How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Home

Tips & Advice
Written By The Design Team

Choosing the Right Flooring: A Room-by-Room Guide

New flooring can completely transform the look and feel of your home, but with so many options out there, it’s hard to know what’s right for your space. At Woodsman Kitchens & Floors, we help homeowners make smart flooring choices every day. Here’s how to approach it:

 
Child with muddy feet and a happy dog running across dark wood-look flooring, highlighting durability for busy households.

1. Consider Your Lifestyle

Do you have pets? Kids? A pool in the backyard? The way you live should play a big role in your flooring decision. High-traffic homes often benefit from durable, water-resistant options like luxury vinyl plank (LVP), while more formal spaces might be perfect for hardwood or engineered wood.

 
Bright bedroom with exposed wood ceiling beams, light oak flooring, white walls, a woven area rug, and a bed flanked by bedside tables with lamps, opening onto a fenced backyard through glass doors.

2. Think About the Room

  • Kitchen: Go for durability and easy clean-up. LVP and tile are top picks here.

  • Living Room: Comfort meets style, engineered wood or hardwood works beautifully.

  • Bathroom: Moisture resistance is key here. While tile is still the go-to for many bathrooms, we no longer sell tile directly, but we can help you explore water-resistant alternatives like luxury vinyl that offer a similar look with easier installation and maintenance.

  • Bedrooms: Comfort matters most. Hardwood, LVP, or even cork can be great choices.

Note: While we no longer offer tile for retail purchase, we’re happy to help you choose complementary flooring solutions that pair beautifully with tile if you’re sourcing it elsewhere or using it in a mixed-material design.

 
Close-up of a floor buffer polishing natural hardwood floors in a sunlit room, highlighting the wood grain and glossy finish.

3. Understand the Maintenance

If you want something low-maintenance, LVP and tile are excellent options. Hardwood is beautiful but requires more upkeep (and isn’t ideal for high-moisture areas).

 
Cozy and stylish loft living area with light wood flooring, white sofa, natural textures, and large windows providing soft natural light.

4. Match Your Style

Flooring sets the tone for your entire home. Whether you’re drawn to rustic wide-plank wood or sleek, modern tile, make sure it complements your cabinetry, wall color, and overall aesthetic.

 
Bright and airy kitchen featuring a large island with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and wood-look luxury vinyl plank flooring.

5. Budget Smartly

Every flooring type comes with a range of price points. We can help you weigh the cost of materials, installation, and long-term maintenance so you can make the best investment for your home.

 

Need help making the call?
Our design team can walk you through flooring samples, compare materials side by side, and help you find the perfect match for your space and your lifestyle.

 

A quick note: At Woodsman, we currently offer luxury vinyl plank, hardwood, and engineered wood flooring. While we don’t offer cork or tile for retail at this time, we’re happy to help guide your design choices and find options that align with your overall vision.

The Design Team
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