Patterned carpet, patterned ceramic and porcelain tile (or plain tiles installed in a pattern!), patterned hardwood, patterned area rugs ... one of the biggest emerging home remodeling design trends of 2020 is bold, patterned flooring.Discover which other flooring options homeowners are loving in 2020 »Most homeowners feel comfortable adding little splashes of pattern to...
Installing new tile is always a big project, no matter the size of your room.That’s because the work of cutting and laying down tile requires special skills and tools if you want to get results that look good—and last.An estimator will help you get your room’s dimensions, your flooring design consultant will help you...
Who doesn’t love the look of hardwood floors? A perennial favorite among homeowners, hardwood is sturdy, gorgeous, and never goes out of style.Many people opt for this timeless choice for their remodeling projects, but hardwood floors aren’t always the best choice for those who need a flooring product that’s waterproof, durable in high-traffic areas,...
Bell-bottom jeans, lava lamps, muscle cars, 8-track tapes, banana-seat bicycles, go-go boots, mood rings, surf rock: You might remember the 1960s for a lot of groovy stuff, but not everything that was popular during that decade has stood the test of time. Take, for example, shag carpeting.Those once-trendy deep pile rugs dropped out of...
It’s easier than ever to tackle home renovations yourself—or, at least, the folks at home improvement stores make it seem easier than ever. You probably even know someone that has done some remodeling work themselves. Home renovations can be expensive, and many homeowners are budget-conscious. But, will installing new floors by yourself actually save...
If someone mentions flooring, you might picture plush carpeting, striking tile, or rich hardwood. But, when it comes to installing new floors, it’s what’s inside (or, technically, what’s underneath) that counts.Beneath the flooring you live with day-to-day is what construction pros call a subfloor. This first layer of material that sits on top of...
When starting a new home renovation project, gathering inspiration for your flooring upgrade should be two things: fun and limitless. During the brainstorming phase of your remodeling project, make it your goal is to figure out what you like and what you don’t like.Good ideas for new floors might come from many different sources,...
Whether you’re building a brand new house or getting around to the remodel and renovations you’ve always dreamed about, making decisions about your home can be both exciting and overwhelming.The first question to ask yourself is: what are your project goals? Consider answering basic questions to narrow in on your priorities, such as how...
Before you start fixing up your home in order to sell it, talk with your realtor to find out which renovations will give you the most bang for your buck. How much work you need to do depends on many things: your home’s value, the current market, and other homes for sale in your...
Many families love the look and feel of an open floor plan. It can, however, be a challenge for flooring. Tile in the kitchen, carpet in the living room and wood in the entryway - how do you transition between them while still keeping individual spaces well-defined?Three ideas for your transitional flooring1. Create an...
