Katonah, NY

Trends in Carpet Runners - Westchester NY

We've been getting more and more calls for Carpet runners on steps in Westchester County NY. Runners on the steps serve 2 purposes: 1) safety (less likely to trip and easier for pets to go up/down the steps) and 2) decorative (esp if steps can be viewed from the entryway.

Trends:

1) Simpler styles are in and "less is more." Regardless of whether it's a higher quality/fancier runner, simpler designs seem to be winning out. These have both an upscale appearance and importantly don't compete with the area rugs and decor in ohter adjoining rooms (usually the living room and dining room). For example, this pin dot runner is upscale and versatile...and timeless.

2) Contrast the color of the runner vs. the hardwood. Blending on the steps does not work. If you going to add a runner, make it work visually so you celebrate a wonderful duet between the carpet and the steps.

3) Avoid using stair rods. Back in the old days, stair rods were functional - they literally attached the runners and held them in place. Nowadays, these are just decorative (and add to the cost). Most feel they are outdated and pretentious. Also, young kids have a tendency to trip on them, so they are not the safest.

4) Tuck the carpet under the treads for a neat tailored look; avoid waterfall style which looks less upscale and tends to collect more dust. Less skilled installers will sometimes do waterfall style as it is easier, but this style doesn't look as nice and sometime causes a bit more slipping.

When you're ready to explore carpet runners for yout steps in Westchester NY, give The Flooring Girl a call at 914-937-2950 and we'd be happy to "brind the store to your door."

I think this is good sign of things to come.

A week or two ago, I got a call from a customer I met at a home show 2 years ago. She is now "almost" ready to install some new hardwood floors and refinish her existing floors. To make a long story short, life got in the way, and now they are "ready." However, they didn't realize they can't walk on the floors while this is being done, so Part 1 will take place in sthe spring and Part II in early summer when they will be away.

Last night, I also got a call from a past customer I had met at a home show. We had done a nice area rug tone on tone pattern with a border. They had recently moved into their home, and couldn't afford to do all of the work they wanted to due to all the moving expenses, but now they are ready.

Addendum - Just got an email from a 3rd customer from over a year ago who is looking to finally refinish her floors. They keep popping up.

I'm so excited about both of these prospects. I'm excited that they remembered me and called. (And, both were surprised that I remembered them immediately including where they lived and what we were looking at...thank goodness I have a good membory).

But, there's another reason I'm excited...it means that the "pent up demand" that people were talking about a couple of years ago, is starting to come to fruition. There are definitley things that so many have put off due to the economy, and while some items are definitely luxuries, there comes a time when people need to take action.

This is the beginning of good things to come. And, this is a wake up call, that I need to do a bit more marketing to my past and open customers. It's been on my mind the last couple of weeks, but I really need to do it now..by the end of the month.

Are you looking for flooring for your Westchester home in Katonah NY 10536? We know there are many choices..and sometimes the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you're looking for hardwood floors, tile, carpet, laminate flooring, or if you just want to refinish your hardwood floors, Floor Coverings International can help make the process fun and simple.

We are a shop at home service.

Our tagline is "We bring the store your door." This is important because first, you can see the colors in your lighting and color coordinate with paint color, cabinets and furniture. Second, it allows us to provide a true estimate for you. And, third, of course it is more convenient this way.

We provide guidance - Which is the best type of flooring for your environment and your budget? We'll help explain the pros and cons among the different types of flooring. Whether it's the kitchen, living room, bedrooms or bathrooms, we can help - different types of flooring work better in different environments so let us guide you. We can price out different options so you can compare across hardwood floors vs. carpet, or tile vs. laminate. We'll help you understand what is most practical for you/your family's/your pets' lifestyle.

Floor Coverings International provides design guidance on picking colors, style and layout. We love to help provide design advice. We want to help make your home look more beautiful - it's a reflection of you and our work. If it's hardwood flooring, we can help you pick the species and color of wood; if it's tile, we can advise you on design layout and patterns; if it's carpet, we can help you pick the right color; iff it's a backsplash, we can provide you tile and design ideas.

Bamboo Flooring and Cork - Floor Coverings International in a large supporter of environmentally friendly flooring. We love helping the environment too. So, whether it's bamboo flooring or cork or natural wool or sisal carpeting, we can help you. We also offer carpets that are recycleable and hardwoods that use recycled content.

