Flooring Options With An Economically Creative Twist

Kitchen and bathroom floors often present the biggest redecorating challenges in your household. Both are high-traffic areas; both are exposed to a wide variety of environmental conditions, none the least of which is water or humidity. When the flooring desperately need replacing or you just want to, but the budget is close to the red ink stage, how can you change the look in either without the bank programming your number into a permanent auto-dial slot?

Inexpensive Options

Rubber, cork, and linoleum are relatively inexpensive options for replacing the flooring in not only the kitchen and bathroom but also in entryways, hallways, and playrooms. Water resistant material aid in cleaning up puddles and spills, and each material is manufactured to last for years.

Indoor-outdoor carpet can also present a possibility. Lower-grade piling often costs less than the carpet found in most living rooms and bedrooms, and installing it doesn't take much time or effort. Some brands may include the lesser padding as part of the carpet which further reduces potential costs. However, if even that cost may be slightly higher than is comfortable, you still have a few creative, innovative options left open to you.

Tiles, especially mosaic tiles, come in a kaleidoscope of colors, designs, textures, and thankfully, prices. Water- and stain-resistant tile flooring combine function, durability and decoration and can improve the looks of virtually any kitchen or bathroom.

Creative Options

Concrete isn't often left visible when a house is built, but decorative concrete is enjoying a revitalization. Orate engravings of flowers, geometric designs, and even paisley is emerging as preferred patterns in this low-cost flooring option. Just apply sealant, and you have an easy cleaning, long lasting, intriguing look that's sure to be admired.

If you're ecology-oriented, substances that are Earth-friendly may appeal. Bamboo is a renewable resource and provides intriguing contrast within its beige, tan, or golden brown tones that complement and compliment not only kitchen and bathrooms but also patios, living rooms, hallways, bedrooms and dens—any room at all.

Summary

When money is tight or you'd simply prefer something that sets your house and you apart, mix and matching tile patterns and colors, custom designed concrete blocks and sturdy, ecologically friendly bamboo present only a few flooring options from which to choose. Carpet, hardwood, or even ultra-economical screen-printed and sealed paper, it doesn't matter. Regardless of which decorating trend you'd like to follow or if you create your own, great ideas are always underfoot.

By: Charlie A Dima

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Charlie Dima writes out of Earth City, MO about home improvement tips and DIY projects, including flooring installation advice. Always looking for the most affordable prices and well-known brands, she tends to end up shopping at www.carpetone.com more often than not.