One of the biggest benefits from choosing hardwood flooring for your home is that it never goes out of style. It has been continuously in use for many centuries, and despite the many changes in style, design and color, it has survived the test of trends, showing that the look of hardwood never gets old. This is because hardwood acts as an instant connection between the natural world and the inside of your home.
Some benefits of a natural floor include the following:
Unique: Each board, plank or strip used on a hardwood floor is a work of natural art and beauty with unique grains and colors, compounded by the fact that there are dozens of species both domestic and imported to select from, each with its own grain, color and characteristic.
Character: Over time, wood is going to slightly change in color. It will also pick up a few dents, scratches and nicks which will collect and create a unique personality for your floor. This type of character can not be bought but only attained over years.
Space: Wood is a great choice for open spaces because the grains and patterns found within its surface will help break up the monotony of the room acting as a backdrop, while also working to infuse interest and design into the space.
Another great benefit for choosing hardwood flooring for your home is:
Value: Hardwood floors will increase the market value of your home quite a bit, given the house supports it. But what is the return on investment (ROI) for adding hardwood floors? The average ROI for installing hardwood floors in your home ranges between 70-80 percent, potentially adding up to 2.5 percent to the sale price.
This means that if you spend $20,000 on hardwood floors (2000 square feet at $10 per square foot) you can expect to see between $14,000 and $16,000 reflected in the sale price of your home. Again these numbers depend on other aspects of the house, as well as type and design of the hardwood floors. If you don’t plan on selling your home right away, the ROI could be even bigger.
When it comes time for you to sell your home, buyers will pay more for a house with hardwood floors, as opposed to carpet. Many home buyers don’t want carpet, especially someone else’s. They see used carpet as something unsanitary, that could provoke their allergy symptoms. Many home buyers will pay more for a house that already has hardwood floors. Because it is a feature being sought out, wood flooring may even help sell your house faster.
