We are currently in the process of putting a kitchen addition on our home, as well as replacing the flooring on our entire main level. We also took down the wall which used to separate the dining room and the kitchen. My husband, always practical, wants to have porcelain tile installed on all of the floors apart from the living and dining rooms, where we plan to install new hardwood. I, on the other hand, want to install hardwood throughout, except for a tile "carpet" in our entryway. I believe this will keep everything so much more cohesive, and also help to keep everything open and "bigger, which was the point of the renovations in the first place. I need an argument as to the durability of hardwood floors today. I know that hardwood will not be as impervious to knicks, dents, and scratches, and that spills need to be wiped up quickly. I also cannot delude myself to the fact that our 14 yr. old twins will suddenly become conscientious, wiping up spills as they happen. Please help! I will try to post floor plans if I can figure it out.