Wood flooring pattern and inlays

Restoring 1860s brownstone in Hell’s Kitchen. None of the original floors remain. Trying to decide on design for wood floors throughout. I prefer a traditional look, but I don’t like the herringbone or parquet or really any flooring pattern, as I think it looks busy. I’m thinking of a 7.25″ wide oak in medium brown, laid straight, longitudinal. I don’t want it to look too modern though. I’m considering inlays, perhaps mahogany, as that is the material for our front door, bannister and other stair details. Again, I don’t want it to be complicated or busy. This is Hell’s Kitchen, after all, not Fifth Avenue. Trying to look at examples so I can show architect/interior designer what I like but have not found many photos of darker wood floors with inlay patterns. Most of the inlays I’ve found are with lighter color wood and its hard to assess, so much more contrast than what I’m going for. I’m sure the architect will come up with something to show me but I would like to make it easier, find some examples, to guide the discussion. There’s so many moving parts to th is renovation, trying to simplify where possible. Also, wondering where we should have inlays — parlor floor seems a given, but should it be in bedrooms, hallways, kitchen, throughout? I’m keeping a traditional, historic look to decor and finishes, not trying to do the modern or mix old and new. Would a hand-scraped finish accomplish this better? If we go for a weathered or antique-looking finish, does that still work with inlays? I’d really like to find more pictures of brownstone wood floors, but often there’s carpets or the photos just dont’ show much of the flooring. If anyone has suggestions or photos to share, would be much appreciated.