Urbanology Designs' Ginger Curtis and Lewis & Rose Interiors' Brett Seidl talk about the return of darker woods to the design palette.

Wood flooring ideas have formed a beautiful foundation in homes across the world for centuries. The timeless elegance and charm of working with natural materials in interior design remains ever ...

A dark wood stain can even be added to hide aging and strengthen the color. The vast color options of hardwood make it easy for homeowners to pick just how dark they want to go with their flooring.

Engineered wood has a real wood surface, albeit a thin layer, above a plywood substrate. If you choose real hardwood, you can pick between pre-finished and unfinished flooring.

Related: 5 Most Durable Flooring Options for Your Home 4. Cool Wood Tones “Cool and warm gray wood tones, once a staple in modern homes, are now considered passé,” Vester says. In 2025 ...