One of the previous posters indicated that using different colors of wood in different rooms looks like a mistake. I consulted a top-flight interior designer I am privileged to know before putting hardwood floors in two of the bedrooms we did not do when we did the rest of the house. We have a fairly open floor plan. He strongly suggested we go for contrast, because no matter how hard you try, you will never get a true match for the existing floors in the rest of the house. He advised us that *that* would be the true mistake. What he said specifically was, "It will look like a mistake if you don't go for contrast because no lot of wood, even in the same brand and style, is ever the same color from lot to lot." He also was kind enough to approve the new floor colors before installation. This gentleman does interior design for places ranging from multimillion dollar homes to retail stores in Times Square. Contrasting wood also has the benefit of providing a visual demarcation for the public and private areas of the house. I hope this helps!
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