Note: Engineered Hardwood is perfectly fine in wet areas as long as it is very good quality. For example Mafi (actually have photos of it installed in plenty of bathrooms), and Hakwood flooring products would hold up in a wet area.

My suggestion is doing a hardwood in the main areas of the house and using something different in the bathroom area such as tile or vinyl. I have used vinyl planks before and have had no problems. A company called Karndean has some amazing looks.

Using tile throughout a livingroom/dining room space can make it feel cold, even if it is the wood-look. I would definitely recommend using a hardwood or laminate throughout the space (except bathrooms)

It seems like you are off to a great start with your flooring research! You’re definitely smart to consider which flooring makes the most sense in your home, especially the water-prone areas. While laminate is certainly an option, waterproof vinyl would be something you should look into since you are concerned about the water and moisture of your bathroom. Our waterproof vinyl collection, Floorté, is extremely versatile and can be designed to resemble hardwood very closely. We would advise against hardwood in the bathroom as water is essentially hardwood’s biggest enemy, and you wouldn’t want to risk damage in these kinds of water/moisture prone areas.

You can also opt to include an underlayment with this type of flooring to help with a little extra sound absorption or comfort. We’ve included an image below of Floorté in a bathroom setting to give you an idea of what it could look like in your home.