Our hardwood flooring series of videos will take you through all the different flooring options available and provide
HOME DÉCOR - Hardwood floors will add lasting beauty to your home. The style and color of wood you bring into your home will have a big impact on your home décor. Search magazines and websites for room scenes that encapsulate the look you are after. Take pictures of your rooms and the furniture in those rooms. Also, if you have a drawer or a sample of your kitchen cabinets bring it to the store with you. Perhaps you are adding to an existing hardwood floor. Take pictures and bring in a sample if you have one.
LIFESTYLE – Consider how the flooring in your project area will be impacted on a day to day basis.
Kitchens and Family Rooms are typically the busiest rooms in the home. Consider how you would be interacting with your floor in these spaces. Write down any expectations and concerns you might have. The species of wood, how it is constructed, the color, and the type of finish on the product will all have a significant impact on how the floor performs in your home.
BUDGET: Take some measurements of the rooms in question and calculate your approximate square footage. Drawing a simple floor plan can be very helpful as well. Bring this info with you when you go to one of our showrooms. Hardwood flooring has a wide range of pricing. You can typically expect to pay 7.00 – 15.00 a SF. When considering a budget for your hardwood floors it is important to factor in the long term investment and the value a new floor brings to your home. Well maintained hardwood floors can last 50 years or more and can be refinished multiple times making hardwood a great investment for any home.
If selling your home is your motivation for new flooring then share that info when you meet with one of our consultants. There are some terrific options available that shouldn't break the budget.
Please tune in to our next video segment where we continue the discussion on how to find the right hardwood flooring for your home.