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When to Choose Carpet Over Hardwood (And Why It’s Not a Step Down)

October 20, 2025 | Advantages of Carpet, Carpet, Cozy Family Spaces

Flooring sets the mood of a room long before the furniture does. A bedroom with carpet feels restful in a way hardwood never quite matches. A family room layered in carpet invites people to settle in, sprawl out, and stay awhile. Even pets feel more at ease on soft flooring, which adds comfort for the whole household.

Does Wide Plank Flooring Belong in Your Home?

October 6, 2025 | Flooring Planning, Wide Plank Flooring

Walk into a room with wide plank flooring and it immediately sets the tone. Long, seamless boards pull your focus forward, shaping the space with rhythm and clarity. The grain adds movement, the scale adds weight, and the entire floor becomes part of the architecture, not just a backdrop.