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4 Ways to Prevent Scratching Your Floors with Furniture

Area Rugs & Furniture | Flooring 101

When the holidays roll around and the hosting duties begin, it may be time to get the home ready for hosting! Whether you plan to have a robust guest list or simply close family and friends, there is a good chance that you will need to rearrange your furniture to better suit the holiday gathering.…

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Brand Spotlight: Kashmere Nylon by Karastan

Kashmere Nylon | Flooring 101

There’s nothing like the plush feel of soft carpet after a long day, especially a carpet that is as easy to maintain as it is to look at! Karastan is one of the industry’s undisputed leaders in soft flooring for over 85 years, delivering utterly plush carpets wrapped in premium durability. Nylon carpet fiber is…

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Using Rugs This Holiday Season

Holiday Rugs | Flooring 101

As the calendar rolls along and the holiday season approaches, surely decorating the home comes to mind! In addition to our favorite exterior and yard furnishings, we always take the time to make sure our inspired interiors are in the spirit as well. Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve can occasionally feel like…

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4 Tile Backsplash Ideas to Add Visual Interest

Tile Backsplash | Flooring 101

If you have been looking for easy ways to update your home with tremendous style, it’s time to consider maximizing the backsplash areas in the home. Whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom, bar, or additional area in the home, the backsplash designates the space behind a sink and faucet, as well as the wall between the…

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How to Measure Rooms for New Flooring

Measuring Flooring | Flooring 101

When beginning a new flooring project, taking accurate measurements of the rooms or space is a key factor to ensure a successful installation. These figures will help you calculate square footage accurately, budget accordingly, and plan for your purchase in the most effective manner. These proper numbers will also help prevent running out of flooring…

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Back-to-School: Creating the Best Kid-Friendly Workspace

Kid-Friendly Flooring | Flooring 101

As the kids head back to school and you have a moment to get your household in order after the fun summer months, you can take this time to reorganize and reassess. Once the schedules of your little students fill up with homework, activities, and extracurriculars, the average school week will fly by at a…

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10 Helpful Carpet Terms to Know

Carpet Terms | Flooring 101

We all love the soothing touch of supremely soft carpet, helping us create calming, inviting atmospheres in the home that our families love to spend time in. When it comes to new carpet shopping, other than selecting your favorite shade, it can be hard to differentiate between carpet samples in a flooring showroom. Of course,…

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Using Flooring in Coastal Chic Design

Coastal Design | Flooring 101

As the warm summer months draw to a close and those with kids begin preparing for school, there’s no need for the seasonal fun to end! If you live near the water or want to capture your favorite seaside memories in an appropriate space in the home, a coastal chic design scheme will bring relaxing…

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Choosing New Flooring for a Home Office

Home Office Flooring | Flooring 101

With many modern companies offering more remote and hybrid work positions, the value of having a well-designed home office means more than ever. Whether you complete all your work at home or you just need a designated area to be productive on the weekend, a home office can help you balance life at home more…

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4 Reasons Why You Need Entry Mats for Your Home

Using Entry Mats | Flooring 101

After all the material, color, texture, and pattern decisions that you make when completing a new design refresh or designing a home, it’s easy to overlook one more key selection for your home. Before you, residents, or guests ever step foot in the home, they should see charming entry mats in front of every outside…

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