Wide plank floors and modern interior design go hand in hand. But, that was not always the case.  For a time wide plank floors were synonymous with phrases like “rustic” and “country” and “pine”.  Carlisle has reformed all those “non-believers” with a stunning showcase of wide plank fl…

There are many reasons that you may be searching for a wide plank engineered floor for your upcoming project – cost, ease of installation, stability.  While much of this is true, not all engineered flooring is designed and crafted to meet the same standards. But, many people do not kn…

So you want to install a dark wood floor in your home or retail space? There is nothing more stunning than a rich, dark wood floor that makes your jaw drop when you walk into a room, and there are many ways to create this look, as well as design considerations you should take account as you are …

Like a crisp tailored suit, beautiful hardwood flooring is a symbol of good taste. It is also the primary backdrop for your entire design and has the potential to last for the life of your home.  So when you have great-quality hardwood floors, you want to do all that you can to showcas…

Wood floors are the foundation for any great interior design, whether it is a residential or commercial space. Here at Carlisle, we have an unlimited number of color, and style possibilities, to suit just about any décor.  But it is our clients that determine what is going to be the …

In this week’s Design Boards series we take a look at popular interior décor style – Mid-Century Modern. Mid-Century interior décor may sound outdated, but it’s a timeless trend inspired by the classy, sophisticated style of the 1930-1960’s. Check out s…

When it comes to selecting a new wood floor for your home, you will be faced with many decisions. The type of wood – Oak hardwood flooring, pine floors, etc – is one of the most important.  Second to that, is the style of flooring you want.  The style of flooring you will create for yo…

Choosing the right color for your wood floor is a big decision.  After all, once your floor is complete you don't want to have to go through the process of refinishing for a VERY long time. When thinking about this decision you might only be focused on design and color.  But i…

So you are getting ready to pick out a flooring style for your home or renovation project. The first step in the process is choosing what wood style you want to use – Pine flooring, domestic Hardwood flooring, or Reclaimed flooring.  The best way to do this is to consider the pro's, con…

Hardwood flooring is being used more frequently in kitchen spaces instead of tile or stone.  This creates a level of warmth from both the finish and the radiant flooring possibilities. More clients are using wood because of the simplicity of design which creates an instantly classic yet time…

I received this nice note from a customer in Poway, California.  He chose Reclaimed wood floors for his home.  He was quite pleased with how the floors turned out and also with the installer that I had recommended for his project.  When I received the photos it reminded me that no…

My name is Kelly Doody.  My partner, Brad Christie and I own and operate D C Twin Company, a custom wood flooring company in West Palm Beach, Florida.  We have about twenty years’ experience in wood flooring and finish carpentry, and have been a proud Carlisle Preferred Installer…