleek, modern look. You have the options for a range of patterns with tiles, covering all different types of designs. Tile flooring can also create the effect of other materials such as wood.
You can also get a feel of nature through this style due to the types of material the style is made from.
Personalise Your Space With a Fitted Carpet
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Opting for carpet in your living space comes with a range of benefits. Not only does it provide you room with comfort and warmth that's felt throughout the space, it can trap sound leading to a calmer space overall.
You also have the almost endless designs that carpet comes in, making it super easy to find one for your space. No matter the design style you have, you can finish off your space with the perfect cohesive touch.
Create a Focal Point With a Rug
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Heading down the decor route of flooring ideas, using a rug to cover however much space of your existing floor can help add warmth and character to your living room. As well as this, it makes your space all the more comfy and cozy.
Coming in a variety of materials, colours and patterns that all complement different design styles, there isn't a space where a rug wouldn't work. Whether it's silk, cotton or wool rug with a modern or oriental design, a rug can be the perfect piece of decor to complete your living space.
Add Some Colourful Shine with Terrazzo
One of the best ways to turn your flooring into the focal point of your space, then the terrazzo style should definitely be considered. Made by combining marble chips with cement or resin, it can't help but breath some creative life into your living space.
Available in different patterns and colours, you shouldn't have to look too far to find a design that matches with your existing furniture and decor. But be careful, your space may become overbearing with this flooring type, therefore opting for minimal furniture will help the terrazzo style shine.
Go Full Natural With Stone Flooring
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Stone flooring is a super popular and effective way to a luxury and elegance to your space. Coming in different materials including marble, granite and limestone, all of which can provide you space with a different feel.
The different materials all share the same elegance, and open the door to different colours and patterns for you to choose from. Combining stone flooring with a feature rug can add character to your room whilst emphasising these colours and patterns that make stone floors so desirable.
It's also one of the easiest flooring types to maintain, meaning your living room floor will always be looking perfect!
There are many different styles of flooring for you to choose from when it comes to your living room, all hosting a wide range of options that create different tones.
Taking some time to search through each of the options in this post will bring you to that final decision on what type of floor style is best for your space.