When it comes time to renovating your dream home, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is what type of flooring to use. And for most homeowners it’s not an easy decision. At Carpet Court our professional award-winning sales team will help make that decision easier.

Consider not just looks, but also practicality. How will the floor feel on your feet, and how will you clean it? What flooring type should be put in each room? Will it stand up to pets, kids and spilled red wine? And how much do I want to spend?

Nothing finishes your renovation or dream home like the right flooring. It’s a great investment for your home – an investment that you will be thanking yourself for many years to come.

A popular design trend is to use the same flooring throughout the public areas. That makes the rooms look bigger and provides a unified look. Hardfloor is becoming increasingly popular in New Zealand particularly in the kitchen, bathroom and dining areas because of its stain, scratch and waterproof protection properties.

You also need to consider comfort. Carpet, is more comfortable to stand on and provides more warmth, this option is particularly popular in the likes of bedrooms and lounges.

With so many flooring options available, it can be confusing to figure out which decisions are the right ones to make. We’ve included some of our go-to ranges below that will make your house your dream house and for more info or a free measure and quote get in touch with us.

Carpet for your dream home

Carpet is the common choice in bedrooms, lounges and family rooms because it’s soft and warm and gives you that cozy feeling. It also keeps the noise down and is easy to install. Keep in mind that carpet needs to be cleaned more frequently than other types of flooring and by a professional to ensure it doesn’t harbor pests, dust and allergens.

Here are our top carpet picks for your dream home:

Rhino Manhattan

Soft and luxurious, it certainly lives up to its name sake. Oozing style and charm with a colour palette pushing the boundaries of style. Manhattan brings all you could ever want to a home and the toughness of Rhino.

Rhino Aspen

Our most up to date modern colour palette, champagne greys through to charcoal or a cool pastel blue. It will accentuate stylish homes and delight the “tootsies” with its soft appeal and gorgeous underfoot feel.

Bremworth Switzerland

With a chunky loop pile construction and the use of felted wool, Switzerland is a step up in comfort and luxury. Made in New Zealand from New Zealand wool.

Feltex Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a beautiful chunky wool loop pile heather blend carpet in natural earthy tone shades. It is a  delight to walk on and with all the benefits of 100% pure wool.

Laminate flooring for your dream home

Laminate provides the appearance of hardwood flooring but without the cost. Laminate is an exceptionally hardwearing synthetic flooring product that’s durable and can easily be installed over existing floors to reduce renovation costs. Some laminates can be prone to moisture damage and damaged planks must be replaced rather than refurbished.

Here are our top laminate flooring picks for your dream home:

Malmo Mammut

Mammut laminate flooring panels are extra hard, extra long and extra practical. The range features a country cottage character and authentic natural wood look to create a sophisticated spaces.

Quick-Step Perspective Nature

Perspective Nature stands for the most refined and water-resistant laminate floor. The unprecedented attention to detail makes this laminate floor indistinguishable from real wood.

Rigid flooring for your dream home

Rigid flooring, sometimes known as ‘hybrid flooring’ is the latest hard flooring innovation. Combining the best attributes of both laminate and vinyl, rigid flooring is 100% waterproof and dent resistant. Being waterproof rigid is the first floating floor product that can be installed throughout the entire home creating a seamless look.

Here are our top rigid flooring picks for your dream home:

Rhino EverCore Nature

Taking inspiration from the natural world – Rhino EverCore’s stunning new Nature range combines the beauty of wood with the toughness of a fusion core providing superb durabilty and style or busy homes.

COREtec Naturals Herringbone

Add flair to an entrance way or the whole house with COREtec Herringbone. Herringbone floors are a great way to define an area or add a bit of spunk to a neutral zone.

Rhino EverCore Stone

EverCore™ Stone mimics the look of concrete without the cold feel under foot. Use this product alongside the Nature range to define an area or enjoy its natural beauty throughout your home.

COREtec Stone Katla

Inspired by mountains, COREtec Stone Katla is a subtle sandstone in modern tones. Sweeps of colour rushing through the tile create a soft texture that enlighten decors.

As a homeowner, you’re constantly thinking of projects that can make your home more comfortable and desirable, ensuring that you’re adding value to the house in the process and a question you ask yourselves is what to do before selling your home? So, does new flooring really increase house value, well the simple answer is yes. Most homeowners find about a seventy percent ROI on new floors when they go to sell their house. Flooring is generally the biggest colour in your home, so has a massive impact on how it is perceived

Your flooring really shapes the look and feel of your house interior and potential buyers will be put off if the flooring you have is damaged, worn or dated. Buyers love to see brand-new flooring that is easy to maintain and stylish, so maximise that house value before yo sell with new flooring. Two big things potential buyers are looking at is the maintenance and the condition of the flooring.

