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If you're building or remodeling your home, your choice of flooring is a major decision. The two most popular choices for main areas are hardwood flooring and carpet, each of which offers both pros and cons. Interior Designs in Holmen, WI, offers a wide selection of each, and has this to say about their relative advantages.

First, hardwood flooring is hands-down the easiest to clean, especially when it comes to wet spills which can't be fully wiped up from carpets. Wood also doesn't trap allergens like carpet does, and it lasts longer. However, hardwood flooring needs to be cleaned more often to stay presentable, and it definitely represents a larger investment up front. That investment can be worth it—wood adds a classy, modern look to a house which can add value, and which can be updated and refreshed periodically without replacing the floor.

Hardwood flooringCarpet, on the other hand, is much warmer and more comfortable to walk on. It also muffles sounds that would be loud and clear on hardwood flooring. Carpeting doesn't last as long as wood, but it comes in a much wider range of colors and textures that let you personalize your interior design. A bright, soft carpet can make a room comfortable and inviting, while mellow colors bring calm to a room. Finally, at a third to a tenth of the cost of wood flooring, it's an easier goal for most people to reach.

Whether you chose wood flooring or carpet—or a third option such as vinyl, tile, or stone—Interior Designs offers a wide range of quality products that will keep your home comfortable and beautiful for years to come. If you need help deciding between flooring options, call them today at (608) 526-3386 or learn more about their selection online.

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