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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

  Your floors are one of the most important components to a beautiful home. Selecting the right register vents can make yours floors and home even more gorgeous.  You can have custom made flush-mounted register wood vents like the ones here to match this heart pine floor. They cost anywhere from $25-50 depending on the [...]

Now that Spring has arrived it is so nice to spend time outdoors relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. A new focus in interior design over the past several years has been outdoor living rooms. I must say that having a family/entertaining area outdoors complete with kitchen and eating area is a wonderful addition to a home. The [...]

One of the first questions I ask a new customer looking for hardwood flooring is “what kind of wood do you want?”. Typically, they do not know how to respond and just ask “well, what is the standard?”. Many customers are surprised to know that wood comes in lots and lots of different species and [...]

World class Spa’s are about the most wonderful  place to relax and rejuvenate imaginable. Unfortunately for many of us going to a Spa happens about once every 1-3 years. Although that time is refreshing, I wish I could experience it much more often. A Spa has great design and just the aesthetics and design are enough to let the [...]

We love to make a room fun, the foundation or flooring can really shape a rooms feel. I love some of the new styles that designers are using in these spaces. It is great to use carpets that have an “identity” and add to the overall feeling of a room. In many instances they define [...]