Modern Laminate Flooring Trends At this time of year, it’s always exciting to see what’s new in the interior design world and what styles are still holding strong for another year. Designers will be breathing new life into old...
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Interior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is American Cherry?
June 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
American cherry is one of the most reliable of hardwood species in the United States. Here’s why you might want to consider cherry wood for your next floor. *** The thought of an American cherry tree is always going... read more
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Dos & Don’ts Of Creating Wood Floors & Carpet Cohesion
May 02 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Wood floors, area rugs, and carpeting are not either/or options. Here are some design dos and don’t to hold each flooring surface in harmony with each other. *** Comfortable homes need a mixture of flooring that can stand up... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Slate Tile: The Hot Must-Have Trend
October 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
There are many wonderful things that can be said about slate tile — about how durable it is, how great it looks, and how versatile it can be — but there is one thing that you won’t realize until... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Engineered Wood Flooring Planks As An Accent Wall
October 22 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
If you’re looking to revitalize a space and make your own rules, wood flooring on walls is definitely one way to go. Here are some reasons that wood flooring on wall accents may be for you. *** There are... read more (2 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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Black Friday, Black Décor: Black Floors
November 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Black (or very dark) floors can dramatically improve the design quality of your home–if you use them well. However, using black flooring can quickly turn into a black hole if you do so carelessly. So how can you successfully... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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The Elegance of Stone: A Look Inside and Out
October 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Whenever I drive around fancy neighborhoods, my attention is always drawn to those stately stone houses that are classy, elegant and cozy. Stone is an ancient construction material that never seems to get out of style. Inside or outside,... read more (1 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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August 05 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Looking at home decor magazines, you may have noticed that floors are going back to light colors: beachy whites and pale birch golds, even greys and beiges. The pale floors are here for a while, so if you’re looking... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Vinyl Flooring: Evolution of Function and Style
November 30 | 4 min read | admin
One thing about any industry that tends to weigh it down is outdated associations. This is particularly true of industries and products that have been around a while, and are attached in people’s minds to specific eras. This applies... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Energy Efficiency & Radiant Floor Heating
November 07 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Heating season is upon us. In my 1964 ranch house, I have a cast iron wood stove, two small cast iron gas heaters in the bedrooms, south facing windows and an attached solar greenhouse. I don’t have radiant floor... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Travertine Tile Puts the “Tile” in Versatile
August 10 | 4 min read | admin
Much like ceramic tile, humanity has been building homes, cities, and even empires using stone tile. And one of the many go-to varieties of stone down through the ages has been travertine. Travertine, as many of you know, is... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
Interior Design & Architecture
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Wood Floors To Rafters: Style From Top To Bottom
February 17 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Rafters in residences are standard inclusions in construction, at one time almost always visible in interiors as a matter of course. As trends changed, the visible rafter has come and gone, and come back again. Here in our current... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Choosing Flooring for Kitchens
October 25 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons are a few weeks and months away. There may be a few out there who are looking to give their kitchens a facelift before things get crazy. And one area that is often on... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...