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Bedroom flooring ideas can bring so much to the room. It’s a part of the home in which foot traffic is light, offering the chance to up the luxe level, and perhaps indulge in color choices ruled out for other rooms.

Carpet with dense luxurious pile, beautifully grained woods, and soft and strikingly patterned area rugs are just some of the bedroom ideas on offer to please the eye as well as comfort bare feet.

As inspiration for your bedroom remodel, we’ve collected beautiful bedroom flooring ideas, and we’re sharing expert advice on selection and care.

Bedroom flooring ideas

Be inspired by bedroom flooring ideas featuring classic choices such as hardwood and bedroom carpet ideas, along with more unusual options for the room.

1. Enjoy enduring beauty

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Hardwood is a sought-after option as bedroom flooring. It may be an investment choice, but the spend can be well rewarded.

‘Good quality wood flooring will last for decades to come, and with minimal maintenance, will age gracefully,’ says Robert Walsh, founder and owner, Ted Todd Fine Wood Floors . ‘With a variety of species and finishes available, you can make a real statement with a herringbone or chevron design or allow the floor to blend seamlessly with your existing décor with a plank format.’

2. Freshen up at floor level

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Give a new lease of life to a bedroom floor with paint. While this isn’t something you’ll want to do with lovely antique planks, it will revitalize a lesser quality wood. Make sure to choose a floor paint made for the purpose for lasting results. Go light to brighten a dark room but, if applying a test area of paint brings out old stains, use a stain blocker or go for a dark paint to conceal them instead. Be sure to finish with a varnish compatible with the floor paint to create a durable finish.

3. Indulge in a luxurious flooring

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Take advantage of the fact that bedroom flooring ideas can encompass materials, finishes, and colors you wouldn’t select for rooms that see more foot traffic and more dirt.

‘Bedrooms are very personal spaces and here one can be as ostentatious, bold, or as decadent as one likes,’ says Rupert Anton of the Carpet Foundation .

‘Long, deep pile carpets such as saxonies and shag piles are very luxurious, soft and tactile. However, they do flatten easily hence they are not practical in other living spaces but, for a bedroom, they can provide a sense of underfoot luxury. 

‘On a practical level, a bedroom is the room that will take the least wear so you don't need to spend as much money on a bedroom carpet as, say, a living room carpet. Also, if your chosen carpet comes in more than one weight, pick the lowest
weight for the same reason.’

4. Exploit the power of pattern

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If hardwood is at the top of your list of bedroom flooring ideas you might want to take advantage of its power to visually alter the proportions of a room. A chevron design like this one can make the room feel wider or longer depending on the direction in which it’s laid.

And note that if a more understated bedroom floor finish is your preference, planks can achieve the same effect.

5. Lighten up

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While mid tones of wood are enduring favorites for bedroom floors, and darks dramatic, light finishes are on trend for a very good reason.

‘Pale floors are becoming more and more popular as they work so well with the strong, saturated wall colours everyone’s using at the moment,’ says Richard Aylen of Junckers .

In this room, the light wood floor is also a soothing backdrop that lets the decorative detail of the wall mural behind the bed shine.

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Change the decorative focus of the bedroom by introducing pattern and color underfoot instead of on the walls, linens or upholstery. It can be a surprisingly contemporary move if you choose a carpet with a floral trail motif like this one rather than a traditional ornate pattern.

To keep the look modern, complement a bold carpet like this one with neutrals elsewhere in the room.

7. Embrace the possibilities of alternative fibers

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If your preference among bedroom flooring ideas is for natural materials, consider sisal or jute as well as wool carpet.

‘Sisal creates a textural statement on a bedroom floor and can be chosen in a variety of patterns from bouclé and chunky loop weaves to more geometric chevrons and linear designs,’ says Julian Downes, MD, Fibre Flooring . 

‘Where a neutral, Scandi look is desired, sisal creates a point of interest which feels tactile, while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. Sisal is naturally mothproof, which is ideal in a room with lots of clothing and soft furnishings.’

8. Choose a sophisticated stripe

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Another alternative for adding interest at floor level while ensuring flooring is soft, warm, and insulates against noise? A striped carpet is a wonderful choice. It’s a sophisticated and smart take on pattern and will please those who wouldn’t countenance a floral motif.

