Design
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Find Your Style: 4 Iconic Looks and How to Make Them Your Own
March 18 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Building your dream room is easier with a little push in the right direction If you’re a design lover, deciding on a style for your space can be difficult. After all, those of us that can appreciate elegant design... read more4 min read
Is Updating Carpet Floors To Hardwood Expensive?
December 20 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Are you thinking about updating your carpet floors to something a little more modern or aesthetically pleasing? Hardwood floors are known for their luxurious and eye-catching appeal, but that level of sophistication doesn’t always come cheap. If you’re considering... read more4 min read
Does Vinyl Flooring Need To Acclimate Before Installation?
December 13 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
When you go to a city in a different time zone or with a completely different climate than what you’re used to, you may need a few days to adjust. Floors can be the same way. This adjustment process... read more3 min read
Oil vs. Urethane Wood Floor Finish: Which One Is Right for You?
November 15 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
A floor’s finish is one of the most important parts of a hardwood floor. A hardwood floor’s finish enhances the beauty of the hardwood and ensures the floor is safe and protected from the wear and tear of everyday... read more7 min read
20 Trending Laminate Flooring Colors You’ll Love
January 14 | 7 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate flooring is the best go-to wood flooring alternative for home use with a continuously growing selection of wood looks and colors. Laminate wood-look flooring used to be a simple smattering of dull colors with little textural variation. Laminate... read more4 min read
Creative Tile to Wood Transition Ideas
July 22 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If your home has a mixture of tile and wood flooring, a transition strip makes everything safe and seamless between different rooms. To ensure a beautiful look, you can get creative with your tile to wood transition and try... read more4 min read
Match House Plants to Your Flooring
May 13 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
House plants bring life and greenery to any space while cleaning the air, and they can make even the darkest corners seem brighter. Whether you’re new to the idea of caring for house plants or you have a green... read more4 min read
How to Match Your Wall Color with Wood Flooring
March 11 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Wood floors create a warm, natural look in your rooms, and they never go out of style. But once you install wood floors, they’re yours for a lifetime. With so many species of wood to choose from, and even... read more4 min read
Hygge Flooring Options for a Cozy Space
November 20 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
When it comes to creating the ultimate cozy space, hygge is a perfect choice. This unique design style is derived from Norway, and it means “well-being.” The hygge style focuses on the Scandinavian way of life, which presents clean... read more4 min read
How to Accent with Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Tiles
September 04 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Hand-painted glazed ceramic tiles are unique and beautiful, and they come in every imaginable pattern, from florals and abstracts to geometric and traditional patterns. Although hand-painted glazed ceramic tiles are most often associated with Mexican-, Moroccan, or Mediterranean-style interiors,... read more3 min read
How to Create a Modern Kitchen with Gray Flooring
July 20 | 3 min read | admin
One of the trends we’ve seen in kitchen floors over the past few years is the movement away from natural stone, hardwood, and stark white tiles, although those are still good choices for a modern kitchen. But the drama... read more