Light wood or laminate makes the room look larger, but a dark color can make the floor "rich looking," according to my wife. But, the darker the laminate, the less visible the wood-grain pattern.

This is the biggest hardwood floor color trend happening right now. Very pale, light-colored wood floors have been the big style for a couple of years now and they aren’t going anywhere.

Color Hardwood floors range from light-colored to dark-colored and everything in between. There are even certain shades that take on more red, orange and gray tones.

Laminate flooring offers a variety of colors and textures to mimic natural materials like hardwood, stone or tile. High-definition printing technology creates a realistic and detailed image that ...

And what are the best hardwood floor colors to install for resale? I recently interviewed Dan Natkin, a Mannington vice president, Hardwood and Laminate, and self-described wood nerd.

I recently interviewed Dan Natkin, Mannington Vice President, Hardwood and Laminate, and self-described "wood nerd." Here’s Dan’s expert advice on hardwood floor colors today.

Also popular are wide-plank, long boards, engineered flooring and low-gloss finishes. Gray and other light colors continue to be popular.

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Flooring terms Luan: refers to a tropical hardwood plywood product used as an underlayment for different types of flooring. The luan creates a flat, smooth, durable surface to attach flooring ...

So here is a nice entry to wood floor inspiration, where you can take the next step into mixing and matching plank sizes, colors, and wood types.

And what are the best hardwood floor colors to install for resale? I recently interviewed Dan Natkin, Mannington Vice President, Hardwood and Laminate, and self-described "wood nerd." ...