Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Quick Tips On Flooring Types

By Alix Montoya

Choosing a new floor is part of dressing up your home. And just like fashion you have to consider which items go with which. This could be a daunting task if you don't have any experience of that sort. So here are a few short and simple tips to get you on the right path.

First of all, you have to think about the overall appearance of your home. If it's more on the modern side, hardwood flooring wouldn't exactly fit the general look of what you're going for. It's important to choose which goes with which and you definitely don't want your house to be mismatched design disaster.

Your budget is also an important factor to think about when you're deciding for a new floor. Of course, some materials are definitely going to be more expensive than others and some can be maintained cheaply too. Try to do a little research and make a price list of all the options that you want. Or call a contractor and ask for price ranges. They'll readily give it to you.

Think about the function as well. Are you looking for a nice warm floor where you can lie down in front of the fire place? Then you might want to go with carpeting. Ultimately, the decision depends on you but making the right one is just a matter of weighing around your options.

All you have to do is know what you want. And if knowing what you want is too hard a task, there are interior designers whose job it is to help you make up your mind. In the long run, all you have to think about is what you want your home to look like and you should do well. - 16459

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