I have solid hardwood Bruce flooring in my dinning room/kitchen. It was laid about 4 years ago. It is called "Gunstock".
The carpet in my adjoining dinning room and adjacent hallway is showing it's wear due to the kids spilling things and traffic in general.
I have available to me some new "laminate: hardwood flooring also called "gunstock" althought the color is not exactly the same as my solid hardwood floor. This flooring is basically free and have debated laying it myself. (I have never laid laminante or solid hardwood for that matter.)
What is your opinion as to if this will look aceptable? I can still go back with carpet, but it will cost more. I can also go back with solid wood flooring, but it will cost alot more. I plan on leaving the carpet in the bedrooms as it is in good shape.
Here is a link to a video of my current flooring and a few pieces of the laminate butted up against it: