Posts Tagged ‘Ottawa flooring’
Flooring Trends for 2019
If you are like us, you look to the internet to learn about the latest trends in everything from fashion to food or travel. That is why we are going to point you towards the hottest flooring trends for the coming year. Experts like the design teams at HGTV and private interior decorators are all…
Read MoreUnique Uses for Area Rugs
Around a year ago, we encouraged our regular readers to ignore the rules about area rugs when purchasing one or more for their homes. At that time, we focused in on the many strict and rigid rules or guidelines that interior decorators had long insisted on when using area rugs in a home or other…
Read MoreTile Floor Safety Tips: Winter Edition
In the past, we’ve helped our readers discover how to protect their floors from damage during the rigors of winter weather. After all, it is a time when you can track everything from sand and salt to snow, mud and dirt throughout the home. Not only is this a messy issue to live with and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Area Rugs for Winter?
If you read that title above, and perhaps re-read it, wondering “is there really a difference between summer and winter area rugs?”, allow us to provide some clarification. Technically, there really is no such thing as an area rug designed specifically for winter. Yet, aesthetically and materially, there are many differences in area rug choices…
Read MoreAutumn is the Best Season for Rug Cleaning or Replacement
Ask experts in upholstery and carpet cleaning to give an honest opinion about the best season for their services, and most would agree that it is a hotly debated issue. Generally, they point to spring and autumn as being equally busy periods. This is for a few similar reasons. Both are seasons in which many…
Read MoreTile or Vinyl: How to Choose the Right Option for Your Home
Are you renovating your home? Perhaps it’s just time to replace your aging carpet with something that will look better. Whatever the case might be, you have a number of options available to you in terms of floor coverings. Two of the most popular choices today are vinyl tiles and ceramic tiles. Which is better…
Read MoreTips for Using Area Rugs
If you ask experts in interior design, they’ll usually say that area rugs are an ideal alternative to more traditional flooring options, particularly wall-to-wall carpeting. There are a few reasons they’ll suggest area rugs rather than classic carpeting, including that it is easier to change the look of a room if you dislike the effect…
Read More6 Top Flooring Trends in 2018
It might seem that flooring would not be something that experienced trends. After all, new flooring can be a major project in a home or other space, and one that comes at a significant cost. Yet, experts agree that one of the best ways to boost a home’s value, esthetics, and even efficiency is to…
Read MoreConsider the Direction of Your Hardwood Flooring
So, you’ve decided that you want to upgrade your hardwood floors, and you have already started to explore the options in terms of materials, finishes, widths and general looks. However, have you also considered the direction of the flooring? This is not a question homeowners often ponder when first considering new floors, but it is…
Read MoreShould You or Shouldn’t You Get Stair Runners
It is interesting to ask people about the use of stair runners. Many people say they prefer to leave their hardwood stairs exposed to show off the warmth of the wood and the elegant style they create. Some like the hominess of wooden stairs and others have never thought of any other way than to…
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