Take a look at your flooring and consider the following, is it:

• Visibly worn down in high-traffic areas.
• Overly stained.
• Frayed or ripping up at the baseboards.
• Outdated or out of style.
• Covered in or smells like mildew.

Remember, when a potential buyer is walking in to your house they will have their shoes off and you want them to be comfortable and feel good quality flooring under their feet. Part of the psychology of selling a home is the ability for viewers to imagine themselves living there, this is why home staging is so successful. It creates a neutral space where people can visualise their own belongings slotting right in to your home. If the first thing someone sees when they walk into your property is threadbare, ripped, or stained flooring, they immediately lose that comfort factor.

So you need to make sure that you’re choosing flooring options that will get you the best value for your home. With so many flooring options available, it can be confusing to figure out which decisions are the right ones to make. We’ve included some of our go-to ranges below that will make your house sparkle with charm, be sale ready and not break the bank. For more info or a free measure and quote get in touch with us.

Carpet for doing up to sell

Carpet is the common choice in bedrooms, lounges and family rooms because it’s soft and warm and gives you that cozy feeling. It also keeps the noise down and is easy to install. Keep in mind that carpet needs to be cleaned more frequently than other types of flooring and by a professional to ensure it doesn’t harbor pests, dust and allergens.

Here are our top carpet picks for doing up to sell:

ElemEntry Moana

A cut pile, solution dyed polyester carpet, Moana is thick and dense for a quality all-round look and comes in a palette of colours that compliment a lot of decors.

Malmo Monte Rosa

With a fantastic heavy twist which makes it look thicker than it actually is, Monte Rosa is well priced and great looking making it perfect for tidying up before you sell.

Malmo Nordic

Super high twist levels make Nordic thick and plush with a lovely aesthetic, all for an astonishing low price. 4m wide rolls increases value while decreasing the number of seams.

Godfrey Hirst Detroit

Detroit is a stunning and versatile range of carpet for all seasons. This solution dyed nylon cut pile carpet will sustain luxurious comfort all year round and is a great lower cost option.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVT) for doing up to sell

Luxury vinyl plank (LVT) flooring is the popular choice for many rooms including kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, basement, hallways and lounge rooms, because it is durable, waterproof and cost-effective. Vinyl planks and tiles can also look like wood or natural stone for a high-end look on a reasonable budget. With all its pros just remember that luxury vinyl tiles won’t hide noise as well as other flooring surfaces. Some styles and shades come in both LVT and SPC (Stone Polymer composite), with the latter being able to be laid directly over existing floor coverings, often saving you money.

Here are our top luxury vinyl plank picks for doing up to sell:

Malmo Scandia

A hardwearing and water resistant floor ideal for seamless flooring throughout your home.

Malmo Scandia Stone

A stylish ceramic tile look with much easier installation, removal and repair.

Karndean Knight Tile

All of the interest and beauty of real timber and stone floors, but for that lower price point.

Laminate for doing up to sell

Laminate provides the appearance of hardwood flooring but without the cost. Laminate is an exceptionally hardwearing synthetic flooring product that’s durable and can easily be installed over existing floors to reduce renovation costs. Some laminates can be prone to moisture damage and damaged planks must be replaced rather than refurbished.

Here are our top laminate picks for doing up to sell:

Malmo Exquisit

Its embossed grain and matt surface shimmer give it an authentic wood look at a fraction of the price.

What flooring to choose for your rental property is a common question we get asked, most landlords are looking for an easy, low maintenance flooring option that is cost effective, durable, stylish and easily replaceable. A landlord has the responsibility to make a rental property habitable and there are lots of options across our different product categories to get that desirable “neutral” look that makes it a win-win for both the tenants and the landlord.

The floors in your rental property must have visual appeal to attract residents and long-term value for your investment, while still offering you the peace of mind that they will withstand wear and tear and remain looking good for a decent period of time.

This is a guide of the best flooring for rental properties that we offer. For more info or a free measure and quote get in touch with us.

Carpet for your rental property

Carpet is the common choice in bedrooms, living rooms and family rooms because it’s soft and warm and gives you that cozy feeling. It also keeps the noise down and is easy to install. Keep in mind that carpet needs to be cleaned more frequently than other types of flooring and should be professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months or as per the manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure it doesn’t harbor pests, dust and allergens.

Here are our top carpet picks for your rental property:

ElemEntry Military

Inexpensive and practical with its multilevel loops and heathered yarn.