It’s also a great way to add in an accent of warm color if a block color would feel overpowering in your room.

9. Layer area rugs

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Combining bedroom rug ideas with wood flooring can bring the best of both worlds to a bedroom. The wood remains prominent but bare feet can meet a yielding and warmer surface. 

A contemporary bedroom trend is to layer rugs as an alternative to adding a solo version, using different patterns and colors to create individual style in the room. Follow this room’s lead by overlapping two designs, or use a smaller rug over a larger version.

10. Keep maintenance in mind

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While nothing but the real thing will do for many, it’s possible to desire the look of a wood floor in a bedroom but want minimal care needs. If that’s the case, think LVT (luxury vinyl tile). It can replicate the appearance of wood and maintenance is quick and easy. The sum total of it? ‘LVT simply requires a sweep and occasional mop to keep it looking fresh,’ says Sarah Escott, Amtico design manager.

While not as soft as carpet, LVT does yield so provides comfort and in the low traffic area of a bedroom can last for many years.

Can bedrooms have different flooring?

Bedrooms will often have different flooring from other rooms in a home. Bedroom floors experience less wear than shared areas of a home, so choices don’t need to be as durable. They don’t have the same humidity or splashes as a kitchen or bathroom either, and dirt brought in from outside is far less of a consideration than in the hallway, or a mudroom. Different flooring might also be preferred for warmth beneath bare feet and to make the room feel like the luxurious and private space it is.

The exception to these guidelines is children’s rooms where more durability and stainproofing could be preferable to ensure the longevity of the flooring.

What flooring is most popular in bedrooms?

Hardwood is a favorite of many and also the flooring that could make the difference in the speed at which your home sells, and the price it achieves. 

When the recovered project cost percentages of all interior projects were calculated for the National Association of Realtors and National Association of the Remodeling Industry remodeling impact report 2019, the highest percentage cost recovered was from new wood flooring at 106 per cent, with hardwood flooring refinish at 100 per cent.

But carpet is also a perennial favorite for bedrooms. It’s comfortable to stand on and feels warm, cushions against falls in a room used by young kids or adults who aren’t always stable on their feet, insulates against the cold and noise, and offers enormous choice.

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator. 

Top Bedroom Flooring Ideas for Every Budget

Price is always a concern when choosing a flooring material, especially for a bedroom where comfort and beauty are of paramount importance. Luckily, you'll find a variety of cost-effective bedroom flooring ideas that can fulfill the requirements of your serene setting and add value to the space.

Versatile Vinyl

Price: $0.50–$4 per square foot; $7 per square foot for luxury vinyl planks

Vinyl is one of the most versatile and cheapest ways to cover a bedroom floor. Composed of thin resilient sheets, vinyl is a synthetic material that is resistant to stains, rips, tears, damage, and water penetration. It can be printed with a nearly endless variety of patterns and colors, and it can even be made to resemble natural materials, such as stone and hardwood. So you have almost endless options to choose which color flooring is best for your bedroom—whether you want a soothing tone or a unique pattern.

If you use sheet vinyl or tile vinyl, the flooring will be thin and can feel hard if it's placed directly over plywood. In a bedroom, a cork or foam padded underlayment can be used to soften the feel beneath your feet. However, underlayment can significantly add to the cost of the installation.

For an upscale look in the bedroom, consider luxury vinyl flooring (LVF), also known as luxury vinyl plank (LVP). It's a thicker material fabricated in planks to look much like hardwood. And it snaps together, much like plastic laminate flooring planks, for a snug fit. While it costs more, luxury vinyl flooring will also add more value to your home than basic sheet vinyl or vinyl tile.

If you choose vinyl for your bedroom floor, remember that it is a synthetic material that can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can compromise the air quality of your room for a short time.

Natural Linoleum

Price: $2–$5 per square foot

Linoleum in tile or sheet form can be a comfortable choice for bedroom flooring. The design options for linoleum have expanded over the years, and now it can replicate natural materials as well as take on artistic patterns to match your decor.

