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Written by Mike Baxter, Designer at Designer's Home Gallery. The practical tells that separate real hardwood from wood look tile and vinyl, plus an honest look at when each one is the right call.
Written by Brittany Channell, Designer at Designer's Home Gallery. The overlooked truth about tile direction, where grout lines, sightlines, and light matter more than any single rule about running it one way.
Written by Brittany Channell, Designer at Designers Home Gallery. A designer's guide to placing bold patterned tile so it elevates a Wichita home instead of dating it.
24x48 tile doesn’t “fail because it’s big”, it fails because the floor under it isn’t flat, stable, or detailed correctly. This guide breaks down the measurable prep standards and install decisions that prevent lippage, hollow spots, and cracks.
Most “greige” mismatches aren’t taste problems, they’re undertone and lighting problems. This guide shows how to read undertones in hardwood and tile so your paint doesn’t suddenly look pink, green, or muddy.
Floor height transitions affect safety, comfort, and visual flow more than most homeowners realize. Proper planning prevents trip hazards, visual breaks, and long-term wear issues.
Wood grain direction directly affects visual flow, spatial perception, and emotional comfort. Strategic plank orientation creates calmer, more cohesive interiors without changing layout or materials.
Explore the high-impact tile layouts that transform dated bathrooms into contemporary retreats using scale, geometry, and material contrast. A designer explains why pattern matters just as much as color.
Designer Mike “Baxter” explains which hardwood floors thrive in Kansas homes and how to choose the right finish. Practical flooring insights from Designers...
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