Consider your lifestyle and the specific rooms you’re flooring. Hardwood works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas where moisture exposure is minimal. It provides unmatched natural beauty and increases home value significantly.
Choose luxury vinyl for kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, and basements where water exposure is likely. Modern LVT looks virtually identical to hardwood but won’t be damaged by spills, humidity, or occasional flooding that can affect coastal homes.
Budget plays a role too. Quality hardwood requires a larger upfront investment but can last decades with proper care. Luxury vinyl costs less initially and requires virtually no maintenance, making it practical for busy families or vacation homes.