If you’re looking to turn your living room decor around, one of the best ways to do this is by starting from the bottom up - so why not begin by changing your flooring?

There are so many options around when it comes to flooring, from different materials to different looks and different budgets. This means that, whatever your requirements are, you’re bound to find something that meets all of them.

Whether you’re looking for the best flooring option for your traditional living room, or if you’re going minimalist, in this article, we’ll take you through a wide range of flooring options based on your decor goals, so sit back, enjoy, and get inspired!

Bringing the Outside In

It’s becoming increasingly popular to incorporate plants and a nature-based theme in interior decor, especially to brighten up your living room.

If this is something that entices you, hardwood flooring might be a good option if you’re looking for “the real thing,” but it’s important to note that this flooring option is generally pricier than other flooring types, so it’s a good idea to budget for this type of flooring.

But, if you decide to go with hardwood, you’ll have a traditional and natural-looking floor which suits your style.

A Modern Vibe

Some people prefer a more modern feel to their home, although “modern” is subjective for everyone.

Generally, this might involve more neutral tones and a focus on things being high-tech and easy to maintain.

This is where vinyl could be a good option, because it is easy to clean, only needing a vacuum or a sweep every so often, and sometimes a wipe with a specific type of product.

In addition, vinyl is a stylish type of flooring which is definitely becoming more and more fashionable and popular.

Minimalist Living Room Flooring

Another trend in the world of interior design right now is minimalism, which people are turning to for a wide range of reasons, including sustainability.

For lots of people, minimalism means no crazy patterns and less ornaments and furniture - and this applies to flooring, too.

That’s why, for those looking for a more minimalist type of flooring, a vinyl, LVT or laminate without any patterns (like parquet and herringbone) might be a good idea.

Neutral colours also tend to go well with a minimalist living room, especially if you’re thinking about Scandi decor, which is often associated with minimalism.

Fashionable Grey Flooring

In recent years, grey has become the go-to colour for neutral and monochrome interior design. From homeowners to landlords looking for a smart, blank-canvas colour, grey flooring has massively grown in popularity.

Lots of flooring is available in grey, to suit your fashionable grey colour scheme.

Generally, vinyl, LVT, laminate and carpet look good in grey, but if you’re not afraid to shell out for something that’ll last even longer (and if it meets your needs), stone could also be a good option, depending on the look you’re going for.

Traditional Carpets

If you’re looking for a versatile type of flooring that will suit any aesthetic and design you’re going for, carpets could be the way to go.

Available in lots of different colours, thicknesses and styles, carpets are ideal for people who want that soft underfoot feel, whilst sticking to their colour scheme.

While some people might worry about the maintenance side of having carpets, especially in the living room, they are relatively easy to look after, as long as you vacuum regularly and clean up any spills as soon as they happen.

So, there’s a reason carpets are one of the more traditional types of flooring, as there are lots of benefits to getting one in your living room.

A Luxurious Living Room

When redecorating your living room, you might be going for a luxurious look, with the highest quality furnishings and flooring.

If this is the case, you have a few options.

Firstly, LVT is soft underfoot, and it can be compatible with underfoot flooring for that extra touch of luxury.

Secondly, carpets are classy and give any room a luxurious look, as well as being soft and comfortable underfoot.

Finally, hardwood can give you a traditional sense of opulence, depending on the look you’re going for in your living room.

Maximalist Decor

Just as minimalism is growing in popularity, the opposite - which focuses on often clashing patterns and colours - is also becoming popular now.

For a maximalist living room, flooring like parquet or herringbone - whether that’s LVT, laminate or real wood - are great, as they offer patterns which draw in the eye.

Especially if you’re after that moody maximalism look in your living room, dark flooring is great, as it can add to that gothic vibe. If you’re happy to spend a little extra, hardwood flooring looks great in this type of decor.

Wall2Wall Carpets and Flooring

If some of these ideas get your creative interior design brain ticking, perhaps it’s time to redecorate your living room and change your flooring.

At Wall2Wall Carpets and Flooring, we provide a wide range of flooring, from vinyl and LVT to carpets and more, in lots of different colours, so we know you’ll find what you’re looking for.

Even if you don’t know what type of flooring is right for you, our team are here to listen to your requirements and ideas, and from this, we can guide you in the right direction.

Conclusion

So, we’ve had a look at some of the best flooring types depending on your interior design ideas for your new living room.

Whatever your priorities and ideas are, at Wall2Wall Carpets and Flooring, we can help you find the right flooring that will slot right into your design, helping bring your living room to life again.

We’ll look at your budgets, decor and other factors like how much footfall there will be in your living room, and we’ll use all the information we get to get you the perfect flooring.

If you want to talk to the experts in the world of carpets, get in touch today.