Wood floors have come a long way in the past few years. Today, there are more styles, colors and species of wood flooring available than ever.

Solid, Engineered, Exotic and Parquet flooring make up the four different types of wood flooring. The type of wood selected for your flooring can also have an impact on the overall look of your room.

Softer wood types include Cherry, Mahogany and Pine.

Hard types include White Ash, Beech, Red Oak, Yellow Birch, Green Ash and Black Walnut.

Hardest variety of woods consist of Hickory, Pecan, Hard Maple and White Oak.