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115 results found for “hickory” from our site’s informational pages.
How to Design The Perfect Hickory Wood Floor
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Hickory has a “reputation” in the wood flooring industry.  Some people love it for its tensile strength, others shy away from it thinking it too rustic or “busy”, installers and builders are often nervous about its stability. The good news is that not all wide plank Hickory floors have to be busy or unpredictable.  In fact, with the right grading standards and manufacturing processes you can create a Hickory floor that will be beautiful, and stable, for any installation or environment. Today, we’ll explain some of the most important design considerations to ensure your Hickory wood floor not only looks good, but will also be stable.  We will also show you some great examples of all the different styles you can create from one of our most sought after wood floors.
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The Differences of Hickory vs. Oak Flooring
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Hickory vs. Oak flooring: which hardwood is right for you? When installing new hardwood floors, the choice for many homeowners comes down to Hickory vs. Oak flooring. Both hardwoods make for stunning surfaces, especially when they are wide plank floors. Whether you’re installing hardwood flooring in a living room or dining room or searching for […]
Hickory vs. Maple
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The benefits of Hickory vs. Maple floors When you’re choosing the hardwood species for a new floor, Hickory and Maple both offer lots of benefits. Floors made from Hickory or Maple will be among the hardest floors you can find, making them ideal for high-traffic locations. But beyond their density, Hickory and Maple are fairly […]
Hickory vs. Ash hardwood flooring: pros and cons
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As you’re choosing a species of wood for your hardwood floors, there are great reasons to consider Hickory and Ash. Both hardwoods produce beautiful, stable and durable wood floors with lots of character and room for customization. While many homeowners may mistake one for the other, there are some key differences in Hickory vs. Ash […]
Hickory Hand-scraped Hardwood Flooring
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Hickory vs. Walnut Hardwood Flooring
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Why choose Hickory vs. Walnut floors? When you want a hardwood floor that will make a dramatic statement, Hickory and Walnut are two of your best bets. Unlike lighter, more neutral woods like White Maple or Ash, Hickory and Walnut have bold coloration and prominent grain that make these hardwoods real head-turners. And when installed […]
Earthen Hickory Floor Collection An Excellent Option to White Oak
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This month marks the launch of our newest Collection, Earthen.  Earthen is a Collection of 6 Hickory floors that reflect some of our most popular color trends.  At Carlisle, we have the luxury of working with some of the top designers in the industry and we get to see firsthand the colors, sheens, dimensions and […]
Rustic Hickory hardwood flooring
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Super Species – Hickory
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↓ Tough and Handsome Ideal for everything from a modern California bungalow to a rustic lake-side retreat Maximizing Beauty and Character The wider the board, the more history will naturally show through Longer, wider boards create more beauty Wider, longer planks create fewer seams which dramatically increase beauty Environmental Sustainability We work with a small, […]
Unfinished Hickory Flooring
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Solid Hickory Flooring
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Prefinished Hickory Flooring
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Hickory Wood Floors
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Hickory Hardwood Flooring
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Hickory Flooring
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Hardwood Hickory Flooring
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Handscraped Hickory Flooring
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Engineered Hickory Flooring
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Distressed Hickory Flooring
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Dark Hickory Floors
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Design Considerations for Buying a Wide Plank Hickory Floor
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Hickory flooring is one of the most popular wood flooring styles available today.  But, not all Hickory is created equal and you want to make sure you do your homework before investing in a new Hickory floor. This post is dedicated to helping you understand the most critical design considerations when it comes to selecting a Hickory floor.  The information will guide you through the search and selection process, to ensure you are making an “apples to apples” comparison, and getting the best quality product that will create the look you envision, meet your installation needs and project requirements.
Watermill Hickory “Most Beautiful Floor Ever”
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We know our floors are beautiful, although we have been accused of being biased.  But when we hear direct from our customers, we know its true!  Just like from this happy customer in Michigan, who ordered our Wide Plank Watermill Hickory flooring. "The most floor ever! Hope to do the rest of the house! Thanks for evening!  P.S. We will doing a small room soon! Will be ordering more Hickory." We've heard back on their small room and now they are working with Wide Plank Specialist Lynne Rafse to do another room! D & L Najor Michigan
Seaside Home Get a Custom Hickory Floor Fit for the Beach
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Wide plank Hickory flooring can take on many "forms", from light and rustic, to dark and mysterious, or in the case of this Seaside home, light and airy.  Learn more about the project, and our wide plank Hickory floors.
