Do Different Rooms Need Different Flooring?

Do Different Rooms Need Different Flooring?

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The short answer is yes, different rooms in the house have different flooring needs. After all, the flooring we select can greatly impact the useability, style, and durability of each space in your home. Choosing the right floor for the right room is an essential part of shopping for new floors. 

 

In this blog post, we will dive deeper into the concept of room-specific flooring and provide recommendations for the most popular flooring options for different areas of your home.  

 

Flooring for Each Room of the House 

 

Whether you're renovating your kitchen, living room, bathroom, laundry room, or any other space, A Step Above Flooring will tell you everything you need to know for flooring in each room. 

Dark hardwood floors in a kitchen with a small corner table

Kitchen  

 

Your kitchen is the heart of your home. It is a bustling, busy space where your family will gather for meals and quality time together. It is also a space prone to spills, stains, and heavy foot traffic.  

 

You will want kitchen floors that are warm, beautiful, and comfortable to walk on. You will also want floors that are easy to clean, water-resistant, and durable.  

 

Here are different flooring options that are perfect for your kitchen. 

 

  • Hardwood 

  • Porcelain tiles  

  • Vinyl 

  • Cork 

 

A Step Above has put together a complete guide for kitchen flooring. Learn more here! 

 

Living Room or Family Room 

 

Your living room or family room is the place where you and your family members can relax, entertain one another, and have meaningful discussions. You will want floors that are comfortable and inviting so you and your family can feel comfortable in this space.  

 

Here are a few flooring recommendations perfect for your family room or living room. 

 

  • Hardwood  

  • Carpet 

  • Vinyl 

 

For more information on the best floors for your living room or family room, check out this helpful guide

A bathroom with multi-colored tile

Bathroom 

 

Your bathroom is a place of comfort and privacy. However, it is also a place prone to messes and water spills. Not only that, but if your bathroom has a shower then they will also face high levels of humidity.  

 

Some of the best flooring options for bathrooms include: 

 

  • Ceramic tile 

  • Marble 

  • Vinyl planks and/or tiles 

  • Stone tile 

  • Geometric floor tiles 

 

There are many options when it comes to choosing flooring for your bathroom. For more information on the above options, check out this bathroom flooring guide

Laundry Room 

 

Your laundry room is one of the most functional spaces in your household. Because of this, the floors there must be capable of withstanding water, chemical spills, and heavy-duty use. Utility should be the priority over comfort or appeal in your laundry room.  

 

Below are a few flooring considerations that are ideal for your laundry room.  

 

  • Sheet vinyl 

  • Luxury vinyl planks 

  • Laminate flooring 

  • Ceramic tile 

 

For more information on how to choose laundry flooring and which laundry flooring options are right for you, check out this guide

Flooring for Every Room in the House From A Step Above Flooring 

 

Choosing the best flooring option for different spaces can be a challenge. Each room has specific requirements and functions. Because of that, it is important that you are aware of every room-specific floor choice available to you. 

 

For the best selection for your home, you need a team of experienced flooring professionals to walk you through the process and identify the flooring considerations you need to make for each room. 

 

For better flooring solutions for your home, visit A Step Above Flooring today! 

 

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