There are so many choices to pick from when to decorate your home flooring’s. We love the many choices and variety of colors and patterns to choose from.

But what to choose? Which are the best styles that are your budget and lifestyle? It is all a preference to home owners what they want and need. Keep in mind your family and if you have kids and pets as well. Active households need something durable and something that can stand the wear and tear of daily activities.

Carpets are soft, quiet and very warm on your feet and gives a softer feel of a home. Especially in the cold winter months when the weather is freezing outside its nice to have the plush carpet underneath your feet. Studies also show carpets absorb sound and carpets and padding further enhance this ability. Carpets have a huge safety factor as it cushions slips and falls. Carpet cost generally $2-$15 per square feet to install and very cost effective when you have to replace or upgrade them in the future. Carpets come in numerous colors and variety of textures as well. Keeping your carpets maintained is very simple. Vacuum low traffic areas once or twice a week and heavily traffic areas more often to keep them maintained. Pick up spills as it happens quickly and have the carpets deep cleaned with hot water extraction 12-18 months on a regular basis unless you have an active household with kids and pets. Then you will need professional cleaning more often maybe twice a year to keep them maintained.

Ceramic and porcelain tiles are versatile and most durable, water and stain resistant flooring you can pick on the market today. Dirt, stains, and liquids all rest on the surface to allow easy clean up. Cost is generally $4-$12 per square foot to install. Ceramic tile can add long term value to your home as well. Ceramic tile comes in many different colors, textures and shapes to choose from. When tile is scratched or damaged less likely to see the scratches. Regular sweeping of the tile floors and mopping will keep your tile floors in good shape. Every so often you would need to deep clean the grout. Professionals can get deep into the crevices to get them new again. Anther important factor of ceramic tile it does not attract dirt, dust, pollen or other allergens. Family members who have a allergy symptoms this is the best possible choice by far. This material does not hold heat so well it is very cold on the feet during the cold winter months. But sure does have a cooling effect during the hot months of summer.

Many different options are available when picking ceramic tile or carpeting for your lovely home. It all depends on you, your budget and what you and your families need. What ever you choose it will be a statement of you and your families lifestyle to enjoy for many years to come.