Linoleum is a thin sheet of resilient flooring material with properties that are similar to vinyl. It is durable, resistant to stains, difficult to scratch, and easy to maintain. The difference is that linoleum tile is made from all-natural linseed oil, and it does not use non-renewable resources in its manufacturing process the way vinyl does. You also don’t have to worry about the off-gassing of VOCs.

Linoleum is a little more expensive than vinyl, and it will also need a padded backing layer to make it comfortable enough for a bedroom. The material is also slightly less durable than vinyl, and it doesn’t have the same impervious resistance to water penetration.

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Durable Laminate

Price: $2–$10 per square foot

Laminate flooring in the bedroom has its pros and cons. It's a frugal choice with unlimited and attractive design options, but it can be hard and noisy to walk on. So in that regard, it is better to have carpet over laminate in the bedroom if you're choosing between the two.

Laminate consists of a backing layer, a decorative layer, and a wear layer. The backing is generally made of recycled, low-cost materials that make up the bulk of the actual laminate. The appearance of each piece is achieved by printing a very thin decorative strip over the top of this backing. This is then covered by an invisible wear layer that protects the material from stains and damage.

The manufacturers of laminate flooring materials are able to produce print layers that can accurately achieve the look of numerous natural hardwoods and stones. Because of this, you can use laminate to create a bedroom floor that looks far more expensive than it actually is.

However, the material can't be refinished, so its lifespan is limited to the durability and quality of its protective wear layer. When the wear layer breaks down, the material will be exposed and will quickly start to deteriorate. However, laminate flooring can last longer than usual in a low-traffic bedroom.

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Cushiony Carpet

Price: $3–$13 per square foot (wall-to-wall, not including padding)

Soft, plush, cozy carpeting is one of the best types of flooring for a bedroom not only for comfort, but also because the material is sound-dampening and retains warmth. There are plenty of pros and cons to carpeting in the bedroom. Most notably, the price of carpet for a bedroom can vary widely. The most luxurious plush wall-to-wall carpeting—the kind that feels great on bare feet in a bedroom—can end up costing more than most other flooring materials.

There are ways to buy medium- to high-pile carpet for your bedroom while sticking to a budget. For example, choose an inexpensive synthetic fiber rather than wool. Or look for closeouts and in-stock styles at a carpet warehouse.

Note that carpets are notoriously hard to keep clean, especially the ones with a higher pile. They can attract dust, dirt, and other particles that can contribute negatively to the indoor air quality of your bedroom. So keep this in mind if you're debating whether you prefer carpet or hardwood floors in your bedroom.

Tip

If your heart is set on carpet for the bedroom, consider a large area rug rather than wall-to-wall carpeting. You'll still get the softness and sound-dampening like you would full carpeting but for a fraction of the cost. Take measurements of your room before buying a large area rug to make sure it can be ideally situated under your bed and bedside tables.

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Decorative Concrete

Price: $1 per square foot for a fresh pour; $2–$15 per square foot for decorative etching and artistic treatments

You probably wouldn't think of concrete as a good bedroom flooring idea, but it has its perks. If you live in a warm climate in a home that's built with a concrete slab foundation resting directly against the ground, you might be able to remove the existing floor surface coverings and use the existing concrete as an economical option for your floor. The concrete will help to keep your bedroom cool, and it's very easy to keep clean.

Concrete also will last for a very long time and is extremely durable and resilient. Plus, you can have it decoratively finished with stains, etching, and polishing to create a flooring color that's best for your bedroom space. And to make it warmer and easier on the feet, you can throw down some area rugs.

Hardwood Options

Price: $5–$12 per square foot; refinishing $1.50–$5 per square foot; engineered hardwood $4–$7 per square foot

Hardwood is an expensive bedroom flooring material. However, it is quite popular for its warmth and natural beauty. And hardwood is generally the flooring that adds the most value to a home, so you should see a return on your investment. To save money, you can opt to refinish existing hardwood floors instead of replacing them, or you can choose a less expensive engineered wood floor.

Engineered hardwood is not solid hardwood, though it's constructed with layers of solid hardwood. Think of it as a durable veneer-style flooring. Engineered hardwood flooring is designed so it won't warp or bow like hardwood, and it should have a protective moisture barrier. So you'll get all the beauty of hardwood, along with easy care and maintenance.

