If you’re building or renovating a luxury home, every detail counts when achieving an exquisite design. Types of flooring popular in high-end homes include hardwood, marble, and natural stone. Here is what you need to know before making a final choice.
How to Select Flooring
Choosing the right type of flooring is an investment that pays off in beauty, durability, and value. Be sure to pick luxury materials that can meet the needs of your busy household.
Assess Your Lifestyle
The amount of traffic in your home is key. You will need highly durable materials in high-traffic areas, such as entryways.
If you have pets or kids, consider using scratch-resistant materials that hold up well.
Look for water resistance. Luxury vinyl plank and porcelain tile can withstand the moisture in bathrooms and kitchens.
Curtail allergies with natural materials, such as hardwood or cork.
Types of Quality Flooring
- Natural stone offers beauty and significant value to your home. Types of natural stone include marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and quartzite. Natural stone flooring is dense, durable, and highly resistant to scratches and stains. It works well in high-traffic areas such as kitchens and entryways.
- Exotic hardwood flooring is often a feature of stunning interiors. Types of exotic hardwoods include Brazilian cherry, Tigerwood, Kempas, and Sapele mahogany. It’s expensive due to limited supply and long travel distances.
- Solid and engineered hardwoods are the top premium hardwood choices. Solid varieties have elegance, natural warmth, and sophistication. Engineered hardwood performs well in areas with higher moisture and humidity.
- Porcelain and ceramic tiles are durable, easy to maintain, and mimic the look of natural materials like marble, granite, or hardwood.
Wide Versus Narrow Planks
Wide plank wood floors showcase the natural grain and beauty of the wood. Fewer seams between planks create a more expansive and less busy look. The biggest drawback is the cost. Narrow planks have a modern aesthetic that works in contemporary spaces. However, they can make a large space look crowded and are harder to clean.
Consult an Expert
Always consult a professional before you make a final decision. Consider your budget and get flooring samples to take home.
Adding Home Value
Many real estate agents agree that hardwood floors can add as much as 2.5% to 10% to a home’s value. The return on investment (ROI) of both solid hardwood and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is estimated to be well over 50%.
Luxury floors can transform your space from ordinary to extraordinary. Let it be the foundation for your high-end project. E_M Custom Flooring & Installations has been an industry leader in the hardwood flooring and building industry for more than 75 years. Contact us today to get started.
