What’s the best way to choose flooring for my home?

Shopping for new floors can be a little daunting because there are many choices. It can be hard to decide what's right for you.

Here are a few tips to simplify the process.

What’s your interior design plan?

Think about the feeling you want to impart. Do you want it to be warm, cozy, charming, sleek, sophisticated, elegant, etc.?

What colors, patterns, and textures are you attracted to? Look at the design pages and samples to get an idea of what you like.

What’s your overall decor?

When you walk into the flooring store, you’ll see many colors and designs. However, nothing needs to be an exact match.

Your floor, however, should complement the rest of your furnishings and accessories, so you have a cohesive look. Even consider the undertones in hardwood flooring.

What’s your lifestyle?

How will you use the room? For example:

Is it a nursery or a child's bedroom? You might need carpeting that muffles sound and provides soft landings for falls.

Do people leave puddles and wet clothes in the bathroom? Luxury vinyl or waterproof flooring is stylish, hard-wearing, and waterproof. These new floors may be ideal for you.

What’s your budget?

Look at the overall picture, not just the initial cost of the product. Also consider installation, underlayments, carpet padding, delivery, baseboards, stain, etc.

If finances are a concern, look at alternatives, such as wood and stone looks. With modern technology, they’re beautiful and glamorous–but budget-friendly.

Come into our flooring company

At the Carpet Gallery of WNY, you can explore our vast inventory. We have all flooring types from top brands like Karastan, Phenix, MSI, Armstrong, Mohawk, Pergo, and more.

Our American-made promise supports our "Price. Service. Selection" commitment. If you live in Lancaster, Bowmansville, or Cheektowaga, visit our showroom in Depew, NY. We work on residential and commercial flooring projects of all sizes.