A simple platform at one end of the room will provide a focal point. If it is in the living room, the raised level can serve as a place for a game table and chairs, for a writing desk or for a conversation seating area. If the room is an open living-dining space, the elevated area can be designated for dining, thereby visually separating the rooms without physical barriers. If space is tight and you cannot elevate an entire section, consider a platform, perhaps of various levels for art displays.The grain and construction of the wood are two important factors to consider when choosing a hardwood floor.For consumers shopping on a budget that are looking for a great looking floor that will last and is easy to maintain laminate is the choice for you.There's nothing like a hardwood floor for natural beauty and warmth, ease of cleaning, durability and the long-term value it adds to your home. Hardwood lends character and charm to any room in your home and best of all - it never goes out of style. Rich in variety, choose from exotic as well as homegrown favorites for elegant or casual settings. We pride ourselves on selection, so we have more flooring choices than anyone else. Hardwood lends character and charm to any room in your home and best of all - it never goes out of style. Rich in variety, choose from exotic as well as homegrown favorites for elegant or casual settings. National Floors Direct offers hardwood in a variety of species including oak, maple, and cherry. Custom installations are performed by our factory trained flooring professionals.Hardwood flooring will add beauty to your home for many years. Laminates are constructed with a wear layer, then a decorative-image sheet, which are bonded to a rigid core - usually fiberboard with a bottom balancing layer to prevent bowing. Popularity of laminate flooring has been skyrocketing for the last few years.