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!
Interior design is not for everyone and that’s okay! That doesn’t mean you don’t want your home to look beautiful or have a brilliant sense of style and balance, it just means that you may have a little difficulty arranging the contents and selecting styles and colors for fabric, furniture and flooring so that they all flow wonderfully with one another. There’s no shame in that and there’s usually a relatively easy fix as long as you’re willing to put a little trust in someone else and can try and help them understand your personal preference on style and design ideas. Work with a designer!! Interior designers are amazing individuals who work long and hard to help you make your home beautiful and a reflection of your style choices. What may come as a difficult process for you is usually done effortlessly by them because it’s simply what they do!
This December, DeSitter recognizes Deb Diver as our Designer of the Month! Read below to get a quick feel for what Deb does and how she can help you! Please feel free to contact her office to set up a design consultation and see how she can help you Unleash the Beauty Within…
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:
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!
We know Fall is upon us once we see the leaves start changing colors and feel the crispness of the cool air. While each season is known for it’s own specific holidays, weather changes, types of activities, etc., there is no argument that Fall is simply beautiful with all of it’s amazing colors all around us that paint different pictures every where you look.
When you think of Fall, what comes to mind? Is it the colorful leaves, the falling of the leaves, or the warm comfort food cooking on the stove or in the crockpot? Could it be the yummy smell of homemade treats baking in the oven? Can you imagine the smiles on people’s faces when they are jumping in the piles of leaves in the yards? Do you get excited just thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving or other times you gather with your family and friends? You may simply start thinking about hot cocoa and movies while cuddled next to the fire or under blankets. Whatever it is that comes to mind when you think of Fall, it’s a given that they are happy thoughts and a time to look forward to. Fall gives a sense of change all while allowing you to feel comfort and peace.
With such wonderful feelings associated with Fall, it would be silly to not consider using the colors of Fall to transform your home’s interior. Bring those feelings into your home! It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to change every aspect of your decor, just add a few things here and there. You can choose to change the flooring completely and go with an earthtone or somewhat neutral color or you can even add an Area Rug to be a design piece in your room! Even if you’re not willing to change up your flooring just yet, how about considering changing the color of the paint on your walls or adding an accent wall? You can also do simpler things, such as incorporating throw pillows or decorative items that show the colors of Fall or bring the sense of Fall into your home.
Whatever you decide to do, make it yours! Your home should be a reflection of those that occupy it and not necessarily have to show off the newest and latest trends. A happy home is one that you love to be in and share with one another.
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:
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