Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: No carpet in bedrooms 12Oct 01, 2011 1:21 pm Personally I prefer timber floors/timber vinyl over carpets everytime but I live in North Queensland where the cold isn't such an issue. I have to admit that saying that I still prefer the look of carpet over tiles in a bedroom. I would definately suggest that timber would be less cold underfoot, and also tends not to echo quite so much. One advantage of using rugs over carpet is that if you do get stains or dirt in them, it is easier (although not necessarily cheaper) to replace a rug than to re-carpet, so that's one advantage I guess? Anna Ethos Interiors is a fresh and creative design firm, specialising in online interior design services for clients all over the world. http://www.ethosinteriors.com.au Re: No carpet in bedrooms 13Oct 01, 2011 2:56 pm I'm not a fan of carpet either. We put vinyl planks throughout our house and for us it is PERFECT! The vinyl planks are warm underfoot so it is probably a little different to having TILES everywhere. (Although I'd still support your wife with tiles throughout) All floors inevitably get dirty! I'm a bit fussy about cleaning and I am astounded by how much I sweep and vacuum off our floors and I know that if we had carpet a lot of that would be trapped in the carpet. Yes I know you can buy a decent vacuum cleaner and have the carpets professionally cleaned but day-to-day I know I can keep my vinyl flooring cleaner than I could ever keep carpet! We have a small issue with mild echoing in the house but it isn't enough of a deterrent. No carpet all the way for me! Re: No carpet in bedrooms 14Nov 10, 2011 7:49 pm We are going timber in the bedrooms tile in the bathrooms and polished concrete in the living dining kitchen and laundry/powder. Yep having a bet each ways lol. As for the cold we have installed slab heating, the bedrooms have panels, so bring on next winter lol. Our current rental has quite thick plush carpet, and to be honest it is very comfy, but i shudder to think how dirty it really is. I am a little worried about how noisy the hallway will be but i guess we can install a hall runner if needed. As for the bedrooms we will get some nice big rugs.... maybe burnt orange shag pile Re: No carpet in bedrooms 15Nov 15, 2011 4:47 pm we have timber floors in the bedroom, it is noisy without lots of rugs, and the dark colour shows every speck of dust, but it is not too cold. I like it for the non-carpet germ factor You toss out a rug... but not carpet so easily Addicted to home design and new colour trends. So many good options- but so few rooms! Hi, Have fun, remember bedrooms should feel relaxing and inviting, the last space you see before sleep and the first you see when you wake up. Make sure it makes you… 6 16077 1 11021 1 15777 |