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Carpet Fiber Charisma

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

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

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

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?

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

  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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Part 2 – Easy…inexpensive…decoration tips anyone can do!

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 [...]

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Part 1 – Easy…inexpensive…decoration tips anyone can do!

   Hang a Collection Hang an eclectic collection of silver trays to serve as eye-catching ornaments. Mix Materials and Textures Give a living room depth by mixing materials and textures. Embrace a Wild Print Mix in a bold accent―like a zebra print―to add some contrast to a low-key sofa. Trick a Small Space into Feeling [...]

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Carpet and a Bold Comeback

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 [...]

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Stair Runners!!! A Custom Design Feature that looks Awesome!!

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 [...]

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