As with vinyl and laminate, an engineered wood floor depends on the quality and durability of its top wear layer. But in a low-traffic bedroom, that should mean it lasts a long time. Also, as with natural hardwood flooring, engineered hardwood can creak and pop. So take that into consideration if you're looking for a quiet bedroom floor.

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FAQ

Flooring for the bedroom - which is better, 9 tips - which is better to make the floor in the bedroom

What if getting out of bed was more pleasant than sleeping in it? How to achieve this is the subject of a separate discussion.

Each of us has our own idea of ​​the perfect bedroom, and it's not just the bed that matters. What matters is how to approach it: some people like to sink their feet into a deep pile, others like to touch bare boards with their bare feet, and still others like to knock on stone slabs with their heels. nine0005

One way or another, being in this room, we listen to tactile sensations. Therefore, the choice of flooring is not just a matter of visual perception and aesthetic preferences. These are emotions and pleasure that are born when feet touch oak, maple or wenge…

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Ecological cleanliness
We are guaranteed to spend a third of the day in the bedroom, and it is better if a healthy atmosphere reigns there, free from dust , odors and chemically unsafe volatile substances (even in concentrations less than the maximum allowable norm). Do you know how all kinds of formaldehydes get into the air of the apartment? Many people think that all this is the result of evaporation from the surfaces of synthetic materials or decorative finishes applied at the factory. Or, at least, from the surfaces of handicraft gizmos. nine0005

However, things are much more complicated: the biggest danger is chemical solvent paints applied to the floor surface at home. Drops of foul-smelling lacquer or alkyd paint flow between the planks or boards during the varnishing of the floor. They are covered on the outside with a hard film and after years they release a solvent. And we? We inhale toxic fumes.

A simple tip will help you protect your health: varnish and paint only with water-based compounds (those that do not require the evacuation of children, flowers and animals during repairs). Or cover the wooden floor with oil - it does not contain any chemical solvents that are hazardous to health. nine0005

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Carpet - tactile
If you think soft flooring is what you want, then carpet is a must. Unlike a regular carpet, this roll covering is attached to the base of the floor with double-sided tape. Carpeting will not only bring tactile pleasure, but will improve sound and heat insulation in the room as a whole.

On the other side of the scale is a pound of dust, which collects in a thick pile and can become a source of allergic reactions. But it is much easier to get rid of this dust with a good washing vacuum cleaner than to collect the same pound from the atmosphere later (although the manufacturers of "air washers" insist on the opposite). nine0005

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Three types of flooring for wood lovers
Warm to the touch, wood flooring is extremely versatile. This is also traditional parquet, whose laying pattern forms small parquet slabs. And a massive board with a length of 50 cm to 2 m or more - this is laid with a “deck”. And parquet board: a modern multi-layer material that is resistant to operating conditions. Decorativeness is present only in its upper layer, which reduces the cost of the floor, even if it is made of exotic wood. In addition, due to the integrity of the upper layer, the material is indistinguishable from the array. But the decorative layer on the factory board can be placed in completely different ways - manufacturers even produce options similar to parquet. nine0005

Yoga lovers - plug
Do you regularly do gymnastics on the floor in the bedroom? Do you love walking barefoot? Most likely, natural cork, a warm and elastic coating, will suit you.

Modern technology makes it possible to form sheet products from crumbs of cork oak bark and cover them with decorative compositions. Wear-resistant and elastic cork floor immediately has a set of useful properties: it is hypoallergenic, does not absorb odors (for example, cigarette smoke) and does not require complex maintenance. Unlike, say, laminate or inexpensive hardwood flooring, cork does not accumulate static electricity and does not collect dust - this means that you will forget about balls of dust that has come from nowhere, flying around the house like poplar fluff. nine0005

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Walking around the bedroom in high heels? Take a closer look at the laminate
On a massive floor and parquet under the pressure of the studs, dents will remain: many types of wood do not have sufficient hardness to withstand this. Heels are not afraid of laminate - the leader in hardness and wear resistance among modern floor coverings.

