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Are you in search of wood floor ideas for a living room? You're in luck as there's a huge array to inspire. 

Hardwearing and durable, wood flooring is perfect for spaces in constant use such as living rooms, but it will also add beautiful character. Bringing the beauty of the outdoors into the home, and available in a host of attractive grains and subtle colors, wood makes a timeless backdrop for building stylish living room schemes in both traditional or contemporary homes.

From solid wood and engineered planks, to wood effect solutions, there's a wealth of options to choose from, so to help you decide we've rounded up an array of wood flooring ideas perfect for living rooms along with some handy tips from the experts.

Wood floor ideas for a living room – 10 beautiful style tips for your flooring

Choosing wood floor ideas for a living room can be tricky as there are many factors to consider, from the size of the room and whether you're seeking to connect it with other areas, to the mood you're looking to evoke. The key to getting flooring ideas right is to strike a balance between style and practicality, but also to think about longevity.

'The living room is, without a doubt, the most used room in your house. It’s a place to spend time with family and to unwind. This means it’s vitally important you get the interior design just right,' says Robert Walsh, founder and owner, Ted Todd Floors . 'Choose something that you really love as it is a big investment, and one that will last a lifetime,' he adds.

Hardwearing and durable, wood requires minimal maintenance and good quality designs can last for decades to come. As well as being practical, it can be beautifully decorative offering the opportunity to create all sorts living room styles depending on the type of wood and the laying pattern. 

'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,' says Robert Walsh.

1. Lay geometric parquet for an elegant look

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If you're looking to add a sophisticated touch of pattern to a luxury living room then consider a wood floor in a geometric parquet design.

'Subtle geometric patterns can make the room feel elegant and grand, like the floor has been in your home for centuries,' says Robert Walsh, founder and owner of Ted Todd. 'Think Parquet de Versailles – which is a design that was created in the 17th-century for the palace of Versailles – or basket weave, a continuous pattern that flows across the room.'

Alternatively, for if you're looking to make a statement 'try chequerboard or Parquet de Ardeche designs,' he adds. 

2. Choose practical engineered wood 

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Combining the beauty of solid wood with the practical benefits of being easier to lay and fitted over underfloor heating, engineered wood is a popular choice for living room flooring, plus is available in a huge array of timbers, finishes and formations.  

'An engineered board has up to 11 layers of hardwood backing, with each layer glued at a 90-degree angle to the adjoining layer. The thicker surface layer of a precious hardwood is then glued on top, resulting in a much more stable floor with a robust construction that is extremely hardwearing,' explains Peter Keane, director of The Natural Wood Floor Company .

If you're looking to brighten up a small living room, try this Oak Parquet in Silver White. It would also make a brilliant choice for Scandinavian living rooms which are often characterized by pale wood finishes.

3. Try light, wide planks for a clean look

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When choosing wood floor ideas for a living room it's important to think about the width of the planks and the grain of the wood as both of these factors can effect the look and feel of the space.

'Wide board plank floors will give a more uniform look, especially if you choose our  Classic grade with very few color and grain pattern variations, says Richard Aylen, Technical Manager, Junckers . 'The Classic grade is made from the innermost part of the tree, where there is less variation in pattern and color. 

'The long lines of the plank flooring can give an architectural look and works particularly well in open plan spaces,' he adds.

These wide, solid wood planks with a light, warm grain are perfect for bringing a pared-back, organic feel to this simple living room. 

 

4. Add pattern with herringbone parquet

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Popular in contemporary and period properties alike, herringbone parquet floors are a brilliant way to bring pattern and an elegant feel to living rooms.

'Herringbone and other patterned parquet floors are immensely popular and there are many options with a choice of timber, color, wider or narrower staves which will all give a very different look,' says Richard Aylen, technical manager, Junckers. 

Boasting rich, golden tones, this oak parquet with a ultramatt lacquer finish brings essential warmth to this dark living room.  

5. Consider the size of the room

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Herringbone, chevron, and parquet wood flooring patterns are guaranteed to bring a classic, elegant feel and make a brilliant foundation for traditional decorating, but before deciding on a pattern consider the size of the room, advises Robert Walsh, as this will have a bearing on what type of pattern will work best. 

'Large living rooms look great with a geometric patterned floor, as you’ll really have the space to see the patterns run into each other from panel to panel. If space is at a premium however, or you have an odd shaped space, a geometric floor that flows across the space (i.e. a floor that isn’t in a panel with a border) will look great as it will make the room feel bigger.'

