Design and Decorating
Tips for Choosing a New Floor Color
In addition to browsing through attractive flooring textures, finishes, patterns, and species, you will also need to land on a gorgeous color when selecting new floors! As you look to achieve design harmony within your rooms, your new flooring color should balance visual elements like wall paint colors, cabinetry, furniture, drapery, rugs, pillows, and other…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Floor Matches Your Design Style?
If you are in the market for new floors, now is the time to achieve and enhance the interior design style you’ve been dreaming about. Whether you prefer a more formal room scene, a relaxed décor scheme, or a hip, inspired layout, your floors will anchor your vision with specific visuals, textures, finishes, and characteristics.…
Read MoreHow to Match Flooring & Paint Colors
It’s amazing what a new paint color can do to give our favorite, familiar rooms brand new life! If the kids are gone for the summer at any point, it just might be the perfect time to complete a quick design refresh indoors. Whether it’s a small bathroom, your kitchenette, or an accent wall in…
Read MoreThe Best Floors to Make Your Kitchen Look Bigger & Brighter
Even if your home doesn’t feature a large culinary space, the right flooring can make even a tight, smaller kitchen area feel bigger than it actually is! In addition to offering the performance characteristics that you need for an active kitchen, you can select a flooring option that will help produce a more spacious feel with the finished installation.…
Read MoreBeautiful Luxury Vinyl Wood Looks for Any Room
Whether you want to remodel your favorite rooms for your family’s enjoyment or get a property ready to list on the market in a quick amount of time, gorgeous wood-look luxury vinyl flooring will help you complete your project in record time and capture all of your favorite hardwood visuals using less design budget! These resilient…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Area Rug
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…
Read MoreShould 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 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 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 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 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 MoreTop Tile Trends of 2019
If you’re looking for new tile, you’re most likely looking for flooring in the bathroom or kitchen areas. If not, that’s great too! Tile can go anywhere throughout the home and will look great in any room! With many styles, shapes, patters, colors, and finishes your home can range from quiet and elegant to vibrant…
Read MoreTop 3 Flooring Options For Your Sunroom
A sunroom is a great addition to the home, a room that is open, bright and full of life! Just make sure you’re well prepared before you start to design. The sunroom is an area of the home that is completely different than the others due to the fact that it is exposed to many…
Read MoreAdding the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year to Your Design
If you haven’t heard yet, this year’s Pantone color of the year is the vibrant, yet mellow Living Coral. Embracing us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort in our crazy everyday lives, Living Coral goes with many other tones and brings good vibes into any room. Consider bringing Living Coral into your home design.…
Read MoreWinter Flooring Style Options For Your Outdoor Fire pit & Kitchen
If you have an outdoor patio, fire pit, kitchen area or all three, you know it’s the time of the year when they’re used the most. During the summer, it’s just way too hot to stay outside, but now there’s a nice chill in the air, perfect to spend time by the fire. Here at…
Read MorePreparing Your Home for the Holidays
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the winter holidays aren’t too far behind! If you’re expecting holiday guests, it’s good to start preparing your home early for their arrival. We’ve got some great tips to help you get organized, broken out into 3 phases: Projects & renovations, cleaning & decorating, and week-of final prep!…
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