Great ideas - thanks! MsPink - would you believe this is a no glue floor? It floats like laminate, and connects together using a strip of sticky stuff on two sides and you basically fit it all together and press down. Apparently it scores with a box knife and breaks easily too, so no need to break out my circular saw (which is a BLAST to use!)
I did decide to leave the trim pieces and add more later since they are higher on the wall because of the carpet...I remember this from previous flooring excursions (watching hubby do them).
Ok, I am going to break open a box and lay them out...starting with the smaller room first. I can't believe how intimidated I am by this project! LOL!