Comments on: Do I Need Carpet In My Living Room?

By: shockedm

shockedm — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:16:08 +0000

That is a personal choice! Find a real question the next time!

By: treday25

treday25 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:37:26 +0000

It’s a personal preference really.
I do not like tile in the living room and would not buy a home that had such. As far as hardwood floors, I’d put carpet (because that is what I prefer) over it if I bought your home and would not be as big of a problem as tile.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:59:27 +0000

I would prefer terrazo flooring.
Most of my life, I’ve lived in homes with wall to wall carpeting — I hate it. You can’t easily change colors, decor and the floors never gets really clean unless you rip out the rug and install a new one.
I prefer area rugs (flexibility & possibility to remove) over stone, tile, or wooden floors. Easier to clean thoroughly and preferred if someone in the household suffers from allergies.
Also, if the home is being shown to prospective buyers, clean rugs don’t hold objectionable odors or the animal scent that might make the house harder to sell.

By: Car Hop

Car Hop — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:26:27 +0000

Having hardwood or terrazo flooring will IMPROVE the resale value of your home and it will improve your life! It is so much easier to clean and is so much cleaner at all times than carpeting. By all means, do it!

By: Terri

Terri — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:11:23 +0000

If you have pets in your home and you put down carpet the smell won’t go away and you will have to replace the carpet for resell

By: lola l

lola l — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:50:52 +0000

well,if u get one get a soft and thin one,like i do and get it in a cream color like a whitish kinda

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:15:28 +0000

I don’t have a single carpet or rug in my entire house. They are too hard to keep clean with pets and kids, and they collect dust and debris.
It shouldn’t hurt the resale value of your home, as long as you use high quality materials that would appeal to the masses.
It is YOUR home now though, and my feeling has always been to do what you want in your own home. If you need to change it later, go ahead and throw down some carpet or have a carpet allowance when you sell.

By: Just Me

Just Me — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:56:45 +0000

I myself hate carpet in my house. I see more and more people leaving the carpet out now days. And if you have pets, if there is an accident, it is easier to clean up if there is no carpet. You can still vacuum the hard floor, and it should keep dust down in your house because you can mop it and that helps. On top of that when ever mud is brought in it is easier to get up as well.

By: opie with an attitude

opie with an attitude — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:36:05 +0000

Hardwood and tile are very popular right now. Doing either will not detract from the value of your house. As a matter of fact it may add value.
The ease of care and wide variety of designs available make this a very attractive alternative.
If your an avid Do It Yourselfer you can tackle this job, but if not have a professional do the job.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:20:26 +0000

Carpet is a matter of taste. In many cases there is a allowance given by the seller of a home to a buyer for carpet. Very seldom does a buyer keep the carpets installed by I seller. I’ve even seen a seller install new carpet just to have the buyer rip it all out before they move in. Save your money and buy a through rug.