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Laundry Room Redo

June 24, 2020

When you think of a ‘laundry room,’ you think of laundry baskets, piles of clothing on top of the dryer, dirty clothes on the floor, and disgusting lumps of detergent all over the detergent container. For most, no

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Textured Floors: Life Isn't Flat. Why Should Your Floors Be?

Textured Floors: Life Isn't Flat. Why Should Your Floors Be?

March 9, 2026  |  Textured Floors

Life has dimension. It's layered, textured, and full of variation that makes it both interesting and uniquely yours. Your home should reflect that. Yet so many floors are flat, smooth, and generic. They contribute little to the space while also broadcasting every scratch, scuff, or other signs of the real life that's lived in your home. 

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Allergy-Conscious Flooring Choices for Healthier Homes

Allergy-Conscious Flooring Choices for Healthier Homes

February 16, 2026  |  Allergy-Conscious Flooring

When colder weather keeps doors closed and families spending more time indoors, airflow drops and indoor air circulates less frequently. Outdoor allergens may stay outside, but dust, pet dander, and other particles inside the home have fewer opportunities to clear out. As daily movement stirs those particles up again and again, floors become one of the primary places where allergens settle, collect, and reenter the air. 

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Making the Case for Contrast with Light and Dark Floors at Home

Making the Case for Contrast with Light and Dark Floors at Home

February 2, 2026  |  Design Trends, Floor Color

Designers and influencers of every sort all agree that 2026 is the year to be unapologetically you. It’s time to celebrate your unique personality, and that includes the spaces you live in, too. Gone are the days of beige and gray, which ask your spaces to fade politely into the background. This is the year to confidently make your home reflect your taste, preferences, and style. And we recommend starting with your floors.

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How to Find a Flooring Style You Love, Without the Overwhelm

How to Find a Flooring Style You Love, Without the Overwhelm

January 26, 2026  |  Flooring Planning, Flooring Visualizers

Are you starting to explore flooring options and finding that the possibilities stack up faster than expected? You probably know the feeling. One flooring sample feels grounded, another feels light and open, your saved images cover completely different styles, and suddenly it just seems easier to give up on the project. As ideas pour in, overwhelm and hesitation can grow because it just doesn’t feel clear how to turn your inspiration into a real floor that genuinely fits your home.

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2026 Trends: A Fresh Look at Warm Wood Flooring

2026 Trends: A Fresh Look at Warm Wood Flooring

January 8, 2026  |  2026 flooring trends, Hardwood Flooring

2026 is here, and with it comes a fresh perspective on how we shape the spaces we live in. Interiors are evolving with a focus on comfort, clarity, and natural materials that feel expressive and lasting. This year’s interiors are bringing warmth back into focus, and we couldn’t be more on board. 

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The True Long-Term Cost of New Flooring (and How to Make It Worth Every Dollar)

The True Long-Term Cost of New Flooring (and How to Make It Worth Every Dollar)

New flooring can completely change how a home feels. It brightens a space, makes it feel cleaner, and adds comfort in every step. But it’s also a big project and one of the largest investments most homeowners plan for. That’s exactly why it helps to understand what you’re really paying for before you start.  

 

The price tag on a sample only tells part of the story. Every floor has a lifetime cost that includes the materials, the installation, the care it needs, and how long it will last before needing to be replaced. When you understand how those pieces work together, you can choose flooring that fits your budget now and continues to add value year after year. 

 

This guide breaks down what goes into the true cost of new flooring. Let's find out how smart planning can make your new floor worth every penny. 

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