Carpet vs. Hardwood Floors: Which is Best for Your Key Biscayne Waterfront Condo?

Carpet vs. Hardwood Floors: Which is Best for Your Key Biscayne Waterfront Condo?

When searching for your next home among the beautiful Key Colony Key Biscayne waterfront condos, you will most likely come across the 2 most popular options when it comes to floor surface covering - carpet and hardwood.  Understanding the pros and cons of each will help you make an informed choice about which material you’d want in your new home.

Carpet

Carpet is known for its comforting warmth that makes any house feel like a home. One of the benefits of having carpet is that it is soft, comfortable and warm. It also feels great beneath bare feet and can be particularly soothing especially when standing for long periods of time. On a chilly morning, you’d really appreciate how carpet helps insulate your bedroom, keeping it warm and cozy. You wouldn’t want to step on a stepping on the freezing cold floor, right? Also, the fact that it is so soft and cushioned makes carpet a safe choice as protection against falls.

Although less expensive than hardwood materials, carpets’ soft materials can easily get damaged and must be replaced every few years. Spills can leave stains that attract and hold dust and microorganisms making it potentially unsafe for people with allergies. Carpets also require high level of maintenance and many people find it difficult to deeply clean them. A dirty carpeted floor looks terribly unattractive and unsightly.

Hardwood

Most homebuyers prefer homes with hardwood flooring. In fact, according to the data from the National Association of REALTORS®, 54% of  home buyers were willing to pay more for a home with one. There is no denying that because it is a natural material, hardwood flooring looks impressively elegant. It comes in different patterns and style. Its solid surface allows for convenient cleaning making it easier to maintain than carpet. It can also be refinished to look like new. In fact, some Key Biscayne oceanfront condos have hardwood floors that have already lasted for quite some years.

Installing hardwood flooring is a bit expensive and can be a tedious process. But if you’re buying a Key Colony Key Biscayne waterfront condo with hardwood flooring already installed, you don’t have to worry about that, right? A major complaint about hardwood floors is that wearing certain types of shoes can make walking on them very noisy. If installed on higher levels, the sound can be heard downstairs. Also, it can become very slippery making you vulnerable  to accidents.

Carpet and hardwood both have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Keep in mind that there is no perfect flooring type. As you weigh your options, consider not only your personal taste but your budget as well as the best resale value you can get. Also think about the care and maintenance required for your floor surface.

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