6. Choose solid oak for a country look

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Bringing the beauty of the outdoors in boasting beautiful natural graining, solid wood floors are the perfect way to give country living rooms a rustic feel.  

As well as looking beautiful, solid wood floors can easily be revived with re-sanding and oiling or lacquering. When 'made in hardwood through and through, a wood floor can be sanded and refinished several times to good-as-new condition, or to add a new color or surface treatment to give it a completely new look,' explains Richard Aylen, Junckers’ technical manager.

7. Try a wood-effect porcelain tiles

(Image credit: Lapicida Chianti Rovere wood effect floor tiles)

Available in a wide array of wood finishes, wood-effect porcelain tiles can make an effective alternative to solid wood or engineered planks. 'Easy to maintain, thinner, more stable and more durable than real timber, porcelain is an ideal surface for high traffic areas such as living rooms,' suggests Jason Cherrington, director at Lapicida . 'Available in planks, it can be laid in various formats to achieve different styles and a more decorative look.'

Durable and easy to clean, they are a practical flooring solution if you are looking for a seamless transition between a living room and other areas with high footfall, such as entryways and kitchens.  

8. Try a wood-effect vinyl floor

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Available in a huge array of colors, grains and sizes, luxury vinyl floor tiles offer a more affordable way to embrace the character of wood.

'Wood effect flooring works extremely well in the living room,' say Lucy Tunstall, creative director at Harvey Maria . Luxury vinyl floor designs, 'look and feel like real wood, but are incredibly practical, durable and easy to clean and maintain, plus they are waterproof and suitable for underfloor heating.'

Being a more economic solution, luxury vinyl is especially useful if you are looking to for wood flooring to cover a large open-plan living room.

9. Warm up wood flooring with a rug

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While they are practical and stylish, wood floors can leave living rooms feeling cold underfoot, especially if there is no underfloor heating. Living room rug ideas are an easy way to add instant warmth and a cozy layer of softness which is essential when it comes to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. With so many designs available, rugs are also a brilliant way to bring pattern and color to wood floors without concealing the characterful design fo the wood, plus rugs can help insulate sound.

When it comes to what type of material to choose for a living room carpet consider wool suggests Jodie Hatton, residential design manager at Brintons . 'Wool-rich carpets are known for their quality because they are highly durable, which helps maintain their appearance. Wool provides luxury underfoot and helps to insulate your home for warmth and comfort. It absorbs sound to give a sense of calm and tranquility. It is naturally fire resistant and fall-friendly for little ones.’

10. Reflect light with a white wood floor

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Painting a wood floor white is an easy way to instantly brighten up a small living room, helping to reflect light back into the room. White wood floors are also a great foundation for a coastal living room helping them feel bright and breezy.

If painting a wood floor, 'it is essential to use a specially formulated floor paint that will be durable and hardwearing,' says Ruth Mottershead of Little Greene . 'For soft woods, knots should be sealed with a wood primer to prevent staining.'

Which wooden flooring is best for a living room?

The best type of wooden flooring for a living room will depend on a number of factors, from the size of your living room, to the look you are trying to create. From characterful solid wood and durable engineered wood planks, to wood-effect tiles porcelain and vinyl, each surface has various pros and cons. 

Solid hardwood flooring is a durable and long-lasting solution which can be re-sanded and rejuvenated multiple times. 'A hardwood floor is a durable and long-lasting flooring option for living rooms. It won’t dent or scratch as easily as a pine floor (original floorboards are usually pine), and it doesn’t have any gaps between the floorboards to let in a draught or collect dust or dirt,' says Richard Aylen, technical manager at Junckers.

Engineered wood flooring is a popular alternative to solid wood planks. Comprising of several layers of solid wood bonded together, with the grain of each layer running in an alternate direction, engineered timber is extremely stable and durable. 'If you’re looking to include underfloor heating, then we would recommend choosing a sustainably sourced, engineered wood floor as they are designed to work with heated floor systems,' says Robert Walsh.

If you're looking to cover larger areas then wood effect solutions such as luxury vinyl or porcelain tiles can be a more affordable solution and are available in a wide array of styles and textures. 'Wood effect tiles are perfect for hardworking areas of the home and are a lot more durable than their real wood counterparts. They’re incredibly easy to look after and clean, needing minimal effort and upkeep to ensure they stay looking in great condition,' says Harriet Goodacre, brand communications manager and tile consultant at Topps Tiles .

