The annual inflation rate through May was 4.2% in the US. While this three-year high is less than 4-5 years ago, the result has been a reduction in spending for a reported 73% of American households. If you’re similar to the majority of Americans who are choosing not to move from their current home, you may be considering certain home improvement projects. However, managing the balance between launching new projects and paying for those projects can be tricky. If you’re looking at your worn out flooring and wondering if new floors are a budget breaker, don’t fret. Knowing your options is key in navigating a flooring re-do: Lake Murray Floor Covering in Irmo, SC has over 27 years of experience handling flooring needs of all kinds, from design and sales to refinishing and installation. Let us help you find the perfect balance of aesthetics, durability and budget!
You’re not alone in thinking that flooring is a big decision. There are dozens of options and even more factors to consider. So before you give up early, we’re here to help by highlighting top questions to ask: In summary, the Old English proverb of ‘You get what you pay for’ rings true here. ‘We do our best to help people evaluate flooring decisions from all angles,’ said Clayton King, Sales Manager of Lake Murray Floor Covering in Irmo, South Carolina. ‘Price is always going to be a factor, but we also want to help families select flooring that will serve them well for many years to come.’
Fear of missing out is a real thing people. Whether we want to admit it or not, its hard to stomach when your friend next door pulls off a phenomenal redesign of their living room using the most recent interior design trends. With that in mind, here are a few trends to consider when doing a remodel or room reno: Color: We’re calling it – blue and yellow is going to be the next big color combo. Not only do they have complementary color harmony, but they evoke correlating emotions. Yellow is vibrant and cheerful while blue represents creativity and serenity. Think outside of the box: Hardwoods in a bathroom. Stone in a bedroom. Modern day design calls for unique design elements in pattern, texture and materials. Maybe a nice checkered design in marble? Think about it. Everyone hangs out in the kitchen: According to a recent survey by Pollfish, next to the living room the kitchen is the room of the home most considered for a flooring remodel. Modern day kitchen flooring has evolved. Consider playful options like a patterned hardwood or stylish tile design. Don’t hesitate to play with shapes or even materials like cork, epoxy, bamboo and concrete. Focus on the niches: One fun trend is a focus on the less obvious areas of the home for pops of design: hallways, laundry rooms or the pantry. These normally smaller spaces can further accentuate design features and often are less costly to update. ‘Our designers stay on top of what is trending, not only nationally but what they are observing in the area,’ says Bill Greene, owner of Lake Murray Floor Covering. ‘In the 25 years we’ve been in business, trends have certainly changed. We have to stay current so we can be true expert design consultants for our customers.’
