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Inspired by Nature and Tradition, Flooring Trends Bring Home a Relaxed Sophistication
This year’s flooring trends, according to interior designers, are all about returning to a relaxed, simpler time as homeowners look to escape the 24/7 digital age through nature-inspired, artisan-styled home décor. We’re choosing colors, textures and materials that make us feel connected to history, tradition and the environment. Authenticity is behind many of the current flooring trends that take inspiration from the past. While these looks invoke a warm, comfortable feeling, they also reflect design influences that are innovative and...
read moreNew Hardwood Floors Give Older Homes a Fresh Yet Timeless Look
You rarely see an older home without a beautifully seasoned hardwood floor somewhere within. They go together hand in hand. As the house ages and takes on its own character, the same can be said of the rich, warm charm of a hardwood floor that’s been around for a while. Enduring as they are, hardwood floors can be subjected to heavy use or even neglect. After decades of sturdy service, the floor may need to be replaced. If you are now faced with the task of replacing worn hardwood floors, or are remodeling, you probably have questions...
read moreRealistic Stone and Tile Looks in Vinyl Flooring
In home decorating, natural stone and ceramic tile make beautiful flooring materials. We are captivated by their unique beauty – random patterns that flow organically, beautiful textures, soothing earthen colors. As luxurious and beautiful as stone and ceramic are, they make hard, unforgiving floors that are impractical for most homeowners, especially those with active families. But there is an alternative . . . vinyl flooring. Natural looks of luxury vinyl and vinyl sheet flooring You can get the realistic look of natural stone and...
read moreCountry Style Decorating
Comfort and informality are the hallmarks of country style decorating. The simple, unpretentious style reflects qualities found in homemade, hand-me-down and creatively repurposed furnishings and accessories, all gathered together in an eclectic arrangement. Harmony and balance are achieved through similar materials, textures and colors. Overall, country style decorating looks cozy and casual with an emphasis on nostalgic usefulness rather than unnecessary decoration. Natural materials like wood are key to country style decorating. Wood...
read moreAmazing Laminate Floor Tiles for Any Room
Calling a product “amazing” is high praise and best reserved for a consumer innovation that truly enhances our lives in some way. That said . . . laminate floor tiles really are amazing! Until now, variety, durability and affordability have been the driving factors behind this flooring’s popularity. Now, advances in digital print technology are taking laminate floor tiles in a whole new direction with natural-looking textured patterns and authentic colorations of stone and ceramic. The visuals are so painstakingly realistic that they...
read moreBudget-Friendly Flooring Project Ideas
Flooring can be a big expense, yet there are ways to you can shrink costs and still get the look you want. If you’re thrifty, creative and willing to flex a little muscle, you can improve your home with affordable flooring that’s not only beautiful but high quality and high performance. 5 ideas for affordable flooring Budget-friendly vinyl – Even if your tastes favor the elegant looks of floors like genuine hardwood or ceramic tile, there are some amazing vinyls available out there. Today high definition digital printing faithfully...
read moreMix It Up with Stylish Hardwood Planks
It’s hard to go wrong with the warmth and charm of hardwood floors. If you’re planning on adding a wood floor to your home, why not consider something a little different: hardwood plank floors? Plank hardwood board widths range from 3” up to 17” wide! If you’re intrigued by wider width flooring but don’t know how to take advantage of its design features, here are some ideas to fire up your imagination. Tips and trends using hardwood plank floors The width of individual boards of hardwood plank floors will have a dramatic...
read moreIs Luxury Vinyl Flooring Really Luxurious?
Don’t let that word “vinyl” fool you into thinking luxury vinyl flooring is the scuffed-up kitchen workhorse your grandma walked on. Luxury vinyl flooring is a relatively new product, offering the best of all possible worlds. It’s durable and can be as budget-friendly as traditional vinyl, and, thanks to innovative technology in manufacturing, as beautiful and realistic as real hardwood, ceramic tile and stone. Armstrong luxury vinyl plank floors Luxury vinyl plank Luxury vinyl flooring falls into two product categories. Luxury...
read moreThe Cost Differences Between Hardwood and Laminate Floors
When you want the look of natural hardwood flooring in your home, you can choose between genuine hardwood and remarkably realistic-looking wood laminate. Both hardwood and laminate make long-lasting and beautiful floors, with laminate looking exactly like the wood species from which it takes inspiration. Both hold up well in active households, including those with kids and pets. Both are easy to clean with just regular sweeping and occasional damp mopping. Likewise, there are a few differences. Laminate can go anywhere in the house...
read moreFlooring that Captures the Peaceful Essence of Nature
Interiors inspired by Mother Nature evoke a style that’s balanced and satisfying to our senses, and continue as a hot trend in home decorating. Whether it’s a response to ecological awareness or the need for a nurturing serenity to counteract the chaos of life, homeowners look to bring the peaceful essence of the outdoors inside. There’s no better way to create an organic and inviting space than with nature-inspired flooring. Crucial to the structure of every room, your floor also serves as a major décor element. It commands more...
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