10. Vinyl Bedroom Flooring Ideas

Many home designers associate vinyl flooring with cheap and outdated decor trends. But luxury vinyl flooring is one of the best ways to mimic ceramic or hardwood without shelling out a small fortune.

Luxury vinyl plank flooring can replicate the appearance of authentic hardwood flooring. However, it’s more durable and easier-to-maintain than laminate alternatives. And since vinyl plank flooring is a manufactured material, you can look at rare and expensive woods without the cost to go with them.

Vinyl flooring comes in a few different types, so choose your new bedroom flooring carefully. Some flooring comes as a vinyl tile or plank which resembles natural wood or stone after installation. Vinyl sheet flooring is more affordable and quick to install. Keep in mind, though, it doesn’t provide the same high-quality look after installation.

Bedroom Flooring Ideas FAQs

Are there other natural wood flooring options aside from traditional hardwood?

Most solid wood flooring comes from one of a select few tree species. Some of the most popular include maple, oak, hickory, and walnut. However, you’ll occasionally see unique woods like cherry, pine, and ebony, as well.

But these few wood species are just the tip of the iceberg. For example, bamboo flooring is an eco-friendly and more durable alternative to hardwood. You can also find bamboo flooring in a wide range of colors and textures that rival traditional wood species.

Cork flooring is another option many homeowners overlook. This material is renewable and “greener” than bamboo. It provides a soft, noise-reducing flooring option. However, cork flooring is softer than traditional wood and is more likely to scratch.

Are hardwood and engineered wood flooring the same thing?

No, technically not. True hardwood flooring planks come from one solid piece of wood throughout. The wood you see on the top is the same as the wood underneath. On the other hand, engineered wood flooring features a thin sheet of traditional hardwood on top of a more durable plywood underneath.