

Valencich is a fan of the warm look of wood in her designs and often uses premium laminates in place of hardwoods for active families. Many people prefer hard surface floors for high traffic areas of the home and carpet for bedrooms or dens. When considering new flooring you should evaluate your lifestyle. "If you approach it understanding the selection process, bringing in images of spaces you like for color reference, it's not intimidating. "Selecting new flooring may seem like a momentous task, but it doesn't have to be," she says. But Erinn Valencich, celebrity designer and contestant on NBC's reality home design show, American Dream Builders, says choosing a floor is easier than you think. A new floor, like refreshed paint and updated fixtures, makes a home more enjoyable to live in as well as more marketable.įloor purchases are often postponed because homeowners are confused about how to make a selection. (BPT) - When spring-cleaning uncovers a worn floor it may be time to consider purchasing a new one, especially if you're selling your home in the near future.
