Home Theaters/Dens
When designing a specialty room such as a home theater or den, choose the flooring that matches the decor while providing a durable surface that will last. Home theaters are not areas of heavy traffic, so feel free to go with plush carpets that will be comfortable and functional. Keep in mind that the acoustics of the room matters a lot when planning a home theater, so choose a floor that will either amplify or absorb sound, depending on your preference. If you’re looking to make your home theater soundproof, choose a thick, plush or velvet carpeting. Feel free to choose a whimsical color that is keeping with your “movie theater” theme, such as blue or red. If you want a good underlay in this room, you’ll need wall to wall carpet. Nashville homes’ dens do almost always have carpet flooring.
Children’s Rooms/Playrooms
The flooring in children’s rooms should be attractive yet durable. Adding plush carpeting to your child’s bedroom or playroom is always a great fit. Children spend a lot of time on the floor, and providing them with a soft and comfortable surface is essential to their comfort and safety. A good carpet in Nashville will absorb falls and create a comfortable surface for play. You can also outfit your child’s room or playroom with hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring will shine and reflect light, giving your child’s room a brightness that will complement the room’s decor well. For a pink or pastel-colored room, hardwood flooring offers a classy touch. Hardwood flooring also goes well in nurseries and other infant themed rooms.
Fitness Rooms/Gyms
If your home has a fitness room or gym, consider a ceramic tile for your flooring choice. Ceramic tile is durable and firm and can withstand a lot of weight and pressure. There are many colors of ceramic tile that will match your gym’s look and decor, and this is an ideal flooring surface to rooms with high levels of humidity. If your home features a sauna, ceramic tile is the perfect flooring choice for this room. Choose a stone or earthy look by using tiles in browns, deep greens or gray. You may want to add carpeting to some portions of your home gym to absorb shock and sound. If you are lifting deadweights, you may frequently drop the weights on the floor. It may be wise to carpet the portion of the gym where the weights will be used to avoid damaging the floor and creating excess noise when using your home gym. Also, you should consider placing mats under your cardio equipment to prevent slips and falls from moisture on the floor.
Patios/Sunrooms
For an outdoor/indoor room such as a patio or sunroom, laminate flooring is one way to go. Laminate flooring looks very similar to hardwood flooring but is not as delicate or expensive as hardwood flooring. Nashville homeowners typically recognize over time that laminate flooring is resistant to scratching and is very durable. If you add laminate flooring to your sunroom or outdoor patio, you can enjoy the classy look of expensive flooring without worrying about water damage, fading from the sun or excess wear on the surface. Laminate flooring is also easy to clean and is virtually stain-proof. Laminate flooring in your patio or sunroom will add an elegant touch without breaking the bank.