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Discover the best options to step up your staircase style and durability.

Step it up: A guide to the best flooring for stairs

Your staircase is more than a pathway from one floor to the next. It’s a focal point that deserves both style and durability. Choosing the right flooring can transform your stairs from functional to fabulous, making every step a reflection of your home’s personality. Stairs are high-traffic areas that endure daily wear and tear, so they need flooring that’s both durable and aesthetically...

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How to avoid common hardwood flooring mistakes

Common hardwood flooring mistakes and how to avoid them

Avoid costly hardwood flooring mistakes with the answers to your most common questions on installing, repairing, and maintaining your dream hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring can transform your home, adding timeless elegance and value. However, if you’re not careful, hardwood flooring can also come with some expensive mistakes. Whether you’re tackling a full installation, considering...

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What is the best engineered flooring for homes with pets

The best engineered flooring for homes with pets

Yes, you can have engineered flooring without giving away your pets! We will walk you through the considerations for choosing planks that stand up to pet claws, water bowl spills, and the inevitable accidents while remaining beautiful. Not all engineered flooring products are built to withstand the constant barrage of claws, spills, and accidents. We know pets are part of the family, so we want...

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How to set a budget and get the most bang for your buck

Maximize your budget: Smart tips for flooring renovations

A new floor is one of the best ways to improve the look — and value — of your home. But there’s a lot to consider when searching for the perfect floor, including aesthetics, performance, and, of course, costs. This can make the process feel a little daunting, especially considering it’s not a purchase you make every day. But it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of research, planning...

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Explore the benefits of carpet vs. hardwood

When to choose carpet vs. hardwood flooring

Having trouble choosing the right flooring for your home? Sorting through the dizzying array of options can be a challenge. Let’s take a look at two of the most popular categories, carpet and hardwood floors. You’ll learn how each is used in interior design and their unique performance benefits. Whether for new construction or a home improvement project, flooring completely transforms...

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Update your bedroom with the latest carpet designs for spring 2024

Top bedroom carpet trends

Ready to update your bedroom? Check out our guide to the Top Bedroom Carpet Trends, which includes a look at the latest carpet fibers and technologies as well as the most recent color trends. Carpet is back! Especially in bedrooms. Sinking your bare feet into soft, warm carpet is a wonderful way to start the day. If you’re considering a bedroom update, you will want to familiarize yourself...

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2024 brings bigger and bolder flooring choices like wide plank hardwood and retro carpet design

Top 5 flooring trends to embrace in 2024

What color of hardwood is trending in 2024? What are the hottest bathroom flooring ideas? Is carpet making a comeback? These are some of the common questions homeowners are asking in 2024 , and understandably so. Choosing a new floor for your home is a big decision. And it can be an overwhelming one, with interior design trends constantly evolving and an abundance of flooring options...

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Give your bathroom a new look with our bathroom flooring ideas for 2024

The hottest bathroom flooring ideas for 2024

If you’re planning to give your bathroom a fresh look this year, the bathroom floor is a great place to start. From patterned tiles to luxurious natural stone, here’s a look at the hottest flooring trends right now. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals, plan for new projects, and think about what you really want in your life — and in your home. In other words...

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Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings.

What type of hardwood flooring is best?

Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings. The beauty of authentic hardwood layered with the stability of engineered wood offers the perfect combination for gorgeous, durable floors with a multitude of performance benefits. Hardwood looks are the most sought-after flooring visuals for interiors, a thriving trend that shows no sign of slowing down...

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Woman using the state of the art Roomvo room visualizer to complete a flooring project.

Is a new basement floor on your holiday wishlist?

Make this holiday season truly special for you and your loved ones. Here are six inspirational basement renovation ideas to help you plan your dream space. Not sure what to include on your wishlist this holiday season? Consider treating yourself — and your guests — to the gift of a renovated basement complete with a new basement floor. A renovated basement adds valuable square footage...

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Woman sitting on the couch drinking a coffee

4 Tips for keeping your home clean, warm and cozy this fall and winter

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. That means it’s time to bust out those fuzzy socks and start preparing your home for the cooler months. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day out in the cold, firing up the heating, and planting yourself in front of the TV. At the same time, there’s nothing worse than seeing your inflated heating bill at the end of the winter...

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Family gathered around summer BBQ with wooden furniture

Summer BBQ's - Food, Family and Flooring

The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the kids are out of school. You know what that means. It’s time to fire up those BBQs and start planning those pool parties, because summer is officially upon us. More food. More family time. More fun, right? Not necessarily for your floors. There’s a lot to consider when purchasing flooring. Aesthetics are usually near the top of the list, and rightfully so. After all, you’re going to see your floors every single day — as are your guests. So, you better make sure you like the way they look ...

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Important carpet flooring facts with Legate's Furniture World, in Madisonville, KY

Important Carpet Flooring Facts

Are you in search of the perfect floor covering for your upcoming remodel? If so, you'll want to consider the many benefits and characteristics of carpet flooring.If you've never experienced these floors before, this is a great time to learn more about them and what they can do for you. Here are ...

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What to do if you want carpet and have dogs, with Legate's Furniture World, in Madisonville, KY

Want Carpet And Have Dogs?

There is absolutely no reason why you can't have both. Thanks to modern technology, today's carpeting can stand up to claws, digging and scratching, shedding, accidents, and drooling.Many rugs today even have pet-friendly warranties.Basics: The importance of fiberFiber is the material from which ...

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Best carpet flooring for high traffic areas Legate's Furniture World, in Madisonville, KY

What’s The Best Carpet Flooring For High Traffic Areas?

High traffic areas, like hallways, stairs, and living rooms experience a lot of wear and tear, especially if you have a large family with kids and pets that run in and out all day. This floor covering also requires it to be resistant to snags and slips.It also has to be soft, warm, and visually ...

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What is the best carpet choice Legate's Furniture World, in Madisonville, KY

What Is The Best Carpet For Me?

If you’re looking for the best carpeting for your specific requirements and preferences, there is no precise answer as to which is the best carpeting to match them. However, the best carpet is the one that meets the most significant number of your personal needs, and we’ll make sure you find those ...

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What is the difference between nylon and polyester with Legate's Furniture World, in Madisonville, KY

Nylon Vs. Polyester: What Is The Difference?

Not sure which carpeting would work best for your renovation? Are you stumped about the difference between nylon and polyester fibers? Luckily, we have the information you need to help you answer those questions! While both materials make excellent tile, rug, and wall-to-wall products, these floor ...

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Look you can get with laminate flooring at Legate's Furniture World, in Madisonville, KY

What Looks Can You Get With Laminate Flooring?

The best way to answer this is by anecdote.  A few years ago, we knew someone who attended a holiday celebration and complimented the homeowner on her gorgeous high gloss hardwood floors. Being a mid-tone wood, every swirl, grain, and quirky knot was in full display, but, interestingly, no ...

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