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

New wood flooring installation can cost between $2,400 and $7,000 per room, or more if you are installing high-end wood. The exact cost varies depending on the type of flooring and size of the room.

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“In our area, the gray trend is really hot, but it’s trending down,” Kellie Burke, of Kellie Burke Interiors in West Hartford, said. “It’s trending to bare wood especially bleached oak.