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Gail Estes , what kind of home do you have? Can you share a little more about your project. How high are the ceilings?

I would recommend to tile a section of the entry ( unless you enter straight into the living room, then no) and then wood floors for the rest of the space. You can Also have tile in the kitchen area. It depends on the actual space, and somewhat where you live. Florida residents often have tiles in their homes, while people who live in cold climates generally don't.

We send a LOT of wood floors to FLA but many clients will have a tile entry way to help mitigate sand coming into the home.