I love my laminate flooring. The  dark chocolate mahogany finish caught my eye when we looked at samples and I knew it would look beautiful in my home. I have two small children and the youngest is ALL BOY! Matchbox cars, Lego’s, and a myriad of other “scratch-prone” toys are often left out on my [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

So you’re thinking about upgrading your bathroom? Let us help you with some ideas as you start your remodeling project. Make sure you “look around” the space. Are you thinking about adding a tub, or expanding a shower? Selecting your color scheme and appropriate accessories is always a good starting point. Bathroom tile goes a [...]

Your custom home building project can be an overwhelming experience. One of the first questions I often hear from clients is “Where do we start?” Every dream home starts with a dream, and this is often the best place to begin realizing your vision. Once you’ve decided to pursue your dream, the question becomes “Where [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Carpet makes a great area rug. Textures has a rug workroom where we can custom make a rug to fit any size. Recently, we attended Surfaces, a trade show in Las Vegas that features new styles for the upcoming year. Some of these styles would be beautiful for an area rug or really any area [...]