Choosing new floors can be one of the most challenging parts of a renovation. While you want something that will complement the rest of your home, not all flooring choices are equally practical. Unless you have a cleaner come to your house daily, some types of flooring, while aesthetically beautiful, tend to attract dirt, dust, and shoe prints .

So, if you don’t want to spend all your time vacuuming and mopping (really, who does?), it’s best to steer clear of certain options. Here are seven types of flooring that always look dirty, along with alternatives that offer a similar look without all the upkeep.

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High-Gloss Dark Hardwoods

Most designers say high-gloss hardwoods are the top flooring choice to avoid. “High-gloss dark hardwoods and solid black tile tend to be the mo

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