Design Trend: Flooring 101

Plenty of decisions go into building a Helena custom home. How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you want? Do you want an open-concept living area or classic closed-off rooms? What color are the exterior and interior walls?

Making all the decisions is an exciting and fun process when building with our J. Wright Building Company team. We always ensure every choice is made thoughtfully and carefully to guarantee the home of your dreams! That’s why we think of every detail, right down to the flooring of each individual room.

While flooring might seem like a simple choice, there are many different options to pick from. We highlighted a few of the most popular flooring options to help you get started in your journey to selecting the right options for you:

Hardwood

One of the most common and highly requested types of flooring is hardwood. This classic flooring option has been at the top of the list for design options and upgrades for years. Perfect for living rooms, dining rooms, family areas, entryways and even bedrooms, this utilitarian flooring material gives any room an elegant look while also providing warmth with its various shades and finish options. With so many options, from rustic to traditional, you can easily find a hardwood option that matches the style of your Helena custom home.

No matter which hardwood option you choose, one of the biggest advantages to hardwood flooring is that the color never fades. Simple household maintenance like vacuuming, sweeping or mopping away any dust and debris is the best way to keep these floors looking crisp and clean. Plus, when you use true hardwood flooring, you have the ability to refinish the flooring to make it look brand new if it ever becomes necessary down the road due to wear and tear!

Tile

Tile flooring is another unwavering household classic. Usually seen in kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, sunrooms or laundry rooms, this durable flooring option has plenty of advantages. The flooring material is very popular in high-traffic areas due to its resistant nature. Not only will you have a hard time scuffing or scratching this flooring type, but it is also very easy to clean! A quick sweep and mop will have any muddy or dirty tile looking brand new!

Another great advantage of tile flooring is the abundance of options available. Whether you choose solid colors, fun patterns, matte finishes or bold designs, there is a tile to suit your needs. This cost-effective option brings an elevated look to any home without the hassle sometimes experienced with other flooring choices.

Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Flooring is usually split up into two categories: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP). This increasingly popular option has become a go-to choice for families everywhere, including many of our custom home buyers in Helena! LVT is a vinyl flooring designed to look like real tile, whereas LVP is made to look like natural hardwood floors. This flooring option is perfect for homes with pets or families with children, or if you’re just searching for a high style, low maintenance flooring option. LVP and LVT are very durable, and also incredibly affordable!

At J. Wright Building Company, we know every family is unique. When designing new custom homes in Helena and the greater Birmingham area, we always keep that in mind. Ensuring everything right down to the flooring in each room serves a purpose is just one way we keep our homeowners happy when building their dream homes!

To learn more and to find out how to get started, visit www.JWrightBuildingCompany.com.