When it comes to flooring options for a custom-built home, you may have many different choices. After all, you may want to take a completely different approach to certain parts of the house based on expected traffic levels, presentation or even humidity. But how can you make sure traditional carpets work well in some parts of the home and contribute to functionality as well?
Start At The Threshold
The entrance hallway in a custom-built home is one of the most important rooms in the house. If you've taken a great deal of time and effort to design and subsequently build this property, you certainly want to create the best impression for visitors when they walk across the threshold. Some people may think about installing tile here because it's a "traditional" choice and may be seen as more hard-wearing, but there are many reasons to consider adding an appropriate carpet.
Creating An Impression
Perhaps you don't want to go overboard on the colour or styling, and in many respects, neutral is the way to go to create a good first impression. A neutral shade can generate a feeling of calm or purpose, and it will also go with most items of entryway furniture, such as natural wood tables or separate coat stands.
Hard-Wearing Options
If you introduce a hard-wearing carpet, it will have a natural ability to withstand wear and tear, even though this may be one of the highest-trafficked areas of the property. Talk with a carpet expert for their recommendation in your case, but you'd be surprised to find that even carpets made from wool can be both hard-wearing and soft at the same time.
Adding Runners And Making Space
Even if you do decide to introduce tiles to this area, there's no reason why you cannot add a specific touch of warmth with a surface carpet or runner. In this case, it could certainly add some accents to the space. If you choose a carpet runner rather than something wall-to-wall, you might forsake any neutral colour for a bold pattern with stripes or squares. You'd be surprised how this can add a sense of volume to the area, which may be particularly attractive if you don't have too much room to work with in the first place.
Planning Time
Don't be afraid to talk to the experts at your local carpet shop. They can suggest some options for not just the hallway but also other parts of the property. One thing is for sure: there is a style of carpet for every occasion, and nothing beats their warmth and comfort. There's no need to banish the carpet to the bedroom, simply because that's its traditional home.
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Welcome to my blog, my name is Kate. My parents lived in a very old home which still had its original flooring. I loved the pattern of the Victorian bathroom floor tiles, the glow of the timber wood, and the smooth ceramic kitchen floor. I would spend many hours sitting on the floors, feeling the surface as I played with my toys. When I bought my own home, the first thing I installed was new flooring to re-create the wonder of my childhood. I have decided to start this blog to pass on my passion for flooring with the rest of the world.
