Monthly Archives: May 2018

  • The Complete Guide to Wood Walling

    Photo by Hardwood Bargains As you may have noticed, wood walling is a HUGE trend in the design industry as of late. It’s easy enough to install yourself, allowing you to spice up any room on a budget. Below is the complete guide to wood walling from LuxeWall and Hardwood Bargains...
  • Why Interior Decorators Are Falling for Acacia Wood Floors

    Interior designers are consistently pioneering the latest and greatest home trends. This time, hardwood is in for a real treat too! Acacia wood floors have been put on the radar, and it’s something that’s truly exciting. If you’re unfamiliar with the Acacia wood, we have you covered. In fact, we’ll...
  • Limit Damage to Your Wood Floors

    When it comes to choosing what material they want to use for their floors, many homeowners go with wood. This comes as no surprise, since wood boasts a beautiful and timeless aesthetic that complements pretty much any type of interior design. It’s also quite durable and easy to maintain. However...
  • Engineered Hardwood Flooring: What’s Best in a Colder Climate?

    Did you know that a great option for flooring in a cold climate is engineered hardwood flooring? Why, you ask? Well, this type of flooring provides a more modern look to your home, and it’s also a great option for homes in cold environments that have a heat radiating system...
  • 5 Reasons Hardwood Flooring Should Be Your Next Investment

    It’s been said over and over again—hardwood flooring truly changes the look and feel of a home as well as the value. Not only does it add a more traditional, open atmosphere to a room, but it boosts the home sale prices by an average of 6% or more. There has been...
  • What to Do If You've Spilled Red Wine on a Hardwood Floor

    We all know what the dreaded red wine stain looks like. Red wine, a fermented alcoholic beverage made from red and purple grape juice, can stain almost anything it comes in contact with that has a porous surface, including your clothing, furniture, carpets, and hardwood floors. Without protecting hardwood floors...
  • Hardwood Floor Slats: Which Direction Should They Go?

    Picture this - the hardest part of picking out the type of hardwood floors that match your home’s aesthetics is over. Now comes the next step, the installation portion of the project. What may come as a surprise when installing hardwood floors is that the slats themselves have their own...
  • Our Favorite Classic Looks

    Sometimes, some of the most favorited looks are the classic, traditional looks that have been around for years. Below are some of our favorite traditional design ideas for wood flooring: Photo Courtesy of Less Than Perfect Life Of Bliss Photo Courtesy of The Remodelista Photo Courtesy of Bellacor Photo Courtesy...
  • 3 Ideas for Repurposing Your Leftover Hardwood Flooring

    When installing hardwood flooring in your home, flooring experts recommend that you buy 7 - 10% extra wood for waste cuts. Of course, not all of that wood is going to be used, leaving you with some leftovers. Don’t let those boxes clutter your garage for an indefinite amount of...
  • The Secrets To Expanding A Room

    Placing mirrors in strategic places is a common method for making a small space look bigger. But there's only so much mirrors can do, so what other illusory design tricks can you try? Flooring Plays A Role Turns out your choice of flooring affects a room's perceived size, so if...