Jimmy Fallon’s 30 Rock Office Now Features a Beautiful Carlisle Hickory Floor
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When comedian Jimmy Fallon puts his foot down, it lands on hickory; or, more specifically, on the 315-square-foot Carlisle Hickory floor that was recently installed in his private office at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The GE building at 30 Rockefeller houses the New York City headquarters of NBC, including the studio of “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” which airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. Fallon, a six-year veteran of “Saturday Night Live,” was named to follow in the footsteps of David Letterman and Conan O’Brien, starting in March 2009. Fallon’s office floor features 5/8-inch thick country grade Hickory in 7-inch widths and lengths ranging from 3 to 12 feet. The floorboards have a tongue and groove eased edge with stress reliefs, and were prefinished with Gingerbread Stain and custom coating. An art director on the show who coordinated the project with Carlisle sent us a very appreciative comment card: “It was an absolute pleasure to work with your company on our project. The flooring is absolutely stunning and your staff members were such a dream. They answered all of our questions, sent us detailed information to guide us through the install, and kept me updated on the status of our order without me asking. All around, the experience with your company was just great. Thank you so much – would love to be able to work together again!!!”
Hickory Floors and Limestone for Veranda Magazine Mixed Media Feature
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The interior design experts say there’s a trend afoot for “mixed media”—combining design elements that usually aren’t put together. Carlisle was happy to participate in this fun project from Veranda Magazine. Read more about the project.
Chicago Trends
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CHICAGO > CHICAGO TRENDS What’s hot in hardwood flooring for Chicago? Haven | ID#12783 Discover which materials, styles, and flooring options are trending in the Chicago area. Custom White Oak | ID#10423 Architect: Lucien Lagrange Builder: Stratum Builders Designer: Leigh Bolger Design Engineered hardwood planks A growing number of Chicagoland customers are choosing engineered wide […]
Chicago Showroom
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CHICAGO > CHICAGO SHOWROOM Our Chicago Showroom Merchandise Mart (the MART)222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 131Chicago, IL 60654 Call 1-312-464-0633 Text 312-728-7458 Monday – Friday9am – 5pm (CST) Saturday10am-3pm (CST) Designer | Product | ID# Our Chicago Showroom Experience Our Chicago showroom is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the jaw-dropping beauty and luxurious […]
Chicago Gallery
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CHICAGO > CHICAGO GALLERY Chicago Flooring Gallery Discover how Carlisle wide plank floors are transforming homes and businesses throughout the Chicagoland area Collection Floor | Project #902Engineered White Oak in a Stunning Downtown Chicago Residence Custom Floor | Project #899Transforming Tradition in an Award-Winning Kitchen Custom Floor | Project #901Solid White Oak planks in a […]
Chicago 101
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CHICAGO > CHICAGO 101 Chicago Wide Plank Flooring 101 Learn everything there is to know about Chicagoland wide plank flooring – from the personality of different hardwood species to the many choices available for width, color, grade, finish, texture, pattern, and more. Installer:  H&M Flooring DesignProduct:  Custom Rift & Quartersawn White OakID# 11714 Product:  SincerityID# […]
Chicago Hub
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CHICAGO The Finest Wide Plank Flooring For Chicagoland Carlisle Wide Plank Floors handcrafts some of the finest wood floors in Chicago. Every Carlisle floor is a masterpiece that’s truly an expression of your sense of style and beauty crafted specifically for you with unmatched pride and passion. Your Carlisle wide plank floor will be a […]
Hardwood Ceilings: The Breathtaking Home Design Trend
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Whether modern or rustic, hardwood ceilings can bring your interior design vision to new heights. If you’re looking for a true statement home design, hardwood ceilings couldn’t be a more striking option. Hardwood ceilings are an increasingly popular new trend and for a good reason. Hardwood is such a gorgeous, remarkable material—why should it be […]
How to Bring Mountain Modern Style into Your Home
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Transform your interior spaces with the inspiration of mountain modern design. Imagine a luxurious, rustic escape nestled into the dramatic landscape of the mountains. Warm interiors are softened with plush details, while views of the outdoors offer a soothing, grounding presence. Welcome to a Mountain Modern home. What is Mountain Modern Home Style? Mountain modern […]
Best Flooring Options for Modern Contemporary Homes
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Picking the right hardwood floor can bring your modern contemporary home to life. Interior floor design might sound daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. Finding the right hardwood flooring, whether full of organic knots or striking color variation, can completely transform a room. We’d argue that flooring is one of the most critical elements in […]
The Pros and Cons of Tile vs. Hardwood Flooring
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When considering tile vs. hardwood flooring, the choice can be rather difficult. Unlike the sharp differences in a wood floor vs. carpet, tile and hardwood floors are similar in many ways. Both offer a hard, versatile surface that’s easy to clean, highly durable and stunningly beautiful. However, there are many differences in tile vs. hardwood […]
The Benefits of Installing Hardwood in the Kitchen
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The kitchen is the heart of the home: a place where meals are prepared, messes are made, cookies are baked—and memories are created. As any homeowner knows, it’s a space that demands functionality and durability without compromising on aesthetics. One way to achieve this balance is with the timeless beauty of hardwood floors. Choosing a […]
How to Bring Japandi Style into Your Home
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Are you looking to transform your home into a calming, grounding sanctuary? With Japandi design, you can create an intentional, clutter-free home that looks like the cover of an interior design catalog. This trending style is full of clean lines, bright spaces, and organic simplicity. Celebrate the beauty of the sustainable and perfectly-imperfect with nature-inspired […]
