painting hardwood floors

my affinity for painted wood has recently gone to a new level.

i realize painted woodwork isn't for everyone (and my dream home would likely give my mom a heart attack) but my latest obsession goes beyond simply painting that dark woodwork a beautiful bright white:

painted hardwood floors.

i see them and die a little bit inside.

and this Elle Decor article even points out how popular painted floors were in the late 1700s.

granted, it's 2012 now and not all that popular at all, but it's a trend i'm bringing back . . . .

just as soon as i own a home i can bring it back to.

p.s. i do promise never to paint over really beautiful wood flooring in my living/dining room.

but a kitchen? bathroom? office? that's fair game.

consider it an economical alternative to refinishing and a stylish alternative to carpet.