You probably spend at least part of every day on a carpeted floor. You can see and feel its quality, which shapes your experience of the space it occupies. High-quality carpeting is comfortable, beautiful, and long-lasting.

There’s a lot to consider in selecting new carpeting for a home or business. A good place to start is with the purpose and function of the space. Some types of carpeting, while exquisitely lush and well-constructed, may be very susceptible to stains. Other types are more stain-resistant and durable. How much foot-traffic do you expect? What’s the desired lifespan of your carpeting? Will the space be used by children and pets?

Just thinking about wood flooring conjures images of natural warmth and beauty – it’s a classic choice, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t new twists on the old favorite.

Wood flooring is extremely popular right now, and the trend shows no sign of waning. Selecting the best color and type of flooring for your lifestyle and taste is always best, but the trend this year is leaning toward the more dramatic effects of lighter and darker wood colorings that underscore and enhance bolder and contrasting decors. Very dark colors like ebony, espresso and dark walnut are high on the list of choices; these colors offer a smoother look with less visible grain and are being heavily used as a warm contrast in white kitchens.