What is the most beautiful wood for a floor?

Are you wondering what is the most beautiful wood for a floor? A natural material offering beautiful grain variations and subtle colors, wood makes a beautiful  material for a floor.

With so many types to choose from, each with different visual and structural characteristics, it can be tricky to decide which is right for your room. 

Richard Aylen has this advice: 'Oak, ash, beech and maple are all hardwood timber species, very hard-wearing and ideal for use as flooring. There are slight color and grain pattern variations between the different woods, they all have their unique coloring and structure, choosing which to go for is a personal choice.'

'Ash is slightly paler, with a more dramatic grain pattern, beech is more uniform with a warm color, and oak is a classic – by far the most popular timber for flooring in the UK.'

Do wood floors have to match room to room?

Wood floors do not need to match room to room. Hardwearing, versatile and suited to most rooms, wood flooring is a brilliant choice if you are looking for a smooth link between different areas, however it can also make a great way to zone spaces, too.

'Wooden flooring gives adaptability and longevity to a room and is a great way to transition seamlessly from one room into the next, without interruption from door bars and floor strips,' explains explains Amina Kamara, Chelsea showroom manager at Havwoods. 'Alternatively, wood flooring can be used to create ‘zoning’, where separate areas are given distinct dividing features. Separate the bedroom from the hallway by example by layering your floorboards in alternate patterns, or choose a slightly different tone.' 

Pippa is Content Editor on Homes & Gardens online contributing to Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors print issues. A graduate of Art History and formerly Style Editor at Period Living, she is passionate about architecture, creating decorating content, interior styling and writing about craft and historic homes. She enjoys searching out beautiful images and the latest trends to share with the Homes & Gardens audience. A keen gardener, when she’s not writing you’ll find her growing flowers on her village allotment for styling projects.

41 Living Rooms with Hardwood Floors (Pictures)

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Welcome to this large gallery featuring a stunning array of comfortable living rooms with gorgeous hardwood floors. Hardwood is by far the most popular type of floor material used in living rooms.

Out of 222,963 living rooms analyzed, 72.75% of living rooms have hardwood floor. Out of that 72.75% of living rooms using hardwood flooring, the most common “color” or “tone” of hardwood is medium tone. We have charts and tables below the gallery providing all the living room floor data you need.

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Gorgeous neutral hardwood floors make the room look bigger and pair very well with the simplistic design and dark colored furniture in this modern cabin.

Designed by: LLI Design

Neutral colored flooring can work with both warm and cool tones. Like here, the gorgeous gray, teal and black blends perfectly with a light neutral hardwood floor.

Skylab

Neutral colored flooring can work with both warm and cool tones. Like here, the gorgeous gray, teal and black blends perfectly with a light neutral hardwood floor.

Trulia

Warm hardwood floors work very well with cool toned decoration in this large living room. A great option to go for if there is warm wooden paneling or doorways in the rest of the house.

Trulia

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Darker colored, warm toned hardwood is versatile and adds depth to a room. Different elements in the same room such a neutral carpet, mixed and matched furniture and cool toned ceiling and door paneling provide a dynamic finish.

Cool toned, wide hardwood floors give an elegant finish. Deeper toned furniture like brown leather sofas, tables, chandeliers, and window paneling go great with milder cool-toned accents like blue and gray cushions.

A simplistic, yet grand living room with cool toned walls pairs excellently with the warmer toned furniture and wooden floors. The overall look is a mixture of modern yet rustic.

Trulia

A neutral themed living room with furniture that blends seamlessly with hardwood floors offers a pop of color through a statement wall and beautiful color from the garden view.

This beautiful, simple cool themed room has statement blue and white décor. The cool toned hardwood floor and complimenting rug make the décor pop even more.

If you’re not adding a lot of color to your living room, choose a dark, warm hardwood floor. It will add color and warmth to your room and allow your monochrome furniture and décor to stand out.

This gorgeous modern living room uses warm, orange toned flooring to contrast with the cooler toned brown paneling. The cream colored furniture and soft moss green accents make it seem in tune with nature surrounding the room.

This gorgeous modern living room uses warm, orange toned flooring to contrast with the cooler toned brown paneling. The cream colored furniture and soft moss-green accents make it seem in tune with nature surrounding the room.

