One of the advantages of this winter weather is the combination of sitting for hours watching HGTV shows and spending hours inside your home dreaming up ways to make your home beautiful!
Florida Tile is an amazing producer of fine quality ceramic and porcelain tile. We thought it would be fun to share some of our all time favorite Florida Tile Pictures! Enjoy!!
Imagine the possibilities!! Stop in our showroom located on Main Street in Morrison to see what flooring possibilities await!
‘Farmhouse Rustic’ is a trend that many believe took the place of the early 2000’s ‘Shabby Chic’ explosion. The idea of Upcycling the old into new is certainly at the heart of the “Farmhouse Rustic’ style. While the “Farmhouse Rustic’ style can aptly be used in every room of your house, Fireplaces and Bathroom seem to highlight the strengths of this decorating trend.
Insidecorate is a great website highlighting the Farmhouse Rustic style! If you are looking for inspiration and have a time on your hands….pop on over to their website.
This rustic theme features a galvanized water trough up-cycled into a Bathtub as it’s centerpiece. With a soft and elegant white on white color scheme, the touches of green and browns create a touch of perfection!
True to the roots of the “Farmhouse Rustic’ style: this up-cycled distressed dresser is gorgeous! The hammered brushed nickel sinks add the ‘Wow’ factor that is well worth copying and can we just say the light fixtures are amazing. What a wonderful example to up-cycling!!
Beautiful rustic subway tile in a classic white and grey look complements the wood grain tile of the floor. The simple white and grey color scheme is indicative of the ‘Rustic Farmhouse’ style and brilliantly featured by this beautiful bathroom!
The contrast between Farmhouse Rustic Bathroom #3 and #4 is exactly why so many people are drawn to this decorating style. This style can be interpreted so many ways. This beautiful bathroom features rustic barn board ceramic on the walls that harmonizes well with the brick pattern on the shower floor. The custom stone bench and glass shower doors are a the perfect blend of function and beauty.
Soft grey shiplap walls are complimented by the natural wood vanity delicately topped with a bright white farmhouse style sink create a bathroom masterpiece. The stencil ceramic tile floor add just the right of pop and creativity to this Farmhouse Rustic bathroom.
Here at The Carpet House, Inc. We take providing quality “Made in the U.S.A.” flooring very seriously.
What many people don’t realize is that our flooring products are Made right here in The U.S.A!*
We feature a fantastic product called SMARTSTRAND…this carpet not only boasts durability, ease of cleaning and softness AND it is made from corn harvested here in Whiteside County!! *
And don’t forget our amazing selection of hardwood and laminate flooring!
Our line of Columbia products offer an excellent selection of newest colors and styles….All Made In The U.S.A.
Locally grown, harvested and crafted here in the United States. Our Classic American hardwood floors are designed to enhance any style of décor. Each floor with its own personality. Each floor as unique as your home.”
Beautiful, durable and quality flooring …ALL Made right here.YES!! Buying U.S.A. MATTERS: Providing jobs for our families and helping the American economy!
So….next time you are thinking of rushing to the big box….THINK “MADE IN THE U.S.A” and stop by The Carpet House, Inc.
For over 17 years, we have offered FREE MEASURES AND NO-OBLIGATION QUOTES. So stop by our showroom located on Main Street In Morrison, I’m or call us at 815-772-8846!
* Only one of our carpet lines is not Made In The U.S.A. and that is our New Zealand Wool Line. But that’s ok because New Zealand is cool!!
* Many of our local farmers produce corn for the Co-op that provides the corn for Smartstrand. How do we know this? Well, we asked them!
Looking to start a home project this spring? Thinking of maybe doing it yourself? While channeling your inner JoAnna & Chips Gaines could be fun, it also could cost you a lot more than you expect.
Here are a few tips to think about before you decide to DIY or call a professional!
Tip #1: How much is that Weekend Warrior Project really going to cost you once you figure in the time and labor?
Are you looking at switching out some old faucets or painting a laundry room? Maybe you are looking to update your back splash with some beautiful new glass tile? These are all project perfect for the weekend DIY’er. A few trips to the hardware store, a few hours of hard work yield amazing results!
But if you are looking to install/refinishing a hardwood flooring? Think about all of those extra’s: do you have a power sanders? Do you have a nail gun? Did you remember to add 10-15% overage due to defects in the wood? What about time? A project you promised your wife would only take three days is stretching into day five. Kids are walking all over the new wood, the poor cat doesn’t know what to think of all of the noise and mess…That is why jobs like these go a lot more smoothly when done by professionals. They have already invested in the quality tools needed to get the job done efficiently! They know how to estimate the proper amount needed to get the job done and they will do it as quickly and effectively as possibly!
Tip #2: Is this really something you can do?
