There are hundreds of pictures on the web of exactly what you're looking for.

Just google it. Simple. Done.

Yes I’ve been doing that. All night. Many don’t say what kind of oak. Plus I was wanting opinions on which one would go best with what I have. Thanks!

Are you sanding and refinishing the floor you have? The best thing to do is have the floor contractor do some samples on the floor for you in your space. We did that with both of the colors you mentioned. We chose Jacobean on maple. Obviously I know that isn’t your wood species but if you want to see just ask.

Thank you Manon! We are taking all of the flooring out and installing 4” white oak on this entire floor. Good point about the dark. I only have 9 foot ceilings - no vaulted. What does special oak mean?

I would love to see any pics you have. I have a ton of light in the kitchen. Great room has big windows but still... maybe I don’t want to go too dark...

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Kitchen not quite finished.

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Dyan, I have no idea what "Special Walnut" means. I imagine it's just a creative way to say medium brown. Sort of like how "cherries in the snow" lip color is just a fancy name for red!

Do test. That will be the best way to make your decision. Even so, I intuit that dark won't be the best for your rooms.

Do you really have to rip out what you have and replace? I would think a refinish would be more economical.

ETA: You have a very comfortable looking home. Hardwoods in the living area will be awesome.

Well you are right on that. But we have a lot of carpet that needs replaced and my husband wants all wood (wider planked). I really appreciate your input. Jacobean may be too dark. I just don’t want any orangey or red tones.

When I said “you are right on that” I was referring to it being more economical if we kept what we have but we have so much carpet. Also not pictured is formal living and dining - all carpet.

Here are pics of the floor which is maple wood with Jacobean and the oak stair treads that are also Jacobean. The oak definitely takes the stain darker. We were going to rip out 2000 s/f of Bruce solid wood and replace with wider planks until I found out how much it would cost to tear out. And then I saw my friends refinished floors and loved. The thinner planks are not nearly as noticeable on the dark floor. Previously we had natural maple that had yellowed and the bevel groove between looked like black lines. I’m much happier with the dark floors now, but we do get a lot of natural light during the day, have a mostly open floor plan and 9ft ceilings. The pet fur and crumbs and dust are MUCH more noticeable on the dark floor but it just makes me vacuum more often which isn’t a bad thing!

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What you have now is very classic. I am doing white oak as well and am at pains to ensure I get a medium brown. Much as I like the look of the darker colors, they are a no-no from a cleaning and longevity standpoint. The floors Manon posted upthread are pretty close to perfect. Remember chances are you will have area rugs covering up big parts of the floor. How these floors look in a bare room is not the point. It's how they look all furnished and lived in.

Ah! Well, you've got yourself a project. It's a process that will involve weighing the costs and benefits, for sure.

White oak will have a tendency to yellow over time with lighter stains. Red oak will lean red/pink with a lighter stain. The darker the stain, the less likely the woods will reveal their natural colors as they patina. So, I think a middle of the road brown stain is the happy spot. But again - you have to test.

Thank you, Manon (for some reason I feel like downloading Manon du Printemps ;-)

^ Rita, you always brighten my day!

My father framed his. It is a beautiful statement piece.