Vinyl plank flooring is a newer, versatile option for optimizing a room with clean, clear lines to promote a feeling of spaciousness within a design. This type of flooring has been available for years in wood and laminate composites. However, now vinyl has made its way into this style of flooring. Vinyl plank is not […]
Carefully placed area rugs are a foundation piece to any decor. Area rugs can create a feeling of warmth or add a sharp, professional feel to a room depending upon the style and pattern. Given the investment in a sharp, stylish rug, knowing how to clean a rug and in good repair is very important. Clean […]
Stepping onto brand new, professionally installed carpet can create a specific environment in a space. Whether a carpet is designed for a high traffic, business area, or a cozy nook in a home, planning for the installation of your product is an important step for anyone purchasing carpet. Carpet can add to the look and […]
Home design trends change all the time, and home decor is no exception. We’ve paired up some of our favorite rugs from world-renowned rug maker, KARASTAN, with our favorite home decor trends. Some of these rugs are from collections featuring SmartStrand Silk. SmartStrand is most durable, easiest to clean rug fiber. Each strand of SmartStrand Silk […]
The Karastan Manifesto and Titanium collections are two wool collections that continue to be some of the most popular rugs within the Karastan line. There is a reason that these two collections, both released in 2016 continue to be favorites from the brand. Durability and timeless style are two of the top reasons that we […]
It’s time for the holidays and you know what that means: plenty of friends, family, fun, and food! But if you’re opening your home to friends and family, the holidays can be the most stressful time of the year. Cooking, cleaning, entertaining— a hostess or host’s job is never done. Victory during the holiday season […]
Figuring out how to choose a pet friendly carpet or rug can be a priority for pet friendly families. The best kind of pet-friendly rugs and carpets are extremely durable and stain-resistant. From the Fiber Up Since area rugs and carpeting can be made from so many different types, and strengths of fibers, it’s important […]
Whether you’re dealing with natural fiber rugs or synthetic fiber rugs, fiber content is the most important deciding factor when it comes to rug performance, aside from the rug’s weave density. But if you’ve ever tried to shop for a new area rug, you may realize it’s easy to become confused and discouraged trying to […]
In need a cheap area rug option, but don’t want to settle for a low-quality area rug? Need to finish off a carpet with some edging or fringe? One of our best-kept secrets is that we offer full Carpet Binding and Finishing services within almost every store location! Binding a carpet keeps the […]
What is the Janka Scale? The Janka Hardness Scale is a test to rate the relative “hardness” of a wood flooring. The Janka rating is given in pounds-force (lbf) by measuring how much force is needed to embed a standard sized steel ball halfway into the wood. Flooring manufacturers use this rating to predict a […]