While purchasing environmentally-friendly products used to be a luxury, consumers today now expect companies and manufacturers to be mindful of the earth in the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of products. In the flooring industry, the team here at House of Carpets in Modesto, CA have watched as carpet and…

Brushed brass. Chrome. Oil-rubbed bronze. Metals and metallics are a prominent trend in the interior design world. Much like jewelry for your home, metals infuse glamour and dimension into your space. Here at House of Carpets in Modesto CA, we’ve been following the trend of mixed metals in the…

The warm summer breeze flowing in through the windows, with billowing white curtains floating in the wind as the birds softly chirp outside, gives us all a feeling of peace and relaxation. If you love natural light, fresh air, and open spaces, the interior design trend of light and airy…

Just like accessories make the outfit, tile accents are a fashion-forward style statement in the home. Whether you prefer an entire kitchen backsplash in a creative tile pattern, or simply a tile accent wall, bold backsplashes are sure to bring your home interior to the next level. Here at [Retailer…

The Rev. Shane Roughton, pastor of Refuge Church in Sylva, needed a little help. Or, rather, a couple of his church members did. A young couple, ages 19 and 21, were taking on a big responsibility: raising two younger siblings at a time when they were just beginning their lives…

What’s all the fuss about luxury vinyl tile, commonly called LVT? What makes it the fastest-growing flooring category? Well, it’s not your grandmother’s kitchen vinyl. And it’s not the vinyl composition tile (VCT) that you see in grocery stores and other commercial spaces.Luxury vinyl basically is vinyl’s answer to ceramic…

Leicester Flooring was honored during Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration to put a premium quality Masland carpet in the Governor’s Western Residence on Patton Mountain. We donated a significant portion of the project because the residence serves such an important purpose.With the help of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce, the residence…

In recent years, carpet has developed a bad rep. It is common to find homes with hardwood throughout the entire house, even in the bedroom. While there is nothing wrong with choosing hardwood or other flooring types, carpet should not be overlooked. One of the reasons people are becoming turned…