An interior designer reveals what hardwood floor colors are making your home look dated and shares fresh stylish alternatives ...

I recently interviewed Dan Natkin, Mannington Vice President, Hardwood and Laminate, and self-described "wood nerd." Here’s Dan’s expert advice on hardwood floor colors today.

Staining your hardwood floors is a great way to get an updated look for far less than it costs to replace them. The process starts by removing existing stain from wood with a chemical stripper ...

That's up to the individual. However, floor color affects the feeling of a room; a heavy dark floor tends to bring a room in and make it feel cozier. A lighter floor makes the room seem more open.

There’s another thing - gloss level. The higher the shine, the more it’s going to show wear over time. The trend for the last 10, 15 years has been lower and lower gloss.

Over-the-top trends in hardwood floor colors are certainly striking. ... However, floor color affects the feeling of a room; a heavy dark floor tends to bring a room in and make it feel cozier.

I recently interviewed Dan Natkin, Mannington Vice President, Hardwood and Laminate, and self-described "wood nerd." Here’s Dan’s expert advice on hardwood floor colors today.

Hardwood floor color advice Laura Firszt Networx.com Over-the-top trends in hardwood floor colors are certainly striking.

Over-the-top trends in hardwood floor colors are certainly striking. ... However, floor color affects the feeling of a room; a heavy dark floor tends to bring a room in and make it feel cozier.