Shopping for flooring and buying a car are two different things! There’s nothing worse than walking onto the lot and getting ambushed by a salesperson breathing down your neck, looking for their commission. Flooring is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your home so you shouldn’t just be picking what an employee wants to clear off the sales floor.
The right flooring option for you should be based on your lifestyle and in most cases, that’s not the expensive option or the trendiest color. Your lifestyle,budget and preferences should always come first. At King Flooring, we do things differently. Think of us as anti-salespeople because we aren’t here to sell, we’re here to help you find the right flooring for you and your family.
Start with Lifestyle, Not Products
Before you pick up a single sample, the person you’re buying flooring from should be getting to know you. What are you looking for? What’s your budget? Have you seen our premium collection? All of these might seem like harmless questions, but they don’t say anything about how you live.
Do you have kids running rampant through the house or dogs tracking in dirt from outside? Do you love to entertain or prefer a quiet home? Is it a rental property with constant tenant turnover or your forever home where you want your flooring to last for years to come?
Your lifestyle should be a determining factor when it comes to buying new flooring. Let’s get into a couple examples. A busy family with pets needs flooring that’s durable and easy to clean like luxury vinyl plank (LVP). A retired couple might prefer comfort and aesthetics over scratch resistance so they might love carpet. A property manager that needs new floors fast will lean toward budget-friendly flooring options like laminate floors. How you live is a great way to narrow down your flooring options and find a material that works for you and your needs.
Be Honest About Your Budget
Everyone has a budget. If you’re upfront about what you’re willing to spend, you won’t waste time looking at flooring that’s out of your price range.
Even if you tell your flooring salesperson how much you’re willing to spend, they won’t necessarily try to max it out if they’re putting your needs first. The top of your budget is a stopping point. This makes it easy to find flooring within your budget.
Looking for budget-friendly flooring doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality. You’ll likely still be able to find the right flooring material with a slightly thinner wear layer or have to choose a product line with a similar look at a lower price point. There are floors for every budget, but the key is working with someone who understands how to find them.
At King Flooring, our goal isn’t to upsell you the most expensive option. We believe your flooring should fit your life AND your budget. Schedule a free in-home consultation to see what will work for your situation.
Less is More When Choosing
How do you shop for flooring the right way? Consider that less is more.
When you visit some flooring showrooms, you might be given 20 or 30 swatches to flip through, which can be overwhelming. How do you choose when you’re staring at 20 different shades of gray oak? It all sets in: your eyes glaze over, decision fatigue kicks in and you leave the store without making a decision.
How do you do it right? After discussing your lifestyle and budget, a helpful flooring advisor will put out five colors you may like, not 10 or 20. This isn’t just throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks; it’s showing you what might work for you based on your preferences, your home and your lifestyle.
What if you don’t like any of them? It’s as simple as going back to the drawing board and pulling out another five samples. Starting with a vision in mind makes it easier to choose the perfect flooring and to make a decision you feel good about.
The key to success? Your flooring advisor has to listen first and sell second. They should understand your likes, your lifestyle and your budget before showing you any samples. Flooring that fits you should come before moving whatever’s on sale this month.
Find Flooring That Fits Your Life
Choosing the right flooring for your lifestyle should be simple, not overwhelming. At King Flooring, it all starts with an honest conversation about how you live, clear communication about your budget and a process that respects your time. The best flooring isn’t the most expensive or trendiest, but what makes you happy when you step into your home.
Ready to find the perfect flooring for your Memphis home? Contact us to book a shop-at-home consultation today!
