Hardwood is moving more toward distressed planks, planks in wider widths, and exotic woods. Its no longer just plain maple or oak. We're seeing more mahogany, cherry, teak, and walnut. Also, mixing woods is becoming increasingly popular.
If you have always wanted to live in a skyscraper overlooking Central Park but reside in the heart of "suburbia", guess what? You can achieve the look of cosmopolitan iving in subtle but effective ways. Silvery gray and mysterious plum are suggestions of colors that speak to the city lifestyle. Taupe, weimeraner gray, and a variety of browns also work well into the city palette.