Choosing new flooring can be overwhelming. With so many materials and styles available, how do you choose? The answer: with the help of a professional! At Interior Views, we carry premium flooring brands, including Fabrica and Masland, and we put together a rundown of the top flooring choices to help make your decision a little easier.

Stone Flooring

Stone is one of the most popular floor choices today. Stone flooring from COREtec® Flooring is incredibly durable. It holds up to spills, messes, and high traffic with ease. It’s an excellent choice for any room but is particularly well suited to kitchens, hallways, and bathrooms. It’s moisture and stain-resistant and lasts longer than most other flooring varieties. Stone floors are easy to clean. Any mess can be easily wiped or vacuumed up without worrying about a damaged floor. Stone tiles also don’t hold dust or allergens, making them an excellent choice for people with asthma or allergies. Do you wish your room temperature would remain more consistent? Stone flooring can help. It can keep rooms in warm climates cooler, and there are many heated options for homes in cold climates. Stones hold heat and can make an entire room warmer. Area rugs are a nice addition for a bit of extra coziness.

If you want a floor that will add value to your home, the stone is the way to go. Many buyers are willing to pay a little extra for a highly sought-after variety of flooring. Stone is also a unique choice. You have nearly endless colors and types of stone to choose from, and you can arrange the tiles in a vast array of patterns.

Hardwood Flooring

We carry hardwood flooring options from Fabrica Fine Flooring and COREtec® Flooring. Hardwood floors are another very desirable type of flooring to have. Hardwood adds a touch of elegance and warmth to your home and looks right at home in any style of decor. If you are selling your home in the future, know that buyers will often pay a bit more for a home with hardwood floors. Many buyers have little interest in buying a home with someone else’s used carpet and would rather pay for hardwood already in place than to pay to replace the carpet.

Caring for Hardwood

Your hardwood floors will be easy to clean and won’t hold dust or pet dander. Your floors will last decades, as long as you care for them properly. Sweep your floor regularly to avoid tracking small particles of dirt and other debris through your home. Even very fine pieces of debris can lead to scratches on your floors. Mopping a hardwood floor is not a good idea. Soaking wood in water can cause damage that can lead to costly repairs. If you have a bit of stubborn grime, use a barely damp cloth to wipe and then towel dry immediately after. Choosing your cleaner wisely is another way to preserve the life of your floors. Certain products can strip the finish and dull the shine of floors. Any cleaner with vinegar or ammonia is highly acidic and should be avoided to prevent dullness and etching. Even popular oil soaps should be used sparingly. This type of cleaner can create a buildup that is difficult to remove and can also dull the floor’s finish. Area rugs are an easy and attractive way to protect your flooring. Placing area rugs in high traffic areas of your home, such as hallways and entryways, will lengthen the life of your hardwood. An area rug can also be used in place of felt pads underneath the legs of furniture. This is an especially good choice in a very large room. An area rug can create a cozy and cohesive feel in the space.

Choosing a Color

You want to make sure you choose a color of hardwood you love. We offer both dark and light wood options to upgrade your interiors. Dark wood has been on-trend for some time now and works well with a variety of colors and fabrics. You can create a formal look or a rustic and casual aesthetic with dark flooring. Our light wood floorings help conceal dirt and dust better than dark wood. Light wood floors are perfect for high-traffic areas like living rooms.

Carpet & Area Rugs

Carpet and area rugs add a cozy touch to any room and feel great underfoot. We offer selections from Fabrica Fine Flooring, Masland, Company C®, and Jaipur Living. When shopping for a carpet, there are a few things to consider. The pile is one of them. You can select from nine pile styles, including low, twist, level, and berber. Another important standard to consider is the material used to make the carpet and the density or weight of the carpet.

Comparing Fibers

The most popular carpet fibers are nylon, polyester, wool, and cotton. Nylon is the strongest variety and is often used in high-traffic areas. It is also resistant to mold and mildew. Polyester is a cost-effective option that resists moisture, stains, and visible wear. You can increase the longevity of your polyester carpet by choosing a lower pile and high twist count. Cotton is the softest fiber option and is an easy to clean, all-natural selection. Last but certainly not least is wool. This fiber is considered to be the ultimate fiber by many homeowners. Wool carpet is comfortable and soil-resistant but can be tricky to maintain.

The Strong Wool™ Difference

Since wool is an all-natural fiber, the source matters; Masland and Fabrica Fine Flooring both offer Strong Wool™ carpet. The wool for this carpet is obtained from ZQ Premium wool growers. ZQ is the world’s leading brand of ethical wool. Growers of this wool must provide key freedoms to all animals. ZQ sheep are free-range to prevent the experience of hunger or thirst. Each sheep has at least one acre to graze and display natural behavior with minimal human interference.

Benefits of Strong Wool™

Premium grade wool carpet provides many benefits. Your carpet will manage humidity in the air, purify the air by removing common indoor air pollutants, and absorb sound and dampen impact noise. It is also naturally flame resistant as it requires an incredibly high temperature to ignite, has a low rate of heat release, and is self-extinguishing when the source of flame is removed.

Area Rugs

Company C® carries luxurious, artisan-made area rugs. The brand offers collections for kids and teenagers, as well as indoor/outdoor varieties. Company C® has a rug to fit any size need, ranging from 2’x3’ to 10’x14’. Select from 10 pattern options, including geometric, whimsical, solid, and floral. You can also choose the method of construction. Take your pick from hand-tufted rugs, hand-knotted rugs, hand-woven rugs, jute rugs, digitally printed rugs, and more.

Jaipur Living is another brand that is doing good in the world. Their Manchana, which means “expression of my heart,” line is created with one-of-a-kind rugs. The artisans use a free design method that does not use any weaving maps. The rugs are also crafted using leftover yarn from previously completed rugs. Jaipur Living is committed to providing artisans in India with a way to become financially independent. The brand currently has over 40,000 designers, 85% of which are women, from 600 different Indian villages.

Contact Interior Views Design Center

Is it time to refresh the flooring in your home? We’re here to assist you with every stage of the project from beginning to end. We have more than 35 years of experience providing superior products and outstanding service. Premium flooring and rugs aren’t all that we do. We also offer interior design and space planning, furniture, wall coverings, and more. We welcome you to browse our virtual gallery to view our standards of quality. Call us today at (732) 840-5600 to schedule your consultation. We are located in Manasquan, NJ, and are happy to serve Northern Ocean County, Malmoth County, Manasquan, Wall, Spring Lake, Seagirt, Avon, Northern Brick, Farmingdale, BayHead, Point Pleasant, Mantoloking, Lavalette, and Sea Side Park, NJ.