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[Twins Mom]

Many if you are real followers of decorating trends and ideas.  I am thinking of replacing flooring with wood or wood-look vinyl.  I don't want real dark woods that I know for sure.  I guess I don't want to be outdated  before I start.

[stevieb]

I am considering a weathered driftwood look floor for my kitchen. Granted, it's not a look for everyone. Some samples:

[Desert Lily]

Where I lived on the West Coast, light wood floors were trending. Gray was going out, but greige was now popular. I had light wood floors for 20+ years there, so in my new house I went with medium/dark wood floors because I wanted the warmth of the look. Recently, trends in floor colors appear to last about 5 years, so I'd get something I like within parameters. 

[GayleK]

There are several high quality vinyl plank flooring options out there that offer the look of real hardwood with much easier care. I personally prefer a medium to dark tone but if you don't get anything too "trendy" they will last for years and work with most decorating styles. 

[BirkiLady]

I'm still waiting for something that looks like real hardwood for my lower level family room! Glad to hear you've seen it. I'll keep my eyes open when in the stores. 

[Twins Mom]

@BirkiLady 

I just started looking and there are some that look real.  Big difference from 5 years ago.  I noticed lots of grey, farmhouse tupes, but that is not my style.  I have seen some new construction pictures that mix lighter woods and white tile. I like warmth.

[Lucky Charm]

In the home we just moved into, I had ash installed and it's stained or whatever, very light.  The upstairs is the original oak and I love the look of that, too.  And I can't stand oak (furniture or cabinets). 

I don't want anything dark in my home except the soil in my houseplant pots.

[skatting44]

I recently had my 1st floor flooring replaced with   Hickory  wood called embers. from Somerset flooring character collection . The  website photo they diospaly gives a good representation of the flooring .  It is a  moderate  lighter brown hickory with some pieces looking more  grey/taupe . It is not to light nor to dark in color.

[shoptilyadropagain]

I still prefer the darker wood tones for flooring but I know the lighter tones are really popular right now.

[eddyandme]

@stevieb , the top picture you posted looks like my bathroom flooring.  Remodling the bath.  Brought up the washer and dryer (Bosch grayish blue color) and went white with fixtures.  Got a "royal blue" vanity, but it's really a dark blue, looking almost charcoal to me in certain light.

Anyways, had wanted a solid white floor, but my contractor and friend suggested the vinyl wood-look flooring for maintenance and durability.  So, long story short, the one I picked has the same tones as what you pictured with subtle blue tones that get pulled out because of the vanity and W/D.

Not important, just thought that was cute that we "picked" the same color combo!

P.S.  I got a color-matching 8"runner 'cause it will be easier for Eddy to walk on:  removed tub and replaced with a walk-in shower for Eddy!