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When you’re considering which rooms in your home add the most equity and appeal, getting the bathroom right is an absolute must. And if your bathroom floor is warped, stained or out of date, then it’s time to do yourself a favor and spruce things up.
If you aren’t sure where to start, here are some tips to keep in mind as you consider what will add the greatest value to your bathroom update.
Ensure your flooring is water-resistant
Where there is a bathroom, there is water, so one of the most obvious needs for a bathroom floor is water resistance, unless your bathroom functions as a powder room, meaning there are no tubs or showers.
The flooring experts at Giant Carpet One suggest stone or ceramic tile as ideal options for water and moisture resistance, but luxury vinyl tile is another safe bet, if you’re looking for something slightly more affordable and easy to install.
Take pets and children into consideration
Got kids or pets? You might want to steer clear of the elegant hardwood and opt for something a little more durable and stain-resistant until your children have surpassed the age of dumping water or racing cars all over the floor.
Mix-and-match sizes
Gone are the days when bathrooms had to be sterile in cleanliness and style. Rather than doing every piece of flooring the same, you can add a little decorative variety to your floor by mixing and matching different tile pieces and sizes.
And don’t be afraid to think outside of the box — or rather, the square tile. According to HGTV, octagonal, hexagonal and 2-inch or smaller mosaic tiles in a pattern are all popular ways to add interest to your bathroom floor.
Heat things up
Unless you’re one of those people who relishes stepping onto freezing tile first thing in the morning when you get out of the shower, a heated floor is a great option if you’re looking to add a universally loved perk to your bathroom.
This is especially a good idea if you’ve got ceramic or tile flooring because it allows you to have the best of both worlds — a clean, water-resistant floor that doesn’t freeze your feet.
Choose a more unique look
While ceramic, tile and vinyl may be the most affordable options, it may be worth it to consider materials such as natural stone or hardwood to offer a unique look and add value to your bathroom.
Of course, styles come and go and circumstances change, so keep in mind that the flooring you choose today may be different from the flooring you’ll want 10 years from now, and that’s OK. When you need help picking the right flooring for your home, the experts at Giant Carpet One will be there to help you make the right choice.
Visit Giant Carpet One and get started on your dream floor today.