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White furniture stands out against the warm, deep colors of the hardwood floors and the matching paneling in this traditional, sleek cabin.

Trulia

This living room offers a fusion of modern and traditional with classic cream and gray furniture, alongside the rustic hardwood floors and paneling.

Modern, classic and clean – this living room utilizes monochrome furniture with warm hardwood flooring and green accents.

This living room is small but the minimalist décor makes it look spacious. The deep hardwood floors stand out in contrast to the lighter patterned furniture and cool toned walls, adding depth to the room.

CEILTRIM

A mixture of old world and new world contemporary décor; this living room uses a bright, warm toned hardwood floor to go with the cream colored furniture. The black piano adds character to the otherwise plain room.

A mixture of rustic and old school, this living room with its glossy warm toned hardwood floors gives off a cozy vibe to a mountain cabin. The flooring of this cabin is certainly the element that brings the whole room together.

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The Plain white walls pair very well with the neutral, plain colored hardwood floors to bring out the warmth of the décor in this rustic cabin like living room.

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A blend of cozy fabrics and contemporary accents, this living room pairs a fusion of different styles with warm, rugged hardwood floors.

Sleek and chic, this gray themed living room matches the furniture to the hardwood floors for a gorgeous, modern finish.

Cool toned décor and neutral hardwood make this contemporary living room look modern and minimalistic while still being stylish and comfortable.

A brightly lit, neutral themed contemporary living room makes use of warm but light colored hardwood floors to add an element of coziness and traditional décor.

Once again, a classic monochrome combination of furniture but with deep, warm colored panels and hardwood for a cozy, cabin finish. This is a great example of traditional and modern aesthetics merging beautifully.

The transitional décor in this living room pairs well with the dark hardwood floors and green accents from the chairs and the nature that is visible from the inside.

Dark colored living room with warm wooden floors and brown paint make the white furniture and fireplace stand out even more.

 

A very large living room, this space looks perfectly rustic thanks to the rugged hardwood floor in warm tones that match the ceiling and paneling. The remaining décor is a mix of warm and neutral.

 

A cozy, small living room with warm hardwood floors and cool toned furniture makes for a gorgeous sight.

A very elegant, large living room with a cool minty blue paint and the bright white furniture superbly goes well with the dark, warm hardwood and brown accents.

A fusion of tones, this living room uses neutral flooring, cool toned furniture and warm ceilings to create a cozy environment. All the colors used in the room create a personality for the room.

A Simple but cozy cabin with dark cheery colored wood flooring and paneling blends with the simple neutral colored furniture. This is a great example of the flooring making the furniture look better than its already stunning aesthetic.

A contemporary living room with rustic touches, this room has distressed cool toned light hardwood and matching furniture with warmer accents throughout the room.

A contemporary cabin with sleek design uses rustic hardwood floor and furniture to give a nod to classic cabin furniture.

A large, contemporary living room with floor to ceiling windows and neutral toned hardwood floors is finished up with blue accent cushions.

This living room is small but the cool toned light hardwood floors and matching furniture make it look spacious. The singular pop of color comes from the blue armchair.

This living room is small but the cool toned light hardwood floors and matching furniture make it look spacious. The singular pop of color comes from the blue armchair.

This living room is small but the cool toned light hardwood floors and matching furniture make it look spacious. The singular pop of color comes from the blue armchair.

This living room is small but the cool toned light hardwood floors and matching furniture make it look spacious. The singular pop of color comes from the blue armchair.

 

A light warm colored hardwood floor adds color to this room that has otherwise simple, cool toned furniture with some warm accents in the form of tables.

A simple gray themed living room with blue accents is underlined by a warm hardwood floor that bring out the cool tones of the rest of the room.

The transitional décor in this living room pairs with dark hardwood floors and green accents from the  chairs and nature outside.

 

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Living Room Floor Data

Living room designs employ different color schemes; some are beige and cream with light woods, others are in rich reds and dark woods. Others employ bright jewel blues or greens for a bolder look. And then some incorporate area rugs for the benefit of carpet, yet still providing the aesthetic benefits of hardwood flooring. Check out our rug buying guide and carpet buying guide.

Nearly all of these living rooms follow the basic and recognizable living room design: they have sofas, chairs and coffee tables; many have fireplaces and shelving units. A few have media centers and visible televisions.

