Simply put, life with children is always an adventure. Whether you have one child or a houseful, it’s impossible to be all places at once, and accidents will occur indoors. However, you don’t have to compromise the style inside your home because you have kids. It just takes some thoughtful consideration to make sure that your active home and its furnishings are a match.Love hardwood flooring? How could you not! Natural wood floors are absolutely gorgeous and timeless. And you can have hardwood flooring in your home with kids, just understand that scratches will occur. The factors you consider when selecting your wood floors will make a big difference in the long run, keeping them looking newer for longer no matter what mishaps take place. Here’s a quick guide to understanding characteristics that will help hardwood floors withstand your little ones- even when they get taller than you!Refinish: Since it really is only a matter of time before hardwood floors are scratched from active kids, it’s nice to have the option to refinish them over the years. Not only can you restore solid hardwood, refinishing them can potentially allow you to change the shade if you choose.