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Flooring Forecasts for 2012

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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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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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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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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Outdoor Area Rugs– Bringing the Inside Out

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 [...]

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Seagrass for flooring, great choice!!

Many people wonder what Seagrass flooring is. Seagrass is a natural plant that grows in many coastal regions around the world. Seagrass beds are highly diverse and productive ecosystems, and can harbor hundreds of associated species from all phyla, for example juvenile and adult fish and many kinds of algeas and single cell organisms. Few [...]

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Some great new looks in Area Rugs

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 [...]

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Sisal…Everything you need to Know

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 [...]

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