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Living Room Flooring

Living Room Flooring

The living room is one of the most used spaces in your home, so your flooring needs to handle daily foot traffic without losing its look. These living room flooring options are designed for durability, comfort, and long-lasting style. Whether you’re entertaining guests or relaxing at home, you’ll find floors that are easy to clean, resist scratches, and complement any design style.
  • Lvp archwood loft skyzonelvt 15987797 Archwood Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Tile — Concrete Loft
    NEW
    Width: W: 12.0″
    Length: L: 24"
    Thickness: T: 3 mm
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    Archwood Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Tile - Concrete Loft

    15987797

    $249 / sq ft
  • Carpettiles lynx prowl 15987791 swatch Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - The Lynx Collection — Prowl
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    Width: W: 24.0″

    Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - The Lynx Collection - Prowl

    15987791

    $279 / sq ft
  • Carpettiles bison range 15987785 swatch Bison Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" — Range
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 24.0″
    Length: L: 24"
    Thickness: T: .086"

    Bison Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - Range

    15987785

    $229 / sq ft
  • Shopifythumbnail 15988682 6ef09931 2d21 4a9a a634 2d7a64df6a22 Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection — Amber Ridge
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 86.6"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection - Amber Ridge

    15988682

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $931 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Laminate solara silverdrift angle Solara Waterproof Laminate — Silver Drift
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.31"

    Solara Waterproof Laminate - Silver Drift

    15988064

    $350 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $420 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Laminate tidalridge shorelinegray angle Tidal Ridge Waterproof Laminate — Shoreline Gray
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 9.4″
    Length: L: 59"
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Tidal Ridge Waterproof Laminate - Shoreline Gray

    15988068

    $445 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $534 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Shopifythumbnail 15988671 Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Dry Grass
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 47"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Dry Grass

    15988671

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $755 / sq ft
    21% OFF
  • 58 in Clearwater Mill Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Modern Mill
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 17.717 - 86.614"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"

    Clearwater Mill Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Modern Mill

    15988310

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $594 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Carpettiles lynx shadow 15987792 swatch 09df5fc7 5b1f 43af ab40 f3caed6be140 Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - The Lynx Collection — Shadow
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    Width: W: 24.0″

    Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - The Lynx Collection - Shadow

    15987792

    $279 / sq ft
  • Carpettiles bison earthbound 15987786 swatch 400261af 3990 4dae a8f7 d1f02c2eb697 Bison Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" — Earthbound
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 24.0″
    Length: L: 24"
    Thickness: T: .086"

    Bison Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - Earthbound

    15987786

    $229 / sq ft
  • Shopify thumbnail 15988681 Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection — Birch Frost
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 86.6"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection - Birch Frost

    15988681

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $931 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Laminate solara ambersands angle Solara Waterproof Laminate — Amber Sands
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.31"

    Solara Waterproof Laminate - Amber Sands

    15988065

    $350 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $420 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Laminate tidalridge sandbaroak angle Tidal Ridge Waterproof Laminate — Sandbar Oak
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 9.4″
    Length: L: 59"
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Tidal Ridge Waterproof Laminate - Sandbar Oak

    15988069

    $445 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $534 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Shopify thumbnail 15988672 Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Canyon Clay
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 47"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Canyon Clay

    15988672

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $755 / sq ft
    21% OFF
  • Carpettiles lynx silent step 15987793 swatch Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - The Lynx Collection — Silent Step
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    Width: W: 24.0″

    Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - The Lynx Collection - Silent Step

    15987793

    $279 / sq ft
  • Carpettiles bison frontier 15987787 swatch Bison Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" — Frontier
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 24.0″
    Length: L: 24"
    Thickness: T: .086"

    Bison Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - Frontier

    15987787

    $229 / sq ft
  • Shopify thumbnail 15988684 Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection — Glacier Linen
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 86.6"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection - Glacier Linen

    15988684

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $931 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Laminate solara saharastripe angle Solara Waterproof Laminate — Sahara Stripe
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.31"

    Solara Waterproof Laminate - Sahara Stripe

    15988066

    $350 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $420 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Laminate tidalridge seashoremist angle Tidal Ridge Waterproof Laminate — Seashore Mist
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 9.4″
    Length: L: 59"
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Tidal Ridge Waterproof Laminate - Seashore Mist

    15988070

    $445 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $534 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Shopify thumbnail 15988673 Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Tobacco Root
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 47"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Tobacco Root

