What do you prefer?
When deciding on a bedroom floor most people seem to prefer it covered with carpet or rugs. The usual reason given is that it's more comfortable with bare feet. Your decision! Of course, you can have polished floorboards or fitted wood finish, and use one or more area rugs to give a little comfort. But if you do, make sure the rugs can't slide on the floor. You don't want to stagger out of bed in the small hours, slip on a rug, and end up flat on your back!
Stain, polish or paint?
For your bedroom floor you may choose to have it painted, either to match another color in the room, or just on it's own. If you do this, make sure to follow the recommended way of sealing the paint finish.
You can also stain or polish a wood floor, or use a wood laminate to give the effect you want. But if you're not sure of how to go about it, do get professional advice.
The attractive wood floor of this simple bedroom gives it character and warmth. Wood floors are often used to give a sense of history, decorating as it was done in centuries gone by.
What about carpets and rugs?
Bedroom carpets always give a warm feeling to a bedroom. If the room is not very large, or has corridors or odd areas, using a fitted carpet will make it look more unified. And don't forget you can also use rugs on the carpet.
This bedroom has a fitted carpet which provides a pleasant contrast to the wood of the bed and other furniture. Carpets will generally give a softer and more inviting feel to a bedroom.
Because carpets in bedrooms generally don't get as much wear as other areas of the house, you can use a lesser quality carpet and save some money.
