What are the main benefits of wood flooring in the home? (Pros and cons)
Wood flooring brings a timeless, classic look to any room. But before you commit to wood, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of wood flooring. One of the biggest advantages of wood flooring is that it’s incredibly durable and can last for many years. With proper care and maintenance, your wood floors can stay looking like new for decades. Wood floors also have a unique beauty that can’t be matched by other flooring materials. The natural grain and texture of wood can add warmth and character to any room. When it comes to the cons of wood flooring, one of the main issues is cost. Wood can be expensive, especially if you’re looking for a high-quality product. Additionally, wood floors are prone to staining and scratching, so you’ll need to be extra careful when it comes to protecting your floors from dirt and spills. Overall, wood flooring can be an excellent choice for any home, it really comes down to your personal decorating style. A good flooring consultant will help you find the perfect product for your home.
What wood flooring works best for high traffic areas in the home?
When it comes to choosing the right flooring for high traffic areas in the home, it’s important to consider durability. Wood flooring is an attractive and timeless choice, and it can also be incredibly durable and long-lasting if you choose the right kind. Here are some of the best wood flooring options for high traffic areas in the home.
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Engineered Hardwood: Engineered hardwood is one of the most popular and versatile wood flooring choices. It’s made up of multiple layers of wood and other materials, which makes it more durable than traditional hardwood. It also has a more consistent colour and grain pattern than solid hardwood, making it a great option for areas that experience a lot of foot traffic.
Laminate wood flooring is an attractive and durable option for high traffic areas in the home. There are some top quality laminates on the market now which can easily withstand the wear and tear of everyday life, and it is also a great way to add a touch of style and sophistication to any room.
Can I fit wood flooring in kitchen and bathroom areas?
Yes, you can fit wood or laminate flooring in kitchen and bathroom areas. However, you should ensure that the wood is sealed properly to protect it from moisture and water damage. At TC Matthews we also recommend using LVT or SPC flooring in your kitchen or bathroom as it is extremely durable and water-resistant as well as easy to maintain, can give you the look of wood or stone and be fitted to almost any type of subfloor.
What are the top trends for wood flooring for 2023 in terms of wood type and colour etc?
Very pale, light-coloured wood floors have been in style for a couple of years now and aren’t going anywhere. Think colours you may find in a Scandinavian-style home. Pale wood floors are beautiful because they make a room feel more open and contemporary than deeper tones. They’re well-suited to organic modern decor, contemporary or minimalist homes, modern farmhouse spaces, and new construction homes where everything else feels ‘new’. As more and more people turn toward timeless, traditional design classic, mid-toned brown floors are a big trend. This flooring colour truly never goes out of style. It’s not going to be the trendiest colour on the colour wheel, but it’s timeless and enduring. You’ll find midtoned brown floors installed in homes from the early 1900s, all the way through modern new builds.
For a stair makeover, what is the right choice in carpet and what key trends are you seeing?
The right choice in carpet for a stair makeover depends on the style of the home and the desired look, however, it is important to remember that staircases are high traffic areas that require a heavy duty carpet that is easy to clean and maintain. Natural fibres such as sisal, jute, and seagrass are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their durability and unique texture. Natural fibres can be used to create a rustic or boho look, or to add a touch of warmth and cosiness to your stairs. They are a really sustainable choice too. We are also seeing a lot of geometric patterns being used for stair carpets. Whether in a bold or subtle format, geometric patterns are a great way to add visual interest to your space. While choosing plain stair carpets is always an option, particularly for minimalist households, there are a huge range of different staircase carpet designs available. It is important to choose a design that complements your interior scheme, although a bright, intricate design can really uplift a dark staircase. A few of the options to choose from include stripes, zig zags , polka dot and herringbone – like our ever popular Flatweave herringbone which makes an instant design impact to any stairs, especially when made into a stair runner which we can edge in a variety of colours to complement the overall scheme.
What should I look for in a bedroom carpet?
Since bedrooms are not as heavily trafficked as other parts of the home, you have the freedom to choose more luxurious materials such as plush and oversized loop-pile carpet. When choosing a bedroom carpet, colour is the most important element to get right. It needs to link to the rest of the palette as well as complement the other textural elements in the room. Think about your wall colour and finish, window treatments, furniture style, even bedding. Consider what the focal point of the room is and look for a carpet that complements it rather than overpowers it. Our range of bedroom carpets from Satin Touch to Ultimate Impressions is perfect for use in bedrooms as their soft, deep piles are designed to provide decadent comfort underfoot, and come in a variety of colours, styles and materials.
What carpet would prove the best option for a children’s bedroom or play room?
Carpet for a children’s bedroom or play-room should be soft, durable, and easy to clean. It should also be stain-resistant and non-toxic. A low-pile carpet is ideal, as it is less likely to cause tripping or slipping. TC Matthews Stainfree Satin Touch carpet benefits from a soft and silky yarn that feels gorgeous to the touch, as well as the added performance that comes with the Stainfree for Life Guarantee.