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Why You Need Laminate Flooring

laminate flooring in dining area

If you’ve dreamed about having hardwood beauty in your home but balked at the higher price tag, today’s laminate flooring options will completely impress you and will potentially be the flooring solution you’re looking for! Modern technology has made it possible for laminate manufacturers to emulate almost all hardwood species with realistic grain and texture…

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Should I Choose Solid Hardwood or Engineered Hardwood?

hardwood flooring in kitchen

Hardwood floors are more than just a floor covering investment. For many homeowners, these stunning surfaces create an aesthetic or lifestyle that they can’t achieve with tile, which is often very on-trend with color and design choices that can potentially date a floor. Instead, hardwood has a timeless appeal and with proper care will only…

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Choosing the Right Area Rug

Karastan Kasbar area rug in living room

No matter what your favorite design trends are, there are many stylish area rugs that will fit every room in your home seamlessly. From classic woven rugs to machine washable and sustainable constructions, you can also find the perfect materials to suit performance needs throughout the household. For instant depth, texture, and protection for your…

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Should I Install Carpet or Hardwood in my Living Room?

Hickory Engineered Hardwood

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…

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Decorating for the Holidays on a Budget

party in a room with carpet

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…

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Proper Carpet Care

carpet in bedroom

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…

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Does My Hardwood Flooring Need Refinishing?

glossy hardwood flooring in open living area

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…

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How Humidity Can Affect Your Flooring

crack in hardwood flooring plank

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…

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Festive Rugs for Any Room

Karastan Kasbar area rug in living 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…

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All About Resilient Flooring

COREtec vinyl 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…

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Trend Color Spotlight: Burnt Orange

dark hardwood flooring in modern kitchen

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…

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COREtec Plus: The Flooring That Does It All

wood look flooring in living room

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…

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The Best Flooring in a Home With Kids

children sitting together on carpet

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…

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How to Lighten Up Your Bedroom For the Summer

natural wood look flooring in bedroom

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…

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Dorm Room Decor

plush mat on top of hardwood flooring

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…

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Kids at Play: Fun Kids Rugs for Perfect Play Spaces

kids' rug in kid play area

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…

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The Prettiest Kitchen

dark hardwood flooring in modern 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…

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The Seasonal Pantone Colors You Need

Fiesta area rug in room

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…

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Splash into Summer

seashell themed area rug in blue

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…

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Rustic Living

dark wood look flooring in rustic modern room

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…

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