There are tons of wood flooring products to choose from and you do not have to pay a fortune. I highly recommend you stay away from a real dark color and consider a medium or lighter shade. We have a beautiful handscraped floor (NDG-882) but it’s almost dark stain which is a real challenge to keep clean. Although you can see what is tracked in on hard surface at least you’ll see it to clean it up! Carpet may appear cleaner but the fact is it isn’t good if you have allergies in the family. Everything packs down into the carpet and eventually you have a nice solid layer of dirt and particles.
See a few Michael Nelson home design photos showcasing different shades and grades of wood flooring NDG-769 , NDG-1114 , NDG-1148 and one of my favorites NDG-1213
We recommend Lumber Liquidators for wood flooring. You can view their online selection and in-store specials. They’re set up all over the nation and you’ll save a bundle! You can also call them at 1-800-HARDWOOD (800-427-3966)