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Hardwood flooring is a beautiful, classic option for homes and businesses. It offers a timeless look, and the many color and finish options make it versatile for any décor. The downside is that hardwood flooring isn’t always the most practical choice for every room or budget. Holmen, WI’s Interior Designs Inc. shares three ways you can achieve that hardwood look without actually using wood for your floors.

Here are three alternatives to hardwood flooring:

  • Laminate Flooring: Laminate flooring with a wood design offers a durable, cost-effective alternative to solid hardwood. Laminate can realistically mimic different types of wood such as oak, maple, or cherry. You can even find embossed options that create a realistic wood flooring texture. Laminate flooring is also stain resistant and strong against abrasions.
  • hardwood flooringVinyl Flooring: Another cost effective option is vinyl tile. It’s very versatile and can be installed on a variety of surfaces. It also comes in an extensive inventory of styles and textures and can be used in many different rooms of the house. Durable and affordable, vinyl can look like real wood but has a greater moisture resistance. It also offers better flexibility, making it a great choice for rooms that usually cannot have hardwood due to moisture, temperature, or other factors.
  • Bamboo Flooring: Bamboo offers a natural look that feels like wood flooring. As a member of the grass family, the fiber used from the bamboo plant rapidly renews, making it a great sustainable resource. Besides being environmentally friendly, it is also durable and very easy to maintain as well as more water-resistant than hardwood.

Holmen’s Interior Designs Inc. has more than 34 years of experience helping homeowners find the perfect flooring for every room in their house. With an extensive inventory of materials, styles, colors, and textures, the knowledgeable staff is ready to assist each customer with their flooring decisions, from carpets to hardwood flooring to flooring alternatives such as vinyl tiles. Besides flooring, the skilled carpenters and technicians are also available for kitchen and bathroom designs. Visit their website for a complete list of services and design options or call (608) 526-3386.

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