Whether engineered wood or solid wood is better depends on a number of factors, including where you’re installing it, your budget, and style preference.• Engineered wood flooring is a better choice in high-moisture and high-temperature environments than solid hardwood, often making it a better choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.• It also depends on your budget. If you don’t want to break the bank, engineered wood will be much less expensive than solid wood.• Solid hardwood might hold a slight prestige for some people and might add more value to your home in the long-run, but improvements in the product quality of engineered wood floors has eliminated the perception that it’s the less stylish option.