Fashion Trends
Hot Tile Trends for 2016
Tile is back this year, and in a big way. While the phrase “tile flooring” may conjure up images of bland white ceramic squares, new innovations in tile manufacturing processes are making way for styling effects that have never before been possible. From the hottest designs and shapes to what materials are the most fashionable,…
Read MoreWhich Tile Size Do I Need?
Ceramic and porcelain tile are white hot these days. Visual impact, installation, and maintenance are all considerations for homeowners and businesses alike when deliberating over flooring types for their projects. Now high-definition innovations in texturing and styling have architects, specifiers and designers flocking to tile as an alternative flooring finish. And, as always, its durability,…
Read MoreCarpeting Trends for 2016
Just as fashion designers set the trends for next season’s most hip clothes, shoes and accessories, interior designers and flooring companies get together to predict the carpeting trends for the next year. While homeowners aren’t exactly changing carpeting like they change clothing, if you’re in the market for new flooring, the start of the year…
Read MoreThe Kids are Back – Their Rooms are Gone
It’s that time of year again. Rooms that have sat empty since September will once again be filled with clothes, music and laughter. That’s right, the holidays have arrived and with them come the kids, home from college. Unless you immediately transformed your child’s room into a yoga studio or cinema room the minute the…
Read MoreHolidays Are Here: Time For a Dining Room Flooring Redo?
The holidays are full of beautiful images. A glistening turkey pulled fresh from the oven; steaming pies with flaky, buttery golden crusts; and family gathered around the table in their holiday best. Each of these moments is worthy of a photo that will last forever. As you prepare your home for all of this holiday…
Read MoreDecorating for Autumn
Instead of decorating for Halloween, which is only really viable for the 30 days of October, why not try decorating for the harvest? Lasting from September 23rd to October 23rd, the fall season gives a bounty of inspiration when it comes to decoration. Bring the Outdoors to Your Door Pumpkins, gourds and more gourds!…
Read MoreSpring 2016 Pantone Color Fashion Report
New York Fashion Week just ended, which means it’s time to check out the Spring Pantone Color Fashion Report. It may be weird to think about spring fashions and colors when leaves are falling and the weather is turning cold, but this is the time when designers start their production in order to have styles…
Read MoreGoodbye Wood Paneling, Hello Wood Wall Coverings
Mid-century modern homes can really pull off the wood paneling look. Today’s homes? Not so much. If you still have leftover paneling from the days of shag carpeting and 8-track players in the 21st century, it is most definitely time for an update. A Minute of History on the Use of Wood in Mid-Century Homes…
Read MoreDesign Trend: Go Bright & Bold in Your Bathroom
Let’s talk about the bathroom. If you’re like most people, the bathroom doesn’t stand out as a room of great design potential. We expect the bathroom to be white and minimal, but why not dress it up a little? From tile to hand towels, there are unlimited color, pattern and design options. Color: The Brighter…
Read MoreEasy Ways to Update Kids’ Rooms
Clothes aren’t the only things that kids grow out of in the blink of an eye. Rooms that were once covered in cartoon characters are now offensive to the tween who loves the latest boy band. Carpeting that is barely hanging on after the toddler “art” years will need to be updated to something not…
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