If you’ve ever started browsing flooring options and quickly felt stuck, you’re not alone. With countless materials, finishes, colours and styles available, decision fatigue is a very real problem for homeowners.
The good news? Choosing the right flooring doesn’t require endless scrolling or second-guessing, just a clearer way of narrowing your options.
Start With How You Live
Before thinking about colours or patterns, focus on how the space is actually used. Is it a busy family area? A quiet retreat? A high-traffic walkway? Answering this first helps eliminate unsuitable options straight away. For example, if spills and mess are part of daily life, water-resistant flooring like LVT or vinyl instantly becomes more appealing.
Limit Your Options on Purpose
Trying to consider every possible flooring type at once leads to overwhelm. Instead, reduce your choices to two or three realistic options that suit your needs and budget.
Once narrowed down, comparing becomes far easier and less stressful. You’ll also feel more confident knowing each option is genuinely suitable.
Think Beyond the Sample
Small samples can be misleading. A colour or texture that looks perfect in isolation may feel very different once installed across a whole room. Consider lighting, room size and existing décor. Flooring should complement the space, not dominate it. When in doubt, err on the side of subtlety.
Stop Aiming for “Perfect”
Many homeowners get stuck trying to find the “perfect” floor but perfection is subjective. Instead, aim for flooring that is practical, durable and fits your lifestyle.
A good choice is one you’ll feel comfortable living with every day, not one that simply looks impressive online.
Ask for Professional Guidance
Sometimes the best way to cut through the noise is to speak to someone who deals with flooring every day. At Frankly Flooring we can help you to narrow options based on your needs and highlight things you may not have considered.
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