Rustic Flooring Options That Stand the Test of Time
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This no-fuss aesthetic is sophisticated, approachable, and full of time-honored elegance. Key Features of Rustic Home Design Rustic home design is filled with natural, aged décor. Walking through a rustic home should feel like taking a nostalgic step back in time, when fine craftsmanship and pragmatic versatility met in delightful harmony. Rustic home design is […]
Artisan Hardwood Flooring Trends
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When you walk into a room, do you want to feel embraced by rich and warm tones that transport you to a cozy secluded cabin, or bright cool tones that whisk you away to a breezy beach house on the coast? Do you love eye-catching, distinctive grains or understated refinement? Do you want your flooring […]
Choosing Vinyl vs. Wood Floors
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There is nothing like the luxurious appearance of a hardwood floor, but today’s vinyl floors are continually trying to improve their process to mimic the natural beauty of the real thing. Vinyl floors today come in a wide range of looks and colors, providing homeowners with a virtually unlimited choice in the appearance of their […]
Tile Floors vs. Wood Floors: A Head-to-Head Comparison
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Deciding between tile and hardwood floors can be a challenge. Both materials produce surfaces that are long-lasting, easy to clean and visually stunning. Yet there are distinct differences in a tile floor vs. wood floor that draw homeowners to one surface or the other. Here’s a brief look at the how tile and wood floors […]
Flooring Styles to Fit the Modern Farmhouse
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Relaxed countryside living meets contemporary refinement in the Modern Farmhouse style. Do you want the down-to-earth hominess of a farmhouse in the country with the chic, upscale accents of a polished city loft? Welcome to the best of both worlds: Modern Farmhouse. This design aesthetic has had an enormous rise in popularity, and it doesn’t […]
Design Spotlight: Architect Alexander Butler, AB|DS
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When New York City design firm AB|DS was charged with transforming an outdated Bedford, NY home, the flooring played a pivotal role. “The floor is so critical when designing spaces and wood flooring in particular creates a connection to nature,” explains the firm’s founder, Alexander (Alex) Butler. Alex specified custom natural White Oak wide plank […]
Washington DC Clients Give New Showroom Concept Rave Reviews
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Imagine a private showroom reserved just for you at a time that is more convenient for you, and with assistance provided by a top expert in Carlisle wide plank floors. In the Washington, D.C. area you can stop imagining and start experiencing. Washington area clients can now see and touch our wide plank floors during […]
Flooring Design for Modern Homes: Trendy Flooring Styles to Use
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See how hardwood flooring can transform your home into a modern work of art.   When you envision stepping into your dream home, is it filled with polished modernity and ultra-contemporary décor? Modern contemporary home design favors simplicity, openness, and sleek lines. From expansive open spaces to neutral palettes and striking design features, countless elements […]
Chevron vs. Herringbone Flooring: Everything You Need to Know
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Chevron and Herringbone patterns in wood flooring have become quite popular in recent years. Like other types of parquet flooring, a Chevron or Herringbone pattern adds a sense of luxury to a room and makes any floor an impressive visual element within an interior design. When choosing a Chevron vs. Herringbone pattern, many people still […]
Birch vs. Oak Wood Floors: Which Is The Better Option?
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Birch vs. Oak: Which is better for wood floors? Birch and Oak are among the most popular choices for homeowners installing new hardwood floors. These species offer everything you want in a flooring surface – lustrous color, fascinating grain patterns, and exceptional durability and stability that ensure a long life for your newly installed wood […]
The Key Benefits of Cherry vs. Oak Floors
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Cherry and Oak are both classic choices for hardwood floors and each has distinct advantages. As you’re considering Cherry vs. Oak, you’ll want to know more about how these woods hold up over time, how well they resist scratches and wear, and how difficult it is to keep them clean. Let’s take a quick look […]
The Key Differences In Oak vs. Ash Floors
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When you’re looking for hardwood floors, Oak and Ash are both excellent options for lighter- to medium-toned hardwood floors. Both hardwoods are highly durable and can be finished in a wide variety of stain colors. And Oak and Ash are equally at home in classic, formal or contemporary design schemes. That said, there are distinct […]
Comparing Red Oak vs. Maple Hardwood Floors
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When it comes to hardwood floors, Red Oak and Maple will produce stunningly beautiful surfaces – but with significantly different personalities. From coloration to grain personality to the way they accept stain, these hardwoods are a picture of contrasts. When selecting Red Oak vs. Maple floors, it’s best to compare these two species side-by-side. Red […]
Maple vs. Cherry Hardwood Flooring
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Maple and Cherry trees produce exceptionally stunning hardwood floors. The red tones of Cherry hardwood are renowned for the way they complement the traditional decor, while Maple produces elegant planks with light and neutral colors that are perfect for contemporary interior design. But beyond coloration, what are the differences in Maple vs. Cherry flooring?  Let’s […]
The Differences in Herringbone vs. Chevron Patterns
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Herringbone and Chevron floors have graced beautiful homes, mansions and palaces for centuries. These patterned floors can help to make a space feel more luxurious while bringing visual variety and a strong focus to an interior design. Despite the popularity of these patterned floors, it’s easy to be confused about the differences in Herringbone vs. […]
Birch vs. Maple flooring: What are the differences?
