Chevron and Herringbone patterns in wood flooring have become quite popular in recent years. Like other types of parquet flooring, a Chevron or Herringbone pattern adds a sense of luxury to a room and makes any floor an impressive visual element within an interior design. When choosing a Chevron …

Birch vs. Oak: Which is better for wood floors? Birch and Oak are among the most popular choices for homeowners installing new hardwood floors. These species offer everything you want in a flooring surface – lustrous color, fascinating grain patterns, and exceptional durability and stability th…

When you’re looking for hardwood floors, Oak and Ash are both excellent options for lighter- to medium-toned hardwood floors. Both hardwoods are highly durable and can be finished in a wide variety of stain colors. And Oak and Ash are equally at home in classic, formal or contemporary desig…

When it comes to hardwood floors, Red Oak and Maple will produce stunningly beautiful surfaces – but with significantly different personalities. From coloration to grain personality to the way they accept stain, these hardwoods are a picture of contrasts. When selecting Red Oak vs. Maple floors…

Herringbone and Chevron floors have graced beautiful homes, mansions and palaces for centuries. These patterned floors can help to make a space feel more luxurious while bringing visual variety and a strong focus to an interior design. Despite the popularity of these patterned floors, it’s …

Birch and Maple are both popular options for hardwood floors. These species are often mistaken for each other, but there are some clear differences that argue for one wood over the other. For most homeowners, the decision to choose Birch vs. Maple is a matter of color in the wood and personality …

You don’t need to be an interior design professional to know that mixing patterns, from prints in your drapes, furniture to the texture on your walls or one of the many exciting parquet floor designs available, can seem as intimidating as skiing down a double black diamond. It feels like one wr…

By Chris Sy, PresidentCarlisle Wide Plank Floors “It should be seen, not hidden.  It tells the story of the tree.” Ultimately my father would alter the dimensions of the piece he was building to allow the knot to shine as a highlight.  To him, the wood was the main actor in anything he made…

Conventional wisdom has long held that hardwood is not the best flooring for basements – higher levels of humidity or occasional flooding in basements will cause wood floors to warp, crack, cup or crown. While there’s truth to this, there are basement flooring options that can let you enjoy t…

The quaint village of Hinsdale received a gift when Julie Jordan Laux and her business partner, Nathan Cursio, opened their building company, J. Jordan Homes, LLC, in 2006. With a National Register Historic District downtown, this western Chicago suburb is known for beautiful tree-lined streets t…

Light hardwood flooring has become a favorite for homeowners, with its ability to bring warmth and spaciousness to any room. But how do you ensure your decor choices amplify this beauty rather than clash? The right color palette and decorating tips hold the key. You’ll learn how selecting c…

Flooring is the foundation of your room design. When you enter someone’s home, do you notice the crown molding, the wall color and the style of furniture? You probably do. You have a keen eye, after all, but you might notice the flooring first because it is the largest surface you make cont…