The appeal of white wood floors—relaxed but refined, a not-too-blank canvas for showing off one's furnishings and antiques—is stymied only by a justified fear of keeping them clean. It's hard ...

In the new year, you're bound to see more people welcoming stylish white oak floors into their designs. It's time to say ...

Also known as bleached and Scandinavian-style floors, these styles tend to have a white finish, wide plank, and very natural feel. Nordic-design lovers, this one is probably for you.