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An area rug is the perfect finishing touch in most rooms. Their versatility allows them to stand alone as a focal point, a powerful design element in your room, or as a background element that helps tie your entire room together. Area rugs can be switched out with ease so…

Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and you want it to be perfect. Luckily, there are plenty of tile options that can help you bring it to life. Every tile material is different, and so are your home’s needs. So, before you shop, consider your needs. Do you…

Most hardwood floors look good on their own, but the right stain color can elevate any room. In fact, a well-stained hardwood floor can even increase the value of your home. Whether you’re trying to improve your home’s resale value or just giving the space you love a facelift, make…

Whether you are building a new home, remodeling your home, or just ready to replace your floors, knowing which floors to invest in can be overwhelming. Flooring is the backdrop for your interior design, but you must also consider what the room will be used for, how much wear and…

Water is inevitable. No matter how careful you are sometimes spills happen. Your floors shouldn’t suffer because your kid likes to play pirate in the bathtub or if your loved ones aren’t the best at remembering to dry off after swimming before traipsing through the house. You also shouldn’t have…

Ranch-style homes lend themselves perfectly to chic, rustic styles. Whether you have a contemporary taste or prefer to feel like you’re living in the Wild West, the right floors can turn a project house into a home you’ll never want to leave. So, we’ve put together a list of some…

Hardwood floors aren’t just beautiful, they’re also an investment in your home’s long-term value. Whether they were there when you moved in or you scrimped and saved to have them laid, your hardwoods are worth protecting. Luckily, keeping your floors shiny and new isn’t hard. Our hardwood experts put together…

Don’t be overwhelmed by all your options for shower tile. There are more varieties of shower tile than ever before, so it’s more important than ever to choose the right kind. Aside from style and aesthetics, make sure to choose tiles that can handle moisture and heat from the shower…

New carpeting can add a little charm and warmth to any room. Whether you’re remodeling your home or simply looking to refresh your space, the right carpet will make or break any style. While solid-color carpets are a safe bet, patterned carpets have become an increasingly popular way to accentuate…

Your flooring choice helps set the tone for the room and should be taken into consideration in the overall design of your home. There are several decisions to make based on your preference, style, and lifestyle: Hard surface or soft? Pattern or solid? Focal point or background? And, of course,…

Vinyl flooring is becoming one of the most in-demand styles of floor thanks to its durability, low price point, and ease of installation. Whether you’re a first time DIYer or seasoned carpenter with years of experience, laying vinyl floors is easy and simple. Before you decide on what style, color,…

<pVinyl plank flooring has seen a surge in popularity over the last few years as the ultimate combination: all the beauty of hardwood in the form of durable, long-lasting vinyl planks. These beautiful planks are available in a diversity of realistic colors, styles, and textures and, unlike hardwood, are extremely easy to lay. Whether this…

For many of us, stairs are an essential part of living. Whether in the home, at the office, visiting the doctor, or shopping for clothes, stairs are part of getting us where we need to go. For homeowners, stairs can be one of the highest traffic areas of the house.…

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 great eco-friendly flooring…

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…