Although the design and furnishing of communal spaces such as kitchens and living rooms is always important, getting the bedroom just right is essential. Unlike other rooms in the house, the bedroom is a personal sanctuary. It needs to be warm and comforting, with just the right ambience.
Wood flooring can be the perfect choice in this particular room. Some people opt for carpets, believing them to be warmer on the feet. However, whilst carpets are difficult to clean and often have a fairly outdated look, hardwood flooring is equally warm to the touch and much easier to clean.
Hardwood flooring also offers the one thing that carpets are unable to – a stylish and luxurious modern look. This can be softened and customised with the strategic use of a few well-chosen area rugs. The overall effect is cosy and welcoming, and most importantly, warm on the feet on those freezing winter mornings.
What not to choose
Homeowners decorating on a budget sometimes go for other flooring alternatives, believing hardwood to be too expensive. However, materials such as stone, tile or rubber are entirely unsuitable for the bedroom, either making the space look clinical and unfashionable or failing to provide warmth when you need it most.
If you find you can’t afford hardwood flooring, the best alternatives are engineered wood flooring or laminate flooring. These varieties give you the same warm wood effect as hardwood, but at a fraction of the price.