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Flooring Trend Report | Westchester NY - hardwood, carpet, tile and more

Over the last 5 months I've developed a series of trend reports for flooring. I thought it would be helpful to organize all of these in one place. Some are organized by flooring type (e.g. hardwood, carpet), some by room and then several general trends. While these are specifically targeted for Westchester NY home owners, I think many of these trends hold across many parts of the country. Hope this is helpful.

Hardwood Trends

Hardwood Flooring Trends - Westchester County - September 2011 The favorite flooring surface for Westchester NY

Hardwood flooring stain color trends - Winter 2011 Every home's style is different, but this provides some good guidelines on what colors are hot.

Carpet Trends

Carpet Trends - Westchester NY - August 2011 Carpeting is a very practical surface and usually costs less than other flooring surfaces. Trends vary a bit based on the area/room being explored.

Trends in Carpet Runners - Winter 2011 Carpet runners for steps seem to be more popular in the Westchester area than other parts of the country given the age and style of homes here. They provide both decor and safety.

Trends in carpet colors - Winter 2011 - Westchester NY Again, you need to look at the style of the home and the room, but these are some general guidelines.

Tile Trends

Tile Flooring Trends - Westchester County - 3rd Quarter 2011 This covers all rooms that tend to have tiles

Bathroom Tile Trends - Westchester County - 3rd Quarter 2011 This trend report focuses on the smallest room of the home - the bathroom

Kitchen backsplash trends - Westchester County - Fall 2011 This is usually the last part of the kitchen and it can make or break it.

Flooring Trends by room

Kitchen Floor Trends - Westchester NY There are so many possilities for ktichens.

Basement Flooring Trends - Westchester County - This is often the trickiest room in the house to find flooring for.

Family Room Flooring Trends | Westchester NY . This is usually the room where the family spends the most time.

General Flooring Trends

Flooring Trends - Westchester County - Overall trends

Green Flooring Trends - Westchester County Yes, it's on the rise!

How Floor Coverings International is bucking the Flooring Trends Here's a great example of growing in a challenging economy.

Flooring trends for cold rooms | Westchester NY. Perfect for rooms with tile, basements and sunrooms.

Flooring Trend Report | Westchester NY - hardwood, carpet, tile and more

Are you looking to sand and refinish hardwood floors in White Plains NY?

It's amazing what a difference refinishing your hardwood flooring can make. Your floors will look brand new and you even have the option to change the color. You can go light, dark, mid tones, or red tones. It can really give your home (or room) a whole new look.

If you have hardwood underneath your carpets, we can restore the beauty of the hardwood underneath. It's amazing what a big difference this can make in your home. And, believe it or not, it is usually less expensive to refinish your floors than to recarpet. Refinishing your wood floors will also improve your home's value and it will be easier to clean and maintain.

At Floor Coverings International, we are a shop at home service. We will bring the "store to your door" so that you can see the flooring and colors in your own home and lighting and color coordinate with your paint colors and decor. When it comes to sanding and refinishing, not only we will help guide you in color selections, but we will also test out a few colors for you on your floor. This is important because every floor is different, so it's best to see what the stain will actually look like on your own floors (rather than a tiny sample).

We offer both the standard refinishing process as well as a dustless sanding system. Dustless sanding costs a bit extra, but many customers feel it's worth it, especially if they have someone with allergies in their household. We offer both oil and water based polyurethane, and we will help you understand the pros and cons on each method.

We are proud of our work, but don't rely on our word...ask our customers! We have won the Angie's list Super Service award 2 years in a row, and you can even check our google reviews online. And, we will gladly provide with a list of over 30 customers to call.

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Our estimates are always free. So, when you're ready to refinish your hardwood floors in White Plains NY 10605, call us at 914-937-2950 and let us "bring the store to your door."

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DOWNTOWN WHITE PLAINS! From the pubs that line Mamaroneck Avenue including, Lazy Boy Saloon, Black Bear Saloon, Hudson Grille, Porter House, Brazen Fox to higher end restaurants including 42, or BLT Steakhouse. White Plains is definitely a destination to consider if you are looking to relocate out of NYC and be only 30 minutes away and keep all of the amenities that a “walking city” offers. For those relocating from out of state, wanting the “big city” feeling without the NYC prices, White Plains is also a great alternative.

White Plains has always offered great shopping with one of the original malls“The Galleria” being built in the 1970’s with current anchor stores of Macy’s and Sears. Then in early 2000’s, The Westchester was born, housing both Neiman Marcus and Nordstroms among its 100 specialty stores.

Another growth spurt occurred in 2003 when City Center was finished including 1.1 million square feet of mixed retail, entertainment and residential space. One City Place offers rentals while Trump Towers has condo’s for sale as well as rent. It houses a 15 screen Cineplex movie theater, as well as the White Plains Performing Arts Center.Barnes and Noble,Nordstrom Rack, and even a ShopRite among the stores renting here. Walmart and Burlington Coat Factory have moved across the street! So as you can see, there is no lack of shopping without having to use a car! You can save the gas mileage for those weekend trips up to the Berkshires or Catskills or New Hope, PA!

The newest and most “glamorous” addition to the White Plains skyline is The Ritz Carlton. This is one of the tallest buildings between NYC and Boston. It has two Towers of condo’s that have floor to ceiling windows; many on the floors from 15 up to 40 having views of New York City! Residence of the condo’s enjoy all of the amenities of The Ritz including their indoor pool, gym and Spa.

