Hi everyone, my first floor already has hardwood floors (builder grade 2.25" red oak). It is in decent shape and can be refinished.

My second floor currently is old carpet. I want to change the old carpet out for hardwood floors. Do you think I should get matching hardwood, or would the separation by the stairs be ok to get something else that would not necessarily match the first floor?

I would love to do something with wider planks, and maybe in white oak or maple.

What are your thoughts on this? does it look bad to have different flooring?