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Birch and Maple are both popular options for hardwood floors. These species are often mistaken for each other, but there are some clear differences that argue for one wood over the other. For most homeowners, the decision to choose Birch vs. Maple is a matter of color in the wood and personality in the grain. […]
The 3 Most Popular Finishes For Your Hardwood Floor: Water-Based Polyurethane Finish
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When designing a hardwood floor for your home or business, one of the final choices you’ll make is the finish for your new surface. A finish is a liquid substance applied to the wood that forms a hard coating to protect the floor from scratches, scuffs, spills and water damage. Ultimately, the finish can help […]
Discontinuing Carriage House and Manor Collections
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Discontinuing any of our Collections is always a difficult decision and one that we don’t make lightly.  We are fortunate to have the opportunity every day to work on the front lines of design, not only with the designers themselves but also with the homeowners who are going to live in these incredible spaces.  The […]
Chalk
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The character of the wood seen through a white veil creates a sense of mysticism that keeps the eye looking continuously at the unique movement of color.
Regur
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With hints of black in the more open grain, creating a touch of the dramatic, this floor will be a supportive statement piece to all the architectural elements in your home.
Humus
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With its rich-reddish brown color over the extremely hard substrate of Hickory, this dark wood floor with its deep brown undertones is an excellent alternative to Walnut.
Alluvium
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Made up of fine particles of silt and clay, eroded and redeposited by water in another form, Alluvium brings all the rich tones of soil together.
How to Mix Patterns From Walls to Hardwood Floors
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You don’t need to be an interior design professional to know that mixing patterns, from prints in your drapes, furniture to the texture on your walls or one of the many exciting parquet floor designs available, can seem as intimidating as skiing down a double black diamond. It feels like one wrong choice could lead […]
Snow Drift
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Not all snow is white and not all character in wood comes from knots, ingrown bark or mineral steaking. When snow is blown into drifts subtle color changes appear as the light hits a myriad of surfaces.
The Humanizing of Wood
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  By Chris Sy, President Carlisle Wide Plank Floors “It should be seen, not hidden.  It tells the story of the tree.” Ultimately my father would alter the dimensions of the piece he was building to allow the knot to shine as a highlight.  To him, the wood was the main actor in anything he […]
The Best Wood Flooring For Basements
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Conventional wisdom has long held that hardwood is not the best flooring for basements – higher levels of humidity or occasional flooding in basements will cause wood floors to warp, crack, cup or crown. While there’s truth to this, there are basement flooring options that can let you enjoy the look and feel of a […]
Choosing the Best Hardwood Floors for Dogs and Cats
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Pets are the darlings of the family, but between accidents and scratches, they can do some damage to a floor. So, it’s no wonder that pet owners who are choosing floors for a new residence or installing new floors in an existing home ask: “What are the best hardwood floors for dogs, cats and other […]
Wood: The Perfect Ingredient
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We live in an increasingly digital world and many people are becoming burned out from technology-infused lifestyles rife with pings, alerts, likes and other intrusions that vie constantly for our valuable time and attention. As people tire of living so much of their lives online, more and more seem to seek ways to reconnect with […]
Leaving a Legacy: Chicago Builder Julie Jordan Laux
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The quaint village of Hinsdale received a gift when Julie Jordan Laux and her business partner, Nathan Cursio, opened their building company, J. Jordan Homes, LLC, in 2006. With a National Register Historic District downtown, this western Chicago suburb is known for beautiful tree-lined streets that showcase a mix of high-style American architecture, many of […]
Color Guide & Decorating Tips for Light Flooring
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Light hardwood flooring has become a favorite for homeowners, with its ability to bring warmth and spaciousness to any room. But how do you ensure your decor choices amplify this beauty rather than clash? The right color palette and decorating tips hold the key. You’ll learn how selecting complementary hues can enhance the natural charm […]
Benefits of Using Flooring as the Foundation for Your Home Design
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Flooring is the foundation of your room design. When you enter someone’s home, do you notice the crown molding, the wall color and the style of furniture? You probably do. You have a keen eye, after all, but you might notice the flooring first because it is the largest surface you make contact with and […]
Make the Most of Smaller Spaces with Larger Planks
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Wide plank flooring has been around for a while...and when we say "a while" we mean hundreds of years.  What began out of necessity and function, has evolved into a "must have" for interior fashion and a timeless iconic decor element. Its popularity has never wained and the number of available styles have exploded through the years.  Through some of this evolution, one of the design elements so often overlooked, unfortunately, is plank width - to a detriment of wood floors everywhere; this is one of the single most important design elements to any wood floor.  Today, we will take a look at the transformative effect that wide plank floors have and how the right seletion can make, or break, your entire design. 
