We are about to move into a house that has a large hallway with black slate flooring that leads (to the right) to a carpeted lounge. But straight ahead with glazed doors to a wooden floor, then a kitchen with black slate again. We have a dog. The mismatch is weird and I'm not keen on the black slate. I don't think a carpet in the entrance hall would be a great idea either though. Should we change to wood to match the room straight ahead? Will lifting the black slate be a nightmare in order to lay the wood? Thanks!