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Dark Hardwood VS. Light Hardwood – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Lisle, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & MORE

Hardwood flooring is becoming more and more popular nowadays. It’s relatively easy to maintain, a beautiful addition and valuable!

But, just like carpet, there are so many different products to choose from! There are different species, different sizes, and different stains! Making your decision may not be very simple.

There is one particular topic that many people debate on: dark hardwood or light hardwood. You have to determine what’s best for you and we can help with a list of some pros and cons for both!

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Dark Hardwood:

  • Currently the most popular in trends
  • More modern
  • Less expensive to stain floors darker
  • Go with lighter cabinets the best
  • Hides gaps, knots and water stains better
  • Shows almost all dirt and dust so needs to constantly be swept up and maintained
  • Shows scratches more
  • Makes spaces appear smaller

 

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Light Hardwood:

  • Does not show a lot of dust and dirt, needs less maintenance
  • Hides scratches and dents because of the lighter color
  • Goes with darker cabinets the best
  • Makes spaces appear larger
  • Not as trendy as it once was
  • Staining existing floor to lighter colors costs more

Overall, your choice between dark and light hardwood really depends on what you like! We always feel that you should go with what you love and what looks good to you, instead of having to follow the newest trends or what’s popular at the moment.

 

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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Fall in love with your Home AGAIN! LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & More!

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February is definitely the month for love! But, you don’t only have to fall in love with a person! How about you fall in love with your home all over again?

Remember when you first saw your home and were excited to decorate and make the space yours? Have you seemed to have lost that feeling a bit over the years or time that you have been there? That’s okay, we can help! Let us help you bring back those feelings and enable you to fall in love with your home all over again by fixing up or replacing your flooring!

We save it often and we will say it over and over again, your home should be a reflection of the individuals that occupy it and have you feeling comfortable, happy and always with that “at home” feeling!

We have a variety of products to choose from: hardwood, carpeting, tile, luxury vinyl, natural stone, area rugs and more! We are sure to find something that fits your needs perfectly and has you in awe, once installed!

Check out some of our products online HERE!

Fall in love with your home again!

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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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Carpeting Basics – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & MORE!

Not everyone is a carpet expert and you don’t have to be! But, if you’re going to start shopping for carpeting, you should at least know the basics so you can easily follow what a sales associate is explaining to you and also so that you have a better understanding of what type of carpet is best for you and your home.

First, there are different types of construction. Below is an image of the types and a brief explanation of each.

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Cut Pile: one of the most popular constructions – very durable – has dense tufts – highly twisted yarn – great for high traffic areas 

Loop Pile: loops of all the same height – great for high traffic areas – often seen in Berber carpeting – great choice for contemporary areas 

Patterned Loop: loops have two to three different heights – has patterned effects – casual look – great durability

Cut and Loop: combines cut and looped yarns – provides surface texture – often seen in rugs/carpeting with swirls, squares and other geometric shapes – great for hiding dirt

 

Fiber is also important in deciding what carpeting is best for you. Most carpeting today is made of nylon, polyester, polypropylene and wool.

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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Learn about acclimation – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & MORE

Having hardwood or LVT installed in your home or office? If so, we’re pretty sure you have heard the term acclimation or that your flooring material needs to acclimate before it is installed. Right? Well, as many times as someone has heard this term, there are some people who either have no clue what it means or are still a little unsure. We can help!

Acclimation is the process of conditioning the moisture contect of wood (or lvt) flooring to the environment in which it will  be installed in. This is VERY important. If the material does not acclimate to the environment, it is likely that it may shrink or swell, depending on the moisture in the air.

When you’ve purchased these types of flooring, your sales person will explain to you that the material will have to be delivered at least 2 days prior to the installation date. The exact amount of time really depends on the quantity of the material, but it should never be any less than 2 full days. When the material is delivered, it should be stored  inside the home (or area) that it will be installed in. DO NOT leave the material outside on a patio or in a garage. Once the material is delivered, be sure to maintain the temperature (the temperature should be the normal living condition temperature) from the day it’s delivered until a couple days after installation to be sure the acclimation process is complete and the moisture levels do not change until after the install.

Upon delivery, open the cartons or packages of the flooring material and raise them slightly off the ground. This helps the moisture content of the wood adjust to that of the environment and allow for proper acclimation. The material can also be removed from the cartons completely and cross stack the materials, with a small space between each layer.

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DeSitter Christmas Video – $1000 Flooring Giveaway!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family at DeSitter to yours!!

Check out our Christmas video and share with your friends and family this Holiday season!

Enter for a chance to WIN a $1000 Flooring GIVEAWAY!!

Visit DeSitter’s Christmas Contest/Giveaway and follow ALL of the steps to be eligible to WIN!

Our staff had a great time putting this video together and hope you enjoy it as much as we do! 

Please be advised that our stores will be closed from 1:00PM on Christmas Eve until January 4th at 9:30AM, we wish you all a very safe and happy Holiday Season!

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Holiday Tips & Ideas for You! – Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs & MORE

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DeSitter is a family owned company so we know all about tradition and spending quality time with another! That’s what the holidays are for; being around your friends and family and making new memories to last forever!

We have a large staff that come from all different backgrounds that participate in their own special traditions and we love to hear about them all.

Another thing that’s for sure is the Holidays are often celebrated by lots of yummy food and treats to make and share. It’s also the time to decorate your home, both inside and out. The Holiday sights are truly beautiful, no matter the style!

Check out some of the links below for different recipes, tips on decorating and more!

 

http://allrecipes.com/recipes/841/holidays-and-events/christmas/desserts/christmas-cookies/

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/cookie-recipes/christmas-cookies

http://www.midwestliving.com/food/holiday/30-best-holiday-dessert-recipes/

http://www.bhg.com/christmas/recipes/traditional-holiday-desserts-from-around-the-world/

 

http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/holiday-decorating-ideas

http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/christmas/five-minute-holiday-decorating-ideas

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-sh-christmas-decorations-around-the-world-20131213-photogallery.html

 

http://www.mrqe.com/lists/holiday-movies/25-best-holiday-movies

http://www.signupgenius.com/home/christmas-party-games.cfm

 

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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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