15 of The Best Ideas for Living Room Floors

Consider a practical outdoor rug for the indoors. Very resilient in well-used living spaces, under meals areas and where things get messy (read: kids). Durable and easy to clean, consider an outdoor rug also in rumpus rooms, open plan living spaces where kids play or pets rest.

Don’t be too concerned about furniture and the floors matching perfectly. In fact, contrast is an excellent way to create an eclectic and layered interior. This also lends itself to timber types. There are no rules here, feel free to combine your timber furniture with laminate flooring, for example.

Having the luxury of wool carpet in living spaces needn’t be as scary as it sounds. The benefits of wool carpet are many! Being a natural product, wool just feels better. It provides warmth during those cold winter months and has natural insulating properties. It is also naturally fire resistant. Wool is kind to the environment as it is sustainably sourced, is a renewable resource and is also biodegradable.

Perhaps not for everyone, but for those willing to take a chance, use the carpet to set the tone, make a statement and be completely different to anyone else. If this feels too bold, a colourful floor rug is a fantastic way to introduce colour without the commitment.

Think like a designer and create a digital or physical moodboard. Flooring is one of the main features of any room, start with the largest materials and work outwards to include the smaller, more decorative items and fabrics too. It’s a fun way to envisage your dream room or home.

Living room flooring can flow directly into other spaces too, so it needs to be a ‘bigger picture’ consideration. New technology allows for some hard flooring, such as hybrid, to flow from living areas to wet areas too, increasing your opportunity to create a seamless look through the whole home. This gorgeous home sees the hybrid flooring move from bedroom to a living area, broken up with a soft rug under the bed.

The drama a darker palette can create can be both warm and sophistication. In a world obsessed with white and neutral colours, why not be brave with the paintbrush and floors? This space plays on the natural light, bringing a large scale plant, abstract art and rich-coloured furniture to lift and create balance.

Fashion faux pas? Nope. Why not inject colour, pattern and interest by layering a rug over your carpet? It also can protect high-traffic areas of the home in a stylish way. Try to contrast the colours and style of carpets when layering and be mindful of trip hazards. Sometimes a flatware construction rug works best here if the corners cannot be anchored down by furniture.

A rug can be the real hero in a room. This lovely space does this well. While the flooring and furniture are all sophisticated and tasteful, the rug steals the show with it’s eye-catching colours and pattern play.

This cost-effective option is easy to maintain and is hard-wearing, even in high traffic areas. Vinyl planks come in individual pieces which look very much like timber boards. Perhaps the stand-out feature of the vinyl system is the ability to easily replace vinyl planks in the event of damage. Unlike click-together boards, vinyl planks easily pop out individually to be replaced, as opposed to replacing the entire area of flooring.

Think outside the square with your colour palette and be brave! Draw inspiration from the dreamy caramels and earthy tans and browns of this space. The flooring is only one part of the bigger picture. Pull together swatches of your intended furniture materials, paints and window treatments to ensure it all feels harmonious together.

The true beauty of an Australian timber hardwood floor is what Silva Ridge delivers. Warmth and natural beauty, complete with a superior protective coating for added durability.

Furnish your space with the look of real hardwood without stretching the budget. Laminate floors utilise cutting edge photographic technology to simulate the stain, graining, and texture of wood for a fraction of the price while being very durable.

This gorgeous home in Bayside Melbourne underwent the most spectacular transformation. Think: pared-back palette, low-maintenance materials and dappled light….. You can read and see more here.

Round rugs are the unlikely answer to many interior design problems. Usual shaped rooms, entry ways, transitional spaces, children areas and under a round dining table are just a few places this rug will be welcome.

How often should you vacuum carpet?

Vacuuming frequently will help reduce wear and tear on your carpet by removing dirt and grit from fibres. Vacuum frequently, weekly if possible and book in a yearly professional clean too.

What are carpet beetles?

Carpet beetles are pesky critters that can cause havoc on your beautiful flooring. They can come inside hiding on fresh flowers or through open windows and doors. The larvae feed on animal fibres meaning your wool carpet or rugs can be in serious trouble. There are ways to avoid and tread carpet beetles and you can read our blog to learn more.

What is laminate flooring?

Laminate floors utilise cutting edge photographic technology to simulate the stain, graining, and texture of wood for a fraction of the price. With laminate flooring you can easily add a touch of style and sophistication to any space. It’s also very durable and easy to care for.