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…

When deciding on hardwood floors, the choice for many homeowners comes down to Walnut vs. Oak and comparing these two very different flooring choices can be difficult. Floors made with Oak planks are among the most popular options, and for good reason. Oak offers an ideal balance between beauty, …

Ash and Oak are two of the most popular species for hardwood floors. Both Ash and Oak are beautiful and durable woods that produce planks of exceptional width and length. So, when considering Ash wood vs. Oak wood floors, which species is right for your home? Let’s take a look at the pros a…

When installing new hardwood floors, the choice of a hardwood species for many homeowners comes down to Oak vs. Maple. Both species offer floors with distinct personalities, warm hues and excellent durability. But there are distinct differences that can make deciding on Oak vs. Maple flooring a c…

White interiors can be found in many beautiful homes and retail locations today.  It includes the classic white painted cabinets, white wash flooring and accent walls and décor. Clients are drawn to the versatility of a white backdrop since you can create nearly any kind of design, and update a…

The inclusion of white wood floors in an interior design plan appeals to a large demographic for a variety of reasons. For some, they like the idea of creating a neutral palette against which (almost) anything will match.  For others, it serves a functional and aesthetic purpose, similar to…

The term “white wash”, “pickling”, lye, or lime wash, is iconic in historical architectural.  From Egypt to the manor houses of early European architecture and buildings around the US.  Today you see it on Houzz, Apartment Therapy  and other interior design …

Like any business, wood flooring uses industry descriptors that not everyone clearly understands, like the difference between plain, quarter and rift sawn wood, and specifically white oak. So let’s try to cut through the mystery and give you a new angle of perspective on what these terms r…

Luxury is never an accident, it’s the result of intention, skill, and time. At Carlisle , every board we craft carries that truth from the first tree selection to the final hand-finished detail. This is our story of wide plank mastery and custom design a true forest to floor hardwood journey th…

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When discerning homeowners and commercial designers envision a luxury space, every element is meticulously chosen. While furniture and decor certainly matter, nothing influences the ambiance of a high-end environment quite like premium custom wood floors. But what truly makes a custom floor stand…