The flooring in your house is one of the major investments that you will make during the renovation process. Unlike buying furniture, flooring is a semi-permanent investment. The correct type of flooring will serve to create the desired atmosphere in your home.

Whilst the type of flooring depends on your taste and preference, there are a couple of factors to consider. PropertyGuru has come up with a few considerations for you.

Design

In an ideal world, you can choose any flooring design to suit your taste. Unfortunately, that is often not the case. Whilst the final floor design is up to your preference, you still have to consider the size, design and lighting of the room. These include the size and number of windows, presence of built-in closets, and other offsets. The measurements will be useful when obtaining estimates and costs. Always remember that the chosen flooring should complement the room.

Quality

Unless you are on the Forbes List of the Most Richest, chances are you have a budget to stick to. The budget will not only affect the type of flooring you can afford, but also the quality and durability.

Often, setting a slightly higher budget for higher-quality materials can save you repair expenses in the long run. This is applicable especially for high-traffic rooms like the living room.

To hire or not to hire?

Most people often leave the renovation works to professionals. However, this does not always have to be the case with flooring. Some types of flooring are so easy and quick to install, you can actually do it yourself over the weekend. You can also find self-guide books or online instructions for flooring. In this situation, you not only save money, but are also assured of the workmanship quality. You can even make it a fun activity to do with your family and friends.

Purpose of the room

The purpose of the room definitely influences the type of flooring to use. A room for entertainment may require sound-proofing material whereas a dining room may require water-proofing material. A study area may have a light tile colour whilst the living room may have black tiles that exudes elegance.

Who uses the room?

Remember the advertisements where they showed kids drawing on the wall? Well, it goes to show you that whoever uses the room also affects the material that's chosen for the flooring. If it is a play room, then children are definitely going to use it often. This requires sturdy and scratch-resistant surfaces that are easy to wash. The room may also be for residents only or it may be accessible to visitors. This affects the volume of traffic the room receives and the amount of wear and tear that it can withstand.