Bedroom Flooring Ideas

Updated by July ,05, 2022

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Embrace luxurious carpet in a bedroom

A Carpet may not be the...coolest form of flooring but we've seen it making a comeback for sure. And if you are going to embrace the resurgence anywhere it's got to be the bedroom. You know that feeling when you stay in a lovely hotel, the softness, sinking feeling underfoot? Recreate that in your own space with a lush, wool carpet.

The texture of the carpet is also key to preventing the overall neutral scheme from looking flat. Where an alternative flooring like wood or tiles might make a room feel stark and bare, a soft woven wool carpet, layered with accessories in cashmere, mohair, and linen will all work to soften a look to create an inviting space. Choose a neutral hue, say cream, beige, or a light warm grey that will suit any style and can be the backdrop for any color scheme too.

Pick the perfect size and position for a bedroom rug

If you aren't quite there with wall-to-wall carpet, then a rug is a must to add softness to a hard floor. And the positioning of that rug is key if you want it to perform what ultimately a rug is there to do – provide comfort and warmth.
A bedroom rug is primarily there for your feet when you get out of bed in the morning. For that reason, I don’t hold with one at the end of the bed – you’ve already had to walk on the cold floor to reach it and it’s not even pretending to be useful. It is purely for decoration and a good interior design scheme is one that marries décor with practicality.Experts say another tip on large rugs – if it feels like a waste of pattern to have a rug that will mostly be covered up, buy a large piece of carpet (patterned or plain) and have the edges hemmed in a contrasting color. This will look like a rug but can save you hundreds of pounds.

Consider an inlaid rug for practicality

Carpet inlay is something relatively new to us, but it makes total sense if you want the look of a hardwood floor and a large area rug. Plus, you have the added benefit of everything sitting flush – nice and neat and no trips.
Rugs can really help anchor the space and bring other elements of the design together.

Opt for subtle texture with natural materials

These kinds of very minimalist, natural fiber carpets like jute and sisal seem to be the way to do bedroom carpets right now. It's almost like throwing down a huge rug, a similar look just with the benefit of it going wall-to-wall. It's clean, it's chic and it's comfortable underfoot.
Due to the low pile of these natural fiber options, experts recommend layering with a soft rug too for extra warmth – something like sheepskin would really work.

Update bare floorboard with paint

If you have been blessed with beautiful wooden floorboards, rather than cover them with carpet or large rugs, make them more of a feature (and hide any imperfections) with paint. Go bold with a bright hue or opt for the always-on-trend Scandi look of white floorboards, or add some real depth with a deep, soft matte black.

Painted floorboards can be a really cost-effective way of updating a space. A painted floor can hide many sins, particularly if you’ve got a bit of a mix of floorboards and don’t want to replace everything, as is often the case in period properties.One thing to consider is that if you’re seeking a flawless finish, and are annoyed by imperfections or scuffs and scrapes, then a painted floor probably isn’t for you. Their imperfections are part of the look and the charm, and the lighter you go the more you’ll see this.'

Do something different with tile

Tile? In a bedroom? Sure, it's not the most common bedroom flooring option, but it can totally work. We love a tile in a kitchen or bathroom, so we are all for bringing them into our softer, more lived-in rooms too. So let's reconsider tiles in the bedroom please.
There are plenty of practical benefits, like how well they work with underfloor heating and how easy they are to maintain and keep clean. But there are also now so many styles to choose from that can add warmth, texture, and pattern to a bedroom. Tiles fit especially well with a rustic, Mediterranean style as seen in this space, but really tiles are just as versatile as wood or LVT and you can pick whatever colors, patterns, and shapes suit your vibe. Marble effect, wood effect, ceramic patterned tiles a lovely textured terracotta.

Add to a rich color palette with dark flooring

Light, bright, minimalist bedrooms have their place, but really what we all want from a sleep space is to feel cocooned. You want it to be the coziest room in the house, and often the easiest way to create that is to opt for a dark, rich, warm bedroom color scheme that starts with the floor. An alternative flooring like wood or tiles can make a room feel stark and bare, whereas a soft woven wool carpet, layered with accessories in cashmere, mohair and linen will all work to soften a look and create an inviting scheme.

Source : Joucelyn Marigold, AfricaHome Building News

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