flooring

FLOORS ADD CHARACTER to a house and should be considered early on during design or renovation.

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Wood floors, the standard for formal rooms, suggest durability even as they convey understated beauty and depth. Many choices are available today, from reclaimed lumber to engineered and pre-finished flooring, and many species of hardwood.

For practicality and color in the kitchen, you can't beat a resilient floor. True linoleum and commercial vinyl tile are stand-bys. Cork is perfect for a Mid-century Modern house.

Stone—slate, limestone, granite, etc.—can be dramatic and practical in a foyer or bath. (Be sure to review tile options in an earlier chapter.)

1. HULL FOREST PRODUCTS hullforest.​com

Southern New England’s largest sawmill, custom milling wideplank flooring, staircase parts, and post and beam timbers. They utilize locally grown and sustainable timber, helping support the region’s working woodlands. A family business since 1965. They ship nationwide. [phone]