Health & Fitness
WHAT YOUR FLOORS REVEAL ABOUT YOU
Most people take their floors for granted. They can be seen as yet another item to clean before guests come over or serve as a safe spot to play with children or pets. You may not realize it, however, but your flooring can reveal a lot about your personal style.
Original wood
Aged-wood floors add a classic, all-American look to a home. Older-wood flooring is often identified by the unique and intricate grain patterns found in rift and quartered lumber. Although it can be heavier on upkeep, time-tested wood flooring is a badge of honor for a classically decorated home.
New wood
A fresh hardwood appeals to those with both an appreciation for history and a modern style. According to Igor Murokh, a certified inspector for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, a new trend in wood flooring is to use wider-hewn planks. This wood can be up to eight inches wide and provides a frontier-like feeling.
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Patterned wood
This option isn't for the faint of heart, and brave souls with patterned wood floors don't mind being asked about their bold sense of style. Herringbone and parquet floors borrow from English and French architectural designs and offer a conversation starter from the moment your guests walk through the door.
Stone and heated tile
This stylish flooring reveals affection for modern sensibilities, as stone flooring has moved beyond merely traditional squares. For aficionados of heated tiles, however, luxury is as important as look. Heated coils can be installed underneath new tile flooring to offer consistent temperature on even the coldest days.
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Carpets and area rugs
Carpets - frequently like their owners - are warm and dependable. However, the neutral beige carpets of decades past are being replaced by bold colors and unique designs, while even traditional carpets are shaping up. According to the Appraisers Research Foundation, eco-friendly carpeting recycles approximately 40 two-liter soda bottles per square yard.
To find the type of flooring that best fits your home and style, visit Sherlock's Carpet & Tile in Orland Park or call (708) 429-0440 to talk to an expert about your flooring needs.