8 Design Considerations for the Best Breakfast Nook
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Over the years the kitchen has transformed to suit the modern lifestyle.  As part of that transformation kitchens are no longer just the hub for food preparation.  Some kitchens are designed to be eat-in with a full dining room, others incorporate the breakfast bar, but another option now is now the “breakfast nook”. Despite the name, breakfast “nook”, which might imply limited size, these comfortable eat-in areas of the kitchen come in all shapes, styles, and sizes.  Today we will look some great examples of the breakfast nook and highlight some key design elements to consider.
2 Ways to Create a Dark Wood Floor
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Dark wood flooring is a very popular look for interior designs today.  We hesitate to use the word “trend” with this look, because that implies that this look transitions in and out of style.  The truth is that dark wood flooring harkens back to an age of the original pine floors when people would stain their boards with tobacco soaked in turpentine.   Considerable advancement has been made since then to produce wood floor stains that are still authentic, beautiful, and much more environmentally friendly.
3 Wide Plank Floor Styles for Industrial Home Décor
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Lay the foundation for the perfect industrial home décor design with the right wide plank flooring. Today, we’ll look at three floor designs that will set your space apart whether you prefer the rustic or refined in your industrial décor.
5 Ways to Get Comfortable in a Modern Decor
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When you think of “modern design” what comes to mind? Is it a crisp, minimalistic interior overwhelmed with a monochromatic white interior, and clutter free?  If that is the case, then you are in for a treat. A shift has begun in the interior design world to make modern interiors more comfortable.  Today, we’ve uncovered some products and interiors that reflect this “new” sense of style.
5 Styles for Your Interior Ceiling
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When it comes to your home, there are many architectural details that you will need decide on.  One in particular will be your ceiling design.  Today, we will show you some simple, and elegant design options to help you create the perfect interior ceiling.
13 Home Interior Design Tips From the Pros
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Decorating your new or remodeled home is fun, inspiring, and personal. So is the process of scouting for interior design tips and using your imagination to make them your own. You’re no doubt seeking inspiration from a variety of sources – that’s why we put together this selection of interior decorating tips from professional designers. 
3 Bright & Beautiful Ways to Design with White Wood Floors
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The inclusion of white wood floors in an interior design plan appeals to a large demographic for a variety of reasons. For some, they like the idea of creating a neutral palette against which (almost) anything will match.  For others, it serves a functional and aesthetic purpose, similar to Japanese and Scandanavian design, to make rooms feel bigger and brighter.  In some cases, clients use this style flooring to create an authentic restoration style floor, indicative of some of the original wide plank pine flooring finished with white “milk paint”.  Today, we'll look at three reasons to consider white wood floors and some examples of each, to inspire your design.
5 Essential Furniture Pieces to Set the Foundation for Your Home
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When you are planning for your dream home, we know the decision to install wide plank floors in your space will play an important role in laying the foundation for your interior design - but that isn't the only decision you have to make.  To help turn your dream home into a reality, you need to plan and purchase the right furniture as well.  This decision can complement the foundation of your interior design, to create a classic look that you can build on as seasons, style or interior decor changes.  Plus create definitive pieces that can that grow with you or go with if you ever move.  Despite the abundance of furniture pieces available today, there are really five essential types of furniture you should invest in to get started. 
3 Flooring Styles for a Modern Look
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Wide plank floors and modern interior design go hand in hand. But, that was not always the case.  For a time wide plank floors were synonymous with phrases like "rustic" and "country" and "pine".  Carlisle has reformed all those "non-believers" with a stunning showcase of wide plank floor designs that are perfect for today's modern home. Today, we'll highlight three of our most popular styles to lend some inspiration to your next modern interior. 
Key Ingredients to the Best Wood Floor Design
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At Carlisle we give the term “wide” a whole new meaning.  But, the trend of using “wide” plank boards started long before Carlisle, when early colonists, along the Eastern Seaboard, would install wide eastern white pine floors up to 30” wide in their homes – many of which are still in place today. While wide plank pine flooring is a design critical design component for traditional or restoration quality design, these aren’t the only styles that are suitable for wide plank floors.  Given the versatile styles available for wide plank floors today they are sought after for contemporary, industrial, and urban interiors and everything in between; and today we’ll look some examples of different design, the key ingredients to a great wood floor design, and the importance of using a wider board.
Wide Plank Pine Floors Stand The Test Of Time With Style
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White Pine is America’s oldest wood flooring material. In both old and new homes alike, traditional wide plank pine floors continually draw admiring glances with a blend of imposing grains and subtle knots that creates an unmatched warmth and beauty which lasts through the years. Surprised? Especially when it’s not even classified as a hardwood? Get to know the true story behind over 300 years of this remarkable flooring and see why you should consider it for your home.
