Despite the many alternatives, sometimes you can’t beat the charm of real wood flooring, our designers say. “My go-to at the moment is herringbone-pattern wood floors—I love a nod to the past, and they give you just that,” London says. Connell points out that wood can also work in areas where you might usually use tile. “Since we have many lake house projects, our clients are looking for very durable products that can take the wear and tear of water from dripping towels and bare feet, spills from numerous house guests, and muddy paws running in from the lake,” she says. “We are suggesting prefinished engineered hardwoods that have a top wood veneer followed by a sealant that is water-resistant. You’d never know that water won’t harm it, and it’s much warmer on the feet than tile.

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