Getting New Wood Floors...Need Help Picking Out Which Color To Choose!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Milly

The dark is my choice beautifull with your choice of color,etc.

Thank you so much for your opinion sweetie, I greatly appreciate it!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

We have been going thru this same thing for a month now, deciding on the color wood. We FINALLY chose one that would also look great in your house. It's a butterscotch color from Home Depot. If you like I can get the exact name. It's such a nice warm cozy color and that's what I see in your house.

That sounds so pretty girl! Do you happen to have a picture of it down, or do you not have it installed yet? Also, is it real hardwood or the laminate planks?

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by mistyinca

The darker one! Love it!

Thank you so much girl! Everyone so far (most people here and the ones that have seen it in person) are telling me to go with the dark - which is making my hubby very happy because that is the one that he really seems to like And I *THINK* I do as well, LOL

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by abbey lee

I LOVE the look of dark wood floors so I would go with the darker one!! It is so elegant and looks good against lighter walls.

I agree! They always say that if you have lighter furniture, to go with darker floors as it makes everything "pop" - and I DO have lighter furniture. I just don't want to go TOO light with the flooring and have everything blend together too much and look dull....ya know what I mean?

I do think that the darker floors are very warm, rich, cozy and homey looking

[Nancy1999]

Really cute house, I love your sense of style. I think you could go both ways. The dark seems like it would be great in the living room especially with all the dark accessories you have. Light to medium tones appeal to more buyers, and if selling your home is in the near future this is something you might consider. I've always loved the darker toned woods, but they do take more work. I chose a medium tone for this house after having the darker tone; it shows much less, and it is so much easier to take care of. Darker tones do have to be lightly dust moped every day, no biggy, if there is a tendency for scratches they might scratch down to bare wood, which of course shows up more in dark wood. That said; I rather have the dark. Most homes can't handle the dark, but if you have lots of windows, and light it's really beautiful. Helpful aren't I?


I just read that there laminate, are they laminate or engineered wood? They are beautiful!

[snoopy42]

I have light, real hardwood floors and you can see every tiny little scratch. I love the look of the dark hardwood floors. I also think the texture stands out more on the dark wood. It's really beautiful and elegant. A lot of the model homes right now are sporting the dark hardwood floors.

[winstonw]

Personally I like the first one best, but after looking at your room pics, my thought was the dark (second) probably goes the best with the decor. I think you will be very happy with the laminate. I have had a whitewashed color (light) in my kitchen and entryways for about 12 years and they have held up beautifully. There are a few little nics, but not very many considering the hard wear they get. I had even had a little leak from the dishwasher and for awhile between two planks it was a little raised/warped. It has since fixed itself over time.

[JuicyGirl]

I like the dark
Your house is decorated so nicely!!!

[cindy0721]

I vote darker color.. I love the darker wood colors so I'm biased but I still vote the 2nd one!!

[Rusty's Momma]

You probably already picked one... I didnt read the whole thread
DARK... very rich looking, warm,

[joy and bella]

I like the dark!! It looks sooo classy!

[Patti]

I am more of the lighter type but seeing your decor I think the dark will look very rich. I have a red oak laminate and it is so easy to take care of, but it does show all the dogs little footprints when they go out on the damp grass. I just use a mix of vinigar and water and a mop and spray and wipe. I do it sometimes 2 times a day on wet days where the dogs come in and out but I love it.

[sondra2004]

I vote for the darker color. Darker colors will not show imperfection in the wood-scratches and water damage etc...

[silyjillie]

I like the lighter one! I love your house tho! I looks so warm and cozy.

[crystalsmom]

I like the dark but you will have your dust mop out more often.....who cares, it will be worth it.