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Spring Sales – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lisle, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Wheaton & More!

Hip Hip Hooray! SPRING is Here!

We want to help you with all of your Spring projects to help you design the home of your dreams.
How can we do that, you may ask…? Easily! We have GREAT Sales going on now AND…
EXTRA BONUS OFFERS!!

 

Any Carpet Purchase:

  • Free Take Up
  • Free Haul Away
  • Free $50 gift card towards carpet or tile cleaning
  • 50% Off Pad Upgrade & Furniture Moved
  • NO Interest Financing (ask for details)

Any Wood (with labor) purchase $2,500 or more:

  • Free Bona Wood Cleaning Kit.($80 Value)
  • Free $50 gift card towards carpet or tile cleaning
  • Free Digital Hygrometer ($30.00 Value)
  • Extra 10% Off any area rug purchase
  • NO Interest Financing (ask for details)

Any Tile Purchase $1,500 or more:

  • Free home delivery
  • Free $50 gift card towards any tile, stone or carpet cleaning
  • Extra 10% off any area rug purchase
  • NO Interest Financing (ask for details)

​Any Vinyl / Laminate (with labor) purchase $2,500 or more:

  • Free Delivery to Home
  • Free $50 gift card towards carpet or tile cleaning
  • Extra 10% off any area rug purchase
  • NO Interest Financing (ask for details)
Need professional design advice? No problem there either! Our staff is very knowledgeable, design savvy and eager to help!
Call or Visit Us today to get started on your flooring project, we’d love to hear from you.

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Are classic tile designs a trend that’s being phased out? – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lisle, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lombard and MORE!

Lately, a lot of customers have expressed interest in wanting to redo their bathrooms or kitchens as their next interior design project for their homes. This got us thinking…what are the new trends for tile design? Are they still the same trends that have been popular for the last few years? Since there really is no straight forward way to find the answers to our questions, we started doing some research and came across a few articles about tile trends. One, in particular, caught our eye.

According to an article from Daltile, the classic look of tiles are slowing phasing out and individuals are developing new trends.

The article (Daltile – 5 Trends on their way out) states the following:

  • Square tiles are becoming less popular and homeowners are now gaining interest in other shapes, such as diamonds, lanterns, teardrops, octagons, hexagons, etc.
  • The usual standard 12×12 size tile is also changing. People are starting to select sizes such as 12×24 or larger.
  • Plastic is pretty much completely out. Natural seems to be the way to go, whether that be with stone or wood.
  • LVT is also becoming more popular because of technology continually getting better and making the products seem much more realistic and great on the eyes.
  • Less is more. Simple designs are the way to go instead of overdesigning a space.

Bee Hive in White, Taupe, Ashtray, Grey 20 x 24 Consulate in Quartzite Liason Beige 24 x 24

Just because a trend is starting to be phased out or rarely seen, doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a bad design choice. It just means that the popular vote now belongs to something else. We still stand behind our mindset that if you like something, stick with it! Your home is your personal space and should be a reflection of yourself. Even if all of your favorite design ideas are on the “not trending” list, we still say go for it! Choose what you love because at the end of the day, it’s still a space that you have to live in, not anyone else. As long as it makes you happy, oh well!

February’s Designer of the Month – On Cloud Desi9n – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lisle & More

Each month, DeSitter recognizes a different interior designer to be their Designer of the Month. These designers have shown amazing talent in their work and have the ability to work very well with customers to help them choose the best interior design for their homes. Most of our designers do not only focus on flooring but a variety of different aspects of one’s home decor.

This month, we have chosen to recognize Bonnie Gonsior from On Cloud Desi9n! Bonnie’s motto is “The heart of my design philosophy is to create an uplifting environment that will leave you on “Cloud 9!” 

A message from Bonnie:

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“Hi there, I’m Bonnie! I’m the designer behind On Cloud Desi9n. I have a B.F.A. in Interior Design from Harrington in Chicago and have gained experience in both residential and hospitality design.

