Just Because “Floors” is in Our Name…

Doesn’t mean we don’t do backsplashes, shower tiles, and other accent wall features. For example, one of our projects was this Honed Onyx Backsplash…Check it out!  Visit www.heritage-floors.net for endless tile options.

Decorating with Glass Mosaics

daltile® Sonterra Collection. Shown: Scarlet Iridescent 1 x 1 mosaic with glass mosaics in Tobacco and Ivory 3/4 x 3/4 Random Blend. Columns feature Villa Valleta in Mojave Sunset 12 x 18 Field Tile and Napa Gold 18 x 18 Field Tile on floor.

The Sonterra Collection from daltile® is proof that beauty not only lies in the eye of the beholder, it also fits in the palm of your hand. These glass mosaic tiles come in a unique spectrum of colors. Some have an iridescent quality that makes them sparkle and shimmer like a fine gemstone, while others are melted and blended to create opalized glass. Both types create an air of refinement when used to cover walls, create patterns or accent other luxurious tiles.  Visit our showroom or www.heritage-floors.net to beautify any room in your home.

Does Hardwood Floor Really Expand in Summer and Contract in Winter?

Shown: Anderson Flooring, Bryson Strip Collection, Color: Gunstock, 3.25 width shown

Seasonal changes bring temperature changes and believe it or not, it can affect your hardwood flooring.  The changes in weather can create expansion and contraction of wood, but that’s perfectly normal. Wood is a natural constituent that seeks to conform to its surroundings.

Hardwoods that are created for use in home decorating are carefully manufactured with the above in mind.  It’s perfectly normal for hardwood to take on or give off moisture with fluctuation in relative humidity.

Here’s how it works:  Hardwoods that are solid will expand in exceptionally warm and humid air when moisture from the humidity is absorbed. Similarly, when the air is significantly cooler and drier, the wood will release moisture and contract.

This process is completely natural. Hardwood manufacturers design their products to accommodate these changes.

For more beautiful Anderson flooring choices, visit our showroom or www.heritage-floors.net.

Color

Backsplash design, natural slate pinwheel framed with a cast metal rope liner

“Color does not add a pleasant quality to design

– it reinforces it.”

– Pierre Bonnard, French painter and printmaker

 

Design-a-Room

Shown: Bathroom, Global Fusion Room Style

Visit the Design-a-Room interactive feature on our website.

Choose your “makeover” room and select a decorating style to suit your individual preference:  casual country, contemporary, global fusion, new traditional, traditional, or even transitional.  Next, depending on the area, narrow your flooring choices with vinyl, hardwood, ceramic, linoleum or laminate.  You can also choose wall, trim or ceiling paint, and for kitchens and bathrooms, choose your cabinets.  Shown is Caliber Vinyl Tile Floor from Armstrong in Celestite II Cream Dust.

What to Look for When Purchasing Commercial Flooring

Shown: Mannington Commercial Modular Carpet in Elemental Neutrals

Having the perfect flooring for your commercial space is crucial to its success.  If you are a commercial floor buyer, there are many concerns and issues that arise when considering which floor will be most beneficial to the space in mind.  These concerns could include:

• High traffic areas
• Stain proof protection
• Ease of maintenance
• Lasting design
• Price/Value

It’s important that the flooring used in a commercial space is not only affordable, but also durable due to the high traffic it will experience.  Additionally, one of the biggest aspects of choosing commercial flooring is that it enhance the entire experience in your facility.  At Heritage Floors, you can sit and meet with a designer who will help determine what works best for your space’s color palette and overall look.  For more information on possible commercial flooring options, visit our commercial flooring page.

Decorating With Area Rugs

Shaw Rugs, Contemporary/Modern, Mirabella Collection – Shown: Milan

Area rugs make a wonderful addition to nearly every type of room in your home. Regardless of the type of flooring or carpet you have, the addition of an area rug can spice up the décor as an accent feature or become the focal point of a room. Area rugs come in many shapes, styles and colors to match nearly any decorator’s taste.

For more information on carpet and rugs, visit www.heritage-floors.net.

Check Out the Photo Gallery

Need some inspiration?  Browse our photo gallery.  Sometimes it takes just the right picture to inspire and plant the seed for a whole new room makeover!  If you’ve been thinking about your next summer or fall project and it involves giving your home a new look, check out our online photo gallery.  You’ll see some of the latest designs in hardwood flooring, ceramic tile and more for your kitchen, bathroom, or any room in your home!

View our photo gallery HERE.

Color: What’s Popular Now

daltile Glass Reflections in Leafy Green on Shower Walls

 

Let’s talk color! Nowadays, consumers are much more comfortable living in an environment filled with color. Earlier this year, “FloorTalk,” the official blog of the World Floor Covering Association, shared the top color predictions for 2012. These color trends impact all facets of home design – from paint and light fixtures to tile floors and carpets. Here’s a recap of what’s popular for 2012:

Earth-Inspired – The overall color palette this year reflects a tribute to tradition and heritage, with many earth-inspired colors. Think browns, greens, blues, and grays.

Reds – A wide variety of reds are very popular this year, including blue-reds, violets, red-purple, corals, and red-orange.

Blues – Blue is an important, emerging color this year. Think bright and “Made in America,” like denim. Blue is also predicted to be big in fashion and electronics for 2012.

Yellows – Yellow is bringing a big splash of color this year, brighter and more vibrant than ever. Think mustard yellow and egg yolk yellow!

Greens – Clean, bright greens – like those observed in outside landscapes – are popular this year. Think forests and botanicals, and agricultural greens.

Neutrals – Neutral colors always play an important role in home colorscapes, as they often provide the foundation from which brighter colors can thrive. This year’s neutrals are earthy and organic – think linens, straws, and natural grains.

To discover which colors will work best for you, and how you can incorporate color into your next flooring project, stop in, give us a call, or drop us an email.

 

 

Congoleum Flooring Options

Dress up your home with Ovations Luxury Tile, DuraStone, Connections Glueless Flooring or Endurance Plank.  Connections’ Smartlink Glueless System requires no messy adhesive and utilizes aerospace-proven technology to secure the planks together quickly.  No matter which floor you choose, these tile and plank floors will look beautiful for years to come.

Congoleum Ovations product features:

• warmer and more comfortable underfoot than ordinary ceramic

• limestone composite construction resists cracking

• upscale 14″ X 14″ nominal tile size

• install full tiles with or without DuraCeramic Premixed Grout

• durable and easy to maintain

• 20-year residential limited warranty against fade, stain and wear out

Visit our showroom or website www.heritage-floors.net for more information on beautiful Congoleum flooring options.