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Your wood floor has the same classic beauty whether you choose solid or engineered wood planks. Oak is the most popular wood species. Red and white oak is available, and both types come in a wide variety of colors. When comparing wood species, consider the grain pattern as well as color. Designs ...

When it's time to choose a brand new floor covering, it's important to find materials that genuinely meet your requirements so that you'll get everything you want and need. The good news is that those needs are easier met than you might think.Flooring is so importantThe importance of a floor ...

Even before a global pandemic required many people to do their jobs from home, many employers were becoming increasingly work-from-home friendly. In order to be productive and professional, it’s best to have a space in your home that is dedicated to working. A home office doesn’t have to be large ...

If you’ve invested in hardwood floors for your home, remember to keep them healthy during the coldest months of the year. Floors exposed to dry interior environments for an extended amount of time are at risk of gapping or splitting. Following are some tips to keep your floors in good shape this ...

With fall a few short weeks away, it’s time to think about switching out your interior’s summer colors for those that better align with the fall and winter seasons. There are several new colors taking the interior world by storm, and what better way to enter the fall season than by incorporating ...

This year the kitchen will be the room to make an impact in as we make a shift from less white to more patterns and colors incorporated into backsplashes. As a functional purpose, kitchen backsplashes are great for catching spills and splashes from cooking, but they also serve a design purpose as ...

Incorporating modern patterns and designs into your décor opens up your home to be an expression of your personality. You can use shapes and patterns to draw attention to a rug or wall, or use a variety of colors and shades on seating arrangements to create balance and unity in a room. There are ...

We are so excited to bring this gorgeous rug line to our customers! Loloi believes in a thoughtfully layered home. Their products make it easy to add both sophisticated accents or bold statements to your spaces. Loloi’s partnership with the Rifle Paper Company brings whimsical florals to Loloi’s ...

Hardwood floors have been utilized in kitchens for years due to their classic look and durability, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. The kitchen is often one of the busiest rooms and is constantly undergoing wear and tear, so having a quality product with longevity like hardwood is ...

UPDATE 6.1.20:Our showroom is now open regular hours. The safety of our employees and customers is our highest concern. We have done our best to minimize the possibility of exposure to COVID-19, but this risk cannot be completely eliminated. Per Illinois State regulations, we require a mask to be ...

White has been a popular color choice for kitchens for quite some time now, and while it’s still a common look that homeowners lean towards, this will be the year that we see more color being brought into the kitchen. This doesn’t mean that there will be an overuse of color; just more touches of ...

The impact that texture can bring to your home should not be underestimated. While a flat looking room with smooth lines may have been popular in the past, it’s safe to say that look has gone out of style. A room is truly not complete without a little texture.Fabrics and textiles are the easiest ...

Color is one of of our favorite topics at Carlson’s! We are excited to share the colors that are sure have a huge impact in 2020! There’s a deep sense of balance in the colors that we will see dominate interior design, as they reflect wellness and nature.Naval BlueVoted as being the color of the ...

With the new year fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what interior design trends will be in, and what trends or styles we are going to see leave. We are going to see small décor touches, such as rose gold and chevron on their way out. The all-white look will also be on the decline. ...