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Which Flooring is Best for Your Living Room?

As one of the most important rooms in the house, it is essential to find a floor that is both visually appealing and durable. We have compiled a list of our favorite choices.

 

Hardwood Flooring

 

The living room is the perfect place to display beautiful hardwood floors. Hardwood makes a statement, looks great, and requires less maintenance than carpet. Area rugs are great for adding a level of comfort to hardwood. Since the living room is typically not as busy as hallways or foyers, you don’t have to worry about damaging your hardwood floors too soon. Just be careful when you’re moving furniture around. Hardwood is still a durable choice for flooring, and if you want to avoid scratches, choose a harder wood like hickory. Both solid wood and engineered hardwood are great options for living room flooring, but engineered wood is a less expensive option.

 

Luxury Vinyl Planks

 

If you want the look of hardwood without the price tag, there are many wood-look alternatives to choose from. Luxury vinyl plank ranks among the most durable and most visually appealing. luxury vinyl is a versatile and affordable option that is able to mimic the look and feel of hardwood, stone, tile, and various other materials. Since hardwood creates a fantastic look for the living room, luxury vinyl planks are a great option.The shape, texture and design of the planks allow them to best match the look of real hardwood.Luxury vinyl planks are easy to maintain, scratch resistant, and more comfortable than hardwood. Its also softer than hardwood, and stays warmer on colder days.

 

Nylon Carpet

 

Nylon carpets are the perfect choice for a cozy living room. Carpets allow freedom in the choice of color, provide warmth and create a cozy atmosphere. Nylon is an ideal material choice because it is softer than polyester but more durable than wool. Nylon carpeting also resists stains and abrasions better than other materials, and its resilience reduces flattening from heavy traffic and furniture. It's the perfect choice for a busy living room.

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