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Reptar4President OP t1_j6gb64e wrote

Reply to comment by Bucksandreds in Turned an Outdated Living Room into a Functional Living/Play Room by Reptar4President

Yeah, 99/100 times, hardwood looks better. But quality carpeting both looks good and feels good too, so I think people tend to think of old, cheap carpeting. In this case, it just made more sense to do it so we can get more practical use out of it. If you have a good looking room but you never use it because it’s not practical, what’s the point? I’d rather a room where I feel like we can actually use it. We use it every day now, but I doubt we’d ever use it though if it wasn’t carpeted.

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adifferentmike t1_j6gdaaa wrote

Agreed. I added a room last year for my kids and carpeted it. Contractor said it clashes with the hardwoods in the rest of the house, I said so what? Ever hear a toddlers head knock on hardwood? Yeah... thick carpeting is the way to go for a play room. Plus it's sacrificial!

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Ok-disaster2022 t1_j6h4jjf wrote

Or hear me out. Wood floors, but nice area rugs. When you want to change decor you can replace the rug.

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Bucksandreds t1_j6hlfvq wrote

Rugs imo can never replicate the softness that quality carpeting with double thick padding has. My sons have likely avoided multiple concussions because I carpeted my basement playroom and great room. Hardwood is nice and my bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and hallways have it. Soft carpet in select rooms is nice as well.

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Reptar4President OP t1_j6i41e2 wrote

Yeah it's not unfair, but I agree with /u/Bucksandreds. I have a pretty plush area rug in another part of the house, but it's nowhere near as soft and comfortable as the carpet. I think carpet can be very nice if it's done in select, practical locations, and you don't skimp or go cheap on it.

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