Many of these rooms also share architectural details. A running theme is ceiling detail. Make sure to look for coffered ceilings, exposed beams, and crown molding.

Some of the rooms featured in this gallery are expansive, with soaring ceilings. Others are more modestly sized. Size is no object to beautiful design, and each of these rooms is an example of fantastic attention to detail, form and function.

Living Room Floor Data

1. Floor Types

Here’s the breakdown of the different types of flooring used in living rooms by percentage. This is based on analysis of 222,963 living rooms.

Chart:

Table:

LIVING ROOM FLOOR OPTIONS

Percentage
Hardwood

72. 75%
Ceramic Tile

3.28%
PorcelainTile

3.07%
Carpet

10.35%
Concrete

3.31%
Marble

1.44%
Travertine

1.28%
Limestone

0.69%
Vinyl

0.76%
Painted Wood

0.68%
Slate

0.41%
Laminate

0. 58%
Terracotta Tile

0.34%
Bamboo

0.56%
Linoleum

0.11%
Brick

0.09%
Cork

0.10%
Plywood

0.12%
Tatami

0.06%

One surprising figure is how uncommon laminate flooring is used. I expected that to be higher, but no doubt hardwood is preferable for many reasons.

2. Hardwood Types (Tone)

The following chart and table show the percentage of the 3 hardwood tones used in living rooms by percentage. this is based on an analysis of 162,963 living rooms, all of which have hardwood.

Chart:

Table:

HARDWOOD TONE

Percentage
Dark

29.46%
Medium

42.82%
Light

27.72%

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11 living room floor materials

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For the living room, you need to choose a floor covering that has a pleasant appearance, but at the same time is hard-wearing, easy to clean and durable . When choosing the right material, you need to take into account the style of the interior, as well as the functions that are assigned to the living room: family gatherings, receiving guests or frequent dinners. If the repair is done by hand, then you need to take into account installation features of a particular material. Based on all these factors and 's own preferences, it is worth choosing a certain type of flooring, and there really are plenty to choose from.

#1. Wooden floors

Wood flooring refers to solid board and strip parquet . These are materials that are 100% made of natural solid wood, but differ in their parameters with the similarity of basic properties. A solid board has much larger dimensions and can reach 6 meters in length, piece parquet rarely exceeds 60 cm in length.

Natural wood flooring in the living room has many advantages :

The disadvantages of wood flooring are obvious :

There is another rather original solution for finishing the floor - the use of wood frame . In this case, all properties remain the same, but the appearance becomes original, but the installation process becomes more complicated, because you will have to work with elements that are not the same in size and shape.

#2. Parquet board

A more budgetary analogue of wooden floors is a floor using parquet board . This is a three-layer material, only the upper part of which is precious wood, and the other two are made of coniferous wood. Thus, outwardly, the material is no different from piece parquet, it has an attractive color and natural wood texture, but such a coating cannot be scraped many times, because the top layer is quite thin.

The main advantages of parquet boards include:

But, unfortunately, parquet board is also afraid of moisture , and in terms of durability, even with proper care, they are inferior to solid wood.

#3. Cork flooring

Cork flooring is another option for a natural floor in the living room, but it will look more original, because this finish is still rarely used. Cork flooring is an all-natural finish based on the bark of the cork tree. The color scheme of this floor refers to yellow and brown shades.

Benefits of cork:

But the cork floor is not an ideal flooring either, because it has some shortcomings:

#4. Laminate

Laminate is a multi-layered flooring that can very accurately imitate natural wood or any other material such as stone or tile. The laminate consists of a fiberboard board, which is covered with a protective film on top, a layer of decorative paper with a certain pattern and a layer of melamine resin. Any drawing can be applied to paper.

The main advantages of laminate:

Since the living room is a room where the floor is not exposed to excessive load, you can choose a laminate with far from the highest strength index. Good material class 22, 23 or 31, 32.

Among the disadvantages of is not the highest durability of the coating, although with proper care in the living room, the laminate can last for a dozen years. If the manufacturer is unscrupulous about the manufacture of the material, then there may be problems with locking joints, so it is better to give preference to products from trusted companies. When objects fall on the laminate, the sound will be loud and sonorous, and the surface cannot be called warm, but this can be corrected by installing a floor heating system. Of course, laminate cannot be called a natural material, but it is still great for a living room.

