A common dilemma homeowners have when selecting home flooring material is which category they want to go with, with carpeting and hardwood being the two main options. While both have their own unique characteristics, it will help to know more about them to decide which one is best for your home. 

Comfort

Carpeting can provide a home with a cozy and plush feeling for its occupants’ feet since it offers warmth that hardwood flooring simply cannot provide. It can be a great choice for living rooms, bedrooms, and other areas where people typically walk barefoot because it feels good when you walk on it. Meanwhile, hardwood will not have the cushioned comfort that you get with carpeting. It is a stiff material that has some give to it, but you're mainly buying hardwood because of the classic elegance that it provides. 

Durability

Carpeting is a material that is not going to last a long time. In fact, carpeting will likely need to be replaced a couple of times over the years as the carpet fibers become worn down and it doesn't look that great. It's very possible for the hardwood flooring material to look like new for many years to come, with the ability to refinish the hardwood and fix any damage when it happens. 

Air Quality

One of the problems with carpeting is that it is going to trap allergens, pollen, dust, and other odors in the carpet fibers. This can contribute to the air quality of your home being worse overall unless you have the carpeting professionally cleaned to remove those things. Hardwood flooring is a solid surface, so all that debris is going to fall on the floor and be easy to clean up with sweeping and vacuuming. 

Versatility

It is possible for the carpet to add versatility to a home with its various design options, patterns, textures, and colors. You'll be sure to find a style that adds the proper amount of personality to a room to increase its visual interest. Hardwood flooring provides timeless beauty, and will always look great in a traditional or more modern room. It has natural grains that provide a look of sophistication, which may be exactly what you are looking for. 

Feeling a bit confused about what home flooring option you should use? Reach out to a home flooring distributor in your area that can assist you. Knowing your options for carpeting or hardwood flooring will be key to making a final selection.