Posts Tagged ‘hardwood’
Carpet Trends You Will Actually Fall in Love With
It may seem contradictory that after preaching the endless benefits of hardwood and vinyl plank that we would even so much as mention carpet. But alas! Carpet has been around forever and will continue to have a dominant place in the flooring market. And notably, the improvements in quality, sustainability and function of carpet are […]
The Pros and Cons of Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring
It’s true what they say: wide plank hardwood flooring really does exude elegance. As far as hardwood flooring options go, this has been one of the most popular in our area of Texas for the past few years and with good reason. Longer, wider planks make your room look larger, more open and less busy. Not surprisingly, […]
Hardwood Floor Refinishing vs. Recoating
Once upon a time, back in the 1960s, practically every home in America was similar in one design aspect: wall-to-wall carpeting. Eek! As the years rolled by and a house full of thick carpet became a thing of the past, homeowner after homeowner would find themselves ripping up old carpet and unearthing the most prized […]
Hello, 1970! Who else remembers the wood paneling days of the ‘70s and ‘80s, passing the time over at Grandma’s house, lounging on shag carpet and napping on her floral, velour couch? Well, who would’ve guessed these once-cringey trends are making a comeback? This go-around, you can catch the wood paneling walls (once reminiscent of […]
Fall may be just around the corner, but everyone knows that here in Texas, those warm, sunny, summer-like temps (perfect for hanging on the porch) last well into the fall season. If you missed your chance to show your back deck a little TLC this summer—or if it was just too darn hot to be […]
The Rustic Kitchen of Your Dreams
From the mountains to the city–no matter what part of Texas you call home–rustic design is fitting for any area. Even though the massively popular farmhouse trend has taken the College Station area by storm, rustic is timeless, simple and equally as trendy. If you adore wood, exposed beams, natural finishes and simple design, rustic […]
Save Your Deck from Sun Damage
Whewwww these Texas summers are a doozy! Since we’ve been enduring temps in the 90s lately, the only way to feasibly enjoy your outdoor space this time of year is with tons of shade. A deck umbrella, awning or shade sail are pretty much a must-have to protect your skin from unnecessary sun damage. In […]
For years in the design world we have collectively been falling in love with hardwood and any material that even mimics it (vinyl, tile, etc.). Hardwood lasts forever, is easy to maintain and never goes out of style. It instantly warms up a space and is perfect backdrop for layering textures like a colorful rug […]
Creating the Farmhouse Kitchen You’ve Always Dreamed Of
You don’t have to be a born-and-bred Texan to have fallen head over heels for the wildly popular homey, farmhouse kitchen. Farmhouse kitchens have been splashed in magazines and on home design TV shows for over a decade and the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. If you aren’t familiar, farmhouse kitchens tend to […]
Oh the Difference a Floor Can Make!
When it comes time to start doing a few home renovations, namely replacing and upgrading floors, why are we so quick to overlook the bedroom? Sure, we spend hours poring over the living room to impress guests and just as much attention is paid to the practicality of the floors in both the kitchen and […]
