Choosing the right type of flooring is essential for creating the perfect look and functionality in your home. The right ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Like other aspects of interior design, different types of flooring go in and out of style. Sometimes the trends coincide with when a newly developed material is mass produced and becomes affordable ...

Thinking of redoing your floors? If you're a super-vigilant new parent, you might think the best thing to offset toppling babies and toddlers is wall-to-wall foam squares. But if your taste leans more ...

If you've ever watched an episode of home renovation TV, you know the allure of wood flooring—and maybe even have pulled up some old carpet in your own home, furtively hoping for the glimpse of ...

Get expert tips on the best flooring for basements, including moisture testing, prep, and top materials that stand up to leaks, humidity, kids and pets.

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Flooring takes up a lot of real estate in ...

The floor is the largest surface in the home, and picking the best type of flooring for your space depends on your budget, lifestyle and personal tastes. Each type has its unique benefits, and ...

If you watch house-hunting shows, you’ve probably seen prospective buyers light up at the sight of hardwood. If you watch renovation shows, though, you’ll also see how expensive it can actually be to ...

Hardwood flooring is in high demand, adding style, dimension and value to a home. In fact, more than half (61%) of American ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...