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You may be surprised to find out that having a hardwood floor in a room that traditionally has tile, like a bathroom or kitchen, is actually quite common and perfectly safe and durable against water and other spills. (See our entry about kitchen hardwood flooring concerns) Perhaps you have a hardwood floor in your own kitchen. More and more homeowners are warming up to the cozy feeling of hardwood flooring throughout the home, even in less likely places, but it's also important to recognize the role that hardwood surfaces can have even beyond the surfaces you walk on.
When people think of wood in the kitchen, they most likely think of cabinets. Granite countertops paired with luxurious wooden cabinets has been a growing trend with home and apartment renovations. It seems like when people see "granite countertops, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances!" in a listing, they're sold! But let's step back for a moment and have a look at a hardwood surface you probably wouldn't think of at first - hardwood countertops.
Your first reaction is probably the same as mine was - won't that stain? Won't water get in there? Can I use it kind of like a built in cutting board? Then what happens if the slice marks trap bacteria? Ahh! Thankfully, this article has recognized that hardwood countertops are a viable option for the kitchen, and just reminds homeowners that the extra warmth requires just a little extra care to make sure it retains its luster for years to come. Sealing or oiling periodically will keep the counter in top shape, and it never hurts to use a cutting board instead of cutting directly on the counter (even though you can do that!) if you're concerned about scratches and dents. Though depending on your home's decor, you may view those scratches as a symbol of your kitchen being lived in and a place of memories, just as you would with a hardwood floor.
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Author's Name: Lesley Anderson
Posted Date: May 16, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Filed under: Home Building and Contracting, Home Decor
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Can’t buy a home with the kitchen of your dreams…then remodel your current home and express your personal style in every design element! According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, business is booming for contractors and others in home improvement businesses. In fact, a recent study conducted by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies estimates Americans will spend $160 billion on repairs and home improvements in 2007, a 3.2 percent increase over the previous year. The five most popular remodeling projects will be kitchens and bathrooms, additions, and changing the paint, floor and wall coverings.
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Author's Name: Sharon Bondie
Posted Date: April 9, 2008 at 3:22 PM
Filed under: Home Decor, Sharon Bondie
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Recently, I was reading Domino Magazine. In the "Ask Dara" column a client was torn between "old-home charm and the low-maintenance appeal of newer structures." She was hoping to get some recommendations to give a new home the character and style of an older home. Dara Caponigro, style director of the magazine, suggested smaller "human sized rooms", 9' or 10' ceilings, and wide plank floors. She writes, "You'll be surprised how this can completely change the quality of an interior". (See the difference the wider boards make in the room above.) She also suggests staining floors a medium or dark color and installing baseboards and crown molding to complete the look. Well said, Dara! For more decorating tips, check out http://www.dominomag.com/
Author's Name: Molly Leatherman
Posted Date: March 25, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Filed under: Home Decor, Molly Leatherman
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Tags: Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, creative decorating ideas, hardwood floors, home decor, How to make rooms look larger, unique floors
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China. Wal-Mart. Mass Produced. These are just a few words that come to mind when I think of most products on the market today. Now, I love Ikea as much as the next recent college grad, but when I am lucky enough to have my own home, I know I will choose something that will hold its value and be a joy to live on everyday. Something unique. Something like a Carlisle Wide Plank Hardwood Floor - designed to bring out the beauty of my home and last for generations.
I have a soft spot in my heart for unique handcrafts. For many summers I worked as a camp counselor in Western North Carolina and one of the activities I taught was called Folklore: The Simple Crafts of Yesteryear. The campers made candles, soap, yarn dolls, and other crafts that boys and girls would have enjoyed in generations past. There is nothing better than seeing a child's pride for the toy she crafted with her own hands. I now see my job at Carlisle as an extension of that love for personalized, unique objects. Every inch of your solid wood floor will be meticulously examined by our expert sawyers who maximize the beauty of each board and select boards specifically for the floor you have envisioned.
Do you want a lot of character? Great, we will pick boards to achieve that look. Are you going for a clean, modern look? Perfect, we can pick out boards for that project, too!
As you explore all the options for your solid hardwood floors on the Carlisle website I am sure you will come up with questions so please don't hesitate to call us. We love talking about our unique wide plank floors!
Author's Name: Molly Leatherman
Posted Date: March 3, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Filed under: Home Decor, Molly Leatherman
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Popular home decor and home improvement blog Apartment Therapy has offered a fun entry about getting more tactile in the home. The Article cites several textures that are becoming popular. The use of wicker in home decor is on its way back in for sure. Mixing it with other textures is the thing to do. Consider combining it with hardwood floors. The great thing about hardwood floors is that they can support any decor. As trends come and go, hardwoods are here forever. Wide planks boards are very popular and unusual. They create a very free flow look in your floor not a choppy look that can fight with your decor.
Author's Name: Sharon Bondie
Posted Date: January 22, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Filed under: Home Decor, Sharon Bondie
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