Q: My apartment (rental) was built in the 1880's and the floor has never been renovated - the uneven wood floors are painted white and have cracks and large gaps between them… More

What looks best in a small space: light or dark floors? Light gives an airy, open feeling, whereas dark anchors and creates definition. We can't decide! So we turn to past Small Cool entrants, the masters of making the most of a little space, and you, our readers: is it deep and dark or light and bright? More

White floors are very popular these days as it seems like a quick and cheap fix for beat up old wood floors. Although the care and maintenance for white flooring might scare you away, these inspirational photos will make you fall in love with look and hop on board with this trend. More

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. More