Texture is quickly becoming the new “color” in home decorating, and nothing shows off this trend better than hand-scraped hardwood floors. This floor style has a timeless appeal that speaks to the ...

Popular species for hand-scraped floors include birch, cherry, elm, hickory, maple, oak, and walnut. In addition to the traditional hardwoods, these days other materials may be hand scraped as well.

Homeowners on a quest for wood floors with character will find plenty of intriguing options, and exotics are only one category. Reclaimed wood, salvaged from old buildings, is prized for its vintage ...