Dear Mark, Buying new flooring is both exciting and a little bit scary. You want to make the best choice for your home, budget, and long-term comfort, but how? Asking smart questions before you buy your laminate flooring is the best way to know that the purchase you’re about to make is the right one ...
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With so much building work going on around our home, it’s (sadly) inevitable that we have to clean up, too. Shortly after we moved in, we broke our vacuum cleaner so ever since buying a new one we’ve been super careful with what we vacuum up. Needless to say, with so much rubble and dirt...
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With so much building work going on around our home, it’s (sadly) inevitable that we have to clean up, too. Shortly after we moved in, we broke our vacuum cleaner so ever since buying a new one we’ve been super careful with what we vacuum up. Needless to say, with so much rubble and dirt...
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Cabinet hardware is the jewelry of the kitchen and looks wonderful in silver and gold tones, also glass and bronze. The use of brass hardware in kitchens is on the rise and to be expected since we’ve all embraced gold so readily in the past few years. For the kitchen remodel I’m featuring next week […]
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It was a balmy 110 degrees that day in June. The afternoon was heating up fast and Nicole couldn’t wait to get her birthday party started. Her parents had rented a laser tag center and stocked up on water balloons. Her friends and her were going to have the time of their lives – or ...
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Having spent the best part of the last few weeks sorting out our cold and damp cellar, we decided to take a break from the dirty and smelly project and instead tackle a super quick and fun project instead – a DIY bench for our hallway. We always knew that we wanted some kind of...
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My cousin Jason and his wife Jodi have a welcoming home in Las Vegas, I visit with their family every time I am in town. For those familiar, they live in the historic McNeil neighborhood of vintage homes all with retro flair. They wanted to freshen up the hall bathroom that their three children share […]
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We often get asked, “Can I Install Vinyl Floors Under Cabinets?” Vinyl plank flooring is available with Click-Lock or Glue-Down installation and depending on which you install, you may be able to install under cabinets. Traditional Kitchen by Columbus Interior Designers & Decorators Susan Brook Interiors If you are installing Click-Lock vinyl plank flooring, you should not ...
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I love re-purposing old or discarded things into something new. It’s a true passion of mine. With a little imagination, a thrift store or flea market find or even an unwanted item found by a dumpster can be transformed into something more beautiful and useful. Today I want to share a simple project made out ...
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The river sunken mahogany tables have been a pet project. I find it fascinating to think about the history of these trees. How long ago were these boards a living tree? How did the logs wind up in the river bottom? How long did these mahogany logs rest on the river's bottom being sunken and protected in mud? If only these planks could tell their full story. We had two planks of river sunken mahogany that couldn't be utilized on a job. These boards were too beautiful to discard and after being rescued from the depths I just couldn't imagine discarding them. So, we invented a new life for two planks of river sunken mahogany. We custom designed steel legs and finished them with the look of color case hardening. Now these two planks of mahogany have new lives as coffee tables or small benches. We hope these two new pieces of custom furniture will provide beauty for many generations to come. |
| Steel Legs Color Case Harden Finish Custom Designed by Superior Woodcraft |
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| River Sunken Mahogany with live edges |
Mariette Himes Gomez is a veteran interior designer who attended the Rhode Island School of Design and the New York School of Interior Design and has collaborated with other industry greats throughout her career. In 1975 she opened her own design studio, Gomez Associates, and it’s still a successful design studio today. She then went ...
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Warmer weather is here and summer is approaching fast! The season brings higher temperatures which is welcome for growing gardens and outdoor adventures however soaring temperatures can make it uncomfortable for lounging and sleeping indoors without the circulation of air that comes from a ceiling fan. Perhaps you’re thinking of upgrading yours? No longer is […]
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We’re so excited to be hosting a fantastic giveaway for you today! The lovely people over at Best4Frames are offering one lucky reader the chance to win up to £80 worth of free frames of your choice! They have a huge range of gorgeous frames in all different shapes, styles, colours and sizes to choose...
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Weekend hellos! We’re putting the finishing touches on grandma’s kitchen remodel this weekend, the gray and white medley with touches of wood is looking so good, I’ll take some photographs later this week and share the space with you soon! Today I’m sharing another round of inspiring projects and spaces in the ongoing Best of […]
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History of Gustav Klimt In celebration of the new movie, Woman in Gold, this Art & Home will be focused around the painter, Gustav Klimt! The movie is based on the true story of Maria Altmann, who was the niece of Adele Bloch-Baur. Bloch-Baur was the muse for Gustav Klimt’s painting, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Baur ...
