These floating-floor techniques sit well over plywood, concrete, or even present flooring. In one afternoon you probably can turn a floor into a snug mat where your toes can roam free with out fear of the large chill—or expensive space rugs. Here we show how slightly measuring and a few coats of sturdy floor paint can add so much of personality to a room for a small value. Popularized by tastemakers of the time, such as Gustav Stickley and the Roycroft crafters, these rustic lanterns exemplified a back-to-basics design sensibility. If you have scored one such find at a yard…

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