ElemEntry Galaxy

An in-expensive entry into the modern cut pile look, it’s tight construction makes it hard wearing.

Malmo Marseille

A slightly thicker cut pile carpet with up to date modern tones, best for long term tenants.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVT) for your rental property

Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring is the best choice for many rooms in a rental property including kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, basement, hallways and lounge rooms, because it is durable, waterproof and cost-effective. Vinyl planks and tiles can also look like wood or natural stone for a high-end look on a reasonable budget. With all its pros just remember that luxury vinyl tiles won’t hide noise as well as other flooring surfaces.

Here are our top luxury vinyl plank picks for your rental property:

Malmo Scandia

A hardwearing and water resistant floor ideal for seamless flooring throughout your rental.

Malmo Scandia Stone

A stylish ceramic tile look with much easier installation, removal and repair.

Karndean Knight Tile

All of the interest and beauty of real timber and stone floors, but for that lower price point.

Sheet Vinyl for your rental property

Sheet vinyl, often referred to as ‘Lino’ has been gracing our floors for decades now and is still popular with its 2-4 m sheet width waterproof floor. Quieter to walk on they are also slightly easier to rip or scratch, so going for a commercial graded version will give you the best of both worlds.

Here are our top sheet vinyl picks for your rental property:

Jacobsens Tarkeet Traffic

A wide variety of tile and wood looks with a thick wear layer for strength.

Laminate for your rental property

Laminate provides the appearance of hardwood flooring but without the cost. Laminate is an exceptionally hardwearing synthetic flooring product that’s durable and can easily be installed over existing floors to reduce renovation costs. Some laminates can be prone to moisture damage and damaged planks must be replaced rather than refurbished.

Here are our top laminate picks for your rental property:

Malmo Exquisit

Its embossed grain and matt surface shimmer give it an authentic wood look at a fraction of the price.

The master bedroom, your escape haven and that little slice of luxury (well it should be anyway!). Arguably one of the most important rooms in the house and the room that sells.

In terms of styling a master bedroom, normally the room has a fairly neutral to dark pallet. Shades of brown or grey work quite well for paint and a feature wall behind the bed can add contrast and make a real statement. Current trends are a little bit industrial and quite minimalist, think hanging light fittings either side of the bed with simple bedside tables. Beds tend to be sitting lower to the ground with big over-sized plain duvets.

For the flooring, keep it consistent with the rest of the house- pick either hard flooring or carpet and carry the same flooring through all the bedrooms.

Here are our flooring recommendations to create the winning master bedroom

SmartStrand Ingenious Flair, Elephant                   SmartStrand Natural Decoration, Orion

Hard Flooring

There are plenty of options available to suit the desired look you are going for. The ‘wood floor’ look seems to be more and more popular in bedrooms. The beauty of current technology in flooring allows many materials to provide the ‘wood look’ without the cost of real wood. People tend to stay away from hard flooring in the belatra bedrooms because they are worried about loss of warmth however, if insulated properly with the right underlay this can be minimised. Vinyl and vinyl planking are both great options for achieving this.

Texline Comfort, Empire Dark Grey                          Scandia, Malmo

Head into your nearest store to ask any of our friendly staff for further information about these products or alternatively visit our website carpetcourt.nz

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Having a spare room in your house is an added luxury as long as it doesn’t end up as a store room for old books, photos, clothes, furniture and junk that don’t have a home anywhere else. When deciding what to use your spare room for think about what you and your family would get the best use out of – be it a guest room, office, gym, library, media room, kids playroom – the list is endless! The great thing about a spare room is you can change the purpose of the room as your family’s needs change.

It will also add value for potential buyers if you choose to sell in the future if it is in keeping with the rest of the house and the best way to do this is with the flooring. Whether you choose carpet or hardflooring both are versatile enough for any purpose.

Rhino Carpet 

Carpet is an ideal choice for a spare bedroom, media room, office or library and even a kids playroom if you choose a product that can withstand the test of young children. Rhino carpet is the ideal choice for growing families as it has built-in stain and fade resistance. It is beautifully soft yet still hard wearing making it perfect for families. Rhino carpet comes in multiple styles, colours and prices.

Rhino Rhode Island – Charismatic Lifestyle

The Office

The room that people will sneak off to when they need some ‘peace and quite’,  get some work done (or just escape from the kids). The office normally contains a desk, computer, maybe a rug of some sort and a couple of chairs.

The world is your oyster when it comes to the flooring in the office. The most common flooring choices would be either carpet or hard flooring. We recommend to keep the flooring colour the same as what you have in other areas of the house for the purpose of maintaining flow. So if you have carpet in the living and bedrooms, use the same carpet in the office, likewise with hard flooring. You don’t necessarily have to keep legalcasinos.com.ua the same flooring that you have in the bedrooms for the office, just keep it consistent with other areas of the house.

