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Few things are worse than coming home from a long, tiring day at work or school, and then not being able to get the good night's rest your body deserves due to noise pollution. Maybe you have a neighbor who does not know when to turn the music down? Perhaps you are situated on the doorstep of a ...

For their ease of spot cleaning, the gorgeous patina and feel they give to your hardwood floors, natural oil finishes are a great choice. Still, your oiled hardwood flooring needs regular maintenance to preserve its good looks.Oiled hardwood flooring is also maintained differently than varnished ...

Hardwood flooring is considered to be one of the best flooring materials. One of the reasons for this is that they are so environmentally friendly. Here are some facts about the sustainability of hardwood floors:  Hardwood Floors Improve the Quality of Indoor Air Microorganisms and pesticides aren'...

Hardwood flooring is a big investment and, therefore, you need to select the best option for your individual needs and your budget. Learning about the characteristics of each species will help you pick the right one effortlessly and efficiently.  OakOak is the most familiar type of hardwood. It is ...

Plantation shutters are excellent window treatments if you are looking to add a touch of custom elegance to your home. California Designs provides some of the finest shutters in the world. They are expertly designed and crafted using Alder wood, which is known for its quality and prolonged lifespan....

As the oldest operating flooring solutions company in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, California Designs, Inc. are experts when it comes to maintaining your hardwood floors. While there is a multitude of flooring solutions to keep your hardwood floors looking new, we have found these work best:How to ...

Hardwood floors give a sense of class and sophistication to any interior, but few flooring types or interior décor elements can have quite such dramatic effect as dark wood flooring. If you're ready to take the plunge, then it's a good idea to do a bit of research. Here are some of the benefits of ...

Are you hoping to enhance the interior of your home with the help of wooden flooring? You're not alone! When it comes to flooring solutions in Florida, wooden flooring is by far one of the most popular choices out there. Before you make the big decision and swipe your credit card, here are the top ...

Hardwood floors are more than just stunningly beautiful, they are incredibly durable too. However, if you want to make sure that your new flooring solutions last as long as possible, you need to pay special attention to the hardwood flooring installation method that you use.GlueDirectly gluing down ...

If you're thinking about installing hardwood flooring in your Florida home, the chances are good that you have a few questions. Below are answers from California Designs to the most obvious questions you may have:What are the Benefits of Hardwood Flooring?Aside from the fact that hardwood floors ...

While most homeowners would assume that the choice between dark wood floors and light wood floors would be based purely on personal preference, when it comes to maintenance, longevity, and durability, the choice is a lot less clear-cut. Here are the pros and cons of dark wood floors vs light wood ...

Nothing adds personality and elegance to your home quite like classy hardwood flooring! Here is a quick look at 5 of the current hardwood flooring trends perfect for using in your classic Florida home.Hand Scraped Hardwood Flooring Hand scraped hardwood floors are versatile and look good anywhere. ...

The trend towards natural finishes has seen more and more people stripping up their carpets to reveal beautiful timber flooring. It is hard to beat the visual charm and unrelenting durability that a hardwood floor offers. But what if you peel away your carpet, only to encounter a concrete slab? No ...

Hardwood flooring is any product manufactured from timber, and designed for use as flooring or for construction purposes. Wood is a common choice as a flooring material and can come in various styles, colors, cuts, and species. When choosing the best features and looks for your home, it is ...

If you were asked to visualize a tropical paradise home, chances are that any window solutions would involve plantation shutters. Picture it: lush potted palm and bronzed limb in the foreground; white plantation shutters opening onto the cool blue ocean in the background. Bliss!Five types of ...

Name a few things that age well: cast iron pots, denim jeans, Daniel Craig, red wine - and timber. Antique and hand-me-down furniture tells the tale of its previous life with scuffs and habits; timber flooring wears the footfalls of generations past with grace.Magical ingredientStrictly speaking, ...

What's not to love about distressed hardwood flooring?• Quality wooden floors last for decades and even improve with age.• The classic appeal of distressed wooden flooring has stood the test of time.• Real estate agents have found that homes boasting wooden floors sell twice as readily as houses ...

Choose Hardwood Flooring to Add Charm, Style and Value to Your Palm Beach HomeEngineered hardwood flooring can add timeless and modern appeal to any Palm Beach home. You will find that hardwood flooring is engineered to be durable and stylish, and is available in a wide variety of styles, colors, ...

How Plantation Shutters Can Add Value to Your West Palm Beach HomeThere is no such thing as ‘one size fits all' when it comes to the window treatments or coverings for your West Palm Beach home. There are multiple choices for window coverings for your home, with plantation shutters being a firm ...

Beautify and Add Value to Your Home with Hardwood Flooring in JupiterWe all know that Florida experiences a great deal of humidity which means that you need to take special care when opting for hardwood flooring for your Jupiter home. Of course this doesn't mean that this aesthetically pleasing and ...