I Can't Believe It's Not Hardwood.

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I've been working on a project for a client of mine in Concord where I've been having a blast looking for wood floor  alternatives. These clients appreciate the look of wood, but prefer a tile floor in wet places like the bathroom. Below are two of my favorite wood floor look a likes.

Forest Park Porcelain Tiles by Daltile-

Can you believe this is porcelain tile?  It's completely stunning, in my opinion. This would be perfect in places where dirt and grime may eat away at a lovely new wood floor, like a mudroom. This line is perfect for moisture prone and high traffic areas. You could even use it vertically, like on a backsplash. Or, try laying it in a chevron pattern, like below. It is even perfect for radiant floor heating, ideal, actually.

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Armstrong makes a wood look vinyl floor. It's actually a 12 feet long sheet, but looks just like rustic timbers. This line even has a slight cushion. Vinyl floors are warmer underfoot, and quieter when walking on them with shoes.

Even though I was focused on find a wood looking option for this client's floor, I had to share the below twist on traditional patterned wallpaper.

 

Phillip Jefferies Wild Woods Wallpaper-

This clearly isn't supposed to simulate the look of real wood paneling, but this paper does celebrate the intricate and organic wood motif. It is even stain resistant and fire rated, so you could even use it in a commercial setting. Or, you could go for a more authentic look with a paper like the one below. A wood wallpaper adds instant texture.

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 Do you have a favorite way of using the texture of wood?