Living with Dark Hardwood Floors

<div class="post-body entry-content"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXt5_mlvw95o6RozXO0xF3wFor-rrpVpxM3MXnskhIgDGwchOAhDIT2ITwnHwW4dJhcaxRk54quSyeTwP13hrZzRuWfcGfs9ZRaO_0WP8E2_uKfEROKeZkPEA-CWtBT_4A5cokfh9T2XCH/s1600/1+espresso+hardwood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXt5_mlvw95o6RozXO0xF3wFor-rrpVpxM3MXnskhIgDGwchOAhDIT2ITwnHwW4dJhcaxRk54quSyeTwP13hrZzRuWfcGfs9ZRaO_0WP8E2_uKfEROKeZkPEA-CWtBT_4A5cokfh9T2XCH/s400/1+espresso+hardwood.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ideally suited for light, open spaces, DARK HARDWOOD floors provide a home with undeniable character, elegance and style.   <br /><br />A deep, espresso stain appears almost black against classic white cabinetry and millwork, and makes a bold and dramatic design statement. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhheRLTYc1l1XE6lNllOYOeDb5PL2z5uyVQuOJrDK3Ri66MGyyghtmf5y9FcDJhQYVBQhETSXglN8f98RgSQ61Nv85w4FkPqY8BvhFGtBjeUcp8aGupZKkHXWhu0vgnAnfrPLMcC2YV5I_6/s1600/2+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhheRLTYc1l1XE6lNllOYOeDb5PL2z5uyVQuOJrDK3Ri66MGyyghtmf5y9FcDJhQYVBQhETSXglN8f98RgSQ61Nv85w4FkPqY8BvhFGtBjeUcp8aGupZKkHXWhu0vgnAnfrPLMcC2YV5I_6/s400/2+table.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">With its natural tendency to accentuate the wood grain, a dark finish adds interesting detail and an extra level of dimension. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbfowhXGGX8ZnY1DKQKxfFNc7lqpVCaZrsGmXV7vt98gEv6GsOVyiKNQ1t_JUizHCcAMiUFyu31UU2FzkMb6NpMX4i19R2bNDLZr4rpf2xNjC0jhiHrzWPpwIp7Nd3wghbz3gGcjYqI5Z/s1600/3+lauzon-antique-red-oak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbfowhXGGX8ZnY1DKQKxfFNc7lqpVCaZrsGmXV7vt98gEv6GsOVyiKNQ1t_JUizHCcAMiUFyu31UU2FzkMb6NpMX4i19R2bNDLZr4rpf2xNjC0jhiHrzWPpwIp7Nd3wghbz3gGcjYqI5Z/s400/3+lauzon-antique-red-oak.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The warm tones of cherry and mahogany create a sense of luxury, and are a timeless and traditional design choice.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Pg6FsEqsdq1Bzhcs_YehcMZD6R3R2BtKquZ7eLdYNWkuGIYKt5bPgG1heH-rt9n1P8pNz7aNKlvxnbv210QhmYNyXkdel2o8_MrNc-CrTPOKz_OzG6iGOO5RRXCS7X4fBI3dyCigYihH/s1600/4+via+the+lennox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Pg6FsEqsdq1Bzhcs_YehcMZD6R3R2BtKquZ7eLdYNWkuGIYKt5bPgG1heH-rt9n1P8pNz7aNKlvxnbv210QhmYNyXkdel2o8_MrNc-CrTPOKz_OzG6iGOO5RRXCS7X4fBI3dyCigYihH/s400/4+via+the+lennox.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hardwood floors in a satin finish are less likely to show scratches, and are more forgiving in spaces influenced by direct sources of natural light.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UTMam62ZXBOmOkEYYYtcECwCje6axRVlMyLfa3DAxada0UHiaITMF6IEllFPmLCbTUt8bvyNvir6_7dwyfyu-4u7m0nytaAz7NFoCrOgc5DSi7Ugi9TzxLyVbKQoHdnXih3y_WT4RHeo/s1600/5+animal+hide+rug+barriebriggsspang+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UTMam62ZXBOmOkEYYYtcECwCje6axRVlMyLfa3DAxada0UHiaITMF6IEllFPmLCbTUt8bvyNvir6_7dwyfyu-4u7m0nytaAz7NFoCrOgc5DSi7Ugi9TzxLyVbKQoHdnXih3y_WT4RHeo/s400/5+animal+hide+rug+barriebriggsspang+blog.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dark floors naturally absorb light, and are far more resistant to fading than lighter coloured hardwoods.