Differences with Hardwood Floors

Floors are important in a home! They can bring together all of the rooms in a home, separate them, or even create a clashing disaster. In today’s market many homeowners are opting for hardwood floors, but what is so great about them?

               Hardwood floors give the home a big and open feeling with a clean and polished feel. These floors make it easier for the homeowner to integrate rooms together in a flawless and delicate manner that makes the home appear larger.  There are many options that a homeowner has available to them that will create this stunning look.

               The most desirable flooring has become a rustic and contemporary look that can be accomplished through the use of solid wood, wood-inspired laminate, or engineered wood. These options allow for a variety of different patterns, colors, and uniqueness. This can add character and beauty to the home and its personality. In the past, oak was extremely desirable; however, more currently, the more domestic woods are what has the market spinning. These options in wood can have an exotic look and feel to them that varies from piece to piece. So what does this change in market accomplish for your home?

Adds Character

The best part of the recent choices in wood flooring is the uniqueness it provides. No one floor will be the same and it allows for the flooring to take on a personality all its own. It supplies character and a bold statement without being over the top or distracting from the rest of the home. Different kinds of patchwork, movement, and scrapes have been incorporated in the varying choices available which tends to appear old, weathered, aged, and reclaimed: A look that has become beautiful and desirable.

Minimized Shine

With the textured floor it allows for any mishaps with the flooring such as scrapes and dents to appear much less noticeable. When applying a base level gloss, this also effectively hides imperfections that may arise over time.

Lightened Color

Many European styles have been incorporated into the US. With this, light colored flooring has arisen in the market. This allows for a spectrum of custom colors to suit the homeowners wants in a reasonable and adjustable way.

Increased Size

As opposed to prior years, plank size has gradually increased in favorability for aesthetically pleasing floors to open up spaces.

Also, varying widths has also become a common trend with the install of flooring as well. This creates a varied and stunning look that pops in a delicate and pleasing way.

 Mixed Design

Installing flooring also commonly sees the different designs that may be incorporated into one floor. These varying shades and colors give off a rustic and reclaimed look which can be complimented in a variety of different ways with furniture and cabinets.