2 different floor covering in the living/dining room?

[AnnieOats]

I've got an open plan living/dining room and want to have a cream carpet in the living room bit and something else like wood or cork in the dining room bit.

Would this look daft? And has anyone done this?

Should look OK I reckon, as long as there is a metal strip or something between the two (so the carpet edge isn't a trip-hazard).

Have you looked at 'Amtico' - a fantastic, hard wearing synthetic floor covering, in THOUSANDS of styles and designs; we have American Oak throughout our kitchen, bathroom and hall (but we only have a tiny bungalow). But Amtico is a bit pricey, and may need professional laying.

I haven't heard of Amtico but will have a look. I was watching Location Location Location last night and they showed a flat with different flooring and a metal strip between the two. It looked OK.

Thanks

Hello I did this in my last house, cream carpet in the lounge bit, I then had a step up and oak in the dining room bit, looked stunning IMHO.

That sounds good Karbea. When you say a step up do you mean the oak bit was higher with the oak being thicker than the carpet?

Thanks

A bit like this but my higher bit was oak.

That is nice. Mine is all one level so wouldn't look the same. Definitely think I'll do 2 different one though as would love a soft cream carpet in the living room bit.

It was good because I never panicked if people spilt anything on the wood as it was easy to wipe up.

Have you considered Amtico or Karndean wood effect flooring throughout and a cream carpet made to size and edges whipped ( from a warehouse carpet company - cheap as chips ! And get a new one when it gets too dirty !) in the lounge area - might look better than a metal strip ?!

I have the same problem, open plan with sliding 1950s glass doors. At the mo we have 2 different 60s style carpets! so anything would be an improvement.
What does edges whipped mean?

I would do wood throughout and then have a big cream rug in the living room.

edges whipped is like a hem or seal finish for the carpet to stop it fraying...you see on the samples this in carpet shops....unless there is an existing step I would def go for the all wood + rug

We had this in our old house, carpet in the living room and laminate (those were the days!) in the dining room. It worked really well, as the laminate was more practical to clean and the carpet warmer, plus there was a clear distinction between the two rooms.

I have this, ash wood in the dining area and grey carpet in the lounge area. It looks nice, sitting area is cosy and dining area floor wipe clean. It is separated by a metal carpet gripper, and I think it's the best solution for a living dining area as before we had wood throughout and it felt cold all the time.

I think it probably works in terms of cleaning etc but doesn't look very nice (sorry) I think george and Mildred had it