Choosing Flooring for Your Holiday Home

Flooring for a holiday home has to satisfy different priorities to your everyday residence: durability, ease of maintenance, aesthetics and cost all matter, often with less frequent attention in between visits than your main home gets.

Laminate flooring: built for high traffic

Laminate handles high-traffic and moisture-prone areas well when properly installed, resisting scratches better than many alternatives. It’s easy to clean and maintain, comes in a wide range of designs including wood and stone patterns, and is generally one of the more cost-effective flooring options available, a practical match for the come-and-go nature of a holiday property.

Triexta carpet: comfort where it counts

In bedrooms and living areas, Triexta carpet brings a soft, plush texture that adds comfort a holiday home benefits from. Its built-in stain resistance is a genuine advantage for a property that isn’t cleaned as often as your main home, and it offers good insulation and soundproofing for cosy, quiet spaces.

Mixing the two for the best result

Many holiday homes get the best result by mixing materials: laminate in high-traffic zones like entries, kitchens and living areas, and Triexta carpet in bedrooms and quieter living spaces, creating a practical, comfortable balance throughout the property.

Making the right call for your holiday home

Ultimately, the right combination depends on how you use the property and the style you want to achieve. We’re happy to talk through your specific holiday home and recommend a flooring plan that balances durability with comfort.

Explore our Hard Flooring and Carpet ranges, or book a free in-home measure and quote.