by Andrew Denny
on October 31, 2011
in Area Rugs, Beautiful Homes, Carpet, Pictures & Ideas
I love what a stair runner can add to a home. Few things offer more “bang for the buck” then a custom stair runner flowing elegantly down steps. Stair runners can vary widely in style, color and look, but if given some thought any style and color will add a custom finished addition that will give your [...]
by Andrew Denny
on October 19, 2011
in Carpet, Design Ideas & How-to, Pictures & Ideas, Renovations
New carpet for your home can vary in cost. There are many factors to consider, but I am going to try and give you a quick overview in potential costs for good quality carpet and installation. Of course there are many variables, so don’t hold me or your project manager to this exactly. Ok, the [...]
by Andrew Denny
on September 12, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Design Ideas & How-to, Hardwood, Pictures & Ideas
I am asked often about wide plank hardwood flooring. This is a beautiful option to consider when considering new hardwood flooring. Standard traditional hardwood flooring is 2 1/4″ wide. This is a great look and works well with any decor. Plank hardwood flooring is 3″ and wider, often times 7″-10″ wide. This provides a very [...]
by Andrew Denny
on August 18, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Carpet, Pictures & Ideas
Recently I read a great article about carpet making a comeback, and it was surprising to hear why. Although hardwood flooring is continuing to grow in popularity, families still crave comfort and custom style. According to Emily Morrow, director of color and design for Shaw floors, “people have experienced those hard surfaces and they want [...]
by Andrew Denny
on July 25, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Design Ideas & How-to, Pictures & Ideas
Stair runners can be such an amazing design feature in a home. Of all of the projects we work on few add as much impact for as little money as stairs. Not only are runners a beautiful addition to the home they can greatly increase safety and deaden noise. Typically runners take less than one [...]
by Andrew Denny
on July 18, 2011
in Hardwood, Style and Innovation
I love hardwood flooring because of the custom look you can provide. It is a inherently unique and every piece of wood is different. So apart from the type (species of wood) and the stain color, what can you do to make the floor more custom? Well, the answer is the finish. We use two [...]
by Andrew Denny
on July 5, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Design Ideas & How-to, Eco-Friendly, Green Living, Style and Innovation
Cork flooring is such a great look and is very versatile. Cork is available in lots of colors, styles and finishes and can be installed anywhere from the den to the kitchen. Designers love it and the “green” among us will truly appreciate the qualities it brings to the table. The only place I am [...]
by Andrew Denny
on June 14, 2011
in Design Ideas & How-to, Hardwood, Pictures & Ideas, Uncategorized
With beautiful names and exciting origins, the use of exotic hardwood flooring has continued to grow. Exotic hardwood is a very interesting alternative to traditional domestic hardwoods for several reasons, but most noticeable is the way it looks. Typically, exotic hardwood flooring is only sealed and not stained, so the color variation is the natural color and shading [...]
by Andrew Denny
on May 23, 2011
in Customer's Viewpoint, Design Ideas & How-to, Kitchens, Pictures & Ideas
A common question we receive at Textures is “how do I remove an indentation from my kitchen floor?” I decided to answer this question with a short video and let you see for yourself. This is a very easy and simple process and it requires only some household tools. You will need a hair dryer, [...]
by Andrew Denny
on May 12, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Customer's Viewpoint, Design Ideas & How-to, Financing FAQ, Hardwood, Nashville
If you are considering remodeling your home and adding hardwood flooring, you may be wondering how much money you are going to have to spend? First off, you need to answer some simple questions. Will you be installing raw lumber and finishing on site? Or will you be installing prefinished hardwood flooring? All you [...]