There are two classic choices for your flooring: hardwood or carpeting. Hardwood is sleek and provides your home with a high-end feeling. Carpeting is soft, giving your home an extra source of warmth and a sense of welcoming. If you’re in the market for a new floor, both hardwood and carpeting have unique benefits to offer.  

Hardwood

When hardwood is installed, it can last for generations. It’s scratch- and stain-resistant, making it a popular choice among homeowners for hundreds of years. It always matches with the latest interior decorating trends and has a unique sense of sophistication. 

It’s also easy to maintain. As time goes on, you can refinish the flooring to ensure it always looks like you just had it installed yesterday. 

One of its most significant benefits is that it’s also environmentally-friendly. Hardwood is made from natural materials and it’s often harvested from renewable trees.  

By installing hardwood flooring, you’re not just adding beauty to your home; you’re investing in its future. Hardwood can potentially increase the house’s resale value by 2.5%. 

Carpeting 

Carpeting is very soft, making items less likely to break if dropped on it. For those with children or elderly loved ones living in the home, carpeting can prevent injuries in case of any falls. 

On a cold winter morning, having carpeting beneath your bare feet is better than any pair of socks. That warmth extends to the rest of your home, as well.

Some styles of carpeting are bonded with polyurethane padding beneath the surface, adding further warmth to whatever room it’s laid in. Other styles provide a high knot count, which increases insulation. 

Carpets stop heat loss, lowering your energy bills throughout the season. 

On a decorative level, carpets provide a variety of designs. You can choose a neutral color that matches your drapes or any color you paint your walls. It can also be used as the focal point of your living space by choosing bold and exciting colors or patterns. 

Whether you choose hardwood or carpeting, your flooring should be installed by professionals to ensure it lasts for years to come. The licensed contractors at K&F Contracting have the experience and skills necessary to give your home the design it deserves. Based in Port Jervis, NY, and serving residential clients throughout the five boroughs, you can reach out to them at (845) 672-3238 for an appointment. For more information on their services, including pressure washing and home renovations, visit their website.