#5. Ceramic tiles

Tiles are an infrequent guest in living rooms, but still their competent use can create an interesting interior, because this material is presented in a huge assortment, it can be of different colors, sizes, textures, ornaments, imitate the surface of wood, stone, leather. Tiles can be used in combination with other finishing materials, which looks especially advantageous when you need to zoning a living room and highlight, for example, an area with a dining table.

Advantages of ceramic tiles :

With so many advantages, however, ceramic tiles have not found great distribution in living rooms , mainly for the following reasons :

When choosing ceramic tiles, it is important to consider not only how it fits into the interior of the living room, but also the size of the room. For a small living room, not very large tiles are better, otherwise the room will be divided into several squares.

#6. Linoleum

Linoleum is considered one of the most popular flooring today, and it is also used very often in the living room, and all because it has a significant advantage - a pleasant value for money . At a fairly low cost, you can get strong , nice and durable coating, which at the same time will also be as easy as possible to install . The range of colors, patterns and patterns of linoleum makes your eyes widen: on sale you can find any shade of , a decent imitation of parquet, tiles and a lot of other options. Linoleum is easy to care for, resistant to abrasion, withstands moisture and high temperatures, it is durable.

At the same time, also has some disadvantages of linoleum , but they cannot be called significant. So, this is an unnatural material, on which dents from heavy furniture and black marks from shoes can remain. Otherwise, this is a great budget way to create a pleasant interior in the living room.

No. 7. Marmoleum

Marmoleum is another suitable living room flooring. The material has retained many properties of its synthetic counterpart - linoleum, but at the same time has one significant advantage over it - naturalness. Even before the advent of PVC linoleum, linoleum itself was understood as a material, made from jute or cork, resin, sawdust, oil, lime . As you can see, this is an environmentally friendly natural coating, which, in addition, boasts other advantages:

  • durability . The material can last 20-30 years and retain its original appearance;
  • antibacterial properties of to help create a healthy microclimate in the home;
  • sound and heat insulation ;
  • flame retardant, moisture resistant and anti-static, which explains the ease of maintenance and long life of the coating;
  • resistance to mechanical damage and sunlight.

Among the disadvantages is the price , since we are dealing with natural material, and in terms of installation, marmoleum is inferior in terms of convenience to linoleum. Marmoleum - is very fragile , which must be taken into account during transportation and installation.

No. 8. Stone floor

The stone floor in the living room is a rather non-trivial solution that can create a sophisticated interior. Natural stone for flooring is used extremely rarely due to its high cost, and its artificial counterpart has become more widespread. porcelain tile , which is obtained using granite dust, is popular as a floor finish.

Stone floor has some advantages :

  • a beautiful appearance that emphasizes a certain character of the interior. In addition, an artificial stone can imitate any kind of natural stone, have any color and shape, so there really is plenty to choose from;
  • durability;
  • wear resistance;
  • easy care.

But stone floors are not very often used in living rooms because of their number of disadvantages:

  • cold surface, which can be compensated by a system of warm floors or a few soft fluffy rugs;
  • the surface of such a floor is noisy, and harsh sounds will be generated when almost any object comes into contact with it. Moreover, if a vase or a glass falls on a stone floor, they are unlikely to survive, although if they fall on a floor made of linoleum or carpet, there might not be any damage.

#9. Self-leveling floors

Self-leveling floors are still considered a novelty and curiosity in the flooring market. Their properties allow the use of such floors in almost any room, and the only drawback is the high cost. Self-leveling floor can have any design: any color, pattern, drawing, landscape, ornament, imitation of any other material . With such floors in the living room, right under your feet, you can create a sandy beach, a lake, outer space, use absolutely any image that will get a three-dimensional effect.

Self-leveling floor can become a highlight of the living room. In addition, this durable coating, which is distinguished by ease of care, resistance to moisture and detergents, mechanical stress. This coating without a single seam, which perfectly tolerates even temperature changes. As for the shortcomings, in addition to the price, one can also highlight the difficulties in repair and dismantling, as well as the need to use the services of professionals during installation.

#10. Carpet

Carpet is a soft and cozy material for finishing the living room floor. Its advantages include:

  • pleasant to the touch fleecy soft surface, and this not only brings comfort to the living room, but will also be an excellent option if children often play here;
  • sound and heat insulation properties;
  • easy installation;
  • variety: you can choose any color, with or without a pattern, with the required pile length.