Design a Kitchen You’ll Love for a Lifetime
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Planning a kitchen for your new home, or undergoing a kitchen remodel will take a lot of planning and preparation; once it is complete you want to enjoy your new space for a very long time.  But, how can you create the best kitchen design for your home, and ensure your satisfaction.  We thought you’d never ask! 
Creative Ways to Decorate Empty Corners
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Corners…your home has them, many of them, from the family room to the kitchen. It’s easy to accept corners for what they are, the in-between spaces where walls and wood floors end, leaving you with a space you might not really know how to handle. It’s time to stop ignoring your corners and give them a little more love. So today, we’ll show you some creative ways to decorate these overlooked spaces.
10 Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
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Fall is a busy time of year when it comes to home renovations; summer comes to a close, kids go back to school, and you start to think ahead to the holidays, when friends and family may be knocking on your door. If you are planning a home renovation, these tips will help you plan and prioritize.
Design Considerations for Dark Wood Flooring in your Interior Décor
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So you want to install a dark wood floor in your home or retail space? There is nothing more stunning than a rich, dark wood floor that makes your jaw drop when you walk into a room, and there are many ways to create this look, as well as design considerations you should take account as you are creating a floor design for your space. Today, we will look at some stunning dark wood floors, so you can see how they fit into a variety of interiors.   We’ll also explore design ideas and considerations to help you choose the best floor for your project.
4 Design Tips to Make Your Hardwood Floors Shine
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Like a crisp tailored suit, beautiful hardwood flooring is a symbol of good taste. It is also the primary backdrop for your entire design and has the potential to last for the life of your home.  So when you have great-quality hardwood floors, you want to do all that you can to showcase them. With a few simple steps and design choices, you can make them the star of your home.
The 5 Best Ways to Makeover Your Master Bedroom
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The kitchen, the living room. the entry - these are all important rooms in your home, and no doubt you’ve spent countless hours wrestling with home décor options to come up with just the right look.  But now it is time to take a step back, to focus on the more private areas of your home that also demand your attention – your master bedroom.  Here, is where you truly learn to balance beauty and comfort, with a personal touch. Explore some great bedroom designs with us, learn how to upgrade your master bedroom into the haven you deserve with some inspirating photos and design tips along the way.
Home Décor Tips to Create a Modern Farmhouse
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Your home décor plan doesn’t have to follow just one genre.  In fact, mixing home décor styles has never been more popular.  Today, we’ll take a look at two merging styles that are nearly complete opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of home décor – MODERN & FARMHOUSE.  But when you combine them right you get a beautiful look.
9 Accent Wall Styles For Your Home Decor
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Accent walls are a great way to spice up a room. You can add in a vibrant color, or mix a cool pattern into your interior design. Today, we’ll show you some of the best accent wall ideas to give you some inspiration.
Fireplace Design Tips For Any Style Home
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With all the cold weather and snow blowing across the country these past few days it is time to create a cozy haven to warm you from head to toe - the family fireplace. The family fireplace is not just the perfect place to retreat to, they are a great focal point of your room, and add warmth and character to your space.  Today, we’ll give you some tips on how you can plan for a great fireplace design in your home, and show off some great fireplace designs to give you a little inspiration, no matter what style home you have.
Warm Ways to Cozy Up Your Home for Winter
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Over the past couple days the entire country has been blasted with colder temperatures, so much so that even our go-to-outdoor activities might be off limits.  So as you retreat into your home for a warm cup of hot cocoa or a good book we have some warm ways to cozy up your home for the winter months ahead.    Whether you take an architectural or aesthetic approach to warming up your home, these ideas will definitely give you some inspiration.
Feng Shui: A New Design for a New Year
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Feng shui, which translates to "wind and water" is the artful design technique intended to bring positive energy and balance into your home. After all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and as you look ahead to the new year, embrace a simple, and traditional design technique to refresh and renew your home.  Today, we'll introduce you the three basic principles of feng sui and how to incorporate them into your home (good for any time of year):
7 Interior Lighting Tips for a Brighter Interior
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With the end of daylight savings time your home might be ready for a lighting overhaul. As you spend more time indoors, and the sun sets a lot sooner, you want overhead lighting that keeps your home safe, and rooms bright, and task lighting that makes each room more functional, any time of day. Today, we’ll share some lighting tips that will help you put together the right design.
Design Boards: Arts & Crafts Bungalow Living Room
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The Arts & Crafts movement of the 19th century sparked a new form of architecture that spread across the country. Today, we’ll look at a modern day Arts & Crafts bungalow that highlights handcraft, natural elements and casual décor with a few modern touches.
