There are houses, and then there are homes. Houses are places that provide four walls and a roof, and shelter from the wind and the rain. A home, on the other hand, is a sanctuary, one that welcomes you at the end of a hard day and which shelters you physically, emotionally and spiritually. It’s a place that you create that reflects the inner you, the things about which you are passionate and which mirror your personality. There are any number of variable elements that go into making a house a home – furnishings, color, texture, arrangements. One aesthetic component which is a major player in the design of a true home is the flooring. has a completely different feel to it than does a home with a polished and etched concrete floor.
Hardwood flooring is rich, inviting and exudes warmth and tradition. It is beautiful by itself, but lends itself nicely to complementing area and/or accent rugs. The manner in which the floors are finished, as well as the width of the boards and their color has much to do with their final contribution to a home’s ambiance. The appearance of hardwood flooring in St. Paul encompasses many differences and allows the homeowner a great range within which to express his or her individuality. The choices range from a weathered appearance with great character to one that is uniform and highly polished. Within this vast range of wood floor options is generally something to suit most anyone who would prefer not to have wall to wall carpeting, or tile.
While much hardwood flooring is truly hard wood, and made from a single piece of wood as hardwood floors have traditionally been constructed for centuries, occasionally this flooring will react negatively when installed in areas of great moisture, such as bathrooms. Fortunately there are also engineered hardwoods available, which give the same appearance of traditional hardwoods but are actually comprised of a varying number of compressed layers, and provide greatly improved performance when installed in areas of the home likely to see large amounts of humidity or moisture. A flooring professional, such as Galaxie Floor Stores can advise you as to which is the best for your circumstance. No matter which product you choose, your home will benefit from the addition of hardwood flooring, and you will enjoy their beauty for many years to come.
