How to budget for new flooring

Are your floors starting to look a little worn or outdated?

Getting new flooring is one of the easiest ways to transform your home, but calculating how much it’ll cost can be a real headache.

The good news is that, with a little careful planning (and a visit to Carpet Style), you’ll find the perfect flooring for your needs.

We offer plenty of high-quality flooring options at the lowest prices – ranging from cosy carpets to sleek laminate and practical vinyl flooring.

Here’s our guide to budgeting for new flooring, including tips to help keep minimise your costs.

Measure up

First and foremost, use a tape measure to work out the size of your room – it’s as simple as multiplying the length by the width.

If your room is an awkward shape, has alcoves, or a large bay window, breaking it down into smaller sections and adding them together will help.

At Carpet Style, we can provide a free measuring service to remove the guesswork, preventing you from ordering too much flooring or not enough.

Pick your flooring wisely

We supply different types of flooring, all of which come with different price tags, so it’s worth considering which type suits your needs and budget.

Here are some of our most popular (and affordable) options:

• Carpet – Prices can vary depending on the material, quality, and type, but carpet is easily one of the comfiest flooring options available – perfect for adding warmth and sophistication to almost every room in the house.
• Laminate – Great for busy households, laminate is incredibly durable and stylish. If you want to enjoy the rustic look of wood flooring without the expensive price tag, this could be exactly what you need!
• Vinyl – If you’re looking for a practical and cost-effective flooring option, vinyl ticks all the right boxes. It works well in kitchens, bathrooms, and any other areas that are prone to moisture and spills. Plus, we have loads of fabulous designs, so there’s no need to sacrifice style!
• LVT – Luxury vinyl tiles are ideal for achieving a high-end look. Although many designs resemble real wood, LVT comes in stone, marble, and ceramic tile-effect finishes, too – only they’re a fraction of the cost of the real thing and require much less maintenance.

Look beyond the flooring

Most people focus on the cost of flooring alone, but there are a few additional extras you need to consider.

These include:

• Underlay – A good quality underlay is essential for carpets, laminate, or vinyl flooring. It adds comfort, improves insulation, and extends the lifespan of your flooring.
• Fitting – Hiring a professional to fit your new flooring not only gives you the peace of mind that it’s installed correctly, but it can massively impact how it looks and wears.
• Finishing touches – Door trims, thresholds, and skirting boards may not seem that important, but they can make all the difference between a room looking complete or unfinished.