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Natural Stone or Tile Floors

Some Info on Natural Stone Stone flooring, available in marble, granite, limestone, sandstone and slate is a natural material and a beautiful choice for homes. Each type of stone has its own unique charms, qualities and strengths. Stone floors are as durable as they are beautiful! Naturally water-resistant, they are…

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The Benefits of a Professional Flooring Installation

It’s not news that the economy is in rough shape. Almost everything is much more expensive, including services such as installations. Many times you can DIY a project, and home improvements are no different. However, there are times to bite the bullet and have a professional come and take care…

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How to Choose the Best Rug Size for King Beds

The perfect area rug size for a king bed.

The perfect size area rug in your bedroom can help complete the space. However, choosing the wrong size rug can have negative side effects. When it comes to choosing the perfect rug size for beneath a king-sized bed, there are several important things to consider. Your bed, common rug sizes, the dimensions of your room,…

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The Most Versatile Flooring Options for Your Home

In today’s busy households, versatility is key. It doesn’t matter if you are career-minded, stay-at-home, or work-from-home, with kids, pets, neither or both. We are all in serious need of simplicity in our lives, since time is short and things seem to become increasingly complicated. Thankfully floors don’t have to…

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Flooring Design Trends for 2023

It may be winter, but things are warming up in the design world. With the recent introduction of Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, the pendulum seems to be swinging far, far away from all things Gray. But, predicting trends can be kind of like forecasting the weather, only…

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Modern Flooring Looks for Your Home

Most of the following options are available as hardwood flooring, Engineered Hardwood, vinyl, laminate or even tile, offering a variety of durable options depending on the space you are finishing. Warm Tones- Gray flooring remains popular, but warm tones are making their way back into the spotlight this year. Think…

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9 Common Mistakes When Laying Laminate Flooring

Installing laminate flooring

Installing laminate flooring is one of the most popular home improvement DIY projects these days. While it can be easy to install, many factors can lead to an improper installation. Which often leads to problems in the not so distant future. If a new laminate floor is a project you’re willing to attempt, do your…

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Incorporating the Color of the Year into Your Decor

The fact that there is an official Color of the Year may be news to some people, but it is very much a thing among the design-minded. Major paint companies and other large retailers each make their own color predictions. Some companies choose a whole new color collection for each…

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Flooring Year In Review

Can you believe it’s almost 2023? As we get ready for a new year with new options and trends, here is a look back at what was hot in flooring for 2022. Trust the team at Carpets by Otto in Toledo, OH for all of your 2023 flooring needs!…

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The Top 4 Flooring Options for Your Kitchen

When selecting kitchen flooring, there are many different considerations for homeowners to consider. There’s durability, the required level of maintenance, cost, and appearance. These things should be top of mind when browsing for kitchen flooring. Let us help you as you embark on your next kitchen project or renovation. The…

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