In our last post we shared how you can choose sustainable flooring for your home by opting for eco-friendly hardwood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. But choosing reclaimed and/or FSC-certified floors isn't the only way to 'go green' at home. A sustainable home extends to the materials
How to Protect Our Forests: Sustainable & Stunning Hardwood Flooring
Do you know you can have eco-friendly hardwood floors that are made from standard hardwood varieties? When it comes to sustainability in your flooring, there is a wide selection to choose from including recycled, reclaimed and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified possibilities. What is the
The Best Flooring for Your Beautiful American Craftsman Home
Are you familiar with the Arts and Crafts movement, also known as the American Craftsman style? A type of home design that harkens back to the end of the 19th century, the movement encompasses handcrafted quality and local natural materials in addition to originality and simplicity. About the
Home Office Flooring Options: Durability, Decor & More
Despite major companies choosing to scale back or eliminate their remote worker policies (like IBM), telecommuting continues to grow in workplaces across the country. Back in 2013 Yahoo tried the same thing, yet after just two years it was clear that working from home was still a reality for many of
Flooring Spotlight: Why Do You Need Mirage Hardwood Floors?
Are you committed to installing high quality, eco-friendly floors in your home? You’ll definitely want to check out Mirage Hardwood Floors, one of our featured manufacturers. Known for comfort, beauty and durability, Mirage strives to create products that are appreciated by homeowners and kind to
Top Manufacturer for Engineered Flooring: Owens PlankFloor
Sometimes engineered hardwood floors are exactly what you're looking for. They're more environmentally friendly, withstand moisture better, are more dimensionally stable and are less expensive than their solid wood counterparts. If you're looking for engineered floors, what manufacturer should you
Hardwood Flooring Patterns: Which is Right for Your Space?
You may know you want hardwood floors in your home, and you may even know which species and shade you want, but another important factor to consider is selecting a flooring pattern that fits your vision. There are nine common options we introduce below; each of these flooring designs will aid in
How to Make Hardwood Floors Stunning: Parquet, Borders, Inlays & More
Do you want your hardwood floors to stand out? In addition to finding the perfect species and finish, another consideration is design. We've discussed plank width and diagonal patterns already, but there are additional ways to add a decorative element to your floors: through parquet and basket weave