On Cloud Desi9n offers the full-scale of interior design services from affordable to high-end; from targeted uplifts to complex remodels. With an innate ability to pull together a multitude of varied details into one harmonious final result, I believe in working hand-in-hand with each client to create a space that is truly their own. “

 

While we have some of the best sales associates and craftsmen for our installations, we cannot give full interior design service as we don’t specialize in things other than flooring. Of course, we can help you select products that will work with your design tastes and with the design items that you show us. However, when our customers need a full service design company, we recommend our designers, often the ones featured as our designers  of the month!

Please feel free to contact Bonnie for any design needs that you may have and let her know DeSitter sent you!

On Cloud Desi9n Inc

708-341-1984

bonnie@onclouddesi9n.com

www.onclouddesi9n.com

 

See some of her work here:

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Kitchen Styles/Designs – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & MORE

We all have kitchens…but, we don’t all have the same tastes. This is why homes have such different kitchen styles and designs. Your kitchen is an essential part of your home, if not the most important room of the house, actually. You cook and bake great meals and yummy treats for your family in the kitchen. You probably host little get togethers in there as well and I’m sure you have enjoyed a cup of tea, coffee or hot cocoa while conversing with a loved one. Regardless of what you do in your kitchen, it’s important that it’s not only useful but that you enjoy being in the room and with the design of it.

Traditional vs. Modern – typically the main difference in kitchens today. What is your choice?

Traditional kitchens usually have a lot of wood finishes, lots of classic patterns, pale/muted colors, floral (most of the time), and always has a “homey” feeling to it. Traditional kitchens are often referred to as “cute” in design and comfortable, of course!

Modern kitchens are a bit different. They have smart appliances, are usually very geometric in design, lack so many wood finishes, a lot of cabinet space to hide appliances, utensils, glasses, etc., and has a very tidy and sleek look to it. Modern kitchens are often referred to as “stylish” and “sophisticated.”

Now, just because you like one style more than the other does not necessarily mean that you have to only have aspects from one. It’s YOUR kitchen, do what you want with it! The important thing to always remember is regardless of what your tastes are compared to what is “popular” or “trendy,” it’s your kitchen and should be a reflection of what your personality is!

Spring is around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to start planning your remodel/redesign projects! Let DeSitter help you! Call or Visit one of our showrooms today to start making your dream room a reality!

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Tile & Natural Stone – Finishes/Types – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lisle & MORE

During our New Year Sale & Inventory Clearance Event, we have a ton of tile we are offering at amazing deals, so we thought we would take the time to explain what types of tile finishes there are.

The most common types of finishes for tile and stone are:
• Acid-washed – shiny with small etched marks. marble and limestone are common acid-washed products
• Flamed – rough, unrefined texture. granite is a common type
• Honed – also called flat, matte or satin finished. very soft look
• Polished – has a glossy shine finish

• Saw-cut refined – similar to matte but not completely honed
• Split-face – rough texture but not as rough as flamed. Slate is commonly done this way
• Tumbled – smooth surface with broken or rounded edges
• Brushed – by brushing the tile, you develop a worn-down look to it

Most common types of tile and natural stone are:
• Granite – igneous stone, very hard and dense, scratch resistant, hundreds of varieties
• Limestone – sedimentary stone, formed by calcite and sediment
• Marble – a type of limestone, metamorphic stone that is usually polished, very easily scratched
• Sandstone – sedimentary stone, rough in texture because of the loose grains of sand
• Slate – metamorphic stone that comes in sheets, composed of quartz and clay
• Manufactured Stone – synthetic stone made from natural stone, very strong, not likely to crack or chip
• Travertine – partially metamorphosed and crystallized limestone that can be honed and filled, similar to marble

• Ceramic Tile – made from clay and has been hardened by heating it, often shiny
• Porcelain Tile – type of ceramic tile that has had more heat applied to it making it more dense with less water absorption

**In case you don’t remember, igneous means it has been formed by the cooling and hardening of molten rock. Sedimentary means it’s been formed by the deposition of material over time. Metamorphic means it’s been formed when other rocks break down from heat and pressure.

