Flooring Ideas & Inspiration

Once installed, laminate must be properly cared for. Here are our tips for cleaning and maintaining your laminate floors.

Resilient wood-look planks tiles are more convincing than ever. Learn how to choose and use luxury vinyl flooring in this guide.

Homeowners without carpet may find hardwood or tile flooring to be cold and uninviting. A well-placed rug helps tie furniture together and creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere. To find a stylish rug that’s easy to care for, learn more about our top picks for the best washable rugs.

It’s cushiony underfoot, easy to care for, and far more versatile than you might think. Here’s what you need to know about choosing and using this resilient natural floor material in your home.

Handheld vacuums can be useful for a variety of tasks, including cleaning under the sofa or in the crevices of your car. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best handheld vacuums on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

New bathroom flooring can cost as little as $1 per square foot. Read about the pros and cons of cheap bathroom flooring options.

Here’s a look at how designer/owner Amy Matthews incorporated the natural beauty of Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods throughout the Modern Barnhouse.

Looking for budget-friendly flooring ideas? Check out our guide to eight affordable options that provide style, comfort, and durability for any space.

Hardwood flooring provides many benefits from its warmth and softness to its durability. Consider your needs to determine which style of wood floor would best suit your home.

When you’re searching for the best vinyl flooring for bathrooms, consider your style preferences and the amount of traffic it gets. Learn about these waterproof flooring options.

If you’re searching for the best flooring for your kitchen, consider what your family needs most. From durability to eco-friendliness, there are great options for kitchen flooring.

Get inspired by the beautiful doors, floors, and wood accents that elevated this year’s pair of TOH Idea Houses.

Today, laminate floors are durable, comfortable, and can even look like real wood. Plus, they are economical and easy to install. Read on to learn more about the basics of laminate flooring.

Picking the ideal kitchen flooring is an important investment in your home. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of popular kitchen flooring materials.

Need to know what's the best type of flooring for your bathroom? Consider ceramic, vinyl, cork, and concrete, to name a few.

Find the best flooring option for your basement by comparing cost, comfort, durability, appearance, and installation details.

Many homeowners are switching to lighter wood floors. Learn about ways to lighten your floors, and how the change can open up your space.

Looking for the best bamboo flooring? Read our guide on what to look for, its benefits, and how it compares to hardwood floors.

Switching up your home's flooring material? You can't go wrong with linoleum, a durable, eco-friendly, and versatile option.

In this guide, world-renowned appraiser Stephen Fletcher looks back at the history of American floor coverings and how they shape modern rugs.

The folks at Apartment Therapy share nifty, thrifty interior-design ideas in a new book

Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet

Check out hand-hewn flooring that brings home details to new heights

Durable and easy to maintain, this practical, affordable floor covering is continually improving in looks and performance

Give your house an elegant upgrade at an affordable price with these 12 DIY projects that add charm, style, and history.

Looking for a way to easily refresh any room in your house? Check out these 13 ideas for replacing your home's flooring yourself.

Our experts help you address 9 little trouble spots around your home before they cause big—as in big bucks—damage down the road

With a flick of your wrist, you can change the entire look of your floor using a sprinkle of decorative flakes that come with a variety of color and coverage options. Good for covering imperfections and breaking up the look of a solid floor, color flakes can even approximate the look of terrazzo or granite.

Easy ways to cut costs, not corners, on some of the most high-end home-improvement projects

Laminate is a budget-friendly flooring option that can take your space to the next level. Learn about laminate flooring options in our guide.