• Decide which room(s) you spend the most time in.  Surveys show that people spend the majority of their time in the kitchen, bathroom, family room and bedrooms – in that order.  Coincidentally, these are the same rooms where guests tend to gather.  So, the best place to start is where you spend the most amount of time.

• What flooring materials should I use?
• Ask yourself the following questions:
• How long have you lived in your current residence?
• How long do you plan to live in the current residence?
• Do you want to upgrade or stay status quo?
• What is your budget?
• Other aesthetic questions that help in the process revolve around existing furniture and cabinetry, traffic patterns, lighting, and the architecture of your home.
• The answers to these questions will definitely help in narrowing the flooring choices.

• What are the best colors?
• It has always been safe to stick with natural or neutral colors.  Tans, beige, grays, almonds biscuits, some browns and off whites are more often the natural colors of choice.  However, colors like red, green and blue have been more popular recently.  The parameters and questions listed above can also aid in determining which colors would work best within your environment.

• Who do you recommend for installation?
• Installation is a crucial part of the flooring process.  Unevenly installed tile or stone can be unsightly and be a danger for potential slips/falls.
• Additionally, each flooring choice requires its own unique specifications regarding what it can be installed upon any warranties to apply.  You certainly want an established professional company with the necessary knowledge, ability and proven track record to install whatever flooring choice you make.  A mistake here can make a big difference.

If you need some expert advice or some design help, you can call the professionals at Baker Interiors, 229 W Littleton Blvd., in Littleton (2 blocks west of Broadway), or call 303-794-7900 for a free in-home estimate.