“Sometimes there’s overconfidence. Dean Bennett, president of a Colorado-based design and construction firm, has seen many instances in which homeowners thought they knew everything, but fell short. Some things are just not as easy as you might think, he says. Say the idea is moving a wall to create some extra bathroom space. This could involve moving the plumbing in the basement, adding new floor framing, rerouting electrical wires, removing and replacing trim on the wall, matching the wall texture to the original, and painting.”*
A good rule of thumb is if it needs permits or requires inspection by licensed professional…..Don’t do it yourself. It is going to save you a lot of time and money if you simply have it done right the first time!
Tip #3: Are you really going to save much if you DIY?
After obtaining the correct permits, renting or buying the necessary tools…..are you really saving as much money as you thought? Before you DIY, call around and see about some estimates. Chances are you will be surprised at how little your savings would be if you did it yourself and the extra money spent is worth the time, effort and lack of stress!
So if you are looking to some flooring DIY, want to make sure you are saving time and money…..give us a call here at THE CARPET HOUSE, INC! As always we offer free measure’s and no-obligation estimates! Call us today at (815) 772-8846.
Unless your bathroom doesn’t look like this……
and instead looks like this?!?!
So how do you get your bathroom from “Woah….that’s scary!” To
“Wow! That’s spectacular!”
We have a few blogs that took a scary or underwhelming bathroom and turned it into an amazing bathroom retreat!!
Provident Home Design did a great job in this powder bathroom redo!
One tip I love is that knockoffs are awesome! If you see a mirror you fall in love with but it is $700 why not try to make it yourself for a fraction of the cost?
Don’t think you can do it? Well why not check out the local goodwill or salvation army. You would be surprised what knockoffs you can create with a thrift find and a can of spray paint!!
This blog has all sorts of tips, tutorials and if you’re looking for style inspiration…so when looking for decorating help….look no further! Provident Home Design Bathroom Redo
Next is a fantastic bathroom DIY before and after project!
Persnickety Plates is an adorable blog.
Melissa shows the redo of various projects done. Like us here at the Carpet House, she loves a good before and after post! This post of her bathroom redo lives up to high standards!
This post highlights the redo of her bathroom. As she says it is not to big but not small by any accounts….so finding the right color choices was important.
What we liked best about this post is her choice of paint and floor tile! Grey is the new trend and her photos highlight how beautiful and calm the right color grey can be.
Interested in learning more about the 2016 Color Trends…..we have a post about that!
Stop over and check it out!
Our next blog that has a pretty fantastic DIY Redo is The Handmade Home. For Ashley and her husband Jmnin, it all started with a bit of mold in the bathroom.
The bathroom went from choppy and dated to open and airy. The closed in shower was opened up with glass doors and the dated tan tile was transformed with beautiful white wall tiles and a beautiful mosaic tile floor.
This Redo made our list because of the detail included in the blog/article. Pictures show just how damaging one leak can be and how in-depth a full bathroom remodel can get.
Read the article on the redo by clicking here!
or stop by Ashley and Jamin’s blog by clicking here!
Looking for more inspiration or see an inspiration you want to make reality but don’t know how? Stop in at The Carpet House located on historical Main Street, Morrison, IL.
We offer no obligation estimates and free measures…….so finding out how much your dream bathroom is gonna cost you….won’t cost you a thing!
Call us Today at 815-772-8846
These owners took amazing to a whole new level! With a beautiful new coat of grey paint and painting the old brick in whitewash…..this is one of my favorites!
Sleek and modern this fireplace renovation was wellworth the effort. Its gorgeous!
Looking for a quick way to update your home before you put it on the market? You would be surprised what a fresh coat of paint can do …. Even for a fireplace!
This renovation is spectacular. Wall to wall entertainment and custom cabinetry with stunning stonework.
Interested in more ideas…..check out some of our past posts!
Instock Flooring that doesn’t skimp on style!
Out of the box flooring that will have you freak or say “fabulous!”
Take an old pallet and use them to create a beautiful focus wall!! What a fantastic way to bring that WOW factor to a half bath.
Vintage is awesome and this idea has my wheels spinning. Taking a vintage bicycle and upcycling it into a vanity is stunning….and take a look at how they used the bicycle basket. ❤
I am a huge fan of antique furniture, so this idea of using a side table as a vanity is love at first sight!
The key to a beautiful bathroom is first impressions and this reclaimed barn door has it all! BEAUTIFUL!!
Last but not least, little touches like this make reclaimed DIY projects so much fun! How can you resist such a neat idea?!?
Arabesque Ceramic Tile is the latest trend among designers and homeowners. It is easy to see why…with its graceful lines and subtle pattern. This is the type of ceramic that never goes out of style.
While more expensive than a traditional glazed ceramic, this style is worth the extra expense because it adds just the right touch of beauty and sophistication.
This is the tile that when people walk in your home and see it, they walk out trying to find a place in their own home to imitate it!
It’s that beautiful!
At The Carpet House, we carry a georgeous line of Abaresque Ceramic. Here are a few samples….
The darker and bolder colors are simply amazing when installed on a backsplash!
So if you are in search of a beautiful classic way to spruce up your kitchen, stop in and ask to see our Abaresque Tile!!
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