3 Great Design Ideas for Great Open Spaces
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Every room presents its own design challenges. Most people might assume small rooms present the largest design dilemma  but open concept rooms can be just as challenging. Today, we’ll provide you with some design ideas to help plan, organize and define your open concept spaces.
5 Must See Floor Tips for Spring
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Spring is here. With it, comes the ever faithful "April Showers", which in most areas of the country equates to mud and dirt. So now is an ideal time to review some of the best ways to protect your wood floors.  With the proper cleaning and protection you can significantly increase the life of the finish, and minimize your maintenance and repair costs. Today, we’ll show you 5 ways to take the best care of your floor, most of which are DIY-friendly!
6 Tips to Planning for your Media Room or Home Theater
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Is 2014 going to be "the year" you get that home theater or media room you have been wanting? Or are you scrambling to set it up for Superbowl Sunday, just two short weeks away? Today, we've put together 6 steps to help you plan whether you want to "go big" with a full blown home theater, or create a media room mecca for movies and entertaining. 
Flooring 101: Understanding Wood Flooring Grades
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When it comes to selecting a new wood floor for your home, you will be faced with many decisions. The type of wood - Oak hardwood flooring, pine floors, etc - is one of the most important.  Second to that, is the style of flooring you want.  The style of flooring you will create for your home is based on many variables, but one of the most important is how your floor will be graded.  The grading of your floor determines the final aesthetic - will it have knots, will it have color variation, or will it be more refined and "clean". Today, we will review the array of terminology, educate you about the different options, and give you some tips to conduct your research to understand which grade is right for you.
Building a Custom Home: Stair Design Considerations
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Building a home is an experience that few people get to repeat. It is an exciting process and is full of decisions. Embrace these decisions to build the home of their dreams, but do it wisely. When finalizing the floor plan for your home, consider making the staircase(s) a beautiful design feature of the home, rather than just a necessity.
Wood Flooring 101: Color Choice
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Choosing the right color for your wood floor is a big decision.  After all, once your floor is complete you don't want to have to go through the process of refinishing for a VERY long time. When thinking about this decision you might only be focused on design and color.  But in this Flooring 101 post we are going to compare light floors to dark floors not only in terms of how they work with the overall design, but also how they compare with respect to maintenance and cleaning.
Flooring 101: Securing your Flooring Boards to the Substrate
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So far in our Flooring 101 series we have covered many of the most popular questions that we receive from clients.  If you've been following along you've learned about acclimation, wood flooring styles, subfloor type, engineered hardwood flooring and solid wood floors, and unfinished and prefinished wood floors.  Now that you understand more about the type of wood you want to use, and the type of subfloor, we can begin to discuss the methods for securing your floor to the substrate you have chosen.
Flooring 101: Pine, Hardwood or Reclaimed
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So you are getting ready to pick out a flooring style for your home or renovation project. The first step in the process is choosing what wood style you want to use - Pine flooring, domestic Hardwood flooring, or Reclaimed flooring.  The best way to do this is to consider the pro's, con's, and aesthetics of each wood style and how they relate to your personal preferences and lifestyle. Today, we will review these different wood styles and help you understand each option.
Fashionable Flooring Ideas: Wood Floor Patterns
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When it comes to selecting wood flooring for a residential or commercial interior you want to be fashionable! One of the best ways to do this is by selecting a stylish wood floor that complements and elevates the overall design creating a more classy and timeless look. A pattern wood floor, also known as a parquet wood floor, is a very fashionable way to dress up a space!  Today, we will provide some great information on pattern floors including styles, sizes, and patterns available.
Solid vs. Engineered Wood Floors
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One of the most popular questions we get today is "should I go with solid or engineered flooring?"                     There are many pro's and con's to consider when comparing a solid wood floor over an engineered wood floor. Today, we will educate you about solid and engineered wood flooring, and the primary differences.  We will also provide you with information to research and decide which type of flooring construction may be right for you.
Installing Wide Plank Floors with Farhm Fine Floors
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I received an email today from a long time installer for Carlisle Wide Plank Floors - Matt Farhm of Farhm Fine Floors.  Matt has been installing our floors for almost 9 years and over this period of time he has accumulated a number of project photos from all over the country.   I wanted to this opportunity to introduce you to Matt as he provides installation services for Carlisle customer all over the country at a very reasonable cost and high quality service.  His email also gives me a chance to remind clients that Carlisle floors can be used just about anywhere.  An ocean front home in North Carolina, a lakeside retreat in New York or a mountain lodge in Oregon.  Each location has a different climate and many customers are concerned that their particular climate is not suitable for wide plank floors.  With Carlisle that is not the case.  We go to great lengths and invest in the highest quality wood and manufacturing proceses to deliver the best wood floors that will be stable no matter where you are. But you don't have to just take my word for it, review this project portfolio of Farhm Fine Floors and you'll see why Carlisle can design floors for you no matter where you are.   And maybe find a great installer in the process!
