Coordinating rooms from floor to ceiling

This spring, why not give your room a whole new look ... from the bottom up? Today, with so many beautiful flooring options, you can transform any room in your home from drab to delightful just by changing the floor. In the kitchen, active families with little kids might consider vinyl flooring. Vinyl has long been a popular choice because of its soft, resilient nature and easy maintenance. Unlike your grandmother's vinyl, today's patterns are warm and stylish, and Mannington creates a range of looks from wood to slate, leather, and even handpainted floor cloths. Not only that, but vinyl floors are more durable than ever, and Mannington floors have DuPont Teflon(R) surface protector, which helps keep them look new longer.

Family rooms are made for living, and anyone with teenagers will tell you that they can put a lot of wear and tear on a floor. For durability, look for a laminate floor that will withstand whatever your family brings in -- kids, pets, and the dirt that follows them. Mannington offers a range of looks in laminate, including the Revolutions collection, which offers realistic slate and wood laminates. The slate pattern has such realistic 3-D texture and depth, you'll have to bend down and touch it to know it's not real slate. And the wood styles have beveled edges and textured planks just like real wood.

In the foyer, dining room, or living room, nothing says elegance like a real hardwood floor. And today's pre-finished hardwood floors, like those from Mannington, will never need to be sanded and refinished. From exotic woods like bamboo and teak, to traditional oak and maple, there's something for every style. Choose a gently distressed hickory for that lived-in look, dramatic Washington cherry for a rustic look, or sleek Vermont maple for a light, airy feel. It's a dramatic way to change the look of any room.

For upscale custom layouts and a designer feel, consider porcelain tile. Porcelain is harder and stronger than regular ceramic, and can be used both indoors and out. Companies like Mannington make a line of porcelain tile that is designed to coordinate from floor, to counter, to wall and backsplash, and some can transition from inside living to outdoor space. Porcelain is also easier to maintain than real marble or travertine. It won't chip or stain, and only requires sweeping and occasional mopping to keep clean.

So this spring, look down for a change, and put a spring in your step with a new floor.