For decades, the dream of a luxury home started with a single material: solid hardwood. We loved the warmth, the grain, and the prestige. But we hated the reality. We hated the scratches from the dog, the warping from a spilled glass of water, and the constant fear of a basement flood turning thousands of dollars into a moldy mess. In 2026, the "Extreme Renovation" philosophy has officially pivoted. We are moving away from fragile materials and toward high-performance enginee