Lace up your earth shoes for a walk down flooring memory lane. You’ll want to hold onto the seat of your parachute pants because these five retro revivals “dos” bring back lively looks from the past with (thankfully) a fresh take. Do: Statement color There was nothing timid about old school tile colors and treatments. While...
When it comes to finding a comfort flooring option that will work best in your home, start with two simple questions: How am I going to use this room? Who is going to be walking on this floor?Knowing these answers, you can determine the best solution for your needs. Most people end up considering...
Shopping for new floors, but feeling like you need to go back to school just to understand all the flooring terminology used to describe materials and styles?Put your backpack down because we are here to help. Read on for definitions and answers to some of the most common questions our design consultants hear from...
Buying new carpet might seem like a complicated process when you don’t think about flooring projects every day.That’s why we’ve put together this blog post.The process can be simplified, especially when you know how to prepare and plan. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know before you start carpet shopping.Carpet has been...
Can you vacuum your carpet too much? Yes.Can you vacuum your carpet too little? Yes.You can keep your carpet looking good and make it last with regular cleaning and proper care. The best (and easiest) way to remove dust, dander, and dirt is regular vacuuming.Here are tips for proper vacuuming to keep your carpet...
When preparing a nursery for your baby, flooring is an important consideration. Your child will spend a lot of time on the floor—almost every day—while learning to crawl and walk, so you’ll want to make sure you choose the safest, most durable, and coziest option that matches your ideal style.The four main factors...
From tracked-in snow and spilled drinks to wear-and-tear from new toys and extra friction from impromptu wrestling matches, the end of the year is a notoriously busy time and it’s when your carpet floors can get really beat up. You might have survived this year’s holiday celebrations and family visits, but did your carpeting?Maintaining...
Editor’s note: This is the fourth part in our series of posts covering 2018 flooring trends. Miss our earlier posts? Visit our archives to learn what’s new (and what’s coming) in hardwood and tile flooring, and area rug styling.If you're looking to update your carpet this year, there are some fun and creative ways...
Choosing carpet for the bedroom is not like choosing carpet for other rooms in the house. Except for kids' rooms, bedrooms usually don't have the same foot traffic as other rooms in the house. Yet, having a soft carpet in bedrooms is desirable in most cases, as is selecting the right color and level...
Peanut butter and jelly. Mickey and Minnie. Table and a chair. Batman and Robin. Popcorn and a movie. There are a lot of things that are just better when they’re paired together.And, when it comes to flooring, carpet might be the star, but it is nothing without its partner: carpet padding.Why is carpet padding...
