Hi, just my thoughts. Admittedly I'm partial to hardwood but I see a darker, more towards a brown color, hardwood with a tight grain (Maple has a tight grain - Oak not so much).

No way to answer that without knowing the style of the decor, the use for the room, the color of the case goods. Budget could also be an issue, but not just if you are looking for general thoughts about style.

les917 has asked some good questions, to be sure. :)

With that artistic crown molding, I see hardwood.

The room speaks for itself ... definitely hardwood!

I am a huge hardwood fan, so I say hardwoods as well...

Hardwood...and oak would be fine. It was, after all, the traditional choice for years...

More info about the room, it's use, traffic the rest of the house......etc........

{{!gwi}}From on the other side

This is the hall attached to the room.

This is our "front" living room - normally more of a formal room. It actually has the better light, and I'm hoping to use it more as a family room to play in. I agree with everyone, hardwood.... but I am considering a carpet to transition from the tile and to be soft while we play on the floor. I was considering a Konecto prestige traditional flooring (kind of medium brown) for the dining room and the back living room and the hall (visible in this picture). I know there are purists out there that will gag... but I kind of like the product for our "3 year old" life.:) Also it is quiet and can be removed easily.... maybe wood in the future? SO that is what we are thinking.... any responses? The carpet I'm looking at is a frieze with a mult-colored yarn. Does that help? Thoughts?

Thanks

Another vote for hardwood!!!

Carpet!!!! It's warm on the feet, cushioned, color coordinated, does not dent or scratch OR show dust! Never needs refinishing or waxing. :0)