Flooring for the Bedroom

After 10 years, we are finally going to bring our bedroom to life, to give it a well-deserved refresh; with the aim to make it cosy and comfortable and warm.

I have a good idea of my desired colour theme, but I am in two minds with regards to the flooring. At the moment, the bedroom is carpeted and the question is do we get a new carpet, or do we go for wood flooring? but, for the bedroom I think I definitely would prefer a nice, warm, cosy carpet.

Our bedroom isn't very big, it’s compact - we have fitted wardrobes on either side of the en suite door, a king size bed, bedside cabinets and a chest of draws squeezed into the corner. - its’ a snug space - a space that I try to maximise, but at the same time creating a nice, comfortable environment.

I really do like hard floors (I prefer the ease of cleaning hard floors), but when it comes to the bedroom I am definitely lean towards a carpet.

Carpet is a wonderful material to offer a serene and comfortable environment in the bedroom and for the new bedroom carpet, I want a light colour, not too dark, one with depth, so your feet sink into it….

Benefits of having a carpet in the bedroom:

• It can help save energy as it is a contributor to the insulation of the room.

• Carpet insulates floors, and the room as it provides a real feeling of warmth.

• Carpet feels good, soft, and gentle on the feet.

• Carpets are available in a wide array of colours and materials.

• Carpets provide a padded surface, rather than a hard floor, and with underlay you can enhance it further.

• Carpet offers an excellent sound absorber and can reduce the sound of walking/creaking.

Additionally, a very simple way to make a room, such as a bedroom feel refreshed - other than give it a lick of fresh paint, is to replace things like skirting boards. Areas like this generally get lots of wear and tear over the years with bumps, scrapes and scuffs. Simply by replacing them can really change the feel of a space, especially a smaller space such as a bedroom.

What is your favourite floor covering for the bedroom?