{"id":16937,"date":"2024-03-25T14:36:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T03:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/"},"modified":"2024-03-25T15:23:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T04:23:11","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-flooring-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-flooring-for-your-home","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right flooring for your home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16937\" class=\"elementor elementor-16937\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b215f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38b215f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9e0d38 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9e0d38\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-025a2ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"025a2ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8cf1fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8cf1fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Flooring for Your Home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724ff0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"724ff0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The flooring in our homes not only provides a functional surface, but also plays a vital role in the aesthetic appeal and overall comfort of our living spaces. Whether you&#8217;re renovating a house or selecting flooring for a new home, it&#8217;s a decision that requires careful consideration, as it will significantly impact the look and feel of your interior. To ensure you make the best choice, follow these 7 tips for choosing the perfect flooring for your home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b654f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b654f7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af71f6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"af71f6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-25-at-2.38.42-pm.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16940\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-25-at-2.38.42-pm.png 728w, https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-25-at-2.38.42-pm-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea050a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ea050a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9924e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c9924e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 1: Consider your lifestyle<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4828316 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4828316\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most important factors to consider when choosing flooring is your lifestyle. Think about the day-to-day use of the room. Are you selecting flooring for a high-traffic area like the kitchen or family room, or is it for a bedroom used less frequently? For high-traffic areas, you&#8217;ll want to prioritize durability and easy maintenance, while for less used spaces, comfort and style might be top of your list.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>High-traffic areas<\/strong><\/p><p>For areas that see a lot of footfall, such as hallways and living rooms, durable materials like hardwood, laminate, or tile can be a great choice. They can withstand the wear and tear and are easy to keep clean.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Low-traffic areas<\/strong><\/p><p>Bedrooms and formal living spaces can benefit from the warmth and softness of carpet or the comfort of engineered wood or luxury vinyl for a cozier feel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d14b62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d14b62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 2: Budget Planning\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-725d296 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"725d296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Flooring can be a significant investment, so it&#8217;s essential to have a clear budget in mind. Knowing your budget will help you narrow down your options and focus on materials that are within your price range. But remember, the upfront cost is not the only expense \u2013 you should also consider the long-term maintenance cost.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Cost-effective options<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">If you&#8217;re on a tight budget, consider cost-effective options like laminate or vinyl, which can mimic the look of more expensive materials like hardwood or natural stone.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Premium choices<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">For those with a larger budget, solid hardwood, real stone, or high-end carpet can be exquisite choices that add value to your home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31b009f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31b009f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 3: Maintenance Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dec18c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dec18c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Different flooring materials have different maintenance needs. Some require regular sealing, waxing, or deep cleaning, while others are more low-maintenance.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ease of cleaning and upkeep<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">If you want a floor that is easy to keep clean, look for materials that are water-resistant and resistant to staining, such as porcelain tile or luxury vinyl. Avoid high-maintenance materials like unsealed natural hardwood in areas prone to spills and moisture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68d7f81 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68d7f81\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0b5415 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0b5415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 4: Style and Aesthetics\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f69689 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f69689\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your floor is a major design element in your home, so it should complement the rest of your interior. Consider the color, texture, and overall style of your home when selecting your flooring.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Matching flooring to home decor<\/strong><\/p><p>Choose a flooring style that will work with your existing d\u00e9cor or the design scheme you have in mind. If versatility is a priority, neutral tones and classic styles that can adapt to different design trends might be ideal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4901d99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4901d99\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50932d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50932d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 5: Durability and Longevity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b918f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99b918f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">No one wants to replace their floors after just a few years. It&#8217;s important to choose a material that can stand the test of time, especially in high-traffic areas.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Choosing flooring materials based on durability<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">For the heaviest wear and tear areas, solid hardwood or natural stone provide excellent durability. However, newer versions of laminate and luxury vinyl often offer impressive longevity with improved technology in manufacturing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d408365 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d408365\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8d554f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8d554f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 6: Environmental Impact\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cea0e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cea0e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">With a growing focus on sustainability, many homeowners are considering the environmental impact of their flooring choices. The production and disposal of some flooring materials can have significant ecological consequences, so it&#8217;s worth looking into eco-friendly options.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sustainable flooring options<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Bamboo, cork, and reclaimed wood are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional hardwood. For carpet, seek out products made from recycled materials with environmentally responsible production processes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-731e3de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"731e3de\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e28ec6d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e28ec6d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c337f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"27c337f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/26c98076-7a7f-4396-bbc1-6bf79f0d6d57_BlushLaneDEC21_052-1024x767.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16952\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/26c98076-7a7f-4396-bbc1-6bf79f0d6d57_BlushLaneDEC21_052-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/26c98076-7a7f-4396-bbc1-6bf79f0d6d57_BlushLaneDEC21_052-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/26c98076-7a7f-4396-bbc1-6bf79f0d6d57_BlushLaneDEC21_052-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/26c98076-7a7f-4396-bbc1-6bf79f0d6d57_BlushLaneDEC21_052.png 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05d6f31 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05d6f31\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d3db1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d3db1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/ac7b68d2-3161-42f9-b376-0714017e747d_HYC_Wool_B_Carramar_750_Coal-Ash_portrait-Medium.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16953\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/ac7b68d2-3161-42f9-b376-0714017e747d_HYC_Wool_B_Carramar_750_Coal-Ash_portrait-Medium.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/ac7b68d2-3161-42f9-b376-0714017e747d_HYC_Wool_B_Carramar_750_Coal-Ash_portrait-Medium-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d31eb6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d31eb6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7303ac5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7303ac5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6ad06 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d6ad06\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d80aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28d80aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 7: Professional Installation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb174ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb174ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">The quality of your flooring installation can determine the overall look and longevity of your floors. Even the highest-quality materials can be compromised by poor installation.<\/p><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Importance of expert installation for longevity<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Unless you have experience in flooring installation, it&#8217;s usually best to leave the job to the professionals. They will ensure that the subfloor is prepared correctly, that there are no gaps or uneven surfaces, and that the materials are laid down according to best practices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-429d25e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"429d25e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3599fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b3599fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/Flooring-Xtra-Aust-Pty-Ltd_F21_image3-Medium.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16679\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/Flooring-Xtra-Aust-Pty-Ltd_F21_image3-Medium.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/Flooring-Xtra-Aust-Pty-Ltd_F21_image3-Medium-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791c2ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"791c2ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Image Credit: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Flooring Xtra<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee0a235 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee0a235\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ccd2cc elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1ccd2cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Enjoyed this? 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