Once you understand your hardwood floor options, selecting just the right floor for the rooms in your home is made easier.
There are several species, colours and grain variations to consider. After walls, the floor represents the largest expanse of colour or pattern in a room. Your floor should complement the fabrics, furnishings and accessories already present in the space, as well as enhancing the unique personality of the room as a whole.
The most popular colour choice is red oak natural, but with today's eclectic style anything goes. Darker colours are most often used in formal or traditional interiors, while lighter colours work best in country, casual and contemporary settings.
The Palette of Ideas room designer was a separate downloadable application that opened in its own window. The floor selections it offered are kept as room swatch pages.