NEWS

Today, indoor air quality is an important environmental consideration for everyone. Because we spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors, we must do everything possible to improve the air we breathe.

Our indoor environment is impacted by many factors. During the energy crisis of the '70s, we began to tightly close our workplaces and homes, cutting off fresh ventilation, to conserve energy resources. Cleaning has also become an issue as many families now have both parents working and there's less time than ever to clean the home. Ventilation and cleanliness play important parts in maintaining good air quality.

Ready for a change? Spring is a great time to shake off those winter doldrums and get inspired by the fresh colors outside. Of course, the next question becomes, where do I start? When tackling a decorating project or even just trying to pick a paint color, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the process. Here is a foolproof way to pick a color scheme, whether for one room...or even your whole house.

The easiest place to start is with a fabric. It could be your existing draperies or upholstered furniture, any fabric that inspires you. If you are starting from scratch, pick a "statement fabric" – that is, a fabric you love for its wonderful color or pattern (or both!). Then, you can pick your color scheme directly from this fabric with confidence that your colors will go together.

Model homes can be so beautiful with their large expanses of pure white carpet. You love the look, but know that white is not the most practical choice for a household full of children and pets. You want a beautiful home, but one that makes residents and guests alike feel – well, at home.

You can have it both ways: comfortable and easy to care for. Start with upholstered pieces that you can curl up in. Choose soft fabrics with lots of texture and pattern that will do double-duty, providing a cozy retreat while hiding soil and stains. Everyday soiling is much more evident with plain cotton or solid color fabrics. And, as always, darker colors are more forgiving than light pastels.

(ARA) - Does your house look like a picture out of a decorating magazine? Let’s be honest -- most houses with kids aren’t picture perfect. You want a comfortable, attractive home, but you don’t want to spend your life worrying about fingerprints on the walls, stains on the furniture or footprints on the floor.

Busy families want their house to be user friendly, as well as a welcoming place to come home to at the end of the day. One part of your home that takes a lot of wear and tear is your floor. Whether your home has carpet, vinyl flooring or hardwood floors, each requires special care to keep them looking their best.

Brighten your kids' world with carpet and rugs flooring designed just for them.

Your kids want their rooms to be fun and look great. Making those two wishes a reality is easier than ever with carpet and rug collections designed expressly for kids...or simply the young at heart. 

Because kids and teenagers like a place to call their own, Shaw has carefully researched the colors they love most. So why not have a room with carpet colors like lime harvest or orange grove or sour apple for a few years? It's only one room! And, who knows, it may even encourage them to keep their rooms clean.

Both homeowners and designers love it.

A floor of authentic, rich hardwood adds an unmistakable air of elegance and charm to a room. That’s why this choice of flooring for home interiors is extremely popular. Both designers and homeowners love it. 

In a recent gathering of designers from California companies Peninsula Floors, Inc., and JPS Surface Solutions, flooring was discussed in general, and hardwood’s praises were sung in particular.

Shopping Questions
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An experienced staff is available to help customers choose and design their ideal flooring solution. Our sales associates are talented, experienced and eager to help customers every step of the way. Contact one of our sales associates today to discuss your flooring needs!