If you are exploring Downtown White Plains as a destination to live, you can take Metro North from Grand Central Station (Look at Harlem Line), and stay at one of the three main hotels. Besides The Ritz, you can stay at The Residence Inn by Marriott on Barker, one block from the “main” Mamaroneck Avenue, or Crowne Plaza.

So, if you are looking to explore renting or buying a condo, co-op, or a home in one of White Plains several different suburbs, I’m happy to explore your “wish list!”. If you want to explore the neighborhood like a real estate agent, feel free to log into my Listingbook Account. Downtown White Plains properties can be found under three zip codes: 10601, 10603 and 10606.

All buyers looking at Westchester condos for sale know about the Ritz Carlton of White Plains NY. Among White Plains NY Condos for sale the Ritz Carlton is at the pinnacle on the luxury scale. Just a block from City Center (1-5 Renaissance Square) the Ritz Carlton is at the center of everything. Getting much closer to the center of town would be difficult. You can easily leave the car behind and walk to shopping, fine dining, entertainment and the train.

Buying the Lifestyle – Not Just the Home!

In addition to the convenience of being steps from just about everything, there are plenty of amenities to keep you right at home. There is a lounge, a fitness center which is very complete. There is also a spa, a pool and media room as well as a terrace. There is room service through the hotel as well as maid service. A jitney whisks commuters to the Metro-North Train Station which is about 0.5 miles from the complex. Everything is close at hand and very convenient.

The Ritz Carlton Residences of White Plains NY:

The floorplan is open and the floor to ceiling windows expose magnificent views of the Long Island Sound or the Manhattan Skyline. The kitchens are open and boast walnut cabinetry and Viking appliances, including a wind fridge. The master bath has Aurora Rose Marble throughout and Kohlar fixtures. There are walk-in closets with custom storage systems in the Master BR. Ceilings are generally 9 ft in height giving a feeling of added space with 10 ft ceilings in the penthouses.

The Ritz Carlton – White Plains NY – Pricing and Sales History:

The official opening of the Ritz Carlton could not have happened at a more inauspicious time for the Westchester Housing market. The complex opened at the end of 2007 – just as the fall out from the sub-prime loan debacle was hitting the fan. Sales were sluggish though the sales volume indicated my figures are artificially low since like most new construction – most sales though done through agents dose not end up on the MLS. Prices actually inched up during 2008. But once the financial crisis of 2008 and the stock market crash happened – prices started to fall – reflecting the rest of the market.

The chart below depicts the pricing patterns for 2 BR units at the Ritz from the time of the construction of the first tower in late 2007. The red bars depict the market before the crash in 2008 and the green bars reflect pricing in the years following. The median sales price is down about 38% from the highs in 2008. Some very high-end units made their way into that mix in 2008. So in an apples to apples comparison, the prices are down about 25-30% depending on the type of unit. Over the past 18 months prices have held steady and have even edged up just a bit.

Right now this is not a buyers market paradise. Sales volume is up 35% from 2010 (from 13 to 20 units sold) which is a good indicator or a recovery in progress. Buyers need to get real. I’ve been getting a lot of lowball offers at the Ritz and Trump. Its not that kind of market. Buyers already have 25-30% savings baked into the cake and a stable market. You are still getting a great deal. But pushing the envelope will not fly. Sellers can get market value and do not have to entertain lowball offers.

Sellers need to be realistic. It will be a while before they see the heady prices of 2008. If you need to sell, bite the bullet. Don’t wait for prices to move up 25-30% – it could be a very long wait. Nevertheless, if your unit is in good condition, you can expect to get market value for your unit.

Radiant heating for your home in Westchester NY

Wow, what an a difference radiant heat flooring can make on your feet! Anyone who has installed radiant heat flooring loves it...and they will show it off to all their friends. It's such an added element of comfort on your feet, especially during the colder months of the year. No more waking up to cold tile floors in the bathroom or kitchen.

More and more Westchester home owners are adding radiant heat to:

• Bathrooms, especially master bathrooms
• Kitchens
• Sunrooms
• Basements

Now, radiant heat flooring can be used for virtually all types of flooring surfaces - tile, many types of hardwood, laminate, cork, bamboo and now even carpet. At Floor Coverings International of Westchester NY, we proudly use Warmup Radiant heated floors. We customize the flooring based on your needs. Warmup provides outstanding temperature controlled heat, and they provide a 30 year transferable warranty on their product.

With Warmup radiant heat flooring, not only will your floors heat up quickly, but once they reach your desired temperature level, they will stabilize. With the thermometer, you have the ability to turn the heat on/off as well as adjust the temperature.

Radiant floor heating has become more and more affordable these last couple of years. While every project is different, pending on the type of flooring you are installing, size of space (as well as placement of electric boxes in your home), and general rule of thumb is that the radiant heat will probably add an additional 20-40% to the cost of your flooring project. Given the added level of comfort (as well as some potential energy savings), many feel this is worth it.

If you are considering electrical radiant heat flooring for one of your rooms in Westchester NY, give the experts at Floor Coverings International a call at 914-937-2950 and allow us to provide a free estimate for you. We'd be happy to price out flooring with and without the radiant heat, so that you can make the best decision