ᐅ Should the hallway and the living/dining area have the same flooring?

Regarding the original question: no, it doesn’t look better when you mix two different floor coverings.

In our ground floor, we tiled everything uniformly—hallway, open living area, and the restroom.

In addition, we placed a large rug in the lounge area in front of the sofa, which can also be washed.

Overall, it’s quite durable and easy to maintain. And if you want to change the color or pattern, you can do so quite easily with a new rug.

Hello,
inspired by this topic, we revived our internal discussion about the flooring.
We are now installing farmhouse-style floorboards everywhere.
For the entrance area, we’re getting a large doormat (there are some really nice ones available now). Outside, there will be a dirt-catching box with a weather-resistant scraper mat anyway.
So, my wife won this round, but I get my large garage with a pitched roof and a "Men’s World."
Best regards, Olli

Olli-Ka schrieb:


For the entrance area, we’re getting a large doormat (there are some really stylish ones nowadays). Outside, there will also be a dirt-trapping grate with a weather-resistant scraper mat.

Also, consider recessed doormats that are level with the flooring, in this case, parquet. They look very elegant and don’t create a tripping hazard.

We have a small prefabricated one from ACO at the entrance, but there are also companies that offer custom-made options.

Scout schrieb:

also consider recessed dirt-trapping mats, flush with the height of the hardwood floor. They look very elegant and don’t pose a tripping hazard.

Hello,
thanks for the info, I always thought those were only for outdoor use.
We will take a closer look into that.
Best regards, Olli

A standard frame on parquet flooring would look like in these examples:

Otherwise, check out Entrada, they also offer made-to-measure options.

Bookstar schrieb:

Please forget about vinyl. It’s sensitive, has an unpleasant odor, feels cheap, and looks low quality. Honestly, it’s the worst flooring option after laminate. Better to choose wood-look tiles or floorboards.
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I can’t agree with that. I didn’t want vinyl in the living areas either, but I did use it in the secondary rooms. It is easy to maintain, and the feel is – to us – acceptable as well. There is no odor (and my wife has a very sensitive nose)!

An interesting option for floor design is called "Mineralico" from a paint manufacturer in Münster. At least, if you like mineral-based floors. The design possibilities are extremely varied. However, this “fun” isn’t exactly cheap, and the installation is quite complex. In return, you get a seamless floor.