Should I Install Carpet or Hardwood in my Living Room?
The time has come to install new flooring in your living room and you’re torn between two stellar options: gorgeous, natural hardwood and warm, plush carpeting. Both will help you create a beautiful chic space perfect for relaxing, hosting, and visiting with your family and guests. When it comes to determining which is a better…
Read MoreDecorating for the Holidays on a Budget
It’s the most wonderful time of the year–the holidays! And decorating for the holidays is always fun, whether you pull out all the over-the-top stops or if your style leans more toward the hip and chic. One thing is for sure: your Christmas decorating budget doesn’t have to break the bank. Before you buy anything…
Read MoreProper Carpet Care
Are you experiencing carpet anxiety with the holidays coming up? There’s no need to stress! You can still enjoy your family meals and get-togethers with friends: Just make sure proper carpet care is on the agenda to keep your soft surfaces looking pristine during and after the season. You’ve probably heard the saying, “An ounce of…
Read MoreDoes My Hardwood Flooring Need Refinishing?
When you invest in the timeless natural beauty of hardwood flooring, you are choosing a stunning surface that will last for decades and age exquisitely. With genuine wood, you have the ability to refinish planks when needed, which will keep them shining radiantly while also protecting the floor against damage. According to HomeAdvisor, the cost…
Read MoreHow Humidity Can Affect Your Flooring
With record high temperatures being set around the globe, it’s important as homeowners to understand how this uptick in humidity can impact our homes, and how it can specifically affect our flooring. With proper consideration and care, you can help negate the humid climate appropriately and preserve your pristine surfaces! Here’s some valuable info on…
Read MoreFestive Rugs for Any Room
When we install our dream floors inside the home, we do so anticipating years of durability, beauty and satisfaction. Even though longevity is the goal of the surfaces we invest in, that doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to refresh our interior design seasonally and periodically! In fact, we can use fashion-forward area rugs throughout…
Read MoreAll About Resilient Flooring
No matter what type of hard surface you love the most, all homeowners want the styles they purchase to handle the rigors of everyday life in an active home without worry. Just as the name suggests, resilient flooring styles have toughness and the ability to bounce back under pressure. Comfortable underfoot, resilient flooring possesses elasticity…
Read MoreTrend Color Spotlight: Burnt Orange
Golden amber. Warm brown. Burnt orange. The colors of fall are one of the most loved attributes of the season. Chances are you’re currently preparing for the fall season with some favorites like pumpkins, scarves, and warm apple cider. As the area’s leading flooring retailer, we’re constantly keeping up with evolving seasonal interior design trends…
Read MoreCOREtec Plus: The Flooring That Does It All
Want hardwood flooring but don’t want to worry about spills and pet accidents? There’s a perfect flooring solution for you: COREtec Plus. Thanks to this innovative and revolutionary product, it’s easy to get the beautiful look of wood without having to sacrifice durability, affordability, and moisture resistance. This makes COREtec Plus ideal for families who…
Read MoreThe Best Flooring in a Home With Kids
Life can be pretty messy in a home with children. With all of the messes, games of tag, and trails of soapy footprints from the bathroom to the bedroom, you can only imagine what your flooring endures on a daily basis. You’ll probably spend half the child-raising years just cleaning up after them! The reality…
Read MoreHow to Lighten Up Your Bedroom For the Summer
Light. Bright. Breezy. With warm weather outside and plenty of natural light pouring in the windows, summer has all of us at Dolphin Carpet & Tile longing to bring the outside in. You can easily bring the summer weather inside with lighter interior design choices in rooms like your bedroom. Enjoy the laid back and…
Read MoreDorm Room Decor
Summer is winding down (sniff, sniff), and it’s time to get your college student ready for life in the dorms. Whether you’re a parent or student reading this post, we all agree on one thing- a beautiful and comfortable space makes a regular dorm room feel a little bit more like home. Here at Dolphin…
Read MoreKids at Play: Fun Kids Rugs for Perfect Play Spaces
The idea that children need more time to play and “just be kids” is a common theme in today’s busy and technology – centric world. Here at Dolphin Carpet & Tile, we wholeheartedly agree and offer beautiful area rugs in our Rug Shop that help create inspiring and creative spaces for kids to live and…
Read MoreThe Prettiest Kitchen
What is it about the kitchen that makes it the heart of the home? Dinner is quietly simmering on the stove, rolls are rising in the oven, and a science project is under construction at the kitchen table. The kitchen is the place where all members of the family gather to reconnect after a long…
Read MoreThe Seasonal Pantone Colors You Need
Trending colors are changing every year and every season, and at Dolphin Carpet & Tile, we want to make sure you’re kept up to date with all the seasonal color trends! Adding this season’s Pantone trending colors to your design will make it feel like Summer with warm hues and fresh tones. Here are some…
Read MoreSplash into Summer
It’s finally summertime and your house better know it! Let’s take a trip to the beach or to the lake and turn your house into a vacation home, or staycation! Let the sunshine in and splash into summer with us at Dolphin Carpet & Tile. Inspired by our Rug Shop, we want you to use…
Read MoreRustic Living
When it comes to interior design, rustic has become a huge trend. Using natural materials as the foundation creates a cozy, beautiful space that everyone enjoys. If you’re into the rustic lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place, because here at Dolphin Carpet & Tile, we have the best options of rustic look floors to…
Read MoreHosting Outdoor Parties
The warmer weather is finally here and so is the season of celebrations! Whether it’s one of the many holidays, a graduation, a birthday, or just for fun, people love a good outdoor party! Make sure your outdoor space is ready to rock with all of the latest trends. Whether you’re looking for a simple…
Read MoreYear-Round Flooring
As seasons change, the weather changes. From cold to hot, dry to wet, dead to alive. Some people don’t know that while the seasons change, some floors change too, and if you aren’t prepared for the flooring to change, then you’ll probably be looking for new flooring soon. There are plenty of year-round flooring options…
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Area Rugs
Area rugs are pretty much essential for any design, but they won’t do any good if they start looking grungy. Whether your area rug is located in a room inside your home, or is exposed to the outdoors as part of your outdoor living space, it’s always a good idea to keep them clean, especially…
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