From freshly painted walls to new furniture, updating the design of your home is a fun and exciting challenge. Perhaps more than any other single element, changing the flooring can bring fresh life to a room and create a new canvas that sets the stage for your preferred aesthetic. Check out the list below to learn more about the benefits of some common flooring types.

5 Flooring Materials to Update Any Space

1. Hardwood

Crafted from a tree of your choice, hardwood flooring is a popular style that can bring a refined touch. From bedrooms to living spaces, hardwood is most commonly rendered from oak, walnut, or cherry and creates a standardized look that serves as a simplistic and elegant base for the rest of your design. Want a more sustainable and eco-friendly choice? Take a look at cork or bamboo.

2. Vinyl Sheet Flooring

While hardwoods are beautiful and authentic, they aren’t always the most affordable. If you love the look but want a more budget-friendly option, try vinyl sheet flooring. Vinyl is made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic placed over a layer of either felt or a noise reducing foam which also adds for a better under-foot feel. Choose from similar hardwood patterns and designs which also come embossed and registered to look and feel as close to the real thing as possible. This flooring comes in so many beautiful options like stone, concrete, and many popular ceramic and porcelain looks to give you a way to get any style you want without breaking the bank.

3. Carpeting

Another versatile and comfortable option, carpeting warms up a room and comes in a variety of colors and textures. You can opt for a fiber-dense nylon build that offers more durability or a plush polyester that’s known for a luxurious look and feel. Carpeting is also relatively inexpensive compared to other options and provides better insulation and under-foot comfort. Be sure to take into consideration all of your pad options. A more dense pad will add life to an otherwise inexpensive carpet.

4. Ceramic Tile

With a hard protective top layer, ceramic and porcelain tile flooring can be a great option for resisting staining and topical water damage. This is why it’s primarily used for spill-prone areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. However, because tile comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and patterns, it’s becoming a popular flooring material to add a pop of color or pattern to hallways, porches, and entryways as well.

5. Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (LVP) has become a go-to flooring solution for homeowners and builders alike. Its resilience and flexibility as well as being a floating floor make it perfect for areas with heavy foot traffic or hard to remove surfaces. Available in a variety of styles, widths, and colors, LVP helps to reduce overall cost as well. This flooring can be put throughout the home due to its waterproof core and ability to be installed over most instances such as existing tile and hardwoods without the costly expense of removal. With the addition of attached backings like cork and foam, it also adds a noise reduction element and is easy to install and maintain.

No matter the option you choose, be sure to choose a product that well represents your style and daily routine.

If you’re interested in updating the flooring in your home with one of these options, reach out to the experts at Shenandoah Flooring & Interior Designs. Located in Waynesboro, VA, their skilled technicians will walk you through their large variety of choices and help you find the perfect solution for your space. With fast, efficient installation, their interior design team will also give you tips for creating an aesthetically pleasing space and increasing the functionality of your home. Give them a call today at (540) 943-2911 to schedule your free estimate anywhere in the Shenandoah Valley area or visit them online for more information.