• For households with high foot traffic, kids, and pets, durability and ease of maintenance are key. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) and Laminate are excellent choices. Both are highly resistant to scratches, dents, and stains. LVP has the added advantage of being waterproof, making it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements where spills are common. If you prefer a warmer, softer feel, consider a durable, low-pile carpet with built-in stain resistance, which is great for bedrooms and living rooms.

• The colour of your floor has a major impact on the feel of a room.

• Light-coloured floors (like beige, light grey, or natural maple) can make a space feel larger, brighter, and more open. They are great for smaller rooms or spaces with limited natural light. However, they can be less forgiving with dark debris and pet hair.

• Dark-coloured floors (such as espresso, charcoal, or dark walnut) create a sense of warmth, luxury, and drama. They are excellent for grounding large, open-concept spaces and hiding dirt. Be aware that they tend to show dust and light-coloured pet fur more easily.

A good tip is to get samples and view them in your home at different times of the day to see how they look in your specific lighting.

• No, it’s very common to use different types of flooring in different areas of your home to match the room’s function. The key is to ensure a cohesive flow. For example, you might use durable tile or LVP in the entryway and bathrooms, hardwood or laminate in the main living areas and kitchen, and cozy carpet in the bedrooms. To maintain a unified look, try to keep the colour palette and tones consistent. Using transition strips between different flooring types will create a clean, professional finish.