Getting the 12" flooring samples from Flooret was one of the first steps in selecting the color and type (i.e. signature vs base) of the flooring I'll choose for the majority of my home. I like that I can see the cross section of a plank, run my durability own tests on the samples, and place them up against walls, furniture, and cabinets to see how they work in a space. The 12" samples also helped narrow down what sort of color palette would work in my home. From here, I expect to purchase plank samples in a few colors to further narrow down my choice for the final flooring color.