Currently our home is about 35% wall-to-wall carpet. The carpet is at least, fairly new, but it’s just not for me. In my mind the only option is hardwood flooring. However nice hardwood floors are not cheap, especially considering the square footage we need for our home.
When you buy flooring for a home there is always the tough decision of either spending a lot of money for a great look or saving your pennies and going for a cheaper option that doesn’t fully achieve the stunning result you want.
These days, more and more people are turning to laminate, but I’ve only ever seen cheap laminate that sounds like you’re walking on thin plastic. I’m wondering if upscale laminate might be a budget friendly option that doesn’t sacrifice looks or other qualities of real wood….
Along with cheaper flooring costs, laminate also costs less to install than hardwood. That’s two ways to save if you are on a budget…
I seriously can’t believe some of these are laminate flooring. The laminate flooring I’ve seen never has the groove between planks, which is what always makes it look so fake to me. Below are actual laminate planks.
I’ve also read that if you have pets or children, some laminates are actually more durable than some hardwoods when it comes to holding up to wear and tear.
With us having a new puppy in the house, easy to clean floors is a MUST.
If cleanliness is something you love, laminate definitely wins the spot on that one. Sounds like it’s really easy to clean and keep clean!
You all know how much I love a bright bedroom and this light bedroom laminate flooring looks just as nice as real wood. Once the puppy is potty trained I can add a nice throw rug too…
Luckily, with laminate floors you get just as many options. There are so many different styles of laminate flooring, it isn’t going to be hard to find one that fits your style perfectly.
Whether you like a simple sleek finish or one with great texture and color, laminate is a viable consideration if price is a big issue.
This post is in partnership with carpetright.co.uk