    15988673

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $755 / sq ft
    21% OFF
  • Carpettiles lynx forestshade 15987794 swatch Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - The Lynx Collection — Forest Shade
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    Width: W: 24.0″

    Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - The Lynx Collection - Forest Shade

    15987794

    $279 / sq ft
  • Carpettiles bison grassland 15987788 swatch Bison Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" — Grassland
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 24.0″
    Length: L: 24"
    Thickness: T: .086"

    Bison Carpet Tiles - 24" x 24" - Grassland

    15987788

    $229 / sq ft
  • Shopify thumbnail 15988685 Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection — Pale Heather
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 86.6"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection - Pale Heather

    15988685

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $931 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Laminate solara sierradune angle Solara Waterproof Laminate — Sierra Dune
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.31"

    Solara Waterproof Laminate - Sierra Dune

    15988067

    $350 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $420 / sq ft
    17% OFF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best flooring for a living room?
The best living room flooring depends on your household, style, and budget. Hardwood and engineered hardwood are the most popular choices — they add warmth, visual appeal, and long-term resale value. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is the top pick for homes with pets, kids, or heavy foot traffic thanks to its waterproof construction and scratch resistance. Laminate offers a similar look to hardwood at a lower price point. Carpet remains a strong option for living rooms where comfort underfoot is a priority. Each has real advantages — the right answer depends on how you live in your space.
Is hardwood or luxury vinyl plank better for a living room?
Both are excellent living room flooring options, but they serve different priorities. Hardwood offers timeless aesthetics, can be refinished multiple times, and tends to increase home resale value. LVP is 100% waterproof, more resistant to dents and scratches, and typically more affordable upfront. If your living room gets heavy use, has pets, or connects to an entryway or kitchen, LVP is often the more practical choice. If your living room is a formal or low-traffic space and long-term value is the priority, hardwood is hard to beat.
How do I choose the right flooring color for my living room?
Start with your existing fixed elements — wall color, furniture, trim, and the amount of natural light your living room gets. Light-toned floors make a room feel larger and more open; darker tones create warmth and drama. Mid-tones are the most forgiving and easiest to style around over time. Undertones matter too — a floor with warm (yellow/brown) undertones can clash with cool-toned walls. The best way to get this right is to order free samples and view them in your actual space before buying. What looks perfect in a photo may read differently under your lighting.
How much flooring do I need for my living room?
Measure your living room's length and width in feet and multiply to get your square footage. Then add 10% to account for cuts, waste, and future repairs — bump that to 15% if you're planning a diagonal or herringbone pattern. For example, a 15x20 ft living room is 300 sq ft, so you'd order 330 sq ft minimum. It's always better to have a small amount left over than to run short mid-project and face a potential dye lot mismatch. If you're unsure, our team can help you calculate the right quantity before you order.
What flooring holds up best in a high-traffic living room?
For high-traffic living rooms, look for flooring with a proven wear layer or hardness rating. Rigid core LVP with a wear layer of 12 mil or higher handles heavy use very well. For hardwood, species with a higher Janka hardness rating — like hickory or white oak — hold up better than softer woods like pine. Laminate with an AC3 or AC4 rating is also built for heavy residential traffic. Whatever you choose, the installation quality and underlayment matter just as much as the product itself.
Can I put the same flooring throughout my living room and adjacent rooms?
Yes — and it's usually the right move. Running the same flooring continuously through connected spaces like a living room, hallway, and dining area creates a cohesive, open feel and makes smaller homes look significantly larger. It also simplifies your purchase and reduces the number of transition strips needed. If you're tying into an existing floor in another room, bring a sample of that floor when you shop so you can find a complementary match.
Do I need underlayment for living room flooring?
In most cases, yes. Underlayment cushions the floor, reduces noise, and provides a thermal layer — all of which matter in a living room where you spend a lot of time. Some LVP and laminate products come with underlayment pre-attached; if yours doesn't, it's worth adding separately. For concrete subfloors, a moisture-barrier underlayment is especially important. Check the product specifications before purchasing — using the wrong underlayment (or none at all) can void the manufacturer warranty.
Can I try flooring samples before I buy?
Yes. BuildDirect offers free flooring samples so you can see exactly how a product looks in your living room under your lighting before placing a full order. Colors, textures, and finishes can look very different on a screen versus in your actual space. Order a few samples, lay them on your floor, and live with them for a day or two before deciding. It's the best step you can take to avoid buyer's remorse on a flooring purchase.

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