Ahh the bedroom, for many is the haven in their home – it’s the place they go to drift off to sleep after a tough day at work. It’s a room that represents comfort, cosiness, and relaxation and to achieve this you have to get the right flooring.
Flooring plays an important role in our bedrooms and it can be tricky trying to choose the right one. I want to help and remove some of that difficulty and below I look at how to choose the best flooring for bedrooms including considerations like softness, noise reduction, and allergens.
Comfort and Softness
Although the bedroom isn’t one of the most used rooms in terms of foot traffic, we spend a lot of time in there asleep so we still want to be comfortable! There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning to rush to the toilet only to dance over your ice-cold bedroom floor!
Therefore, think about which flooring options are the softest and give the best insulation for your bedroom. Carpet excels here as it’s considered one of the warmest flooring types but LVT flooring and area rugs are great too.
Aesthetics & Design Options
Most people want their bedroom to look fantastic and have a particular style or aesthetic when designing it. This has to continue with the flooring and although comfort is important, don’t overlook the style either.
LVT rigid core flooring, hardwood, and engineered flooring work great in virtually any scenario and can match multiple bedroom decors. Carpet can be trickier, but it is available in a wider range of colours and patterns so you can mix and match easier.
Noise Reduction
I’d estimate that 90% of bedrooms in the UK are not on the ground floor of a house – it’s just a common layout feature. Bedrooms are usually upstairs, while the kitchen and living room are often on the ground floor.
Because of this, you have to consider noise reduction when choosing the best flooring for bedrooms. No one wants to hear you stomping around in your bedroom at night! Carpet again is great for soundproofing and LVT flooring and laminate have some sound dampening too.
Typically, hardwood flooring and tiles are considered to be the worst for noise reduction as they can echo and footsteps are usually louder.
Resisting Stains and Allergens
As we spend long periods asleep in our bedrooms, it’s important to consider allergens and how the flooring helps suppress them. Typically, carpets are one of the worst options for allergens as they can get trapped in the carpet fibres easily and linger.
In contrast, smooth floors like LVT flooring, hardwood, engineered wood and tiles provide little to no crevasses and cracks for allergens to be harboured and are great if you suffer from allergies.
Budget Considerations
When re-decorating or upgrading the flooring in any room you have to work to a budget and most people don’t have unlimited funds to spend. Laminate and carpet are usually the cheapest options with LVT flooring being slightly more expensive.
Hardwood floors and tiles are typically the most expensive. However, with all these flooring options, the cost can vary greatly depending on the quality, thickness, style, and other factors. For example, you could easily pay as much as a basic hardwood floor if you choose a carpet made from high-end materials and with a thicker pile.
Popular Bedroom Flooring Options
To finish, let’s look at a few of the best flooring for bedrooms with their pros and cons.
Vinyl Flooring
LVT flooring is a great option as you can mimic hardwood or stone flooring but benefit from improved comfort, padding, and soundproofing. LVT flooring is easy to install too as many types can be self-installed without the need for adhesive.
Carpet
Next to vinyl flooring, carpet is the best flooring for bedrooms. It’s comfortable to walk on, provides improved insulation and warmth, and is available in a huge range of styles, colours, and depths to match your bedroom decor.
Hardwood
Hardwood flooring looks luxurious and is the best option for style but it has its problems and is one of the coldest options for bedrooms with poor noise reduction.
Area Rugs
If you want to negate some of the drawbacks of hardwood and vinyl flooring you can add an area rug which acts like a mini carpet. An area rug can improve soundproofing and make your bedroom warmer and more comfortable.
Laminate
Laminate is more often used in kitchens and bathrooms but it can be suitable as a budget option for children’s bedrooms because of the increased wear and tear.
Transform Your Bedroom With The Right Flooring Option
So, to summarize, to choose the best flooring for bedrooms you have to consider comfort, style, cost, soundproofing, and health. Carpet, LVT flooring and area rugs work fantastic in bedrooms for those who favour comfort and usability whereas hardwood flooring, tiles, and engineered wood floors are better if you want to make a statement and want the ultimate stylish bedroom.
