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How to Choose a Rug for a Dining Room
Kim and Christian of KC Design Co. share their advice on how to choose the perfect style for your dining room rug plus what fiber qualities to look for. Hi Friends! Have you ever thought about adding a rug to your dining room and are unsure about where to begin? I had been considering one for a…
Read MoreHow Often Should I Vacuum?
We hear this question a lot. The best carpet or rug in the world won’t perform well if you don’t vacuum regularly. To get the most out of your soft surface flooring, it’s important to adopt a regular maintenance routine. No matter the product, you can extend your carpet’s life by vacuuming frequently and diligently.…
Read MoreWhy I Chose Stylish, Pet-Friendly Carpet
Lori from The Finished Project is a design and DIY-enthusiast, sharing her latest woodworking projects and home décor on her blog. Here, she shares how a custom SmartStrand carpet-bound rug made her sitting room the perfect spot to unwind with her adorable pup, Ted. Hey, friends! We recently made an update to our sitting room,…
Read MoreChoosing Home Design Colors that Coordinate with Your Floors
When it comes to indulging in the latest home design trends, it can be tricky to find a balance around what colors and styles to heavily invest in. Every year there are so many eye-catching shades and textures that surge in popularity that it’s hard to resist not using all of them! A great place…
Read MoreChoosing The Best Flooring For Every Room
When renovating your home, it’s important to know what type of flooring works best for each area of the house. For instance, hardwood may be perfect for the den on the main floor, but did you know that you shouldn’t use solid hardwood in your basement? To help make your home renovation a little bit…
Read MoreThe most durable flooring for your home. A guide on scratch, stain and waterproof options.
When it comes to choosing flooring, durability is often a main consideration. We need wood flooring to resist scratches from dog nails, carpet to resist wine stains and tile to resist discoloring, to name a few scenarios. But which options should you choose to keep your home looking clean and new? Here’s our guide to…
Read More6 Questions to Ask Before Buying New Floors
Any homeowner that has ever had to replace a floor has felt that familiar feeling: Where do I begin? From weighing hard surface versus soft surface options to selecting among all the styles, colors and textures, the entire process can feel a little overwhelming. But when you break it all down, the task becomes a…
Read MoreFive Reasons To Shop For Flooring Locally
You have finally made the decision—you are ready to transform your home with new flooring. You may have even selected the type and style of flooring you need. But another important decision looms: Where is the best place to buy? Today’s shopping options are almost as varied as the number of flooring products, and choosing…
Read MoreGoing Bold (But Neutral!) with Antelope
Monica Benavidez of the lifestyle blog Monica Wants It gives the details on her new Karastan custom carpet bound rug and her interior design style. Why I Love Karastan I’ve always been a fan of Karastan because of their high quality and vast selection of gorgeous floor coverings. As one of the High Point Market…
Read MoreSmartStrand Carpet: Tested and Proven Through the Years
For homeowners everywhere, especially families on-the-go, it’s a battle as old as time: beautiful carpet versus an active home. On one hand, you love the idea of a plush, soft carpet that the family can lay out and play on together, but then you think of the kids and pets constantly making messes on it.…
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