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While often exciting, moving can be a tremendously tiring process. There is the packing, the truck rental, the convincing friends to help, and then the moving itself. All of these tasks when taken individually are doable, but when lumped together can lead to one exhausting affair. There is one aspect…

The days of bland eco-friendly flooring options are over. These days, consumers are actively shopping green, resulting in major flooring companies expanding their eco-friendly options. At Carpet Mart in Louisville, KY, we feature a number of environmentally conscious flooring choices that we know you’ll love. Here are 3…

For the average homeowner, a new flooring purchase and installation represents a major investment that must balance several important factors. In addition to working within flooring budget parameters, new flooring must meet current household demands and potentially attract prospective homebuyers down the line. If you have ever wondered to yourself…

Whether you’re looking to enhance the flow of an open floorplan or give a confined area a larger feel, using a wider plank can help you achieve a finished floor that maximizes smaller square foot spaces effectively. It’s no secret that wide plank hardwood flooringis trending with designers, homeowners, and…

With a multitude of easy-to-install DIY flooring options available to homeowners and builders, it’s never been easier to complete a quick remodel or design refresh! Many hard surface options such as laminate and vinyl even offer click-lock plank technology and floating floor capability for adhesive-free installation. However, for most floating…

With more jobs transitioning to work-from-home and hybrid work situations over the past couple of years, homeowners are finding that creating a home office is an increasingly valuable use of space. If you are repurposing an old bedroom into an office, you may find that the flooring needs an upgrade…

If you are ready to complete a dazzling bathroom remodel, there’s a great chance that you’ve landed on stylish, timeless tile to update your bathroom flooring. In addition to reliable durability and moisture resistance, both ceramic and porcelain tile options present vast design capability that allows you to create a…

With the new year upon us, now is the perfect time to use the excitement of the months ahead to bring your refresh and remodel ideas to life. Are you already leaning towards a favorite flooring option or design style? Here are a few inspired 2022 flooring trends that are…

Of all the rooms in a home, it could be argued that a child’s playroom takes on the greatest amount of strain. A playroom can serve as a wrestling room, an arts and crafts room, and sometimes even a snack room. As such, this multi-functional room must be able to…

Durable, beautiful, and inexpensive compared to other flooring options, laminate is one of the most sought-after options on the market. Able to mirror other more expensive materials, laminate flooring is ideal for homeowners looking to add style to their homes while on a budget. While laminate flooring is, indeed, a…

For many of us, pets are an integral part of our lives. Whether we are talking about Daisy the Golden Retriever, Franklin the Tabby cat, or Peter the domesticated bunny rabbit, our pets are an extension of our family and as such, they end up spending a great deal of…

Until they reach a certain age, our kids don’t always understand the value of our beautiful home and the surfaces inside. Even when they are old enough to drive, they can still make decisions that make us scratch our heads. Oftentimes, the accidents or crashes that kids cause indoors are…

For the perfect ‘piece de resistance’ to any design scheme, think of an area rugas the ultimate icing on the cake. In addition to instantly lending soft comfort, rich color, and visually interesting texture, your rug can add balance to your furniture and overall design. Rugs also help protect your…

Today’s flooring options are endless, from stone-look vinyl tile to solid hardwood to easy-care laminate, so deciding can seem overwhelming. But while you’re considering all your options, don’t forget about carpet. With so many other flooring choices available, you might be wondering if carpet is still a popular option. Well,…

There’s no denying the visual impact that a gorgeous wood floor provides when you enter a home. No matter what your favorite hardwood species is, whether you prefer a refined, cleaner visual or a distressed visual with heavy splits, your floor will capture rustic charm and natural beauty to perfection.…

For many families, this summer presented a series of unique challenges that have forced us to put our vacations on hold and think creatively about finding new ways to relax at home. If you were looking forward to that trip to the coast or heading down south to the beach,…

Without a doubt, hardwood floors are a striking, classic flooring option for your home and one of the most highly sought-after flooring styles with prospective home buyers. When creating a vision for your living space, certainly hardwood flooring options and realistic laminate and luxury vinyl wood looks will come to…