Floors are easily taken for granted, yet they do more than hold up walls. It's where we live, where toddlers take their first steps, where parents wrestle with children, where teens occasionally do their homework and so on.

"Scarcely do we see floors for the value they offer a family," Lydia Somerville of HGTV said, nor do we give them the important design consideration they deserve." But your floors are the single largest defining element in the design of your home."

Consider how the style and the color of your flooring create personality in your home, while also providing comfort underfoot. Replacing worn out or outdated floors is a great opportunity to breathe new life into your home.

Still unconvinced? Take a moment to look at how these fresh ideas might add to the quality of your home life; let these floors be your inspiration for your next home project!

Bring your floor into this decade

The quickest way to date your home is your flooring. If you're living in a home from the quirky ‘70s, that doesn't mean you have to keep its groovy legacy going. Update it with modern styles and minimalist design.

Try out different textures

For added character in your home, don't be afraid to try out textures different than your walls, your furniture and, perhaps, your personality too.

Paint it white

The easiest way to make a room seem lighter is to paint it white (even the floors). While some may think it sterile, others may find it beautifully minimal and cleansing.

Bring the outside in

Who says that cobblestone, terra cotta tiles and bricks can only line your pathway outside? If you're a fan of the style of the outdoors, bring it in and further add the personality of your home.

Behind these stunning floors are talented designers who make the complicated and delicate changes seem simple and obvious. Before doing it on your own, let professionals come to your rescue. Allow them to share their expertise, recommendations and knowledge of trends to save you time and money.

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