You don't need to cover the entire area of ​​the living room with carpet, but only a part near the sofa, for example. In this case, the main flooring can be laminate, parquet, tile, stone, etc.

Among the disadvantages of such a solution:

  • the need for thorough regular maintenance, because the carpet will accumulate a lot of dust;
  • if there are people in the house who suffer from allergies or asthma, this is not the best option.

You can also find modular carpet tiles - the same carpet, but cut into square fragments with a slightly more reinforced base. Such material is actually identical in properties to carpet, but its transportation and installation can be done much easier, and as a result, less waste is generated, and ornaments can be made from tiles of different colors.

#11. Vinyl tile

Vinyl tile is PVC linoleum cut into separate pieces. The material inherited many properties from conventional linoleum: cost, durability, ease of maintenance, soundproofing . The surface of such a coating is non-slip, can withstand short-term exposure to moisture, and there are a huge number of possible color and texture options, so the living room can be made in any style.

Due to the fact that the vinyl tile is divided into fragments, it is more than easy to install , and almost anyone can handle it. The disadvantages are the same as those of linoleum: it is a synthetic material that can be squeezed under the influence of heavy furniture. If the budget is limited, then vinyl tile along with linoleum is a great solution for decorating a living room.

In conclusion

There are many different materials for arranging the floors in the living room, but before choosing, you need to have a good idea of ​​​​the scenarios for using this room. You may have to combine a couple of materials to highlight the dining or work area. You need to take into account not only the chosen interior style, color scheme and your own preferences, but also the performance of the material, as well as its cost and the cost of laying it, if any.

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overview of 5 popular choices in 2022

The best options for finishing floor in the living room of wood, tiles and stone are collected in this article. After reading the article to the end, you will know which floor option to choose. We will tell you how to choose the right material, as well as talk about the advantages and disadvantages of modern flooring options in the living room.

What's in common

Wood, tiles, stone for living room floor are professional floors and provide the highest comfort and quality. These flooring options allow you to:

  1. Fix builder deficiencies.

  2. Decorate your home in an elegant style and choose any interior design.

  3. Improve energy efficiency at home.

  4. Use modern know-how: heated floors, illuminated floors.

You can design a living room in a single style and organize modern floors with various finishes as part of a comprehensive apartment renovation service. All work is carried out strictly according to the design project of the architect.

This service is very popular in new buildings. It fixes repair prices and comes with a guarantee. This is cheaper than finishing the apartment in parts, and allows you to avoid mistakes.

Wooden floor in the living room: pros and cons

The wooden floor in the living room will allow you to perform it in a classic style. The advantages include:

  1. Combination with any materials: brick, stone, concrete.

  2. Possibility of laying both on concrete and on a wooden base.

  3. The tree has a low heat transfer and saves heat well. In combination with insulation, wood provides better heat saving compared to stone or tile flooring.

  4. Environmental friendliness and safety for health.

  5. Attractive appearance.

  6. Various finishes for every taste and price. Expensive parquet board, professional linoleum, cork.

  7. Long service life. Professional laying of a wooden floor is made with impregnation with oils and varnishes. The tree acquires a polished appearance, becomes resistant to external influences, does not rot. The service life of this floor is more than 50 years.

Important! Unscrupulous repairmen (especially "shabashniki" sin this) often offer to mount cheap linoleum instead of wood. It would seem that the advantages are obvious: it is much cheaper, easy to clean, and laying it is a pleasure. You should not agree to this proposal - the material is fragile, easily scratched, deformed and torn. Even if you are a fan of this material - pay attention to the so-called "natural linoleum", aka marmoleum. Such material is much stronger (and more expensive) than its cheap counterpart.”

Among the common disadvantages of a wooden coating, the possibility of high-quality installation only on logs with a zero level setting stands out. Such floors are carried out in several stages using professional impregnations, oils, varnishes, proven tools with perfect accuracy.

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If the markup is not done correctly, the tree will quickly begin to warp, after a while the coating loses its attractive appearance and useful properties. The service life in case of violation of laying technology is no more than 10 years. In the case, for example, with a parquet board or professional linoleum, this is money thrown to the wind. The cork floor will last even less.

In addition, each wood material has its own distinctive features and characteristics.

Marmoleum: coating properties

Marmoleum is a type of professional flooring made of wooden material, one of the varieties of linoleum. Supplied in rolls, which is very convenient to work with.