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I am truly honored to be a contributor and writer for Bestlaminate Blog. For my first post, I wanted to share a simple weekend DIY project, how to paint a metal gate. My metal gate looked really worn and rusty and needed a little TLC. The before and after photo looks like two different sides, ...
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You know Renee Zellweger from famous films (Bridget Jones’ Diary anyone?) and the red carpet, but what’s her interior décor style like? Zellweger’s charming smile and sweet demeanor make it easy to love her personality. Once you see the inside of her Connecticut farmhouse we’re sure you’ll love her style just as much. Here are some ...
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Yesterday I returned from a quick trip to visit the folks in Las Vegas and check on the progress of the fixer upper, things are moving along in the kitchen, I found my dream backsplash and the fabricators I hired came out to make the template for the new countertops. I finally made a decision […]
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I am so excited to introduce our newest guest blogger, Dinah Wulf, creator of DIY Inspired. Dinah contributed to our blog in 2012 and since then, I have watched her blog blossom into a DIY powerhouse! What I love most about Dinah is that she provides DIY ideas that are easy, realistic, and aesthetically beautiful. ...
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Dear Victoria, V-groove used to get a bad reputation for collecting dust and being harder to clean. However, more homeowners are discovering the benefits of this type of flooring and opting for it instead of flat jointed laminate flooring. Here’s why: It is machine pressed and still convex shaped. The shape of V-Groove flooring gives ...
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It’s always amazing what a big difference a simple and cheap coat of paint can make to any space and having just finished painting our cellar, I still can’t help being surprised. The walls used to be yellowish (I assume they were white at some point), dirty and covered in flaky paint. After spending hours and...
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Live in Bucks County, Pa and don't know how to dispose of your hazardous waste? Well, here is your solution. Bucks County Hazardous Waste Collection is scheduled for 2015. Take this opportunity to purge your home of these unwanted hazards. Check out the dates and locations below. Help keep your home safe and our community green and beautiful. Hello everyone, don’t mind me I’m just feeling the softness of this new rug under my toes! I’ve been the biggest fan of Dash & Albert rugs for years, oh yes I’ve got one in my dining room, one in my living room, one in my son’s room, and I used a Dash & Albert […]
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Sometimes finding a place to relax and decompress from a long day can be a challenge, even in your own home! With kids running around, dishes piling up in the sink and tons of other responsibilities, getting a few moments alone to yourself can be a mission impossible. Trust me when I say that carving ...
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It had been a fight to get to where she was today. Johanna had battled her way tooth and nail in front of the entire country to try to earn the right to stay. Denmark felt like home now – how could she leave? For months, Johanna had waited for acceptance. She’d hoped, wished, and ...
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What’s hot in hardwood flooring these days? When considering options for your home, it’s important to weigh current trends alongside styles that will stand the test of time. Here are 8 current trends for 2015 that are definitely worth bearing in mind for your wood flooring.
Wood Flooring Styles
1. Wide planks. The size of the hardwood flooring’s planks make a big impact on the feel of the space. Wide planks make the room look larger, rustic and contemporary all at the same time. Each year, homeowners continue to opt for wider and wider planks across their hardwood floors.
2. Dark hardwood flooring. Dark hues provide a wonderful contrast to light décor, and gives the room a contemporary, classic feel. As the Flooring Girl explains, “The two most popular stains are ebony (darkest and coolest) and jacobean (a very dark brown, but a tad warmer than ebony)...many customers opt for a 50/50 blend of jacobean and ebony for a deep and rich tone. This color is often called espresso.” In addition to providing a stunning visual, darker wood flooring is better at hiding the imperfections, too. An example of this is in the image at the top of this article.
Vinyl plank flooring can absolutely be used a boat. Since luxury vinyl plank flooring is fully water resistant, it is the ideal solution for a boat where moisture is a major issue. In addition, vinyl plank flooring is reusable so if you decide to remodel your boat or get a new one, you can take apart ...
