Ground floor
The ground floor of your home is the first point of access to your home. The sense of well-being you’ll feel when you walk through the door of your refuge is paramount. It needs to be well thought out, and the different types of materials found there need to be well arranged to trigger that feeling of well-being. With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to selecting the materials that will make your home a great place to live. That’s why the Summex team is here to help you with your design. The result you’re looking for will become reality.
Let’s start with floor coverings. Here are some of the more popular choices found on the main level.
Hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring is very popular in our homes. Its warm, aesthetic appearance makes it an excellent choice. Available in a wide variety of species, colors and finishes, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
Advantages:
- Durable
- Can be restored after many years of use
- Multiple choices
- Various widths
Disadvantages:
- Scratches over time
- Wide boards shrink with temperature changes
- Expensive materials
Engineered hardwood flooring
Substantially the same properties as its colleague, this one is basically plywood overlaid with hardwood.
Advantages:
- Durable
- Can be installed over concrete floors
- Stable even with wider planks
- Multiple choices
- Various widths
Disadvantages:
- Scratches over time
- Expensive materials
Ceramic flooring
Ceramic flooring is a must for the first floor. Very pleasant with underfloor heating, it dissipates heat wonderfully when heated.
Advantages:
- Possibility of installing underfloor heating
- Multiple choice of colors and sizes
- Highly resistant
- Can be wetted without adverse effects
Disadvantages:
- Expensive materials
- Cold when unheated
Laminate and pvc flooring
These types of flooring are increasingly used for main rooms. These products are versatile and adaptable to different applications.
Advantages:
- More economical materials
- Good scratch resistance
- Variety of choices
- Quick installation
Disadvantages:
- Laminate does not withstand water
- Floating, therefore a lot of shrinkage when the seasons change
Here are the most popular floor coverings for residential use. There are many to choose from, not to mention those we haven’t yet covered. It’s important to make an informed choice so that your investment lasts well over time.
Wall coverings
The wall cladding you use will depend on the style you’re going for and the feeling you want to evoke. There’s the traditional plasterboard. But there are other possibilities too, such as wood cladding, panelling, ceramics, wallpaper and so on. It all depends on the function of the wall. Is it the focal point of your room? Take the time to think about it and decide which type of cladding to use.
Ceiling coverings
Like wall coverings, every home and every application is different. Whether in terms of architecture, style or height. Smooth ceilings, textured ceilings, wood ceilings, decorative wood beams, stretched canvas ceilings and more. Depending on the type of home and its architecture, our design team will advise you and help you make the right choice to blend in perfectly with the rest of your home.
Lighting
Lighting is an essential element in any interior or exterior design project. Natural and artificial light are fundamental functional and aesthetic considerations in any interior design project.
Light is essential to our daily lives, making us feel safe, allowing us to see what’s around us, and giving us the visual comfort to live and work.
Lighting can make the difference between a bland room and one with an inviting ambience. Summex will be happy to help you make the right lighting choices for your living spaces.