The Typical Family Room Experiences A High Volume Of Foot Traffic…And More
A family or living room floor should be durable yet comfortable to accommodate all that takes place within the room. It will be trod across, spilled on, and if there are children or pets in the household, there’s no telling what else might take place on it.
There’s so much to think about when it comes to choosing flooring for your family or living area. Carpet is an excellent choice for the living area – especially for families with small children who tend to play on the floor a lot. Solid hardwood, vinyl, and laminate flooring adorned with comfy area rugs are also great options.
There are many options when it comes to flooring for living and family areas. The most optimal choice depends upon factors such as:


How Often it Will Be Used
Some family and living areas are used practically all day every day. Others are only used when company comes or for other special occasions. Rooms that are frequently accessed typically need to hold up to heavy traffic, drink and food spillage, the activities of pets and children, and the wear and tear of daily living.
Who Will Use the Room
There’s a world of difference between a room where kids and pets abound and one that is reserved for adults. Accessing who will mostly be using the room before deciding on what type of flooring to go with is wise.

What Will Take Place Within the Room
Are children going to be playing in the living or family room? If so, you’ll want a surface that’s easy to clean. For safety’s sake, you won’t want a floor that is bumpy and hard. But, if the room is going to be used for family lounging and calm activities, you may want the cozy look and feel carpet or dark solid hardwood flooring brings.
The Geographical Location
Some flooring gets super cold in the winter while others act as insulators against extreme cold and heat. Flooring like Brazilian cherry hardwood change colors when exposed to a lot of sunlight. Others don’t do well in high humid climates while others are moisture resistant, like porcelain tile.

Environment of the Room
You may live in a dry climate, but your sauna or shower area may make your living or family room humid. Flooring that is not designed to withstand moisture in the air will suffer. Some buckles and others, like carpet, tend to mold and mildew.
What’s Your Budget?
Your living or family room flooring should reflect your budget. Don’t settle for flooring you won’t be happy with but don’t go bankrupt either. Look for sales and discounts and also consider less expensive options such as going with tile look-alikes or engineered wood flooring rather than the real deal.

If it’s Comfort You Need
Regardless of whether the room is used daily or occasionally, you’ll want to make sure your floor is comfy to walk and stand on. Solid hardwood isn’t cushiony but throw rugs can be placed on it to make it more comfortable. Higher grades of linoleum contain more padding.
Think Safety
Keep safety in mind when choosing your living or family room flooring. Rocky surfaces aren’t a good idea in rooms small children, handicapped individuals, or aging adults will be frequenting. Avoid slick surfaced flooring if the room will get much through traffic.