Five ways to make your home a more comfortable place to live

Story in partnership with Floorworld.

If the COVID lockdowns have taught us nothing else, it's the importance of feeling comfortable in your own space. Regardless of the size, when you close the door at night you need to feel like you're home.

While we all spend a lot of time thinking about our furniture - how it looks, how comfortable it is, and how it's positioned to achieve the right Feng Shui - there is an even more important factor influencing the feel of your home: your interiors.

From the colour pallets on the walls to the quality of the trimmings in the kitchen in bathrooms, it all plays a part. The most important feature however is always the flooring.

Not only is flooring pivotal to the overall look of the room - after all, it is the most prominent visual feature - it is also key to both the functionality and character of the space.

That's why the experts at Floorworld are sharing their knowledge and experience to give you five ways to make your space more comfortable by simply changing what's beneath your feet.

One of the best things about carpets is the diversity it offers for interior designs. There is a massive range of colours, styles and fibres on to choose from. Each offers their own unique feel.

Whether it's wool, nylon, triexta, polypropylene or polyester, each fibre gives a different finish, depending on the weave. They also all have different levels of durability, functionality and can be selected to best suit your lifestyle.

Choosing carpet over other types of floors has several benefits. Firstly, carpets don't scratch or squeak and they provide a comfortable indoor environment for humans and pets alike.

They also absorb sound and keep the soles of your feet nice and warm when you're up and moving around on those cold winter mornings.

No matter what era the architecture of your home is, a timber floor can give your space a feel that is both traditional but also timelessly chic.

While you can use the existing hardwood boards in your home, if you want to be spoilt for choice when it comes to colours, styles and wood grain, then a floating floor or an engineered timber floor might be the answer.

An engineered timber floor is a 100 per cent timber flooring product but with all the benefits of modern technology. Complement your home including your kitchen with a durable engineered timber floor.

The big advantage of timber floors is that they're easy to clean and give your home a really earthy vibe.

When you think of vinyl flooring you undoubtedly think of diamond patterns and houses built in the 50s. However, today's vinyl flooring is very different.

Vinyl flooring now comes in a range of styles and designs to suit just about any space. From sheet, tile and panel, through to modern hybrids, vinyl can help you create the look you want. You can even replicate stone, ceramic or timber, at a fraction of the cost.

Best of all, vinyl is highly durable and offers great functionality. It is also easy to maintain. A bit of hot water and some disinfectant or other sanitisers or just warm water with a mop can be used on a vinyl floor.

Vinyl is super comfy underfoot and adds a touch of affordable style to any room.

With a wide range of colours and designs - including timber styles and effects - it's little wonder that laminate and hybrid flooring is so popular amongst so many Aussie home owners.

Once seen as a cheap solution for DIYers - with the finish quality to match - laminates have come a long way in recent years. Today, it can give you the same look as many other flooring styles, including ceramic, wood or marble, but all at a much lower price point!

If looks are important to you, laminate flooring will look more realistic than vinyl, but both have luxury options that can make your space look stylish.

Nowadays, laminates and hybrids are seen as one of the best choices for young families, renovators and first home builders needing a durable floor with the timber look.

If you can't afford to replace the floors in your home but want to add a touch of style, why not just add a beautiful rug? One that really ties the room together?

Whether it's for a bedroom, the living area or even just a hallway runner, there is an almost infinite number of patterns and designs to choose from.

Whether you want a traditional rug or something more contemporary; natural fibre or shag pile, Persian or handmade, or even just a rug to make the kids' room feel more fun and age appropriate; you can find it and usually without breaking the bank. Home Dezines, for example, is a great source of rugs, all at great prices!

Rugs feel great underfoot; are easy to take out and clean; and can also be replaced on a whim if you decide the room needs another update.

With a little bit of thought and expert know how you can completely update the vibe of your interiors. Whether you're looking for modern chic or something a bit more traditional, updating your flooring can make life more comfortable.

For more information, visit: www.floorworld.com.au or visit your local Floorworld retailer.

Story in partnership with Floorworld.