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Laminate flooring comes in a variety of types and styles and is a durable and economical option for household flooring. Laminate uses a photographic decor layer, a top wear layer, a fiberboard layer and a backing layer, and can mimic natural wood and stone.  If your home has laminate flooring, you’ll want to find the […]

Vinyl flooring is composed of several layers of materials sandwiched together to form a highly durable, practical, and affordable floor covering. It remains a popular choice for homeowners because it is softer and warmer underfoot compared to stone and ceramic tiles and is resilient and easy to clean. If you are considering vinyl flooring sheet […]

Choosing the most suitable bathroom flooring can be daunting. You want your bathroom flooring to complement the rest of the home yet still withstand high moisture levels, humidity, and heavy foot traffic. The sheer number of bathroom floor designs, colors, textures, and material types further complicates the process. To help cut through the clutter, we’ve […]

Vinyl plank flooring comes in strips that look like hardwood or tile. Not only is vinyl plank flooring an affordable alternative to natural wood, it’s also durable and comes in many styles and finishes.  In this guide, we’re discussing the best vinyl flooring planks, as well as providing reviews for some of the brands offering […]

Flooring plays a critical role in the ambiance of a home, and tile flooring options are often durable and sustainable, helping to offset high costs for flooring renovations and maintenance. Some choices have a smaller eco-footprint with more sustainable materials. Although certain types of tile flooring may share similarities, there are several distinct differences as […]

Laminate and vinyl flooring are both excellent alternatives to hardwood, stone and tile when you’re looking for cost-effective flooring solutions. Not only are they both durable, they also feature easy installation and maintenance. When comparing laminate flooring vs. vinyl, there are many factors to consider, including in which rooms each flooring works best, the types […]

Laminate flooring buying guide Laminate flooring has come a long way in recent years. Rather than just a cheaper alternative to natural wood or stone flooring, laminate flooring is available in a spectrum of styles to offer a beautiful and durable complement to any decor.When purchasing laminate, there are a lot of variables to keep in mind, […]

Shop These Products Now: Flooring Tiles – Patio Sofa – Planter PotsA well-designed patio can become a second living room for your home, so it’s important to make smart design choices. One of the biggest decisions you will need to make is what to use for your patio flooring. With so many patio flooring options, […]

Image: Lumber Liquidators Hardwood floors are one of the most popular types of flooring, increasing the resale value of homes and beautifying them in the process. But there are many considerations to make when choosing and installing hardwood floors, such as type, species, size, cost, and brand. This guide covers everything you need to know […]

The flooring of a home is one of its defining features. Wood flooring remains one of the most popular options, as it is a naturally inviting, beautiful and timeless material. While older, more traditional homes often have the original hardwood floors still in place, many newer homes are using laminate. It offers a natural look […]

There are so many kitchen flooring options available that it can feel difficult to find the right one. When making your decision, you’ll want to consider two factors: function and durability. Whatever it’s made of, your kitchen floor should be easy-to-maintain and long-lasting. There is a beautiful option for you, no matter your style or […]

Bamboo Flooring Guide Whether you’re looking to improve the appearance of one room in your house or hoping to install a durable, eco-friendly flooring option throughout your home, bamboo floors combine the resilience of hardwood flooring with the easy maintenance of laminate. SeaRick1 / Shuttershock Like any type of flooring, bamboo floors bring with them […]

Hardwood floors have an incomparable beauty and they can add warmth and style to any room. Whether you have a traditional home with architectural details or a modern, industrial space, hardwoods fit right in. That’s why many homeowners even use hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms. If you’re fortunate enough to have original hardwood floors, consider […]

We can’t all have the most open of floor plans. Many homes were built before open concepts were widely accepted. That means they often have loadbearing walls that can’t simply be knocked down, leading to a partially open floor plan in many homes. Or you might have built or purchased a home that went for […]

We’ve been obsessed with wood floors for the last decade, sending wall-to-wall carpet flooring straight to the dumpster. There’s been good reason for the decision, too. Carpets can trap dust and dander that aggravate allergies. Carpet stains easily and can look (and smell) dingy after a while. And many carpets off-gas harmful chemicals into your […]

Hardwood floors offer a number of benefits. They are both incredibly beautiful, and incredibly easy to clean. They are a great option for allergy sufferers as carpets can aggravate symptoms. Even homeowners without allergies can enjoy the seamless look of hardwood flooring.However, water can easily damage or warp these types of materials. So, is it […]

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Do you hate your apartment floors? What if we told you there is temporary flooring available that can cover (or completely change) your rental floors easily and without any complaints […]

Shop These Products Now: Storage Cabinet – Wall PaintingThe design world is hot for concrete right now. It’s not only one of 2018’s biggest design trends, it’s equal parts sleekness and sturdiness. Plus, it’s cheap and easy to maintain. Need we say more?Just to be safe, we will. Concrete just might be your most eco-friendly […]

Bhuwalka House is expansive home in Bengaluru, India, completed by Khosla Associates, that showcases Indian raw materials with its bright Jaisalmer yellow sandstone floors.  They contrast nicely within a rich blue interior wall, exposed concrete walls, and timber roofing. The flooring is used throughout the main level, with echoes of the yellow and blue contrast […]

Everyone wants to make the most of their home’s square footage, and enhancing your basement’s potential as viable living space is an excellent way to do just that. To make your basement the space of your dreams, you’ll need to start at the bottom.Choosing the right flooring has different rules in a basement than it does […]

There was a time when the term eco-friendly evoked images of bland, boring and blah materials. Thankfully, that is not the case today.  As more and more designers are seeking out eco-friendly materials for their environmentally savvy clients manufacturers have stepped up and given the design world many beautiful options to pick from.  I have […]

The Hotel Silken Puerta América in Madrid, Spain is an innovative project that involved numerous artists, architects and designers working together in developing something unseen before. Each level is differentiated from the next and its design is signed by world-renowned names. According to the official description, the building is a “space that invites people to […]

For those of you looking for inspiring flooring design for your new home or looking to replace your old floors, today’s 30 floors design post ensures a starting point in your search for the perfect floors. The colour palette, texture, pattern and quality are features that cannot be overlooked if you want the result to […]

Whether you already own gorgeous hardwood floors or you are in the market for flooring and considering them for your home, you should think about the upkeep when choosing. While hardwood flooring can increase the value of your home while selling, and they are an upgrade that many homeowners must have, they also require regular […]

We have come a long way from using candles to light our way in the dark. We got used to turning a light on and off with the use of a switch. Proving to be a good idea, almost everyone got used to it. But what if you could turn the lights on/off in all […]

The layout of your home is probably one of the most significant choices you will ever make regarding your home. Regardless if you live in an apartment, a condominium or a house, the layout of the rooms and how they flow will largely depend on your lifestyle.  Whether you prefer single story or multiple stories, […]