Jan 13, 2021 | Flooring America
Smaller homes and spaces—whether we’re talking about the increasingly popular trend of “tiny” homes, a small lake house, or your mobile home—are always in need of the right flooring options. Thankfully, there are many helpful tips out there if you’re looking at what to keep top of mind while searching for beautiful, functional new floors for your small space.
Because tiny homes and mobile homes see so much action—in this petite space, no one’s escaping to the living room when they come home, or entering downstairs via the den—your floors are bound to see a lot of foot traffic. On top of this, the risk of water damage can go up in a space that has a small home floor plan, as you often will have both a kitchen and bathroom in use in your limited space. With this in mind, choosing a waterproof, durable, smart floor is key.
Luxury Vinyl floors are perfect for small areas. Not only do Luxury Vinyl floors now come in a wide variety of styles—so that the look of your vinyl floors can mimic the look of stone, ceramic, and hardwood—but also vinyl floors are an easy-to-maintain surface for cleaning and durability, and an ideal choice when it comes to withstanding water damage. Of course, hardwood and laminate can be nice options for small spaces, too.
Color choices in a small home are important. Most often, lighter floors create the illusion of more space, but if your heart is set on going with a darker floor, that can work, too. Just opt for a brighter the wall color in that case, as it will set up a nice contrast. And remember, also, that width creates the illusion of space, so always go with wider planks if you’re choosing flooring that has seams. The less pattern there is on the flooring in your tiny home or small vacation home, the bigger the space will seem.
Like all things in life, including the choice of carpet in a small space, it’s always best to go with your gut. So if carpet is your thing, go for it! That being said, most people in smaller homes recommend saving the carpet for only your cozy loft area where your bed is, if that’s how your home is designed. Otherwise, carpet can be a drag to clean if it’s the main –or only –flooring in your small space, since it’s more likely to come in contact with your kitchen area, not to mention foot traffic through the main doorway. But if you take your shoes off at the door and are on friendly terms with your vacuum, why not have it? The most important thing in a small space is that you love your flooring.
Choosing the right flooring and design flourishes for a small space can be a challenge—but it can also be really fun, too. Whether you’re looking to make a flooring choice for your tiny home, upgrade the existing floors in your lake house, vacation home, or mobile home, or are just curious in general about how to tackle a small floor plan, be sure to talk to the experts at Flooring America about the options available to you. Browse all their great styles and price points, and let your small space come to life any way you choose.