I knew that once I decided on renovating my studio apartment, I would go hardwood rather than wall-to-wall carpet. Although the carpet option keeps the space warm in this forever cold city called San Francisco, I think I am going to brave the cold and go hardwood.

Now the trouble is if I could only decide which one:

Too light I think

Darkwood has been an option for years until…

herringbone pattern reminds me of Paris – I say that lovingly

most out city homes have this sort of hardwood floors

lately this is the color luring me in.

{floor inspirations from here}