Family Friendly Flooring Options
Choosing the Best Flooring for your Family Home.
Choosing flooring for your home is a big decision. Your new floor will be with you for many years to come and needs to work for everyone, from our four legged friends through to children, family members and friends. The needs of those who enter your home will vary and the flooring in your home needs to be ready for anything! It is particularly important to think about your home flooring if you have or are thinking about having children. With kids around the house safety is always something to be considered but choosing a safe and practical flooring solution does not mean that you have to compromise on design and style.
With sticky hand prints and unexplained puddles alongside piles of toys and books all over the place, it can be difficult to see your home as the calm and tranquil sanctuary it perhaps once was…but this does not mean that your flooring cannot represent your style and tastes in a practical way to fit your lifestyle and accommodate family living.
There are several things to consider when looking at flooring a family home;
Great Flooring Choices For Families
Comfort Underfoot
Whether you are chasing a toddler around your living room or hanging out with a teenager in the kitchen, comfort should always be a priority. Comfort doesn't always equate to carpet although carpet can be a great option in bedrooms, hallways and living rooms. Carpet tile is a contemporary option that surprises many of our clients. There is a misconception that carpet tile is a boring and commercial material that is only suited to offices and schools. This is absolutely not the case and carpet tiles are a brilliant option for family homes, holiday cottages and other spaces which need to feel homely whilst also allowing for high foot traffic, spills and accidents.
Tarkett Desso: Shades AA28 8853
As parents, the bedroom can truly become the sanctuary of the home, so why not make it a plush dreamland with a stunning Desso roll carpet. Plush, modern and oh-so-soft, kick off your shoes after a long day and relax in comfort.
'Colours and designs play a major role in the latest home and living styles and by combining classic, modern and industrial elements, an eclectic atmosphere is created. Desso’s Shades pattern, which is reminiscent of weathered concrete, can be perfectly combined with the Desso Patterns collection. This will create a subtle mix of past and present in your room, resulting in a modern interior with either a nostalgic and classic base, or a rugged and industrial one. Available as broadloom carpet and custom rug.'
Durability/Longevity
The responsibility of having a family is a rewarding one but one that comes with financial burdens. Ensuring that investment purchases like flooring and home improvements will last and will remain in great condition is imperative and Hamilton Flooring will work with you to create a long-lasting and beautiful flooring within your budget. Flooring that works for you and will grow with your family. Our recommendation will always be for flooring that can handle the daily wear and tear you would expect from family life.
Amtico Form: Shell Oak FS7W8580
For a gorgeous wood effect flooring with the characteristic durability of vinyl with the attractive aesthetic of natural wood, Amtico is a great choice. The 0.7mm wear layer ensures this flooring stays in great condition and sees your family from playgroup to university.
Shell Oak in the Form collection features an irregular grain balance to create this serene oak making for an attractive flooring that can withstand teenage stomping and toddler playtime.
Maintenance/Ease of Cleaning
Whether small or large, family life is a busy one and the last thing you want is to spend your precious free time on your hands and knees scrubbing floors or applying complicated and expensive treatments and specialist cleaners to ensure that your flooring stays attractive and in great condition. The flooring experts at Hamilton flooring will advise you on the most suitable flooring for your space and circumstances, making sure that you are choosing a floor that will improve your home rather than create more work for you!
Karndean Art Select: Oakeley LM21
A great option for the bathroom is vinyl tile; easy to clean, doesn't require specialist products, water resistant and with almost endless design choices, LVT is an ideal material for family bathrooms.
'Oakeley Slate takes its inspiration from an original piece of slate recovered from the largest underground slate quarry in the world, Oakley Quarry, based in the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, north Wales, before its closure in April 2010. This welsh slate is both intriguing and distinctive in design with tonal grays, greens and an understated hint of petroleum green.'
Aesthetic Appearance
This is often overlooked and we believe it need not be, especially when there are so many options available from Hamilton Flooring. Luxury Vinyl Tile is a versatile and attractive option, with graphic and natural options so realistic you would swear they are real wood, stone or ceramics.
Amtico: Mineral Amtico Form FS7S4350
'With its delicately dappled texture, this cool and natural grey has an authentic, rustic feel.'
Karndean: Van Gogh Rigid Core, Classic Oak VGW86T-SCB
'For a really classic oak timber look to your space, but with none of the challenges of maintaining an oak timber floor, look no further than our Classic Oak Van Gogh Designflooring plank. The traditional oak grain has a rich mix of warm, variable tones for a really authentic traditional look.'
Karndean; Heritage Clifton CLIF-01
'In a classic monochrome combination of Nero and Lace, Clifton’s timeless design recreates the classic elegance of Victorian and Regency homes. With a traditional star and square pattern formed of a mix of square and triangular tiles, its bold clean lines create an authentic and sophisticated style in any interior.'
Whatever your style and decor preference, there is sure to be a flooring that works for your family circumstances and meets your design needs at Hamilton Flooring!
Family Friendly Flooring From Your Local Flooring Experts
Whatever flooring solution you choose, Hamilton Flooring is here from consultation through to preparation, installation and aftercare advice, ensuring that you and your Family have the best flooring for all of your needs. Contact us today to find out more.
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