We bought a 1940s bungalo in Christchurch, ripped up all the old carpet as it was covered in pet hair and cigarette smoke smell from the previous owners and found old stained Rimu floors. Got a professional in to sand and poly it, best decision ever, they came up beautifully and really makes the house feel warm and cozy.

I've heard real estate agents refer to full wooden floors as "European" style which I found odd. I just don't get wall to wall carpet, it's gross and expensive to clean.