The short version
- Carpet: warm, quiet and soft. Good upstairs over living areas, and for kids' falls.
- Hard floors: easier to clean, better for allergies and pets, and one look through the house.
- Hard floors plus a big area rug often gets you the best of both.
| Carpet | Hard floor + rug | |
|---|---|---|
| Warmth and comfort | Best | Good with a rug |
| Noise to rooms below | Best | Needs good underlay |
| Allergies and dust | Holds dust | Easier to keep clean |
| Pets (accidents) | Poor | Better |
| Lifespan | Shorter | Longer |
| Buyer appeal | Mixed | Generally strong |
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Common questions
Is carpet in bedrooms outdated?
Not entirely. Carpet is still common in bedrooms for warmth and quiet. Many buyers prefer hard floors throughout, though, and a large area rug on a hard floor gives similar comfort.
What is the best bedroom flooring for allergies?
Hard floors like vinyl, laminate or hardwood are easier to keep free of dust and allergens than carpet. Use a washable rug if you want softness.
Who's writing this: Rose and Thorn Flooring is a flooring company in Surrey, BC. We install floors for a living, so yes, we'd love to do yours. But nobody pays us to say nice things about a product, and we don't earn commission from any brand. If something here is wrong or out of date, text us at 604-716-4160 and we'll fix it.