Helpful Tips on Creating the White Wash Finish on your Wood Floors
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The term “white wash”, “pickling”, lye, or lime wash, is iconic in historical architectural.  From Egypt to the manor houses of early European architecture and buildings around the US.  Today you see it on Houzz, Apartment Therapy  and other interior design sites all over the web.  It refers to a technique of mixing lime and water, or using milk paint or other similar concoctions - depending on the time period – to give floors, cabinets, furniture and walls a light, white look. When considering it for a wood floor keep in mind it can be used in a variety of settings from the most formal home to the most rustic, it all depends on the style floor you will be using. Here is some helpful advise on how to create the popular "white wash" look on your wood floors, and also some great examples of completed projects if you are looking for some inspiration!
Cool Kitchens Contest: Wide Planks in Small Spaces
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It is a common misconception that wide plank floors are only meant for big spaces.  The truth is that wide plank boards can accommodate any size space.  In fact, when you use a wide plank hardwood or pine wood board you: 1. Use less boards 2. Create less seams  3. Make your small space look bigger 4. Make the overall space less busy Just look at this project featured on Apartment Therapy.  The client used Carlisle wide plank hickory hardwood flooring for their home, and remodeled a space just 96 square feet in size. 
Four Seasons in Baltimore: Carlisle is a Big Hit
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Wit & Wisdom Tavern, located at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Baltimore Inner Harbor was designed by reknowned chef Michael Mina of the MIna Group, it has amazing food and Wide Plank HIckory hardwood floors to match! Find out how we worked with the client to design the perfect hardwood floor for this busy commercial space!
The Importance of Long Lengths in your Wood Floor
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We received these nice pictures from Todd N in Colorado.  Todd purchased our Wide Plank Hickory floors last summer and sent along some photos recently to show me how it turned out. The first thing I noticed about the floor was the long lengths!  I felt it was a great time to share the photos with the Carlisle community and talk about how long lengths can make a big difference in the look of your wood floor.  I also want to provide some shopping tips to new customers so you know what questions to ask and more importantly what kind of information to expect to the best qualtiy and the best looking wood floor. 
Timeless but Contemporary Interior Design
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AVID Concepts is a residential and commercial interior design firm formed in 2007. We cater to our clients' needs, wants and aspirations.  Each project we take on becomes our proverbial child.  We want to see each one succeed and flourish. I recently had a great experience working with newlyweds who had recently purchased a home in Southern Long Beach and it needed some "serious design attention".   They had already started to famliarize themselves with what they liked or disliked, and what their needs were for the future of the home.  I helped them organize all this and realize their design vision!  These clients wanted a design concept that would look amazing now and not regret in 15 years.  We incorporated products that were durable and would be relevant and beautiful for decades to come.  Read more about the project and how you can choose timeless interior design elements to suit contemporary spaces.
5 Steps to Help you Design the Perfect Hardwood Floor
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Even though wide plank floors got their claim to fame in the original homes along the Eastern seaboard, that doesn’t mean they are only meant for rustic settings or restoration projects! In fact, with Carlisle Wide Plank Floors you can create just about any look, from a variety of species, styles, and colors. But with all those options how can you narrow it down? Walk through these 5 steps toward choosing YOUR perfect floor!  Its quick and easy and will save you time in the selection process!
Artek Hardwoods Creates Custom Pattern for Customer
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At Carlisle we work with some amazing craftsman - our very own craftsman who build every floor in New Hampshire, and those we work with outside Carlisle who install the floors.  We believe that every floor is special and beautiful but sometimes you run across a project or a flooring photo that takes your breath away and is really unique. One such photo came across our emails today from Dan Vincenzo or Artek Hardwoods in Windsor, CT.  Dan has installed our floors for a number of years and as a Preferred Installer we won't hesitate to refer him to a new customer or a customer needing some TLC to repair a project, whether it includes reclaimed wood flooring or oak hardwood floors.  When you see these you can see why!
Carlisle Featured With Design Hall of Fame Inductee
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Congratulations to Tracy Hickman on being selected for the 2011 Chicago Interior Design Hall of Fame Inductee!  One of her most recent projects is featured in the Winter Edition of CS Interiors.  Carlisle was lucky enough to be included in this project, and our Hand-Scraped Hickory flooring is featured throughout the home.
In Pine or Hardwood Floors, Wide Planks Are Perfect For Hallways
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Thinking about dressing up a hallway? Wood flooring adds a classic element, whether it’s a smooth and elegant Maple, a rich and stunning Walnut, or a rustic and environmentally friendly Antique Reclaimed Heart Pine. See some examples of hallways featuring the many styles of Carlisle wide plank floors.
Installation Tips for Wide Plank Wood Floors over Concrete
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Wood over concrete? Yes, it can be done! For the longest time, homeowners were warned that wide plank wood floors installed over concrete would result in moisture problems. But that’s not so anymore. A concrete sub-floor is no reason to deny yourself beautiful wood floors. Nowadays, they can go virtually anywhere.