This flooring type is the most obvious choice for cold homes. It’s also the cheapest.
As you know, carpet is like a warm, cozy blanket between your delicate tootsies and your unforgiving cold floors. It’s a no-brainer for cold homes.
However, there are some drawbacks you may not have considered. For one thing, carpets are the most difficult flooring type to clean when it comes to tracked-in snow and muddy messes.
For two, fluffy carpets + cold, dry weather = electric charges. In other words, carpeted flooring is notorious for causing wintertime static shock. This may be fun for your kids, but not so much for your grown-up party guests.
But carpet is cheap and versatile. You can choose any height, color or pattern to perfectly fit your interior design.
And if you’re home already has cold, hard floors, there’s absolutely no need to spend a ton on a full floor replacement. Save your money and get a ton of beautiful area rugs instead. This is arguably the best choice for homes that get very cold but only seasonally.