Different Types of Flooring for Your Custom Home

Flooring transforms a room. It has presence and character. It evokes the tone and determines the atmosphere. Homeowners today have incredible options for flooring. They can choose something soft and subtle, bold and luxurious, classic and traditional, or a blend of the two. The important thing to think about when choosing your flooring is the kind of atmosphere you are looking for, but also taking into consideration the rest of the home design and materials. After building homes for many years, Cullers Homes knows that flooring is always a big decision. Let’s take a look at the many options homeowners have today and some tips on knowing and choosing what you are looking for. 

Overview of Most Popular Flooring Types 

The year 2020 seems to have its favorite flooring type and style. This year, we have seen many wood-look porcelain tiles, marble-look porcelain tiles, stained concrete, and Terrazzo. So let’s take a look at the traditional and most widely-known floors. 

Hardwood Flooring

You can’t go wrong with hardwood flooring. It’s certainly built its reputation for decades as a classic go-to for class, luxury, and beauty. It’s timeless, versatile, and long-lasting. Its visual appeal and return on investment are a top choice for many that are looking for this traditional look that inspires and can very much live up to the modern home’s demand. This can be resurfaced every 3 to 5 years but does require some care and maintenance to avoid damage. It is also available in many styles and colors. There is a natural and earthy look with hardwood floors that appeals to many homeowners. 

Laminate

This is a functional flooring that has improved in quality in the last couple of decades. Laminate flooring is a synthetic material that consists of a particleboard wood base topped by an image layer and a transparent wear layer. These are easy to clean and scratch-resistant flooring but work well for homes with pets and children that undergo a lot of traffic, spills, adventures, and so forth. They are sensitive to moisture and can swell and become damaged if there is excessive moisture around or not installed properly. 

Vinyl And Linoleum

Today’s vinyl and linoleum floors have made a name for themselves as high-end synthetic flooring that can mimic many materials and dispel their style. This is a great flooring for high traffic areas and is quite versatile. Vinyl is far more water-resistant than laminate materials. 

Porcelain And Ceramic Tile

When it comes to beauty and moisture-resistant flooring, porcelain and ceramic are the top winners. This flooring type will be best in areas with a lot of moisture like bathrooms and even kitchens. It can be great for entryways as a vibrant and light-absorbing material that illuminates an entrance.

Natural Stone Tile

This is a classic-style option, and it includes materials like granite, marble, or sandstone. There is a timeless essence to these natural stone floors. These finishes require a little more maintenance and care but make up for it in the aesthetic appeal and durability. These floors are great as they are insulated for warmth, eco-friendly, and work well if you have children and pets. One of the most cited cons to this option is the fact that they do chip and scratch easily.

Carpet

Carpet is still a classic choice for many homeowners, particularly in bedrooms. Of course, this option requires a certain amount of care and maintenance to ensure that you don’t end up with cruddy carpet or stains. If you have small children and are a pet-lover that lets the doggos roam freely, the type of carpet is something to consider, as they can absorb smells and stains quite easily.

What to Consider About Flooring

As your custom home builder, Cullers Homes is here to advise you and present you with the best options on our floor plans. However, you still have the choice if you are looking for something a little bit different. So what do you want to consider when thinking about the right floor for you? 

• Budget can be one consideration and something important to discuss with your home builder. 
• Square footage of the entire home. This will help you decide whether you want to use two types of flooring or want to go with one. Maybe you want hardwood only in the living room and want to go with something a little more flexible in other rooms. 
• Lifestyle and family. If you have a large and growing family with small children and pets, you do want to consider how this will affect the rooms’ flooring. It can help you decide what material might be best without risking an investment. 
• The style and vibe you are looking for. Trends and trends. They come and go, but the house is forever. Nevertheless, if you plan to sell the home in a few years, you might consider the flooring that will likely attract buyers more. If you plan to stick around a long time, then forget the trends and go with what your gut tells you. Consider the kind of vibe and atmosphere you want the home to have as people walk in. 

Culler Homes The Custom Home Builder For You

Perhaps the most important step is talking with a custom home builder that you can trust and better advise you of your options. There a lot to choose from when it comes to flooring, and you don’t have to sacrifice style for functionality—quite the opposite. Call us here at Cullers Homes today and look at some of the options we have to offer.