Sometimes choosing between wood flooring or carpet is a practical choice, while at other times it is a question of aesthetics. You must evaluate the pros and cons of both wood and carpet – I have compiled a list of facts that will help you to decide.

The pros of wood floors include their visual appeal, easy maintenance, their ability to update tired décor, and their resale value. It can make a room feel more spacious and will complement most individual tastes, so you also get a fair amount of versatility in your design options.

Whereas a carpeted floor provides a layer of warmth and comfort in the room, as well as damping sound. Carpet provides a significant amount of thermal resistance.A carpet could be perceived to be a safer surface as it will help to soften slips and falls and a carpet will also help to reduce noise levels in the room by absorbing some of the sounds that are so commonplace in our homes such as the TV.
Hope now you're better equipped to decide which is right for your home.You can continue with hardwood with area rugs ,like suggested.