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Today I’m excited to be partnering with Apt2B, a fabulous source for affordable contemporary furnishings and where I found my favorite sofa, this teal blue sectional. Every one who visits the house always admires its shape and color! Today Apt2B is offering one lucky winner a $500 shop credit to their store, online you’ll find […]
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If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll already know that instead of stuffing our faces with what usually feels like a million chocolate Easter eggs, this year we decided to treat ourselves to a holiday in Cambodia instead! And it was AMAZING! We ate way too much delicious Khmer food, tried lots of...
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Silicone - My top choice for silicone is Eco-Bond
but I review a few different options in this post. |
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It’s not often that a designer is able to design for both residential and commercial clients but interior designer Jamie Drake excels at doing both. His projects range from New York City landmarks, to a L.A. showplace for Mondana, to a medical facility in Florida. His use of bold color choices and his ability to ...
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Ada’s email landed in my inbox last week and with it a design dilemma. She is looking for a new coffee table for her living room and also suggestions to spruce her space on a budget. Here are Ada’s questions: "I need help choosing the right coffee table for my living room, the coffee table […]
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As well as currently sorting our cellar and renovating our fourth bedroom, we’re also trying to get our garden into slightly better shape before summer. Improving it has been on our list since we moved in, but projects in the house always seemed to be more of a priority. Now that the first rays of...
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Castle Oak: the NEW design from the Quick-Step Reclaime collection! This floor has a modern grey color, with the reclaimed wood look you love! Castle Oak will make you feel like the king or queen of your home. It has all the perks of laminate flooring such as easy clean up, scratch resistance, and even a ...
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Greenwich Oak: the NEW design from Featherweight! Vinyl flooring is pretty awesome, which makes the new Greenwich Oak from Featherweight also awesome. This vinyl flooring is perfect for a classic look, without the hassle of needing to worry about’s durability. Vinyl is perfect for places like bathrooms, kitchens, and other places that have the potential to have ...
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Feather Lodge Knock Out has a NEW design: Del Mar! Del Mar really lives up the to collection’s name. It really is a knock-out! This vinyl flooring’s wood grain detail is just outstanding! It’s red and blonde colors really set it apart from other vinyl floors. Del Mar has depth and dimension that can only come ...
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Turn on just about any radio station these days and chances are, you’ll hear one of Taylor Swift’s hits. Taylor is a talented artist who hit the scene in full force once discovered. Since then, she has dominated headlines and the hearts of admirers across the globe. Now, it’s your turn to get let into ...
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Today I thought I’d share a continuation of the article I wrote a few years ago about what I’ve learned for better styling and shooting over the years with a list of my favorite things that I use to photograph my projects and fabrics. I don’t have a team of photographers or assistants, I just […]
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Dear Patricia, Underlayment is an essential part of any flooring project. Not only does it add a barrier of protection between your subfloor and the planks of laminate, but it also reduces noise. Some types of underlayment even help to keep moisture out of your room. In rooms where noise is a concern, such as ...
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Today I thought I’d share a continuation of the article I wrote a few years ago about what I’ve learned for better styling and shooting over the years with a list of my favorite things that I use to photograph my projects and fabrics. I don’t have a team photographers or helpers, I just trust […]
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When life gives you chicken, make chicken parmesan bites! I came across this recipe for Parmesan Chicken Bites on the Damn Delicious blog and knew it would undergo a gluten-free transformation for the sake of my taste buds. Seriously, how would you not want to eat something with the words parmesan, chicken, and bite in ...
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I don’t know about you, but when we go on holiday we always seem to take a ridiculous amount of photos. Whilst it’s great to have lots of reminders of places we’ve visited, we very rarely (if ever) sit in front of the computer and look at them – which is why we like to...
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*Bang* Thomas awoke to a disgruntled moan from the outside of the door. He knew this sound all too well. It was the sound of his dear friend and neighbor, George. George’s attempts to get into his house had become a nightly occurrence. The previous night, around 2 a.m. George jammed his key into the ...
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I ran into a long time friend this morning at the post office and we were talking about architecture and real estate and how nice it would be to build here (but way too expensive for our pocketbook) and how much we really love the modern farmhouse style and how it fits so nicely with […]
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Vinyl flooring is the ultimate anti-slip flooring solution. The resin coated and textured surface makes this an anti-slip and very durable surface, and the nature of vinyl gives it a rubber-like surface. This makes vinyl plank flooring the ideal floor for busy spaces, homes with children and pets, and areas that are prone to moisture exposure. ...
