What Flooring Is Right For You?

Both solid and engineered refinished hardwood continues to be the flooring choice for homes in North America. In a nutshell, these are some points to consider:

Light Floors Light floors can be more casual and easier to care for as they tend to hide marks, fluff and dust better than darker colours. They can reflect light to brighten a room but if you have a lot of dirt tracking in from outdoors, forget the white and go for blonde instead.

Dark Woods Dark woods are more formal as they add contrast to a room. Particularly with white trim. They require more cleaning especially if you have pets. Plus, they can show scratches more than lighter woods if their finish is smooth or glossy.

Medium Woods Medium woods aren't as dramatic as a white or espresso floor, so other items in the room need to be stronger to give the room that punch.

Grey Woods Grey woods are a new look and can be less intense than blonde or espresso. This colour is trendier and could wane in popularity over time - Sometimes it's alright to pick something you love and toss out what is trending!

For more flooring inspiration, check out our types of flooring page!