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Hardwood Flooring and Stairwork Gallery

Explore hardwood flooring, refinishing, and staircase details to help plan your project. Look at the wood grain, stain colors, sheen, and transitions between floors and stairs as you consider what would work in your home.

Rich reddish hardwood connecting a dining room and kitchenView project photo 01 Dark wood flooring beside white kitchen cabinetsView project photo 02 Light wood flooring in a bright room with garden doorsView project photo 03 Gray brown wood flooring in an empty roomView project photo 04 Wood flooring meeting a dark stone fireplace hearthView project photo 05 Warm hardwood beneath a living room coffee tableView project photo 06 Warm hardwood beneath a living room coffee tableView project photo 07 Hardwood flooring in a double height living roomView project photo 08 Glossy natural hardwood reflecting sunlightView project photo 09 Natural wood boards with varied grain and colorView project photo 10 Wood staircase with turned balusters and matching handrailView project photo 11 Dark hardwood across a living room with a fireplaceView project photo 12 Honey colored hardwood in an open living room and kitchenView project photo 13 Wood flooring along a narrow hallwayView project photo 14 Dark patterned wood floor in a furnished living roomView project photo 15 Wood stair treads viewed from the foot of a staircaseView project photo 16 Close up of gray brown wood grain and plank jointsView project photo 17 Dark wood floor beside large glass doorsView project photo 18 Light hardwood in a furnished living roomView project photo 19 Dark wood flooring in a sunlit roomView project photo 20 Wood floor connecting a hallway and kitchenView project photo 21 Warm wood flooring in a traditional sitting roomView project photo 22 Wood floor in a window alcove with two chairsView project photo 23 Wood stairs and upper landing with matching railingsView project photo 24 Brown wood floor connecting rooms through a wide doorwayView project photo 25
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Find a Direction for Your Floors

A lighter finish can emphasize the natural variation in wood, while a deeper stain creates a different feel. Plank width, board layout, and the surrounding paint and trim all influence the result.

Save the examples that catch your eye and share them with us during your estimate. We can discuss the materials and finish options that suit your existing floors or new installation.

Think Beyond a Single Room

When planning a renovation, consider how flooring connects hallways, living spaces, and stairs. Viewing these details together can help you choose a consistent direction for the project.

Access Flooring works with homeowners in Winnetka, Highland Park, and across the North Shore, with services ranging from floor recoating to installation and stairwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I request a look similar to an example in the gallery?

Yes. Show us the example you like, and we will discuss the wood, stain, and finish choices that could achieve a similar result in your space.

Will the same stain look identical in my home?

Not always. Wood species, age, previous treatment, and lighting affect the final appearance. We discuss those differences before you choose a finish.

Can you help coordinate flooring and stairs?

Yes. We can review both during the same estimate and help you choose complementary materials and finishes.

Start Planning Your Project

Tell us what you like and what you want to change. We will help turn those ideas into a flooring plan for your home.

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