When we think about interior design, we think of gorgeous artwork, chic furniture, and perfect accessories. Often, homeowners don’t often think of one of the most impactful decisions they can make in residential home design: flooring. Our team consulted an expert and asked some important questions about flooring and design. We spoke with Stephanie Blackford,…
The timing has never been better to add space to your home by finishing your basement. Doing so can add space and value to your home. In the past, homeowners had few flooring options, but with new advances in technology, it’s now possible to make basements fashionable, comfortable and warm – with carpeting. In recent…
If you’re thinking of replacing the flooring in your home, you might not have a sense for how flooring can add to your home’s value. The good news is that adding or replacing the carpet in your home can be one of the easiest projects, and also one of the highest value projects you can…
At Sloane’s Carpet Secret, our experts are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in flooring choices. So, we’ve been closely watching the evolution of composite planks, particularly in the custom home sector where its use has exploded. Now, we’re excited to give you the lowdown on flooring’s newest catch: Luxury Vinyl Plank,…
According to popular home improvement shows, buying a rundown house, turning it into something beautiful and selling it for a huge profit is as easy as rolling paint onto a wall. But in reality, Casey Dexter explains there’s a little more to it. A successful house flipper in Denver for the past four years, Dexter…
In addition to just about every other facet of work and life, the pandemic has left its mark on home buying trends in 2020. Kitchen and baths will always be important. But right now, buyers are looking for multifunctional spaces to accommodate more people living and working from home. If you’re thinking about selling, consider…
With summer travel plans put on the back burner this year, you may be spending A LOT more time at home. And that’s got you thinking … hey, why don’t I finally tackle some of those home improvements on my list? Many of the upgrades listed below are not only affordable and easy to do…
July’s blog features Joe Slowey, realtor and owner of JMS Property Development, Inc. Reach him with questions at slow072@yahoo.com. Joe Slowey admits that his start flipping houses didn’t go well. He bought three undervalued houses in 2000. “And then 9-11 hit,” he remembers. Twenty years and many successful flips later, Slowey counts that experience as…
At Sloane’s Carpet Secret, our experts are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in flooring choices. So, we’ve been closely watching the evolution of composite planks, particularly in the custom home sector where its use has exploded. Now, we’re excited to give you the lowdown on flooring’s newest catch: Luxury Vinyl Plank,…
Meet Diane Gordon, June’s guest contributor and owner of Diane Gordon Design. With degrees in both architecture and interior design, Diane has brought her elegant aesthetic to hundreds of residential interiors, including kitchens and baths, historic renovations and basement finishes since 2000. It seems like every major city around the U.S., including Denver, has a fresh…