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJWJJrMFJNXf_Kq2lHyh_uGAFEulZP0tdHWb1VxtCsd1XKDE97nGvSJEUSGiyZPuvawKETw_4RFQT2NOAeBRWrceBhh0I5ktgAAeDVoH6NemlVox5NKiUIK_7b0u4dcZx21mv3vD-UJVC/s1600/6+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJWJJrMFJNXf_Kq2lHyh_uGAFEulZP0tdHWb1VxtCsd1XKDE97nGvSJEUSGiyZPuvawKETw_4RFQT2NOAeBRWrceBhh0I5ktgAAeDVoH6NemlVox5NKiUIK_7b0u4dcZx21mv3vD-UJVC/s400/6+kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Multi-toned hardwood floors have a chic and sophisticated appearance, and tastefully enhance the style and design of a room. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWzPNCLmTOgNw6fKLXjg9DZpuxF1AlxJPeYE3N69-kYX5li1Lizi6Mh0v2X5EZDRFDviy2S2SLGOSxGRNtodx0Gci1IWIoGMlVpAosvyHEzVeF0Xl3ZiKfCcHsbD_duBnYF8YE-XaYhkA/s1600/7+living+room.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWzPNCLmTOgNw6fKLXjg9DZpuxF1AlxJPeYE3N69-kYX5li1Lizi6Mh0v2X5EZDRFDviy2S2SLGOSxGRNtodx0Gci1IWIoGMlVpAosvyHEzVeF0Xl3ZiKfCcHsbD_duBnYF8YE-XaYhkA/s400/7+living+room.png" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Floors in variegated shades are also less likely to show dust or footprints, and are well suited for areas with high traffic.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBlxuSGEsdztp-l4pQuoEh8GwOaiXpdSQXUpcu8uyr1hAokUOH4j8kCIWVniuUy-NWflyY_YnwmSpF8Xre76wgFM2j8oke7OfbqgQCDCnCendHwoG7GUakttrymxIgs6HiRSvqkMfMmVb/s1600/8+Polished-wood-floors-complement-the-luxury-home-interior-500x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBlxuSGEsdztp-l4pQuoEh8GwOaiXpdSQXUpcu8uyr1hAokUOH4j8kCIWVniuUy-NWflyY_YnwmSpF8Xre76wgFM2j8oke7OfbqgQCDCnCendHwoG7GUakttrymxIgs6HiRSvqkMfMmVb/s400/8+Polished-wood-floors-complement-the-luxury-home-interior-500x500.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A hardwood floor with a medium base and dark striations is unique and unexpected, its undulating pattern playing a key role in a room's overall design scheme.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovJhruMqwgvw1iuj2pp7Nye419H3anWQXYfEFJLtxz0OZZR-eJBZMaecXzcDLvAzeT4s6e1_i-vvoEG7NRK8M1h2VB104H9hQ1CWYalIywItNzH-FdWe9-5ILO3b-VUPwDUtj1Nu7YbgR/s1600/9+livingroom_wood_3502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovJhruMqwgvw1iuj2pp7Nye419H3anWQXYfEFJLtxz0OZZR-eJBZMaecXzcDLvAzeT4s6e1_i-vvoEG7NRK8M1h2VB104H9hQ1CWYalIywItNzH-FdWe9-5ILO3b-VUPwDUtj1Nu7YbgR/s400/9+livingroom_wood_3502.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Tone, colour and finish are important factors to consider when choosing a dark hardwood floor.  When exploring the available options, attention should also be given to type, durability, thickness, and board width, as well as any special requirements of the intended location.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Careful research and planning is necessary to ensure the product selected will be as beautiful in ten years as the day it's installed.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And while darker woods require extra care to maintain their appearance, the rewards are definitely worth the effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The rich, warm and sophisticated addition of a DARK HARDWOOD floor guarantees a look of undeniable <i>character, elegance and style, </i>every single time. </div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div>

Living with Dark Hardwood Floors

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