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Prepare Your Floors for The Holidays

Prepare Your Floors for The Holidays | West River Carpets

Fall is in full force! Hopefully, you’ve settled into the season of pumpkins and football and have begun planning holiday get-togethers with friends and family. Whether you are hosting Friendsgiving or a houseful of cousins, here are some tips for getting your floors company-ready. Carpet and Area RugsIf you haven’t…

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Creating a Cohesive Feel with Multiple Flooring Types

Carpet flooring | West River Carpets

When redoing your home, there are certain basic decorating rules that you should avoid breaking. It doesn’t matter if you are going for French Country, Farmhouse, Art Deco, Urban Chic, Boho, or some other vibe to your space, one rule you should definitely keep in mind is cohesion. In other…

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How to Choose the Right Carpet Color For Your Home

Carpet | West River Carpets

Upgrading flooring is one of the biggest investments you can make when renovating your space, whether you opt for wood, tile, vinyl, or carpet. Available in a myriad of types, tones, and textures, carpet selection can feel very overwhelming. And since it is pricey, following carpet trends is impractical; flooring…

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Benefits of Sustainable Flooring

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Sustainable flooring, also known as green or eco-friendly flooring, is becoming increasingly popular, due to its numerous benefits to homeowners and the environment. Read on to discover what types of flooring are sustainable and exactly how each is beneficial.Engineered, Laminate, and Vinyl FlooringAll of these newer flooring options have certain…

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Rustic Flooring Options for Each Room of Your Home

Tile flooring | West River Carpets

What comes to mind when you think of the term rustic? Do you get a cabin vibe? Or the feeling of a farmhouse? Actually, a rustic style could be either of those two things or something else entirely. Before we dive into how to choose a floor that qualifies as…

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How To Choose Flooring for an Open Floor Plan

White living room laminate flooring | West River Carpets

When you are redoing flooring in an open concept home, it is important to consider your options carefully. A major contributor to the overall design, flooring can eat up a chunk of your budget so getting it right is vital. What are the important factors? Read on to find out…

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Flooring Options for Allergies

Kids plying with dog on carpet flooring | West River Carpets

Many of us are all too familiar with allergies. Whether it’s to pollen, pets, or dust, seasonal or year-round, respiratory allergies can plague us to the point of misery. Then there are those of us with concerns about or sensitivities to VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which can be emitted from…

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How To Care For Tough Carpet Stains

Carpet Stains | West River Carpets

Into every life, a little stain must fall. Ok, that isn’t quite how the saying goes, but sometimes it feels true. Life can be very messy. If you find yourself with some carpet stains of your own, read on for tips to deal with life’s tough messes.Treat them Fast The…

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Summer Flooring Trends 2023

Dog laying on flooring | West River Carpets

Summer is here! Time for fun in the sun and vacation. Don’t forget that fewer commitments make it a great time to tackle some home improvement projects. Consider updating your floors to reflect these current trends. Lighten and Brighten Your Home Flooring in lighter wood finishes is gaining popularity due…

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Trendy Flooring Options For Your Bedroom

Bedroom carpet flooring | West River Carpets

Bedrooms are meant to be private oasis. Unlike the more public areas of homes, bedrooms can really take on any desired vibe. Depending on the existing flooring and home ownership situation, you may have to live with what you have, to a certain extent. But never fear! It is still…

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