We hope you had an eventful Valentine’s Day this year!  One of our favorite things about this holiday is chocolate!  We also know that a chocolate stain in carpet can be somewhat nerve racking; therefore, we thought we’d share some tips with you on how to remove a chocolate stain from carpet. Solvent – A […]

Would you like to take a break from the everyday priorities of life and plan for a bit of romance? Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but on a birthday, anniversary or just for the fun of it, it’s nice to let your honey know that he or she is still special to you. To […]

Not sure how or where to start when trying to coordinate patterns and prints? There are some basic guidelines that will help you create an interesting look without resulting in a “Matchy Matchy” look. A well-put together scheme is successful in achieving variety, by including patterns and prints that create “Interest”, “Structure” and “Support”. Patterns […]

The look and feel of marble underfoot is luxury at its finest. Once relegated to the castles, palaces and mansions of nobility and the ultra wealthy, marble has become increasingly popular in many North American homes. As homeowners become more knowledgeable about the true nature of marble, they are making the choice to invest a […]

Question: I’m thinking of having a vinyl floor installed in our kitchen because I like the way it feels underfoot, but my husband doesn’t think it will work with our high-end cabinets and granite countertops. Is he right? Answer: You may want to take your husband on a visit to our showroom to see the […]

Antique Roadshow on PBS allows people to share various items they either collected or inherited. Sometimes something that was only marginally valued becomes more important once people find out its value. Do you have items tucked away in boxes and attics that are an important part of your heritage? Maybe it’s time to bring them […]

What makes this room work? It’s the study in contrasts that make a traditional design like this stay new and interesting. The classic elements such as the design of all the furniture, the moldings and most of the accessories contrast with the contemporary approach to color and design. Painting the walls this dark green grey […]

When decorating a room, it’s important to connect the design choices to the architecture of the space. When you don’t, you have a room like this one, where the style choices eliminate the charm and power of the space rather than support it. What doesn’t work, and what needs to happen to make this room […]

When decorating a room, it’s important to connect the design choices to the architecture of the space. When you don’t, you have a room like this one, where the style choices eliminate the charm and power of the space rather than support it. What doesn’t work, and what needs to happen to make this room […]

Are you feeling a little blue now that the holidays are over? With the cold weather and limited sunshine, sometimes it’s hard to cheer up. Why don’t you do something for yourself to brighten the season? How about redecorating a room in your home? A new coat of paint and maybe new carpet or a […]

Do you wish to utilize all the available space of your home, even outdoor space? Below are some questions to ask yourself before you start: Q1. How much useable space do you have to work with? Really consider the useable space available. You may have an acre of space in your yard, but if 75% […]

This is the month for Surfaces, the largest flooring event in the world. As all the newest in flooring is presented, demonstrated and sold, it’s worth taking a few minutes to consider how flooring started and how far we’ve come. Bill Bryson, the author of a number of books including the best-selling A Walk in […]