What Are The Most Popular Hardwood Floorings?

Hardwood floors are one of the oldest material option for flooring and till date they are quite desirable. The best thing is that it suits with any style of home décor, be it classic, eclectic or contemporary. Hardwood floors are durable, renewable and natural and you will get them variety of options and colors. There are varied grain patterns that will suite the design of your home. If you start looking for hardwood flooring you will get different options and some of the most common and popular ones are

Oak

It is one of the most popular type of hardwood flooring and has two distinct types. Both of them are quite desirable when it comes for flooring.

• Red Oak is one type that is most popular. It has a warm tone range and you will get the color range varying from creamy pink to rusty brown. It has a swirled grain pattern all over and one board will have a slightly different grain pattern from another one. The best thing about red oak is that it complements different décor style, be it classic, contemporary, rustic or country.
• White oak is well known for its cool hues and fine grain pattern. It is harder than red oak and thus is most suited for areas with high traffic. There is no hint of red on a white oak board rather it has grey undertones. There is very slight difference in its grain pattern and thus the overall effect that it provides on the floor is smooth and elegant. It too is suitable with various home décor style. 

Cherry

Gain you will get two types, the Brazilian Cherry and the American Cherry. Both of them are well known for their smooth grain pattern, only that the color of them is a bit different from one another. They are comparatively good for places with low traffic like bedroom or dining rooms. When cherry is exposed to bright sunlight it will darken over time. Its beautiful grain pattern can be best showcased when the flooring planks are of at least 8 inches.

Walnut

Looking for something that represents sophistication? Go for walnut. With its rich and deep chocolate tone and grain pattern that are straight its really great for any type of décor. However, it is best to use it in rooms that have medium to light traffic. It may also show wear and tera after years, so keep an eye on the condition of the floor. The color variation from one board to another is slight making it the perfect choice for those who are looking for smooth and consistent look.

Maple

It is another great choice because it is very durable and most suited for any kind of room. Compared to other woods it is light colored and hues that of beige, light crème, and tan. Some of them may have slight reddish tint.

Hickory

This hardwood is ideal for high traffic zone. It is mostly used at the school gymnasiums. Hickory is available in mocha tones that ranges between red to warm brown. There are different knots that are easily visible from one board to another. It is best suited for rustic and county style home décor.