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MAKING THE CHOICE BETWEEN HARDWOOD AND CARPET AT YOUR BUSINESS

There are a lot of choices out there when picking out flooring. One of the larger decisions is between hardwood or carpet for your business. Here are a few things to consider when making your decision.

Carpets Can Be Custom Designed

You are not just stuck with a few options when it comes to carpet. There are natural wool carpets for those that like natural fibers. Synthetic fiber carpets are also long lasting and can be custom sized to your room or purpose. A special design or pattern is also not a problem.

Hardwood Is Beautiful But Requires Different Upkeep

While hardwood can last for many generations, it does require some care and maintenance that carpet does not. Wood is naturally more susceptible to moisture damage if spills are not cleaned up quickly. On the other hand, if you want to create a rustic and old fashioned atmosphere then hardwood is a classic choice.

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Combining The Best Of Both

Hardwood flooring and custom carpets can be combined to create a very classy and upscale look for less money than you might think. You might consider an Oak floor with runner rugs in areas that get a lot of foot traffic. This will offer you beauty, but you won’t have to worry about a floor wearing unevenly.

Samples And Planning

Lane Sales can provide samples so you can get a better idea of what to expect when your order from us. You can compare carpet samples on hardwood samples if you are pondering the idea of a combined approach. Contact our staff today to get started designing the perfect floor and carpet combination for your business. We can have your custom order ready promptly and with the highest level of customer service in the industry.

How to Use Area Rugs and Wool Carpets to Spice Up Your Home

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Adding an area rug or wool carpet to wood flooring can add flavor to your house and spur a personal touch, transforming it into a home. You should realize that you cannot simply place area rugs and wool carpets randomly. By learning some basic guidelines, you can discover how to completely change the atmosphere of where you live and do it in a way that makes sense and looks stylish.

Use Area Rugs and Wool Carpets Correctly

Check for size

The last thing you want to do when creating a space is to either make the room look too small or too big.  As a general rule, bigger is usually better. If you’re adding a rug underneath living room furniture, the rug should be large enough to be placed under the first leg of the couch and extend beyond the coffee table. For a dining room, match the shape of the rug to your table, and get a rug large enough to extend about 2-3 feet beyond the chairs.

Configure placement

Proper placement of pieces will ensure an inviting space for you and your guests. As a general rule, runners in hallways should not have any part of a piece of furniture touching them. A home office rug placed underneath a desk and completely covering the space, including the chair, will create a cozy work environment. Remember, an area rug should be the focal point of any room. Don’t be afraid to use two area rugs in larger rooms! This creates a complexity that will make the room stand out.

Choosing a style

It may be a challenge for you to identify what specific pattern or color area rug or wool carpet goes with the furniture, wall color or paper, and overall theme of the room that you already have set up. Take small steps to tie the room to the tone and get a feel for it.  If it is a classic feel, go for an elegant look.  You may even feel that sticking to solid-colored area rugs gives off more of a professional look while patterns with assorted colors provide a funky feel.

Remember to consider size when adding area rugs and wool carpets. Be meticulous in your choosing of the material, and take your time looking at the color schemes.  Area rugs and wool carpets, when utilized correctly, add flair and comfort to any room. Don’t think of them as a detail, they are the focal point!

For information on purchasing wholesale carpets, area rugs and hard-surface flooring on the East Coast, visit LaneSalesInc.com.