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Are you familiar with our Virtual Room Designer tool on our website? It is a fantastic tool to help you visualize different products in different room scenes. You can even upload a photo from one of your rooms in order to “try on” different floors, walls and even area rugs. With our virtual room designer, you can look at different size tiles in a room, different installation directions, dark floors or walls versus light floors or walls, you can look at hardwood installed in different directions. When it comes to choosing flooring, it’s nice to have a “crystal ball&rdqu...
This kitchen is a good example of how to use multiple granites in one room. It also shows how you can use contrasting accents of the same material. Let's dive in and talk more about what's happening in this room that's worth noting from a design perspective! The colors in the room blend and compliment each other very well together. The silver and black flecks in the granite on the countertop and the floors subtly tie the plumbing and appliances together. The use of a slab of granite on the countertops, the granite backsplash and the same granite cut into tiles on the floor shows how you can us...
Are you planning on giving chocolate this Valentines Day? Hoping to receive chocolate for Valentines? Either way, we've got you covered in the event that some of the chocolate ends up on your carpet. We hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day and that you are the recipient of some very fine chocolate! Easy tips on how to remove chocolate stains: Solvent - A non-flammable spot removal solution, or dry cleaning type solvent, is preferred. Exercise caution when using a solvent. Never pour it directly onto the carpet or allow it to reach the backing, because it can damage the latex that holds the p...
When it comes to choosing patterned carpet, many questions always seems to come up. Today’s post is dedicated to the pro’s and con’s of patterned carpet. First, ask yourself: What look am I trying to accomplish in this room? What is the function of this room? How many other fabrics and textures are in this room? Once you have thought about the answers to those questions, you are ready to think about patterned carpet. One of the biggest misconceptions about patterned carpet is that it will make the room too busy. That can happen if there are too many focal points, fabrics and ...
Holiday time can mean more traffic and wear on your floors. At Big Bob’s, we would like to help you protect your investment this holiday season. Below are a few simple things you can do to help keep your floors in tip top shape. Start at every entrance. If you don’t have walk off mats, be sure to place them at every entrance. If you do have walk off mats, be sure that they are clean and free of dirt and debris. This gives people a place to deposit the dirt from their shoes and keep it on the mat rather than on your floors! When doing your regular household maintenance and vacuumi...
Family rooms are all about comfort and how you live. When you can combine style and comfort, then you have a great family room. This image from our area rug gallery is a good example of a comfortable and stylish family room. Let’s examine what makes this room so inviting. The earth tones are the first thing that comes to mind when looking at what makes the room so inviting. They all compliment each other so well. The warm, rich color of the hardwood sets the stage for a warm and comfortable room. Rather than an area rug that fits just in front of the sofa and under the coffee table tru...
Area rugs are a great way to give a room personality or to tie together a design scheme. Area rugs can provide that burst of color that is needed to bring a room to life or start as the focal point of a room. Area rugs can provide warmth under your feet as well as provide warmth to a room. When selecting area rugs, there are some considerations to keep in mind. Area rug considerations: Living Rooms Area rugs can be a nice compliment to a seating area in a living room or they can be used to cover the majority of the floor almost like a wall to wall carpet. When using an area rug in front of a s...
Here at Big Bob’s, we truly believe that a picture is worth a thousand words which is why we have a gallery of floors on our site for your browsing pleasure. In that gallery of floors, we show a variety of different room scenes with different flooring options and different design styles. Many of our readers have commented that they would like some insight into what makes these room scenes so appealing. The wider width plank hardwood used in this room was an excellent choice for the size of the room. The wider the plank, the larger the room appears. The graining of the hardwood helps add...
Question: It’s already November and the whole family including in-laws wants to come to OUR house for Thanksgiving Dinner! I have been meaning to get new floors, but I hadn’t really had a reason as pressing as dinner for 18. Is it crazy for me to try to get new floors installed in my dining room and family room before the holiday? I don’t have time to do any of the work myself, but need my home to look great before my mother in law gets here. Can you help? Samantha - Yuma, AZ Answer: Samantha, we understand your situation! Lucky for you we have tons of in-stock specials to ch...
Today's product feature is cushioned back sheet vinyl products from IVC (International Vinyl Company). The luxurious cushioning and easy-care top layer technologies combined with unique and realistic designs have changed the residential sheet vinyl category dramatically since its introduction in the US market in 2004. IVC offers many different design styles and color choices to ensure there is a style and color that fits your design style and lifestyle. Features and benefits of IVC Vinyl: A super guard wear layer on top of the standard wear layer gives the floor an extra layer of protection ...
Protecting your flooring investment is as important as the flooring decision itself. Here are some general hints and tips to help maintain and protect your floors. · Use walk off mats at every entrance. Using walk off mats will keep the dirt from the outside on the mat rather than inside on your floors where they can scratch the surface. · Use the manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations. They have spent a lot of time, effort and energy coming up with the best care products for your floors. If you are not sure who manufactured your floor, leave a comment and we can give you ...
The first and most important thing to remember is that grout is not intended to be a design feature, it has a function! That function is to serve as a filler between tiles as well as a protectant so that the edges of the tiles do not get chipped or cracked. Just like opinions, there are many colors of grout available to choose from and each different grout manufacturer offers different colors. Their intention is to provide colors that blend with the current tiles available on the market, knowing they can’t match each one exactly. Approaches to choosing grout colors: You can choose to do ...
This photo shows a gorgeous well designed shower, but what makes it so pleasing to the eye? Let’s take a look at some of the design features of this shower and reveal what makes it such a beautiful shower. A darker stone tile is used around the perimeter to create a frame / border The darker tile border creates a patterned design without making the shower design too busy The field tile installation is simple as not to compete with the shower fixtures The shower door is frameless allowing all of the tile in the shower to be seen and enjoyed The knee walls have been covered with chiseled ...
Natural stone can be an intimidating purchase when you first start shopping for new hard surface floors.Are you the person that says: “I don’t want a floor that busy!” or ” I only want it if each piece and look the same” or “I would get tired of a tile with all of that pattern”. We’re here to help you understand how to shop for natural stone and overcome some of the common obstacles that come along with it. One thing to keep in mind when looking for natural stone floors or tiles that are made to look like natural stone is that you want to look at...
Dear Big Bob’s, I am thinking about replacing my carpet because of years of pet stains and stains from my children growing up. I did not do a very good job of having the carpets cleaned each year, but I am wondering if I need to replace the carpet cushion along with the carpet. Debbie from Yuma, AZ Debbie, Carpet cushion is important for several different reasons. It is not only there for comfort, but it also helps maintain your carpet’s original appearance.When replacing your carpet, you want to give the carpet the best chance you can to wear well. New carpet cushion will ensure t...