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What’s popular when it comes to cabinetry and hardwood flooring? Whether you’re ready to remodel your home or are simply looking for inspiration, here are some trends to consider.
Here are four ways to coordinate your home’s cabinets and floors.
1. Design the space using matching wood and stain. As you can see in the header image above, the kitchen cabinetry is the same species, style and stain as the hardwood flooring.
2. Contrast the cabinetry’s wood and stain with the hardwood flooring. The difference between the cabinets and floors doesn’t need to be extreme. As you can see in the bedroom photo above, the cabinetry is darker than the floor, but it’s not a severe difference. The great room below, however, contrasts natural hickory floors against a dark stained island and wet bar.
The floor is in! After weeks of digging in our damp and smelly cellar, we finally have a foor! I had no idea we could get quite this excited about a bit of concrete, but for us it means that we’ll soon have some decent storage without having to worry about things getting damp or...
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Happy Monday everyone! I spent most of my weekend running around with various obligations but took a few hours of downtime all by myself to pour over favorite design books I’ve recently added to my collection. Two were sent to me by the authors, two I purchased myself but I love each of them for […]
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Betsy Burnham has a reputation as one of the west coast’s most well-known designers. That’s because Burnham isn’t afraid to take chances in her work. With an open mind for each new space she works on, Burnham incorporates modern concepts with high-level polished designs. Burnham is not a west coast native. She was born in ...
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History of Piet Mondrian Piet Mondrian was a famous Dutch painter from the early to mid 1900’s. He is most well-known for his non-representational paintings of blocks of color, such as “Composition in Red, Blue, and Yellow” (1943). Mondrian worked closely with the artist Theo van Doesburg and together they formed the art style De Stijl, which ...
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Hellllooo friends and happy weekend to you! I’ve got a busy one ahead with a birthday party to attend and I’m also taking on another design project for our local Committee on the Shelterless, this time it’s an eleven room emergency shelter, and this is a BIG project with a late June date for the […]
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Hello friends, today I’m delighted to share a wonderful giveaway with you from a fabulous rug and textile brand, Loloi. The company started as a small business in Dallas, Texas ten years ago and because of their attention to detail and eye for great design it has expanded. Loloi remains true to their brand as […]
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Have you been thinking about bamboo flooring but curious what it would look like throughout a home? Here’s one of our projects in San Jose you’ll want to check out!
When this owner purchased her condo, it had laminate and white shag carpeting. Our project was to replace most of it with bamboo flooring; for the stairs she opted for wool carpets.
Have you been thinking about bamboo flooring but curious what it would look like throughout a home? Here’s one of our projects in San Jose you’ll want to check out!
When this owner purchased her condo, it had laminate and white shag carpeting. Our project was to replace most of it with bamboo flooring; for the stairs she opted for wool carpets.
Things are progressing along nicely in the two kitchens we’re remodeling right now, grandma’s kitchen is nearing completion, the cabinets, countertops, and backsplash are finished and we will be adding the appliances and hardware next. The Las Vegas kitchen remodel is further behind, still awaiting countertops, but I’ll have an update on that space soon. […]
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Are you a victim of allergies or a seasonal cold that has you begging for sinus relief? You’re not alone! With changing seasons, thousands are miserable with unrelenting sinus issues. Luckily for us, there are tons of natural ways to help combat your sinus pressure, runny nose and stuffiness. After experiencing different yoga classes and ...
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If you’ve ever watched HGTV then you’ve probably heard of Genevieve Gorder. She is an interior designer who is well known for hosting Dear Genevieve and is a judge for HGTV Design Star. If you’re a long time fan like us, you might remember her from the reality design show, Trading Spaces, that aired in ...
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My stepdaughter moved in with us while she is taking a year off and working before continuing her education. She lives in the little studio above our garage so she has the best of both worlds, a place to call her own and her family close by. She traveled to South America for a few […]
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Bestlaminate blog is transforming to be much more just a flooring destination. We recently invited talented guest bloggers to share their passion and talent with you, our readers! It is my pleasure to introduce you today to our new blogger-contibutor Laura Hanley, a.k.a G-Free Laura. Laura has been blogging since 2010 and has been making ...
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Going on a house hunt is so much more than checking out a few homes. It’s planning a life, planning a future, and anticipating the days ahead. “Can we talk about something else for a change?” Leslie was exhausted by the constant searching on real estate apps. There weren’t any new homes posted in the ...
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