Hi...I have laminate in one room, wood in another, tiles in another! We have moved away from carpet as it is cleaner and I didn't like the smell that carpets can harbour. We have always had dogs and therefore the floors are easier to clean. It really depends on your preference.
Yes they are easier to clean, but they are colder (unless you have underfloor heating). I love wood and the look and sound of it under foot, but the dogs claws pitter patter all the time and on our parque floor, their claws do scratch it. Wood floor and laminate have come a long way in recent years. Probably if I was doing it all again now I would have the plank laminate flooring. It totally looks wooden...have just put it in our utility, and it doesn't need the care wood does, such as oiling or polishing. Depending on the room it matters what wood flooring you have too. Kitchens need a manufactured layered type due to the extremes in heat. It really is personal preference. A great floor absolutely sets a house or room off....take your time and look at lots of suppliers and decide. You can often get samples. Beware soft wood will mark with high heels!! Good Luck
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