Its top layer (“overlay”) contains corundum, one of the hardest minerals on earth. Under it is a decorative layer of melamine impregnated paper, thanks to which the design of such a floor is able to exceed the wildest expectations, although photographic images of wood and stone textures are popular. Finally, the basis of the material is a solid HDF board, which rests on a balancer. From the bottom, some brands also have a soundproofing layer. nine0005

However, to protect the neighbors from below from the sound of your heels, you need something else: when installing the laminate, you need to lay an additional layer of acoustic insulator on the subfloor.

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Anti-vandal coating
What if your dream is guarded by a devoted dog? Or a hyperactive kitten running wildly around the bedroom at night? You definitely need a durable material that will protect the floor surface from scratches.

Fortunately, there are many options. It can be not only familiar hardwoods such as oak or ash, but also exotic woods, most of which are also famous for their hardness. It can be a laminate, and self-leveling floor, and ceramic tiles. nine0005

It is worth noting that ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware are also ideal in terms of cleanliness. But then do not forget to take care of heating using the "warm floor" technology.

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If the bedroom is combined with a bathroom
In this case, you need moisture-resistant floors: they are stone (as in the photo) or ceramic. And the heat will be given by a cable or water heating system.

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What if you need everything at once?
Let's say you've Googled interior photos and floor descriptions and realized that you'd like a natural finish that's warm and durable at the same time. And so that there are no joints where water can penetrate. There is a solution - natural linoleum!

This material, unlike its many synthetic counterparts, is made from linseed oil, pine resin, wood flour, mineral fillers and dyes, as in previous centuries. Natural linoleum is environmentally friendly, wear and fire resistant, easy to install and maintain, and is not afraid of water. nine0005

One drawback: the decor of the coating is not very diverse. You can choose from muted, subdued colors, or opt for a single ornament - "salt and pepper".

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Listen and do it your way
You can talk all you want about coatings that are sustainable, good for your health and that don't hurt your budget. But, if you want something original, listen to your heart. A wooden floor covered with gold paint, painted for you personally by an artist, or a chic version of natural stone. Yes, even from natural crocodile or snake skin in the form of handmade piece tiles. Whatever - the main thing is that you are delighted with such a floor, because this is your most comfortable bedroom in the world. nine0013

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Each of us always decorates the bedroom according to our own taste preferences. But in this room we spend about one third of our lives, so not only a comfortable bed is important here, but also a suitable floor covering.

How to make getting out of bed more pleasant than sleeping in it? How to choose the right floor in the interior of the bedroom? The subject of a separate discussion.

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What will be on our bedroom floor should create a cozy atmosphere and comfort. Here are the main points that are recommended to be observed when choosing a coating:

Carpet

The use of such a coating began not so long ago - only about 50 years ago. Currently, it consists of a binding base and pile. Pile is found both of natural origin and artificial.

Sufficiently durable coating that does not require any special care. Laying carpet is simple, it is inexpensive and, in addition, it has good aesthetic qualities. nine0005

Laminate

Of course, the laminate floor in the bedroom looks quite expensive and neat. This is one of the durable coatings, but in terms of its properties it is quite hard and does not differ in environmental cleanliness.

Laying laminate flooring is important to do correctly, so that in the future the floors do not creak or undesirably deform.

Linoleum

This flooring will fit well into the design of the bedroom. Today, linoleum is produced of very high quality, with good texture and various colors, that sometimes it even wins carpet or laminate. It will not be difficult to take care of such a coating, and any inexperienced person will cope with the installation. nine0005

Parquet

Parquet is one of the best and natural choices for bedroom flooring. This coating will perfectly fit into any interior and has a long service life. Its small drawback is that it requires special care, because due to the large amount of moisture, the parquet loses its shape.

Before laying this coating, experienced specialists advise laying moisture-resistant plywood on the floor, which will help to lay the board more evenly and in the future will protect it from shrinkage deformation. nine0005

Cork flooring

This flooring is made from pressed cork wood. It is an environmentally friendly material, it looks very nice and modest, and thanks to the porous composition, such a floor will have elasticity, lightness and high thermal and sound insulation. The only disadvantage of cork is that it is one of the most expensive flooring materials.

Self-leveling floor

One of today's popular floorings. You can perform a similar floor in a gloss or matte solution. The glossy finish will sparkle beautifully with its fabulous, unusual novelty, but any trash can be visible on it.

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