Do you prefer wood flooring, tile or carpet in a main living area?
Please let me know what state or part of the country you’re in.
I’m asking because it was suggested to me that when I replace my carpet, I should consider wood flooring because it will be helpful when I decide to sell my home. I like carpet! Opinions and advice appreciated.
I like carpet because it’s soft and plush to sit on in the living room. However, you could always put wood floors down and then get a nice big rug. Or if you have an open plan living area, put carpet down in the area where your couch and tv are, and wood or tile in the kitchen/other areas. You could always call a realtor in your area, they’ll be able to tell you what people who are looking for houses in your price range expect for flooring.
I live in wisconsin.
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wood floors are the most elegant, carpet is too hard to clean, and tile is cold and discomforting.
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i prefer wood….. easier overall & not as dirty
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wood but i’d put a big area rug down
i’m in VA
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Carpet stains easily. Wood floor is nice.
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wood flooring is made by the devil, carpet is jewish and tile is queer. be man and only dirt on the floor. no need to clean
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i have woden flooring easy to keep clean but scratches as well i have a small child so its easy 4 me
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brazilian cherry!
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Wood
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I like carpet because it’s soft and plush to sit on in the living room. However, you could always put wood floors down and then get a nice big rug. Or if you have an open plan living area, put carpet down in the area where your couch and tv are, and wood or tile in the kitchen/other areas. You could always call a realtor in your area, they’ll be able to tell you what people who are looking for houses in your price range expect for flooring.
I live in wisconsin.
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I live in California, Long beach to be more precise.
Right now we have a carpet in our living room, but my bedroom is of wood and I have to say. If you have a chance to get wood I think you go for it. It’s easier to clean and it makes the room look nicer, plus you don’t have to worry about matching the drapes to it.
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Wood flooring is generally considered to be valuable when selling a home, so I’d agree with putting it in for that reason. If you prefer carpet and will be living there for a while I’d go with that. It’s all about your tastes.
I personally don’t have a strong preference either way. It really depends on what the rest of the room looks like. In some cases I think wood floors make the room look cozy, while in some houses they look cold and uninviting.
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Wood for sure.
Southern California
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Definitely hard wood. Preferably bamboo! Ahhh. Love bamboo…
It also adds more value to a home when you go to sell it as long as it’s in good shape!
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I’m a realtor
I have always had carpet until 2 years ago. I live in Ohio and now have hardwood. The hardwood is easier to take care of, if I spill something I mop it up but when I had carpet if I spilled something I had to pull out the carpet cleaner and clean the carpet. Hardwood lasts longer as long as you don’t let your furniture scratch it up and carpeting only last a few years. You are supposed to clean your carpets every 3 month but after a few years all of the dirt still settles under the carpet and the moisture from scrubbing it also goes to the bottom and causes mildew and dry rot.
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I worked for a professional carpet cleaning company a few years ago.
depend on why you want the flooring..personally i like carpet. it is a living room and it should be comfortable. hard wood floors along with tile are cold in the winter and it increases the chance of getting a cold especially for kids. wood floors are nice but if you plan to stay there for a bit longer then go with carpet. plus you have more choices with carpet
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you gotta take a nice look around, consider your color options, and coordinate.
if you were selling your home, the best thing i could suggest is that you paint your walls a neutral, creamy but rich and warm sort of color, like an off-white or a very light tan. it’s not likely that your house would sell if your walls were permanently purple.
then you’d have to look at pricing and decide what may look best with your home — carpetting colors and options, textures, etc; if you think wood would look best, you’d have to look at different colors of finishes and types of wood that you want, but the general idea is to keep it rich, warm, and find colors that will match with just about anything. that way you can work around it (or a buyer can work around it) and customize their house as they please.
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Texas: I honestly prefer either wood or tile in the main living areas, (which you choose depends on the rest of the decor). Wood or tile gives the room a sleeker, more modern look and because the main living area has the highest volume of traffic, carpet can begin to look worn and dingy in a short time.
I think carpet in the bedrooms is okay, but I prefer wood/tile for the rest of the house.
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Tile throughout my house, except for bedrooms/computer room.
Wood,
carpet is warm on your feet however it is a dirt monger.. If anyone has allergies it should be abolished
I have a home in the interior of BC and one in Alabama, the one in Alabama is going to have the floors stripped down to original wood and refinished the floors in my home in BC are all laminate and PVC with a small portion of lino, in the kitchen and baths.
I love it.
Throw down some area rugs if you want it dresses the place to your liking
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I like carpet too! Especially carpet now a days: Mohawk carries an eco-friendly carpet and Shaw sells green flooring as well. There are a lot of tricks when installing hardwood. You can actually install vinyl (Konecto) and save some $$$ on the real thing. This type of flooring imitates stone, like granite, marble, as well as hardwood, tile etc! Its amazing! Its easy to install as well!
Here is a great flooring information site:
See what you can work with!::::
http://www.findanyfloor.com/
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I prefer wood flooring. Good looking, easier to clean and less likely to get stained/torn than carpeting. Tile is nice but it tends to make the sound echo badly in a large room.
Also I live in a warm climate (Texas) so carpeting isn’t needed for warmth.
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I like wood, and I have no doubt that once you rip up your carpet and see what’s under it, you will too!
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We have a beautiful berber carpet in the livingroom, hallway and bedrooms and love it and ceramic tiles in both bathrooms, kitchena and laundry room
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That would depend on your budget. Hardwood is the best, but most expensive. Carpet is hard to clean and collects dirt. Tiles are ok, but a little cheap looking. If you want hardwood, but don’t have that much money, get laminate… its about 3 times cheaper and easier to install. With some good laminate you can’t even tell if its real hardwood or just laminate. When we do home renovation for clients, half go with laminate.
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http://www.onerenohome.com
If you could afford it, it would be great to get cheaper laminate wood flooring and place carpet on top. That way you can have your cake and eat it too! I have laminate floor in my living room and love it. I guess it may depend on how much long you decide to live there.
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When I was a kid growing up, we had hardwood floors in the living room with a big area rug and I remembering having to dust mop the floors quite often. Then wall to wall carpeting was the big deal so that’s what my parents got and everyone raved about carpeting, so this is probably as cyclical as other things. I myself prefer carpeting in a neutral color because I like the softness under my feet. When I visited my sister in law they had hardwood floors everywhere and they were so noisy if you walked with your shoes on. Plus I have a dog and I imagine wood floors getting all scratched to heck.
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Wood flooring is a firm favorite and most popular for living areas. Hardwood floors are one of the easiest flooring types to keep clean.
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