Some of you will gasp at the thought of covering up wood floors with a coat of black paint. Some of you will swoon! Whatever your persuasion, we've rounded up some of the most inspiring cases for adding the darkest color to your floors! More

In small spaces like bathrooms, modest changes can have a big impact. Just like kitchens, a good bathroom should be functional and beautiful, so we've rounded up five update ideas to help you achieve the best of both. More

How many of us fellow renters have dreamt this very same idea: covering up an ugly rental unit carpet with wood flooring? Is it even possible? Seattle renter, Sumit Basu, covered up his low pile apartment carpet with a snap-in laminate floor, sharing tips of the process with a how-to video documenting the upgrade process...
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Whether you own your own home or not, keeping your floors clean and in good condition is an important step in general house keeping. Flooring, particularly in high-traffic areas, takes a lot of beating and you may sometimes feel as if your floors are never free from injury and insult. If you have hardwood floors here are some tips for how to keep them looking their best. More

If there's one room in your home where flooring really matters, it's the kitchen. Aside from aesthetics, the material you choose needs to be durable, comfortable to stand on and easy to clean! Whether you're starting from scratching or dreaming of a renovation, we've put together six of our favorites as a good place to start. More

I love the look of reclaimed wood. When it's done well. It has a certain patina that you just can't replicate — or so I thought. A couple of days ago, I heard about a new line of hardwood flooring that delivers the lived-in look of old, weathered barnwood without the actual provenance. More

My grandfather used to say that everyone has a story. When you think about it, every thing has a story, including the wood in our floors. This is what Pernille Snedker Hansen of Snedker Studios works to capture and magnify using old world marbling techniques. Through the organic process of marbling, Hansen accentuates the mysterious stories running through grains of pine wood. And the results are glorious.
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We're big fans of Flor carpet tiles for their awesome selection and commitment to sustainability, but it's even better when someone improves upon a product to make it work in their own home. To compliment his Burke table, Tyler over at Plastolux recently came up with a way to create a round rug from a series of sixteen floor tiles. More

Do you have older wood floors that can't withstand another round of refinishing? Or does your budget mean it is impossible to refinish or replace your floors any time soon? You may want to consider painting or staining them in stripes or another pattern. More

When I look at this picture, I'm reminded of "The Wave" formation in Arizona's Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. But these undulating lines come from much further away — the isles of Indonesia, where sustainable wood manufacturer Indo Teak reclaims its exquisite teak flooring. More photos below: More