Flooring Forecasts for 2012

by on February 7, 2012 in Beautiful Homes, By the Room, Design Ideas & How-to, Flooring Details, Renovations, Style and Innovation

Carpet Colors are very much in demand with decorators this year. Shaw Carpets has reworked their carpet line with bright bold colors suitable for any room. In addition to color, look for texture – sculpted carpets in contemporary patterns and shaggy shags with multi color threads. WOW! Retro colors are making a big come back [...]

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Cork Flooring: The Cold Weather Floor

Cork Flooring: The Cold Weather Floor

by on January 20, 2012 in Beautiful Homes, Eco-Friendly, Flooring Details, Green Living, Living Spaces, Renovations, Style and Innovation

Now that we’re entering winter, many of us are thinking of new ways to keep warm. And believe it or not, the type of flooring you choose can greatly affect the insulation of your home. Many of us have chilly basements or rooms that experience a lot of heat loss through the floor. This is [...]

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Cold, squeaks…solving your flooring problems

by on January 20, 2012 in Beautiful Homes, Flooring Details, Living Spaces, Renovations

Squeaks, cold, moisture—the flooring challenges in your home may seem insurmountable. But any experienced flooring expert knows to prescribe just the right underlayment. Problem solved. If your house has any of the following conditions, talk to your flooring installer about a cure: • Your kids’ bathroom floor is always awash in water and you suspect [...]

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Carpet Fiber Charisma

by on December 29, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, By the Room, Carpet, Design Ideas & How-to, Eco-Friendly, Flooring Details, Living Spaces, Make-overs, Nashville, Pictures & Ideas, Renovations, Style and Innovation, Uncategorized

Carpet Fiber Charisma   By Annette Callari, ASID; CMG   It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the nuts and bolts of carpeting—the fiber carpets are made from.  Fiber technologies continue to evolve and amaze us as to performance. So I thought I’d put together a little refresher course on the different types of [...]

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The Unexpected Floor Covering

by on December 29, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, By the Room, Design Ideas & How-to, Eco-Friendly, Green Living, Make-overs, Nashville, Pictures & Ideas, Renovations, Style and Innovation

The Unexpected Floor Covering Submitted by Annette Callari, A.S.I.D.; CMG Most of you have toured professionally designed model homes in your area. Designers turning out those models all seem to have something in common: they have been successful in integrating an element of surprise. What makes a room or a home memorable is the application [...]

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Top 10 Hardwood Flooring Trends

by on December 5, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, Flooring Details, Hardwood, Living Spaces, Nashville, Pictures & Ideas, Style and Innovation

The Best Flooring and Hottest Styles for Every Room, Including Kitchens As homeowners search for new hardwood flooring, it’s clear what is uppermost in their minds: Authenticity. An appealing look or style is not enough. While consumers are certainly concerned about a floor’s durability and value, they want something of substance even more. They choose [...]

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Before and After Carpet Stair Runner

by 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 [...]

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How much does new Carpet cost?

by 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 [...]

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What You Should Know Before You Buy Carpet

by on September 30, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, By the Room, Carpet, Customer's Viewpoint, Design Ideas & How-to, Eco-Friendly, Flooring Details, Green Living, Nashville, Renovations, Style and Innovation

You’ve decided on new carpet, but you want to shop smart. You already know how carpet is made and the difference between carpet styles, but what else is there to know before you buy? Lots. Here are some tips to give you the upper hand on what will soon be underfoot! Seams Unless your room is [...]

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Part 3 – Easy…inexpensive…decoration tips anyone can do!

by on September 16, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, Design Ideas & How-to, Living Spaces, Make-overs, Pictures & Ideas, Style and Innovation, Uncategorized

  Serenity with a soft, soothing palette     Dream of cities you’d like to visit (or loved ones who live there) by hanging clocks dedicated to their time zones.    Bring out the richness of a hardwood floor with earthy tones―blues, greens, browns.   Larger throw pillows on your couch gives a cleaner design.   [...]

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