Great installation and customer reviews. We just won the 2010 Super Service Award on Angie's List. In addition, we will supply you with over 30 references so you can check up on our work. While most of our customers prefer for us to take care of both the materials and installation, occasionally, some of our customers already have the tile, and just want us to take care of installation; others already have an installer and just want us to help with materials. Either way, we will give you top notch services

Flooring for Katonah NY 10536 - Westchester County

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We are very reasonably priced. Our estimates are always FREE. And, because we are part of nationwide buying group (there are close to 100 of us across the country), so our pricing is very reasonable. We'll work with you to find a tile that works for your budget.

Floor Coverings International is your friendly neighborhood flooring store. We have done work on your neighbors' streets Katonah including

• Croton Lake Rd
  
• Mt Holly Ct
  
• Hill Top Rd
  
• Huntville Rd
  

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For more info on Flooring, check out these posts:

What types of hardwood are best for pets?

I have hardwood underneath my carpets. Should I refinish the hardwood or recarpet?

What is a floating floor?

So, if you're looking for flooring for your home in Katonah NY 10536 , give us a call at Floor Coverings International 914-937-2950 and let us "bring the store to your door."

Yes, I do seem to pick up leads in the oddest places. This is now the 2nd appointment I got at a gas station. The first one was last summer and we were both getting gas and he saw the magnets on my car. He is a landscaper and one of his long time customers needed carpeting.

Of course, for those of you who follow my blog, you know I got pulled over by the cops when he thought I was talking on my cell phone and he told me it wasn't legal in my county to use the magnets unless I had commercial plates, so now my marketing has been a tad inhibited.

Well last weekend, I got gas and the guy pumping my gas saw all the samples in my car and said, "no way...I'm looking for hardwood flooring." He is moving into his first home and I met w/ him 2 days ago. When he told me had that flooring place from TV, I knew I could beat their price and of course exceed their quality. Hoping to hear good news from him in the next couple of weeks.

Also, yesterday, I was in Starbucks in Briarcliff (what else is new?). I was teaching someone to blog on Active Rain and the guy sitting next to me (who I've seen in this Starbuck many times and admiring the large sticker billboard on my computer. Turns out he is a real estate investor and in a while, he may have a large job that I can bid on.

I guess you never know where leads can come from. And, it's so much better when they ask for your services (rather than you asking them if they need help). So, my general advice is do whatever you can to visually communicate what you do...wear your name pin, try car magnets, computer wraps, etc.

Compliments of The Flooring Girl.

Are you looking for tile flooring and installation for your home in Katonah NY?

Whether it’s a kitchen floor, bathroom floors and walls, an entry way or mudroom, or even a Kitchen tile backsplash,we can help you at Floor Coverings International.

We understand that it can be challenging to find the right type of tile for your floors, walls and backsplashes. What’s the right type of tile – ceramic, porcelain, tumbled natural stone, marble or granite? What’s the best style and color? What types are easiest to clean. Many customers seemed to get overwhelmed when they visit a tile store. Well here’s where we can help.

Floor Coverings International makes it simple by “bringing the store to your door.” That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting and color coordinate with your cabinets, walls and paint colors. We'll guide you through the process to pick out the right tile, color, size and shape and layout. We can help you design your tile floors and backsplashes and we can install it for you, too. We are a shop at home flooring store in Westchester/Stamford that gets the job from start to finish.

Tile Flooring and Tile Backsplashes in Katonah NY 10536

With tile, it’s all about the installation, so you want someone you can trust. We just won the 2010 Super Service Award on Angie's List. In addition, we will supply you with over 30 references so you can check up on our work. While most of our customers prefer for us to take care of both the materials and installation, occasionally, some of our customers already have the tile, and just want us to take care of installation; others already have an installer and just want us to help with materials. Either way, we will give you top notch services

We are very reasonably priced. Our estimates are always FREE. And, because we are part of nationwide buying group (there are close to 100 of us across the country), so our pricing is very reasonable. We'll work with you to find a tile that works for your budget.

Floor Coverings International is your friendly neighborhood flooring store. We have done work on your neighbors' streets Katonah including

• Croton Lake Rd
  
• Mt Holly Ct
  
• Hill Top Rd
  
• Huntville Rd
  

Map of Katonah NY 10536

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For more info on Ceramic/Porcelain/Natural Stone, check out these posts:

Porcelain that looks like hardwood. Yes, that's right.

Designing a kitchen backsplash

Should you install tile yourself?

So, if you're looking for tile flooring or backsplashes for your home in Katonah NY 10536, give us a call at Floor Coverings International 914-937-2950 and let us "bring the store to your door."