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Picking the best patterned carpet
One of the hottest trends we’re seeing in carpet right now are patterns. A patterned carpet can make a beautiful design statment that carries all the warm, affordable options of carpet. What is patterned carpet and where is it a good fit in your house? Read on to learn more from the design experts at […]
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Wood flooring on a budget
An example of cork wood floor There’s no denying the appeal of wood flooring. It brings a special sense of home and warmth to a room. Hardwood floors are beautiful and long-lasting – truly assets for any home. We have a lot of people walk into Kermans asking about wood flooring for these reasons and […]
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Choosing the right area rug
Area rugs might be the most versatile floor covering on the market. Area rugs can be used as a design statement in a front entry way. Area rugs can add a touch of softness and sound absorption to a room with hardwood or tile flooring. Area rugs can be installed on top of carpet to […]
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Trendy tile backsplashes
One of the hottest trends in tile right now isn’t on the floor – it’s on the walls. Whether a kitchen backsplash, a bathroom wall, or a wall mosaic, tile is popping up all over Indianapolis homes. Glass tile. Patterned tiles. Metal tiles. Small tiles set in patterns for a big impact. There’s a good […]
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Indianapolis Area Rug Winner: China W. (December 2014)
Our Indianapolis flooring store selected another lucky Rug-A-Month Giveaway recipient: China Weatherspoon from Indianapolis, IN. December 2014 Rug Winner After China’s name was randomly selected from our email list, she stopped by the store to pick out her new rug. China selected a wonderful floral print that she plans to put in her living room. […]
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What you need to know about carpet cleaning
When you install carpet in your home, it’s an investment. As with any investment, you want to make sure you get the most from it. So how do you extend the longevity of your carpet and keep it looking its best? The most important thing you can do is vacuum regularly. It helps the fibers […]
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2015 design trends for home flooring
When you’re thinking of updating the design in your home, start from the bottom up. Carpet, hardwood, tile and area rugs are literally the foundation of a new look for your home. You could get a new look with some relatively small changes – new area rugs for example. Or you could install all new […]
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Picking the perfect area rug
Area rugs can be the perfect addition to your flooring. Perhaps you’re looking to update your decor but don’t have the budget to change the entire floor. Or maybe you have a large space that feels too jumbled, an area rug can be the perfect way to help define areas within a large room. Area […]
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Indianapolis Area Rug Winner: LaTasha B. (November 2014)
Our Indianapolis flooring showroom has chosen another area rug winner: LaTasha Brown from Indianapolis, Indiana. After LaTasha’s name was randomly selected from our email list, she stopped by our showroom and picked out her free rug. LaTasha chose a wonderful geometric print rug that she planned to put in her bedroom. Afterwards, LaTasha sent us […]
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Trends in tile: all about the patterns
Tile has long been the top choice for bathrooms and kitchens. It’s easy to clean and water-resistant – two big pluses in those rooms. From a design standpoint, tile remains popular because of its huge variety: from colorful glass tiles to shiny subway tiles; from polished brass tiles to large slate tiles, tile has a […]
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Best floors for large rooms
Many floor plans have large open spaces – a “great room” or a kitchen that flows into the living room that flows into the den. These open floor plans are more social, help parents keep an eye on the kids, often allow more natural light into the home and can really help you maximize your […]
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Advice on stairway floors
Kermans Flooring knows that stairways can be one of the most challenging areas of a house for flooring. Do you match the floor at the bottom of the stairs or the top? Do you do something completely different? Can you have hardwood on your stairway or do you need to stay with carpet? While some […]
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Kitchen flooring trends 2014
At Kermans Flooring store, we works hard to stay on top of the latest flooring trends. We’ve been seeing some fun yet practical trends for kitchen floors lately and wanted to pass on the inspiration. If you’re thinking of putting new floor in your kitchen, we’ve got some tile and hardwood floor recommendations for you! Tile […]
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Using carpet, hardwood & tile for creative floor transitions
Many Indianapolis homes have large rooms and open floor plans that include carpet, hardwood and/or tile flooring. These are great for many reasons – they bring a family together and they provide a wonderful space for entertaining but they can be a tricky challenge for flooring. Continuous flooring is certainly an option but sometimes you […]
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Looking for non-traditional hardwood floors?
Hardwood flooring is a popular choice for many Indianapolis homes because of its long-lasting beauty. Today more and more people are turning to hardwood floors in non-traditional ways. They want to use hardwood floors in their kitchen or bathroom. Or they are looking at nontraditional, exotic hardwoods such as bamboo or cork. Read on to […]