Nashville Design: Is Your Bedroom Up To Par??

Bobbie McCloud of Designworks walks us through what it takes to put together a wonderful Master Bedroom. Bobbie offers us some simple tips to help make our bedroom feel like a retreat.

Buying carpet? Ask Yourself This…

I have  many clients that need new carpet but they don’t know what they want. Carpet is not something most people buy everyday, so knowing what you may need can seem overwhelming. There are a few simple questions you can answer that may make the process a little easier and provide you and your family a great fit.

1. Are you the Brady Bunch or Empty Nester’s? This is important because some carpets are easier to clean and maintain then others. For instance, wool carpet is very cleanable, but is more difficult to maintain then nylon and polyester. Most of the families that buy carpet at Textures like easy care, so we recommend a synthetic fiber that wears well and cleans great.

2. What is your budget? Carpet is a very affordable floor covering, but prices range drastically. Many people may not realize this when buying carpet the for the first time. Carpet is sold by the square foot, and you have to remember that you will need cushion and installation as well. Typically a good carpet will be about $3.50 per square foot installed. That means for an average family room (400 sf) you will spend $1400.00.

3. Carpet is the foundation for a rooms decor. Do you want to make a statement or do you just want it to blend? If you are doing multiple rooms, you may want something different in each area. Textures clients typically use a patterned loop in living areas and something soft and traditional in bedrooms.

New carpet makes such a difference in a home. Please remember that it is a large undertaking and investment, so be try to be prepared. Textures will be happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

How To Clean Your Dirty Carpet

Red wine, OH NO!

Nothing is worse than fixating on a repair or chore that requires a lot of money to fix, but is not in the budget. I know for a lot of people stained carpet is a source of embarrassment when entertaining, and right now it is not possible to replace it or even spend the few hundred dollars for cleaning. I have listed below a great spot cleaning method for synthetic fibers (nylon, polyester, etc.). All that you will need is some elbow grease.