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Carpeting & Your Furry Friends – Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs & MORE !

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Nowadays, many people have pets in their homes. However, they’re not simply “just” pets, they are part of the family and are loved greatly! Just like when you have children, you have to take into consideration the fact that you have pets when making important decisions for your home. Flooring is no exception.

A lot of things come to mind when considering what type of flooring will be best for your home, even more so when you have pets to consider. With pets comes a lot of responsibility and some issues to keep in mind when considering what type of flooring will work best with them. For example, do you want carpeting but are afraid of accidents with puppy potty training or kitties and their litter boxes? How about hairballs and bone residue? How about their fur shedding? People often stray away from carpeting when they have their furry friends because of these issues and they are drawn toward other flooring products, such as hardwood, tile or lvt. While it may seem like the best choice, you will also have concerns with those too, such as the animals having long claws and nails and doing damage to the floor, and possibly hurting themselves.

There’s a product that may put your pet worries at ease with carpeting: Stainmaster PetProtect! Stainmaster products have built-in stain resistance that will NOT wash off or out! Their products also have a breathable moisture barrier that helps prevent any spills from seeping into the padding and floor and allows for a much better cleaning. Lastly, Stainmaster PetProtect carpet reduces the attraction between its carpet fibers and pet hair, making it much, much easier to vacuum up regularly and leaving much less behind!

Don’t shy away from purchasing new carpeting due to having furry friends in your home, simply check out Stainmaster PetProtect products so that all of your family may enjoy! Contact DeSitter to learn more and start shopping today!

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How to Choose an Area Rug – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Western Springs & MORE

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You’re interested in purchasing an Area Rug for your home but what’s the best way to do so?

First, you need to decide if the Area Rug is to serve as the focal point of the room or if it is to be used more as an accent to your room’s decor. It truly does make a difference! If it’s to be the main design piece of the room, you will have to coordinate all of your other decor around the rug. If it is to be an accent to your room’s decor, then you have to make sure the color or design balances with everything else in the room and helps accent it.

Next, you need to decide what size Area Rug you need. This can be a little tricky because some people like it differently than others. It’s YOUR Area Rug and YOUR room, so feel free to choose what you feel looks best! If you’re interested in what the “rules of thumb” generally are for Area Rug sizes, this is what is often said:

  • For dining rooms, it’s recommended to have the Area Rug be large enough to not only hold the table, but to accommodate the chairs as well.
  • For hallway runners, it’s recommended to have at least 6 inches of flooring shown on each side of the runner.
  • In general, it’s recommended to have the Area Rug be 2 feet shorter than the shortest wall in the room.
  • In large rooms, a general rule is to have about 18 inches of bare floor between the edge of the rug and the perimeter walls.
  • In smaller rooms, the general rule is to have about 8 inches of bare floor between the edge of the rug and the perimeter walls.
  • For bedrooms, you can either have 12-18 shown of the rug on the sides and foot of the bed OR you can simply have a smaller rug (same width as that of the bed) at the foot of the bed. You can even have runners on each side of the bed (and at the foot of the bed too!), if you’d like.
  • In larger rooms, you can have one large rug OR you can also coordinate two or more rugs together and have them all in the same room

If you do research on how to select an Area Rug, you are going to come across a ton of different “general rules” and “rules of thumb” and read all sorts of different opinions on the Do’s or Don’ts. You simply need to keep in mind that there will never be a right or wrong answer, just an opinion and a preference. Feel free to bend or break the rules.

Make your space YOURS! Get creative, step out of your comfort one, introduce colors to your rooms, and have fun with your interior design! 

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November’s Designer of the Month – Interiors by Maribeth in LaGrange, IL

Whether you live in a house, condo, townhome, apartment, etc., you want to feel comfortable where you live. The space should feel like it is yours and should reflect your design and personality tastes. While this sounds great, it is not always easy to do and people often need help figuring out how to design their interior spaces. Not only does DeSitter have a large variety of flooring products to choose from, as well as the best installers around to install it, we also have sales people who are great with designing rooms and we have business relationships with some of the best interior designers too!

Each month, DeSitter takes time to recognize an interior designer that we’ve built a solid business relationship with and this month, it’s Maribeth Marinich from Interiors by Maribeth in LaGrange!

A personal message from Maribeth Marinich:

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Congratulations! You are thinking about updating your flooring from subtle to statement! As you know, choosing the right flooring may be a bit overwhelming when designing your new space. Using a designer will take the stress right off your shoulders. They will help you determine what factors you should look for when picking out perfect material, color, texture, and style for your space. 

When working with the existing décor, a designer will help determine whether your room needs a splash of color, a contrast of texture or the addition of a print. DeSitter offers a wide variety of high quality options in each of these categories.

Many questions arise when choosing new wood flooring- what tone and size planking would you like? Do you want an inlaid pattern on the floor or just a classic installation? A designer will help you choose the correct wood flooring with answering all your questions in mind. DeSitter offers a large variety of prefinished and finished planking to accomplish all your design needs.

DeSitter has many diverse vendors who offer pre-made rugs with a mixture of sizes. The use of a designer can help the selection of prints and colors that are appropriate for your room.

Whether you are remodeling a kitchen, bathroom or bar, tile selection can be an overwhelming experience. A knowledgeable designer will assist with picking the right material, pattern, function, and focal points needed for your space.

I have been transforming spaces and working with my clients on the most cost effective methods of space planning for over 30 years. I believe that no project is too big or too small. I prefer to work hand-in-hand with my clients to create a space that reflects their personality and style.

Interested in setting up an appointment with Maribeth? Check out her contact information below:

Interiors by Maribeth

639 S. LaGrange Road

LaGrange, IL 60525

708-352-6080

http://interiorsbymaribeth.com/

maribeth@maribethinteriors.com

Check her out on Facebook too!: https://www.facebook.com/InteriorsbyMaribeth/?fref=ts