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Travertine – Inventory Clearance – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn & More!

DeSitter Flooring is currently having its New Year Sale & Inventory Clearance Event – Check out some of the products available.

While Supplies Last – Call For Availability !!

Travertine ! Travertine ! Travertine!

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New Year Sale & Clearance Event !! LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & MORE!

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GREAT NEWS….DeSITTER IS HAVING IT’S NEW YEAR SALE & OVERSTOCK CLEARANCE EVENT!

Sale ends 2/15/16 so you still have plenty of time to take advantage of all that it offers!

 

What does this mean exactly?:

  • Year-End Lowest Prices

  • Inventory Clearance – SAVE up to 60%

  • Top In-Stock Carpets, Tile & Stone

  • Items are ready for IMMEDIATE Delivery

  • Also BIG Savings on Area Rugs, LVT & even MORE

  • Option to use our Professional Design Services

  • Excellent Customer Service

 

Hurry on in or call us today to help rediscover your floors and start 2016 off with beautiful new flooring!

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Updating Your Home for the Holidays! LaGrange, Carol Stream & Surrounding Areas

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It’s November….and we all know what that means; the Holidays are all right around the corner! So what does that mean for your home?? It means you’re going to have a lot of family and friends over to spend time with you in your home. It also means that you will most likely be spending a lot of time in the kitchen making delicious treats and dinners to share as well as time spent in the family and dining areas, gathered around one another to catch up and celebrate!

With all this time you’re spending in these rooms and all of the attention they will be getting from other people, don’t you agree that it’s the perfect time to update the decor and possibly design your dream kitchen, family room and other areas? We think so! It’s the Holiday season and the perfect time to give yourself a beautiful area to call yours!

DeSitter offers a variety of different flooring products, from hardwood flooring, to carpeting, to tile and more! We have a wide range of items that are sure to fit your budget, style and design taste! Call Us Today to schedule a FREE consultation or to set up a measure in your home! Our Sales Associates are eager to work with you on designing your dream room and helping you from the very start of your job to the final completion!

Visit our site to see some of the products that we offer HERE!

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Tile Gallery Update – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs

DeSitter’s very own Tile Gallery is getting a fresh and exciting new look! We are currently undergoing some remodeling and can’t wait until it’s 100% completed. Every once in a while it feels good to change up your interior design so that you don’t get bored with the same look all the time.

If your tile is outdated, starting to crack, or looks out of style, then we’re here to help. DeSitter Flooring provides a unique, personal approach to flooring solutions. Unlike major brand retailers that provide a small selection in huge quantities, we offer a carefully selected inventory of the best brand names, styles, and materials.

Our award winning selection is made up of the top ceramic, glass, and stone file manufacturers. Our showrooms and online store have one of a kind tile you won’t find anywhere else. Our company also provides our own brand name tiles for even more selection.

For over 70 years we’ve specialized in tile flooring, focusing on providing the best possible products and services to our customers.

Whether your looking for bathroom accent tiles, kitchen back-splashes, or stone tile flooring, we have it ready for you. At DeSitter, we understand picking new flooring can be challenging. This is why our expert designers and sales staff will help you find the perfect tile. Call us today or stop on by to see how we’ve switched things up at our own location and also for a design consultation to see what is best for your home.

Interested in seeing some of our work? Take a look at these images to get some inspiration!

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What’s New at the Tile Gallery?

FLOORS, FLOORS, FLOORS and MORE!

Come see our beautiful new floor tile installations, just unveiled in January 2014.

We are featuring some of today’s hottest trends in porcelains and natural stone, from the contemporary modular look of our porcelain Pioggia series to the elegant and inviting look of classic carrara marble.

Stop in soon to see our new floors and experience the DeSitter Difference.

For questions or if you like to set up a FREE Design Consultation please call 708-352-3536.

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