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Most people would agree that hardwood floors can transform a good looking home into a great looking one. Real estate agents often highlight the fact that a particular home has them as a big selling point.
Once you have decided that you do want them, which of the many hardwood flooring options available should you choose? Blond oak or rich walnut? Or perhaps a nice neutral maple or oak. Here is a quick look at some of the most popular choices available.
White Oak Hardwood Flooring
White oak hardwood floors have a traditional, elegant appearance that is surprisingly durable and very easy to clean and maintain. White oak wood is long-grained, with dynamic swirls and curls. What is referred to as the "heart wood" can range in color from light blond to dark brown and feature all kinds of unique patterns.
Black Walnut Flooring
One of the most dramatic and richly elegant hardwood flooring options you can consider, black walnut, with its deep purple swirls, makes a huge design statement wherever it is installed and is especially great for adding a bit of character to an otherwise dull large room.
Maple Flooring
One of the most practical and popular hardwood flooring options, maple is tougher than many other hardwoods, making it a great option for a busy family home. It can be found in variety of different shades and hues ranging from a pale yellowish color through to a richer red.
Cherry Flooring
Cherry is sometimes not the strongest of the hardwoods but, as long as it is properly finished, it will last just as long as any other hardwood flooring option.Its reddish brown warmth blends in well with every decor, from the most traditional to the ultra modern.
The options listed above are just a few of the many you will find available to choose from. One thing that is just as important as the species of hardwood you choose for your new floor is the people you choose to install it. When considering getting new hardwood floors take as much time to find a good installation company as you do choosing the flooring itself to ensure you get the beautiful, long lasting new floor you were looking for.
