by admin
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 [...]
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 admin
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 [...]
by admin
on September 9, 2011
in Area Rugs, Beautiful Homes, Carpet, Design Ideas & How-to, Living Spaces, Make-overs, Pictures & Ideas, Pictures & Ideas, Renovations, Style and Innovation
Color on Walls Introduce color on the walls to make a room warm and lively. Select Furniture that Completes your Look Streamline the look of a room. Pops of Color Add pop to a neutral room by adding a few smart hits of color. Select a Mirror that Works with the Room Make [...]
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 March 2, 2011
in By the Room, Carpet, Design Ideas & How-to, Pictures & Ideas, Uncategorized
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 [...]
by Andrew Denny
on January 18, 2011
in Area Rugs, Beautiful Homes, Carpet, Design Ideas & How-to, Dining, Eco-Friendly, Foyer/Hallway, Green Living, Living Spaces, Pictures & Ideas, Style and Innovation
Sisal flooring is one of the most popular and great looking options available. Sisal is a design dream, offering great color and sophistication, while being neutral and subtle. What is sisal? Sisal (Agave sisalana) is an agave that yields a stiff fibre traditionally used in making twine, rope and also dartboards. The term may refer either to [...]
by Andrew Denny
on December 9, 2010
in Carpet, Eco-Friendly
I am always excited to see innovation that helps the environment. The innovation usually is driven by technology, but this new carpet from British Wool is an example of “if it aint broke, than dont fix it”. This carpet is wool, totally natural by the way and is undyed. The colors you see are actually [...]
by WFCA
on June 7, 2010
in Area Rugs, Beautiful Homes, Carpet, Make-overs, Renovations, Style and Innovation
Submitted By: Annette M. Callari, Allied ASID, CMG
America is in love with hard surface floors. It’s true and for a reason: they are gorgeous. But we are also programmed to seek out sensory comforts every chance we get, and once that gene kicks in, our thoughts turn to plush, soft, luxurious carpet. What America has [...]