Flooring Ideas for your Home Renovation

Are you seeking distinctive and visually striking flooring options for your home? Look no further. Beyond the usual choices like carpet, tile, or timber flooring, there's a world of flooring types that can bring a unique and dramatic flair to your living spaces. Here are some of our top picks that can make a profound impact on a room's aesthetics while setting the tone for the entire space.

Natural Cork Flooring

If you need a bit of warmth and softness, consider natural cork flooring. Cork is a flooring material that is a subtly spongy feel, and is ideal flooring for anyone with allergies because it resists mold and mildew. Cork also has a subdued, natural look, similar to hardwood.

Soft Rubber Flooring

Rubber flooring isn't just for kids' spaces. It can absorb sound and is soft, giving a cushioned feel suitable in rooms such as gyms, or anywhere where slipping is a risk. Rubber comes in sheet or tile form and is generally easy to lay down, with the weight of the material keeping it in place so no toxic adhesives are necessary. To remove, simply lift up the flooring material.

Mosaic Glass Flooring

For a sophisticated, easy to maintain floor, consider mosaic glass tiles. Mosaic glass tiling is not just for the bathroom—it could be incorporated into hallway or alfresco flooring design to add an ornamental touch to otherwise bland spaces. These high-end materials are made from extra hard reinforced glass and are usually affixed to a mesh mount backing for ease of installation.

Decorative Concrete Flooring

You may already have a concrete subfloor underneath finished flooring if you’re renovating. an existing home or commercial space. To take concrete flooring from its raw state to something fun, you can apply any number of techniques with concrete, including polishing, texturing, and acid staining. An extra layer of concrete can also be added and mixed with hue treatments or embedded with decorative objects for a unique touch.

Finished Plywood Flooring

Though inexpensive, common, and a little bit utilitarian, plywood is often thought of as just a subfloor, but it can be used as your finished flooring as well. By using it as your main layer, you'll have an economical blank slate for a painted or stained floor. A richly stained plywood floor can rival the look of hardwood. Fully sealed with a polyurethane, a plywood floor can be easily cleaned by a damp mop. It's an ideal solution for a room that can't afford more height from thicker flooring or for a high-traffic space.

For personalized guidance on flooring options tailored to your home renovation project, schedule a free design consultation here. Let's explore these innovative flooring choices and find the perfect fit for your space!

Formery Architects
Melbourne Architect

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