Do you love the look of wide plank custom hardwood floors but prefer something less expensive & more durable? Cost cutting solution #5, These engineered hardwoods were substantially less, but better yet, they're extremely durable according to the client. The homeowners were leery how they would look at first, but the photos we found on Houzz gave them confidence. Design tips - the blown glass lamp, Art, Fern and linen bench detract your eye so the flat screen TV doesn't demand as much attention. Notice how the fern thrives in mid day sun!