Style Guide: Fashionable Bedroom Flooring

It’s the first thing you feel when your feet hit the floor in the morning. Take extra care to pick out flooring that not only fits your style, but also is comfortable.

Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Laurey W. Glenn, Robbie Caponetto / Styling: Matthew Gleason

Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Wall-to-wall carpet is a popular choice in bedrooms because it’s softer and warmer than many other options. Choose carpet with a soft pile for the ultimate in comfort.

Layered Rugs

Photos by Jean Allsopp

Layered Rugs

Add to the interest and texture of wall-to-wall carpeting by layering rugs.

Hardwood

Photos by Jean Allsopp

Hardwood

Not only are hardwood floors beautiful, but they’re also a great investment. If properly cared for, they should last you a lifetime. Use hardwood floors in the bedroom when allergies are a concern. Carpet can trap allergens that can be easily wiped off wood.

Plush Rug

Photography Laurey W. Glenn / Styling Leigh Anne Montgomery

Plush Rug

A fluffy rug brings warmth, both visually and physically, to your space. It’s also a great way to define a secondary space, like a seating area, from the rest of the room.

Contemporary Rug

Photo by Laurey W. Glenn

Contemporary Rug

A cowhide rug adds softness to the floor and lends an up-to-date freshness.

Scatter Rugs

Photos by Jean Allsopp

Scatter Rugs

If you don’t like your cold wood floors on winter mornings, you don’t have to install carpet. Use an assortment of scatter rugs for warm feet and an eclectic look.

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