From rustic hardwood to plush, luxurious carpet, every homeowner has their favorite surfaces and textures. The flooring we choose plays a foundational role within our preferred design scheme, which represents another way we personalize our favorite rooms. Whether you prefer to follow traditional design cues or customize each room to…

Area rugs are both fun and functional! The right rug adds a pop of color to any room, highlighting your decor and elevating a room’s ambiance. Area rugs can also be used to add texture or definition to a space. Regardless of your design goals, however, you’ll need to make…

The idea that children need more time to play and ‘just be kids’ is a common theme in today’s busy and technology-centric world. Here at House of Carpets in Modesto, CA, we wholeheartedly agree! That’s why we offer beautiful area rugs over at that help create creative…

Adding a rug pad underneath your new area rug is like adding a foundation for your rug. You wouldn’t build a home without a foundation, right? Here are the top reasons you need a rug pad as well as how to choose one.They preserve the fibersHave you thought about your…

Working from home is now part of life for many. By now, you’ve probably had a space set up that gets the job done. But if you’re looking to move it or enhance it, here are five tips to keep in mind that should make the transition even smoother!Location, location,…

We cherish the dazzling natural beauty that genuine hardwood flooring adds to our homes, as well as the inherent durability, rustic charm, and value they retain over time. Perhaps this extra time at home has you envisioning new style upgrades in your home and hardwood is a leading flooring contender!…

With record high temperatures peaking around the nation this summer, homeowners everywhere are looking for effective, energy-efficient solutions that can help keep the cool indoors. In addition to evaluating your windows and the weather strips in your doorways, did you know that your flooring choices can contribute to keeping the…

For many families, this summer has presented a series of unique challenges that have forced us to put our vacations on hold and think creatively about finding new ways to relax at home. If you were looking forward to that trip to the coast or heading down south to the…

Life is messy. We get it. Whether you have a house full of kids, furry friends, or both, the team at House of Carpets showroom in Modesto, CA understands that you need carpet and flooring that stands up to the demands of your hectic lifestyle. This is why leading…

Do you love your furry friends as much as (or, gasp, more than) people? If so, this blog post is for you!Recently, it was estimated that over 85 million US households have a pet, and pet ownership nationwide is on the rise. For those of us who love our pets,…