Archives for February 2015

New England Style Kitchen – Durham, NH

New England Style Kitchen – Durham, NH

A couple came to our store after purchasing their home is Durham, NH. They decided to renovate their kitchen first, it was the most outdated room in their new home  The husband spearheaded the design but both husband and wife decided together on all elements of their newly renovated kitchen.

They got their ideas and inspiration from magazines, the internet and Houzz. The original kitchen was fairly closed in and they opened it up for a roomier feel with more storage. They really wanted tile flooring with a New England flair.  They wanted their new floor to withstand high traffic and hide dirt that can be created by their son and Great Dane. To give a more cohesive look, feel and flow of the kitchen area, they decided to run the tile from the kitchen into a bathroom and entryway.

Great Dane in KitchenTheir choice of tile:

Dal-Tile 4” x 8”

Style: Union Square

Tile Color: Courtyard Red

Grout Color: Silverado (this grey colored grout was chosen to hide dirt and create a contrast with the tile).

The tile was installed in a basket weave pattern with grout boost for grout protection.

The paint color they chose for their walls was Williamsburgh Pratt & Lambert: Palace Chambers Yellow Medium to compliment the floor and assist with the New England flair that they were looking for.

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The next project for this couple will be installing a beautiful stair runner for their foyer stairs. We cannot wait to share that with you on another blog post. Stay connected!

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New Tile Flooring Finishes Like Distressed Brick and Wood Add Character and Durability

New Tile Flooring Finishes Like Distressed Brick and Wood Add Character and Durability

Lots of new trends, exceptional products and flooring wow-factors are taking the flooring industry by storm. Talking turkey about the latest and greatest, top-notch tile flooring finishes opens new doors and new tile flooring options in Portsmouth. Ready or not, here they come!

New England Charm Demands Durability

Extreme temperature changes, rain, snow and flooring maintenance concerns can give home owners a lot to think about when purchasing new tile flooring. Durability is a must where foot traffic and seasonal wear and tear come in the picture. Fear not – tile flooring with the designer look of distressed hardwood planks has finally arrived.

The enchanting character that distressed hardwood tile invites into a space offers more than aesthetic appeal. It brings modern style with a rugged twist to the table where no man has gone before. No more warping. No more splinters. No more scratches, cracks and crevices to scrape the dirt and grime from. Owners get nothing but extra tough, traffic-tested, beautiful durability to create the most livable and lovable spaces available today.

Plank sizes come in many different widths and lengths to accommodate the pickiest tastes. Multicolored plank tiles and monotone colored plank tiles each add their own variety of visual and wonderfully touchable textures to suit every space. Grays, whites and browns are just the beginning of appreciated style. A whole host of patina-inspired tiles superbly portrays stunning quality and variety.

Mix It Up with Distressed Brick and Cobblestone Finishes

Chicago - Old Chicago 8 x16

Chicago – Old Chicago 8 x16

Chicago Stateside 9 x 12 Hexagon

Chicago Stateside 9 x 12 Hexagon

Chicago Southside 9 x 11

Chicago Southside 9 x 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today, tile flooring appreciators are re-awakening to the sophistication and demand for highly functional flooring. Gorgeous, distressed brick flooring adds a solid statement of strength, consistency and energy to any room, patio or driveway.

Nothing captivates that old-fashioned feel more than brick and cobblestone touches. Days of old fashionable and alluring detail with charismatic flooring appeal.

Clay brick tiles sporting natural color sprays within each brick is nature’s way of providing tough, yet stunning flooring capacities. Cobble stone flooring choices exhibit another breed of fabulous flooring options all their own. Adding the flair of authenticity by donning a well-worn look delivers a daring yet hopelessly romantic magnetism to all types of living spaces. Various textures, colors and sizes make for truly intriguing flooring design.

Today’s flooring selections offer more promise and satisfaction than ever before. With savvy style and superior tile durability on your side flooring problems are no longer under foot. It’s time to get creative using the newest and greatest tile flooring finishes you’ve been waiting for. The only distress you will experience is the amazing tile finishes you love.