Here are some great options that will help you to create the winning look in your spare room:

Rhino Portland, Stepping Stone                                    Rhino New Orleans, Desire Street

Guest Bedroom

Alongside the office, the guest room would be the other most common use for the spare room. Not only is it great to be able to provide guests with their own room when they come to stay but it provides the hubby with a bed when he’s got the man flu and it gives you a second wardrobe – bonus!

We recommend to keep the flooring in the guest room consistent with the flooring you have in the other bedrooms.

Here are our products that will allow you to create the winning look:

Rhino Austin, Lakeway                                                      Rhino New Orleans, Desire Street

The Media Room

There are many different purposes for the media room. It can be great for families as it can allow the children (or you) to watch what you like on another room, or even for everyone to have a family movie night . If set up correctly it can also be an ideal room for hosting- get a big projector, a couple of couches and some bean bags and you have yourself the perfect ‘at home’ set up for the rugby!

We recommend putting carpet in the media room. It keeps it warm and cosy and also makes it comfortable for those to sit on if there is a time where there may not be enough seats for everyone. However you can still opt for a hardfloor like laminate or timber if that is what you have in the other living areas of the home, just add a big rug to help with the acoustics and serve as a cosy spot to sit for an overflow of quests.

Here are our products that will allow you to create the winning look:

Malmo Mote Rosa, Perfect Taupe                              ElemEntry Canyon, Ngaranga

We love the use of timber on the walls to create a real ‘man cave’ feel.

To get the best advice, speak to any of our knowledgeable sales staff in store. You can also head to carpetcourt.nz to book a free measure and quote.

Flooring these days comes with all sorts of benefits – warmth, insulation, softness, durability, fade or stain resistance, and more. It can be the foundation of a decorating plan, inspiring other ideas. Or, it can be selected to complement existing walls and furnishings. Above all, the flooring you choose should reflect your personality and bring comfort to your home.

When planning your “look”, it’s important to have a basic knowledge of how colour, texture, and pattern can work. Although there are no absolute “rules” that govern these considerations, we can help narrow down your choices with practical design and decorating advice.

The quickest facelift for any room is colour. It can be used to make a small room appear larger or to pull a background forward. It can create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Or, it can make your environment feel cool and spacious. However used, it’s colour that really creates the mood of your room. Start by gathering colours that catch your eye… fabrics, paint swatches or clippings from your favourite magazines or online inspiration boards.

We recommend you start with the floor and build your colours around the flooring. As you begin to research, you’ll find yourself drawn to certain shades that make you feel comfortable. It’s these colours that really define your personal style and make it your own.

To help determine your interior style, look at your favourite clothes, the artwork you love and your ultimate travel destinations – you’ll start to see a common thread.

Choose your flooring before selecting your paint, wallpaper and furnishings as the floor is the biggest investment and hardest and most expensive to change if you get it wrong.  The colours in your carpet or hard flooring can inspire the rest of our colour scheme.

When choosing flooring – treat the floor colour as the foundation of your palette. You can’t go wrong with natures tones which also create an atmosphere of quiet warmth: soft browns, greys, oak, ash and honey tones all work well with other hues.

When you want to achieve something that is not going to date and has a sense of timelessness – take inspiration from nature – either a natural grain running through the boards or laminate or if carpet use a covering that has more texture – try a loop pile there are some gorgeous examples of this around.

Use paler tints to lighten up a dark room. These soft, cool colours also help make a small room seem spacious. Mixing colours can provide a feeling of height. Use the darkest shade on the floor, the next shade on the walls, and the lightest shade on the ceiling.

If carpeting a small space keep the colour tonal to the room, slightly darker than the floor and take wall to wall – rugs or carpet squares in small spaces can make the space seem smaller as the eye reads the rug or square not the room as a whole. By keeping your colours tonal the effect is holistic it becomes the whole space not just identified areas of a part of that space.

And finally, be sure to colour test your flooring sample by daylight as well as by artificial light at night. Colour changes dramatically when flooded with sunlight or lit by lamps.

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This handy guide will help you find beautiful flooring that suits your lifestyle, interior style and budget.

There can be quite a bit to consider when flooring the bathroom. Most importantly it needs to be able to cope with moisture, humidity, water and temperature changes and of course it needs to look good. Although there’s quite a lot to consider you’ve also got a lot of options. We’ve narrowed it down and created a list of our favourite bathroom tiles ideas and designs for the perfect waterproof flooring options.

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