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If your family tends to track in lots of mud and dirt: Protect your mudroom — and ultimately the rest of your house — by putting down easy-to-clean flooring that will also catch dirt. Interior designer Julia Buckingham suggests porcelain or ceramic tiles, since they're durable and low-maintenance. Simply sweep or vacuum them to clean up debris, and tackle bigger messes with a mop or Swiffer. A dark-colored sisal or seagrass rug over the tile can help trap (and hide) the dirt, she adds. Just beware: Tile can crack if you drop something on it, so caution is necessary. And white grout can become discolored if it's not properly cleaned — but luckily, dark grout is pretty trendy right now.
If your kids act like little hurricanes in their playroom: Go for something that will be soft underfoot so kids can sit, lay, and play. "I suggest a low, tightly woven — almost industrial — loop or cut area rug or wall-to-wall carpet," says Carolyn Forte, director of the Home Appliances and Cleaning Products lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. "Look for something in an easy-to-clean fiber like polypropylene or nylon." Buckingham also recommends the carpet tiles from Flor, which can be arranged in all sorts of sizes and patterns. "You build with individual tiles that can be easily cleaned or replaced," she says.
If you're desperate for the most stylish option in a high-traffic area: Hardwood flooring is your best bet — and you can get creative with inlays or even a fun herringbone pattern. "A quick sweeping and vacuuming paired with an occasional mopping will keep it clean," says Buckingham, who adds that you should always ask the installer for care instructions because various woods may have different specifications. And don't worry about a little bit of aging: "Wood is like wine — it gets better over the years and develops a beautiful patina."
If you entertain a lot and often use your dining room: Hardwood wins here, too, and wear can add character over time. "The wood can always be refinished if necessary," says Buckingham. You can also consider a dense area rug for under the table. They're durable and easy to clean when spills happen — and you know they will.
If you have rambunctious pets: "Bamboo flooring or tiles hold up well if you have pets running around pets," says Buckingham. Area rugs layered on top can easily be cleaned of pet hair and stains — and are easily replaced if necessary. Wall-to-wall carpeting can be more of a headache, but don't rule it out if you love it. "It's best to choose a cut pile versus loop carpet, so your pet's nails don't snag the loops and cause the carpet to wear faster," she adds. Opt for a stain-resistant carpet and also be mindful of your color choice. If you have a pup or cat that sheds, consider choosing a hue that coordinates with his fur.
If you want your bathroom to feel like a spa: Almost every expert will agree that the bathroom is no place for wall-to-wall carpet. "There's too much moisture and opportunities for spills with cosmetics and toiletries," says Forte. "It can get nasty and difficult to clean. And water trapped under the carpet can lead to mold." If you recoil at chill underfoot, look into heated tile, which can cost up to $200 for a radiant floor mat or around $1,000 for a professional installation.
If you want something trendy in the kitchen: Look beyond light and dark woods and consider a grey hardwood flooring option. "Grey has been the new neutral in interior design and I believe you will see more of this hue in flooring as well," says Buckingham. Forte says she's also been seeing more cork flooring and vinyl designed to look like real wood. All of these options are super durable, so they'll last well into the next few trend cycles.
Source: Good Housekeeping
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