Hardwood
No other flooring option adds warmth and flavor to a room like hardwood. Today's hardwood floors are available in three basic types - solid hardwood, long strip planks and engineered planks. Solid hardwood floors are just that - 100% solid wood; whereas long strip and engineered planks are constructed of thin layers of wood that are glued together. However, when any of these hardwood options are installed it's difficult to decipher the difference. The look of hardwood flooring largely depends on the finish you choose. Hardwood is available pre-finished in both light and dark stains, or it can be left naturally unfinished if you want a custom, raw looking floor. A room with a light hardwood floor is more casual and spacious looking; while dark wood lends a traditional, yet cozy feel to a room's interior.
