Hard wood and laminate are always at odds among consumers, and while each is super trendy at the moment, hardwood has more staying power, and if you are looking for a long term commitment, this may be the way to go with your flooring company. Hardwood does involve some maintenance, and while it is true that it may be more sanitary than carpeting, it is harder to keep aesthetically clean and undamaged.
Everything that you drop will knick the wood, and while it can be fixed, you need to consider just how many things will be dropped in your home. If you have a family full of young children, flying toys, spilled juice cups, and noise in general each present its own feasible argument both against and in favor of hard surfaces.
While spills of the liquid kind are going to be easier to clean on hard surface flooring such as ceramic tile, hardwood, vinyl, or laminate, crash and spills …