When you install new carpet in your home, it can reasonably last a decade or longer. If you install it today, will you still love it ten years from now? Or will the color appear trendy, and the style be long gone? When we invest our hard-earned money in decor, we want it to last...
Are you remodeling or renovating your home? Hardwood flooring is often a logical choice for the main living spaces. Homeowners all across the Front Range love the classic looks hardwood offers. Yet classic hardwood doesn’t make sense for every homeowner. That’s why manufacturers have created many different options: engineered hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl planks. You...
Hardwood floors often top a homeowner’s dream list. They may envision them for years before finally remodeling and installing them throughout their homes. Yet finalizing the decision is often the easy part. Then comes the decision process of what species of hardwood, what color of stain, and what flooring patterns to install. Every plank of...
It’s easy to fall in love with area rugs. They can bring a pop of color, changing the aesthetics at any time simply by rolling it into place. Area rugs are such a part of room design, you’ll find them everywhere. They’re easy to change periodically without reinvesting entirely in a new floor. Or change...
Hardwood floors are perfect for the modern home. They’re beautiful. They can last for decades. They compliment any decor. Yet once you decide hardwood flooring is right for your home, then comes the difficult choice of selecting a hardwood finish. There’s more to it than picking out your favorite color. On-site or prefinished? Different installation...
For some homeowners, the staircase sold them on the home. You enter to a dramatic, sweeping staircase that carries you up to the second floor. It’s the centerpiece for the entryway, which adds to the aesthetics of your space. Yet no matter how much you love your stairs, sometimes the idea of selecting the best...
One of the most important parts of solid hardwood floors isn’t the planks … it’s subfloors. Think of a subfloor as the base of your flooring. A subfloor is what lies beneath the hardwood planks you’ll walk on and enjoy for years to come. It’s the foundation that gives your flooring a place to rest,...
Planning a remodel soon? Choosing flooring is more complicated than selecting based on looks. If you choose the wrong material, you’ll hate your floors from the moment they are installed. Where should you begin? Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure you reach the best flooring decision right for your needs. Step One: Is moisture a...
Want to know the most popular question we get about hardwood flooring? It isn’t about durability or maintenance. Instead, it’s about hardwood stain colors. Homeowners want to feel assured they are selecting a hardwood stain color they’ll love for years to come. They want a color they won’t grow weary of in a few short...
The kitchen and living space are places in the home where we spend the most time. It’s no wonder we look for ways to improve it and make it better. For many homeowners, that involves turning to the great outdoors. It means pushing the boundaries of what we consider to be livable space beyond the...