Unlike ordinary linoleum, marmoleum is frost-resistant, withstands mechanical stress and does not slip. In addition, it provides heat, noise and waterproofing of the floor, does not fade under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. Compared to other materials, it is affordable.

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Service life - up to 30 years. After this period, the marmoleum coating continues to serve further, the material only hardens without losing its useful qualities. This is a decorative finishing material. There are many options for the execution of marmoleum, made in different colors.

Among the shortcomings - the rolled material is easily mounted, but before laying it is fragile. Installation is carried out according to technology. Breaking the roll during installation is a common thing. After that, all material can be thrown into a landfill. It is very difficult to find a real marmoleum on your own, without fakes, it is very difficult to check the quality of the roll.

Parquet board

Natural hypoallergenic material, comfortable and safe for health. Provides the highest comfort and has excellent performance characteristics. Impregnation of wood gives many useful properties and qualities. For parquet boards, hard and durable wood species are chosen: ash, oak, in some cases, decorative pine with a reddish tint and sufficient hardness is used.

The oak board and the floor made with it have no flaws at all and combine all the useful qualities of a wooden floor. High decorativeness allows you to choose a coating made in the color of elite woods: Italian or Milanese walnut, bleached or bog oak, wenge.

Such a color scheme, in addition to an attractive appearance, also fits perfectly into all interior designs, has a number of useful visual effects: expansion of space, volume, illumination, reflective surface and others. The service life of a natural parquet board with professional laying and impregnation is not limited.

Of the minuses: the most difficult procedure for laying, processing and the high cost of raw materials. Parquet board is the most expensive wood material.

Other options for organizing the floor in the living room include cork flooring. It has the same characteristics as marmoleum. But it does not provide waterproofing. Cork flooring lasts a shorter period. And the range of models and designs on the market is limited. Expensive paints and coatings are not used in its organization, so it is less attractive and decorative. In addition, the violation of laying technology significantly reduces the life of the floor.

Tile floor in the living room: pros and cons

This type of flooring is presented in an assortment of different colors and designs. At the moment, dozens of manufacturers offer hundreds of options with various useful qualities. General advantages include:

  1. Decorative.

  2. Environmental friendliness, safety and hypoallergenicity.

  3. Ease of maintenance. The ability to replace a failed unit, section without a comprehensive repair.

  4. Good waterproofing.

  5. It is easy to choose the color scheme for the interior.

  6. Versatility. You can lay tiles on a concrete or wooden base.

  7. Low price.

The different options have their own merits. Ceramic tiles have the best decorative and heat-saving characteristics. Among the shortcomings: service life (up to 15 years) and fragility, the material loses its properties during temperature extremes and frost, so the use of a tiled floor is most often carried out in conjunction with a warm floor.

Porcelain stoneware is used for professional tiled flooring. Installation of porcelain stoneware requires compliance with protective measures. But at the same time, the material is durable, with decorative qualities, frost-resistant, has the same advantages as ceramic tiles. Keeps heat well. Its price is higher than ordinary tiles, but the service life of porcelain stoneware flooring is decades.

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Stone floor in the living room: pros and cons

Natural stone is unsurpassed in its decorative qualities, strength, hardness and service life, but the production of finishing material from it is very difficult. Therefore, the stone floor in the living room is an expensive pleasure. Marble and granite are traditionally used as materials. Other advantages include:

  1. The possibility of interior design in luxury style.

  2. Frost resistance.

  3. waterproofing qualities.

  4. Various colors.

  5. Excellent combination with other materials.

It is impossible to lay a stone coating on your own. In addition, the use of a stone floor requires the organization of a clean surface in accordance with all the rules with separate layers of hydro and vapor barrier, thermal insulation. Installation takes more time and effort.

How to choose flooring for your living room

Professional finishing materials for organizing the floor in the living room - wood, tiles, stone - provide a long service life, decorative effect, the highest operating comfort, which is so important for the living room. The choice depends, first of all, on financial possibilities:

  1. In the maximum price range, it is worth choosing from marble, granite or oak boards. They have the highest decorative qualities, maximum service life and durability.

  2. The parquet board made of decorative pine is not inferior in its useful qualities. But at the same time, its price is cheaper.

  3. For those who want to choose a professional coating with good characteristics, reliable and durable with high decorative properties, you can recommend porcelain stoneware or marmoleum tiles.

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