Follow These Tips To Extend The Life Of Your New Carpet

1. Rotate furniture every 6 months to prevent permanent marks and dents to your carpet. Not only will this help prevent dents but will keep your home feeling new. Furniture slide pads can help make this task easier on you back. 
2. Vacuum frequently. But how often? That will depend on the type of traffic your carpet is experiencing. For high traffic areas it’s recommended to vacuum that section daily, and the entire area twice a week. For light traffic areas, vacuum the traffic area twice a week and the entire area once per week.For rooms with little to no use, it’s recommended to vacuum the area biweekly. 
3. Keep the dirt outside of your home. Adding an entry rug to capture dirt, and removing your footwear before entering your home, will result in less dirt in your carpet fibers. 
4. Professionally clean your carpet every 12 – 18 months. Hiring a professional carpet cleaning company can help to get rid of stains, change of color, odors, and grime that a regular vacuum cannot handle. 
5. Spot clean when necessary. When a spill or accident happens it’s best to tackle it right away to prevent the color and dye from foods, to permanently stain your carpet. Blotting and using soap and water may do the trick. You can also check with your carpet manufacturer for recommended carpet cleaning products.

Following these tips will help keep your carpet new for an extended period of time. Be sure to check your manufacturer’s warranty, to ensure that the cleaning solution being used is approved for your carpet type and will not void any warranty.

Introducing Very Peri as Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2022.

Pantone Color of the Year 2022 – Very Peri

Each year Pantone releases distinct colors that set the bar for trends in the fashion, art, design and technology industries. 

In 2022, that color is Very Peri and marks the first time that a new color is created.

Not only do the colors have a distinct look but a distinct meaning as well.

According to Pantone reps, Very Peri is an “eye-catching blue, with purple undertones” — a “joyful, dynamic and calming,” colour which “represents the changing times we’re in and this new period of growing.”

“As we move into a world of unprecedented change, the selection of Pantone very peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family,” says the Institute’s executive director, Leatrice Eiseman.

“Encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time with its violet-red undertone, (it) displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression.”

Get inspired by Very Peri by adding the color to your home’s interior design.

Design pieces can be in the form of lavender flowers, very peri-paint, wallpaper, bedding, drapes and a rug.

Having beautiful hardwood floors is one thing, keeping them that way is another.

How do we maintain and prevent our beautiful floors from scratches, dents and scuffs?

These tips can help save you time and money on costly repairs and replacements.

Entryway Mat

Often an overlooked item against floor protection, having an entry mat at every entry way can help prevent the transfer of dirt, rocks and debris from being transferred into your home. 

Area Rug

In addition to the interior design benefits, an area rug equipped with a non-slip pad can offer great protection from marks and dents to your hardwood floor. The non slip pad can prevent unwanted furniture shifts which lowers the risk of floor damage.

When furniture such as tables stay in place for a long period of time, it can leave permanent dents and scuffs to your floors.  

Furniture Protectors and Pads

Furniture pads are installed to the bottom of furniture legs to prevent scratches and dents. They are mostly made of felt, rubber, or foam and help to protect your floors from scratches by adding a protective barrier to your hardwood.

A disadvantage to these protectors is wear over an extended period of time and they can easily slip off. Some protectors don’t have anti slip applications and can leave scuff marks. You will have to be mindful of the pad wear overtime to prevent the bare furniture from damaging your floors.

Overall, it’s best to use an area rug with a non slip pad. If you use a furniture protector or pad, you will have to periodically check for wear and ensure that it is secure.

We hope that these flooring tips will help protect your flooring investment.

If you’re tired of the typical paint or wallpaper design to your accent walls, try wood flooring on your walls as an option. Why not have that forest canvas behind a rustic laminate wall area to add to the natural theme of your room. Or use your bedroom accent wall to create your own laminate themed headboard.

Designers and DIY’ers are continuing to make waves and getting more creative with wall decor by adding dimension and depth to their interior design wall space. Laminate can add texture, color, and pattern to any wall space or room. Whether you’re looking for a contemporary aesthetic or an antique look, or a bold or subtle statement. Your choice is limited to your design imagination.

Laminate on walls are great for bedroom accents walls, kitchens areas, backsplashes, living areas, and bathrooms. They can be used to highlight certain architectural features of your home, and accents.

The next time you’re thinking of how to decorate a plain wall space, make a statement and try laminate as an option. Give your room a unique look and feel.

Yellow (PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating) and Gray (PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray) which represents hope and resilience for a promising future.

The highlight of the two colors symbolizes how two different colors can come together to form strength and hopefulness. Conveying that it’s not about one color or one person but about unity. 

These colors are great combinations and themes that add a warm positive mood to any room.

Sunshine bright yellow on painted walls or doors are bound to grab your attention and convey a warm welcoming feel. Gray gives the sense of reliability, wisdom and calm. 

This combination can be applied in the form of gray hardwood, vinyl, and carpet in any home or commercial decor.

Color Combinations Examples:

Curious to see creative ways designers utilize these color combos in their commercial and home decor inspirations in 2021.