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Explore the benefits of carpet vs. hardwood

When to choose carpet vs. hardwood flooring

Having trouble choosing the right flooring for your home? Sorting through the dizzying array of options can be a challenge. Let’s take a look at two of the most popular categories, carpet and hardwood floors. You’ll learn how each is used in interior design and their unique performance benefits. Whether for new construction or a home improvement project, flooring completely transforms...

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Update your bedroom with the latest carpet designs for spring 2024

Top bedroom carpet trends

Ready to update your bedroom? Check out our guide to the Top Bedroom Carpet Trends, which includes a look at the latest carpet fibers and technologies as well as the most recent color trends. Carpet is back! Especially in bedrooms. Sinking your bare feet into soft, warm carpet is a wonderful way to start the day. If you’re considering a bedroom update, you will want to familiarize yourself...

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2024 brings bigger and bolder flooring choices like wide plank hardwood and retro carpet design

Top 5 flooring trends to embrace in 2024

What color of hardwood is trending in 2024? What are the hottest bathroom flooring ideas? Is carpet making a comeback? These are some of the common questions homeowners are asking in 2024 , and understandably so. Choosing a new floor for your home is a big decision. And it can be an overwhelming one, with interior design trends constantly evolving and an abundance of flooring options...

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Give your bathroom a new look with our bathroom flooring ideas for 2024

The hottest bathroom flooring ideas for 2024

If you’re planning to give your bathroom a fresh look this year, the bathroom floor is a great place to start. From patterned tiles to luxurious natural stone, here’s a look at the hottest flooring trends right now. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals, plan for new projects, and think about what you really want in your life — and in your home. In other words...

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Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings.

What type of hardwood flooring is best?

Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings. The beauty of authentic hardwood layered with the stability of engineered wood offers the perfect combination for gorgeous, durable floors with a multitude of performance benefits. Hardwood looks are the most sought-after flooring visuals for interiors, a thriving trend that shows no sign of slowing down...

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Woman using the state of the art Roomvo room visualizer to complete a flooring project.

Is a new basement floor on your holiday wishlist?

Make this holiday season truly special for you and your loved ones. Here are six inspirational basement renovation ideas to help you plan your dream space. Not sure what to include on your wishlist this holiday season? Consider treating yourself — and your guests — to the gift of a renovated basement complete with a new basement floor. A renovated basement adds valuable square footage...

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Woman sitting on the couch drinking a coffee

4 Tips for keeping your home clean, warm and cozy this fall and winter

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. That means it’s time to bust out those fuzzy socks and start preparing your home for the cooler months. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day out in the cold, firing up the heating, and planting yourself in front of the TV. At the same time, there’s nothing worse than seeing your inflated heating bill at the end of the winter...

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Family gathered around summer BBQ with wooden furniture

Summer BBQ's - Food, Family and Flooring

The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the kids are out of school. You know what that means. It’s time to fire up those BBQs and start planning those pool parties, because summer is officially upon us. More food. More family time. More fun, right? Not necessarily for your floors. There’s a lot to consider when purchasing flooring. Aesthetics are usually near the top of the list, and rightfully so. After all, you’re going to see your floors every single day — as are your guests. So, you better make sure you like the way they look ...

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Should species be a consideration with hardwood flooring?

Should species be a consideration with hardwood flooring?

Each hardwood species has well-defined characteristics, including color and grain pattern, and thus, it is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing wood flooring. In addition, the hardness of the wood is another primary consideration since it influences the lifespan of a new ...

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Three top hardwood flooring trends

Three top hardwood flooring trends

Wood flooring has undoubtedly withstood the test of time! This alluring classic goes back centuries and remains the preferred choice among potential buyers when exploring a home purchase. Wood floors are versatile enough to fit into any decor, durable, and easy to maintain. Most of all, they add ...

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What is the difference between solid and engineered hardwood flooring?

What is the difference between solid and engineered hardwood flooring?

You have a wide variety of styles to choose whether you prefer engineered or solid hardwood flooring. Opt for narrow boards or wide planks, dark or light stain colors, a smooth or textured surface, and finishes ranging from matte to glossy. If you live in the Steamboat Springs, Colorado, area, you ...

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What are the benefits of hardwood floors?

What are the benefits of hardwood floors?

Whether you choose the solid or engineered version, you’ll never go wrong with wood flooring.  It’s rich, and elegant and you’ll have hundreds of species from which to choose, including domestic species like Red Oak, with its pink tinge and open grain, or Beech, which has dramatic streaks, loops, and ...

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Get the look of hardwood anywhere in your Steamboat Springs home

Get the look of hardwood anywhere in your Steamboat Springs home

The beauty and performance of wood-look flooring could be just what your home needs. It's a perfect addition to so many décor schemes; you may wonder why you hadn't considered it earlier. It’s worth taking the time to consider whether the attributes and benefits will work for your specific ...

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