When you’ve got little feet running around the house—or even crawling on all fours—your flooring becomes more than just a design element. It becomes a surface that must handle spills, cushion falls, resist wear, and still look great at the end of the day. Whether you’re a parent of toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, […]
If you have kids, you know that they can be tough on your house, especially floors. For a kid’s playroom or bedroom, there are plenty of flooring options that will please your style and stand up to the daily rigors of life with kids. If your kids don’t have a designated playroom, having the right flooring in your living room and family room is even more key. Once the toys and games are put away, you’ll want to feel like you are sitting in your room and not a play zone.
If you are putting in new flooring, talk with us about the best options for kids. You can also take our “How I Live Quiz” to learn more about the best flooring options suitable for your lifestyle and home. There are many stain resistant and stain repellent carpets on the market. This means you can put carpet in a kids’ area and not fear every time something spills it will stain forever. Another option for carpeted rooms is to put a large area rug over the carpet to protect it. Feel free to browse our area rug catalog to learn more. As the kids get older, you can remove the area rug or swap it out for a new pattern or color. With this same idea in mind, carpet squares can be used and replaced if they get stained.
Hard surfaces like tile and stone are durable but might be too tough on little knees and elbows. Hardwood is good as is cork, which has a soft feeling under foot. Again, area rugs are your friends when it comes to protecting floors.
Kids and pets are probably the hardest on your floors. Work with your flooring person to choose the best option that will be durable and stylish for years to come.