Without a doubt, hardwood floors are both beautiful and becoming more and more popular. What most don’t know is that these hardwood floors are replacing tile inside homes all around the nation. As time passes, wood floors are becoming more incorporated into every room of the house. This can be seen in many home decor magazines as well as online websites including Pinterest and Houzz. So what rooms are transitioning into hardwood flooring?
Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen
By far one of the most popular living areas inside your home, the kitchen has seen the most crossover into hardwood flooring. Hardwood floors are both warmer and easier on your feet. If you think this won’t matter, just keep in mind who will be standing for hours cooking and washing dishes…Wood floors are universally accepted, which isn’t the case for tile. After years pass, if you are unhappy with the look of it, you can refinish your hardwood floors or just give it a different color. Unfortunately, when dealing with tile, your only option is to replace it. This is a costly option.
A few more reasons why wood floors are better than tile:
- Wood floors are easy to clean
- No grout needs to get stained
- They last longer than any other kind of flooring
Keep in mind, if your hardwood floor ever begins to look worn, they can be refinished many times.
Hardwood Makes an Entrance
One of the most popular places hardwood is replacing tile is the entryway. This hardwood often makes your entryways look larger as well as provide a warmer feel when you enter a home.
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Powder Rooms are Beginning to get Hardwood Floors
Powder rooms, also known as bathrooms without showers or bathtubs, are also joining the wood movement. For many homeowners, these powder rooms are beginning to shift to hardwood so they can match the rest of the first floor. If you had to pick between bathrooms to change, we recommend one that doesn’t have a tub because it is more likely to get wet whenever the tub is used. Water and wood can cause some problems if not treated properly and timely.
