Hardwood Flooring
Design & Inspiration
Flooring Outside the Box: Unexpected Materials, Unexpected Places and Brilliant Design Ideas
When it comes to flooring, there really are no rules anymore. Years ago, I stayed in a vacation home in California where the entire main floor was flagstone. Not flagstone-look tile. Actual, outdoor-patio-style flagstone. My first reaction? That’s not it. It felt like someone had brought the patio indoors. But the house was designed around …
Design & Inspiration
Fall Flooring Trends: The Looks Inspiring Beautiful Homes Right Now
Everyone has a favorite season. For some, it’s the freedom of summer. For others, the fresh start of spring or the quiet of winter. But there’s something about fall that has always felt particularly inspiring. Maybe it’s the return to a little structure after the much-needed relaxed schedules of summer. Back to school. Crisp mornings. …
Design & Inspiration
What Makes a Floor Look Expensive? 8 Design Details That Make All the Difference
You can spend more on flooring and still choose a floor that doesn’t look quite right. You can also find a surprisingly affordable floor that makes an entire room look better. Why? Because great-looking flooring isn’t simply about hardwood versus engineered hardwood versus luxury vinyl. It’s about proportion, color, texture, variation and how the floor …
Buying Guides
Hardwood vs. Engineered Hardwood vs. Luxury Vinyl: Which Floor Actually Fits Your Life?
Today’s best flooring choice isn’t necessarily the most expensive or the most traditional. It’s the floor whose strengths line up best with your home. Solid hardwood is exactly what its name suggests: each plank is milled from solid wood. Engineered hardwood is also real wood flooring. It combines a real hardwood surface with a layered construction designed …
Care & Maintenance
This Old House… Not Anymore: What to Do When Your Hardwood Floors Have Seen Better Days
There was a time when hardwood floors were the pride of every home. Years later? Not so much. Maybe they’re scratched from decades of pets. Maybe the finish has worn away. Maybe the orange oak that was popular years ago simply doesn’t fit today’s style. The good news? You don’t have to live with an …
Buying Guides
Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl or Carpet?
Three designers. One room. Three completely different homes. See How One Room Changes Completely When planning a home renovation, most people think about paint colors, furniture, or lighting first. But professional designers know the biggest transformation happens before any of that. It starts with the floor. Flooring isn’t just something you walk on. It sets …
Design & Inspiration
Summer Flooring Trends 2026
How to Bring a Relaxed Coastal Feel Home—Wherever You Live You don’t need to live by the ocean or own a beach house to create that feeling at home. This summer, we’re seeing more homeowners bring coastal-inspired design ideas indoors through natural flooring, light textures, and easy layers that feel bright, relaxed, and timeless. If …
Buying Guides
The Best Flooring for Homes with Dogs (Especially in Muddy Spring Months)
Anyone who lives with a dog knows that spring can be tough on floors. Between rain, melting snow, muddy yards, and sandy sidewalks, dogs tend to bring a little bit of the outdoors back inside with them. Even well-trained pups that stop at the door for a wipe-down still carry in grit and moisture — …
Buying Guides
Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood, or Engineered Wood?
Choosing new flooring can feel like a big decision, especially once you begin narrowing the options. How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Home Many homeowners eventually find themselves comparing three of today’s most popular flooring types: Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)Hardwood FlooringEngineered Wood Flooring Each material offers its own balance of durability, beauty, and …
Design & Inspiration
Spring 2026 Style Guide: Colors, Textures, and Flooring Trends to Watch
Every spring, we see the same shift in the showroom. Homeowners walk in ready for something fresh and new. More light. More warmth. Floors that feel current, right for how they’re actually living now. This year, the direction is clear. Warmer tones. Softer textures. Flooring that looks natural and holds up to real life. Here’s …
Care & Maintenance
How to Care for Your Floors in Winter: Expert Tips for Salt, Moisture, Pets & Heavy Traffic
Winter can be one of the most damaging seasons for your floors — especially in high-traffic areas like entryways, mudrooms, and garage transitions. Snow, ice melt, salt, grit, and moisture don’t just create messes; they slowly wear down finishes, stain grout, and shorten the life of your flooring. This guide goes beyond surface-level winter floor …
Floors USA Stories
A Number with Meaning: 50 Years of Design, Craft, and Community
How Half a Century of Flooring Has Shaped the Homes We Love Today Fifty years is more than a milestone. It’s a measure of trust. It’s the story of families growing, homes evolving, styles shifting, and craftsmanship holding strong through every trend, renovation, and design revolution. As Floors USA celebrates 50 years in business, we’re looking …
