Benefits of Wide Plank Flooring

If you're considering putting down hardwood floors in your home, you've got a lot options to choose from. JCB Interiors offers an enormous selection of solid hard wood, and engineered hard wood in a huge assortment of styles and colors.

Wide plank flooring has become more popular in recent years. Let's take a look at its benefits:

It can make a room look bigger 

Updating a tiny room? Wide plank flooring can make it look larger! Because there are fewer seams with wide planks, they tend to make rooms look less busy. What a great way to make any room look bigger.

It draws out wood's natural beauty

Many types of woods have inherently intriguing features. With wide plank flooring, these details become significantly more visible. If you love the natural beauty of wood, then wider planks may be the right choice for you.

It's ideal for just about any style

 
Whether your space is contemporary or rustic, wide plank flooring fits the bill. You can even use area rugs to add warmth and softness. There's no limit to what you can do!

Sound like wide plank flooring is for you? Contact JCB Interiors at (203) 327-0450 to discuss its benefits in more detail. Connect with JCB Interiors on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter for more tips!

Carpeting Trends for 2015

Even if you don't consider yourself to be stylish, when it comes to installing new carpeting, you want to avoid choosing an outdated carpet fashion. Give your home a fresh look by familiarizing yourself with the latest and greatest in carpeting! Below are a few carpeting trends that are already big for 2015.

1. Step away from the beige

"Now, with numerous textures, patterns, and colors available, carpet is emerging as the focal point in some interior designs," reports HGTV. Even more traditional carpet styles can be made more interesting by adding unique colors. Consider opting for the "new neutrals" like soft green, pale yellow and hues of blue.

2. Look for soft textures

Combining a soft texture and layered colors helps make carpeting a design focus rather than a background. Berber carpeting from JCB Interiors comes in attractive earth tones and textures. It's also ideal for high-traffic areas.

3. Choose natural fibers

Wools and sisals have become more popular over the years. That's because they're eco-friendly and offer a more minimalist style. These types of carpets may cost more, but they tend to last longer and can even lead to better air quality.

What other carpeting trends do you think will be big in 2015? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Share your ideas with JCB Interiors on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.

Call JCB Interiors today at (203) 327-0450 to discuss carpeting trends with one of our design experts!

Learn More About Linoleum Flooring

Although it's been an inexpensive and long-lasting flooring option for more than a century, the popularity of linoleum had begun to fade. Today, however, it's making a comeback. "With more and more homeowners now looking for 'green living' alternatives, linoleum is fast becoming a popular choice once again," reports Realtor.com. Let's learn more about linoleum flooring:

It's durable

One of the primary benefits of linoleum flooring is its durability. Linoleum can maintain its look and finish for more than 40 years when properly maintained. Because it's so long-lasting, this material can be used in a variety of spaces, from bathrooms and kitchens to hallways.

It's environmentally-friendly

Linoleum flooring is, perhaps surprisingly, one of the most eco-friendly flooring options on the market. The material is made from natural, renewable products. Therefore, it has a low impact onthe environment.

It's low-cost

Compared to some of today's most popular flooring options -- like hardwood and tile -- linoleum is far less expensive. Installation is easy, and therefore it's usually affordable as well. JCB Interiors' linoleum manufacturers include:

• Congoleum
• Daltile
• Winton Tile
• Duraceramic
• Armstrong

Contact JCB Interiors at (203) 327-0450 or visit us online to learn more about your flooring choices. Connect with JCB Interiors on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter for more tips!