With so many options available these days in hardwood and carpet flooring, making the right choice for your home can be a daunting task. That's why Carpet Land in Lincoln, Nebraska suggests utilizing your five senses to weigh your options:

• Sound: How do you want sound to travel in this room? Hardwood flooring allows sound to travel more clearly, and shoes on hardwood will make that distinctive clicking sound with each step. Carpet, on the other hand, helps soundproof a room, and allows people to walk through quietly.
• Sight: Do you prefer the natural tones and unique grains that wood floors provide? Or are you invigorated by the bright colors and patterns of carpets? Would you prefer a neutral look, like a white or beige carpet, or a lightly stained hardwood floor?
• Smell: Dirt, allergens, and dust lie on top of hardwood floors, which means they can easily be swept away, but require frequent maintenance. Carpets can trap allergens and dust in their fibers, which can then be vacuumed away. Wet spills on hardwood can be wiped up easily, but can be more difficult to remove from carpets.
• Touch: Does you and your family members wear shoes indoors? Hardwood floors can be cold under bare feet, but their smooth finish can also be a very pleasing sensation. Carpet is soft under bare feet, and varying carpet styles can provide different types of sensations. A third option is to layer area rugs over either hardwood or carpet.
• Taste: Your tongue won't be helpful in choosing a new floor, but consider your decorating style, or "taste.". Hardwood floors in darker finishes are usually better suited to traditional furniture settings and decorating styles, while light finishes complement a modern aesthetic. Carpet comes in a wide variety of styles and colors that can complement a traditional or modern look.

Visit Carpet Land in Lincoln to find the carpet or hardwood floor that pleases all of your senses. Call them at (402) 467-6363 or explore their website for more information.