Hey Guy..
The flooring was chosen as it was what we used in our kids playroom in the basement and wanted to keep it consistent.. but I like it allot... I am designing the room to look like something you would see in a high end spa.. not contemporary, just clean lined if that makes since..
But, it also has to be neutral enough for every thing that I will build and display etc.. I will make all the racks later this year and then a Turntable next year to complete the room... 
Hi (Again)
Soon I will be posting on GR Research site some pictures of my set up and also pictures of my red Ferrari V-2 speakers to be use as sub only.
What make and model of turntable you had in mind for next year.
I have now a Rega P-3 and it's fitted with a Rega Exact MM not a match to the Linn LP-12 I had a few years back, but if something breaks on my Rega it won;t cost me a fortune like the Linn LP-12. (Linn Motor PCB = 450 $ or belt 40 $)
Guy 13
Like they say : Keep up the good work.
Guy 13.