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It may be winter, but things are warming up in the design world. With the recent introduction of Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, the pendulum seems to be swinging far, far away from all things Gray. But, predicting trends can be kind of like forecasting the weather, only…

Most of the following options are available as hardwood flooring, Engineered Hardwood, vinyl, laminate or even tile, offering a variety of durable options depending on the space you are finishing.

The fact that there is an official Color of the Year may be news to some people, but it is very much a thing among the design-minded. Major paint companies and other large retailers each make their own color predictions. Some companies choose a whole new color collection for each…

Can you believe it’s almost 2023? As we get ready for a new year with new options and trends, here is a look back at what was hot in flooring for 2022. Trust the team at Carpets by Direct in Greensboro, NC for all of your 2023 flooring needs!…

When selecting kitchen flooring, there are many different considerations for homeowners to consider. There’s durability, the required level of maintenance, cost, and appearance. These things should be top of mind when browsing for kitchen flooring. Let us help you as you embark on your next kitchen project or renovation. The…

It’s that time of year again! Fall just blew in, bringing new opportunities to host cozy gatherings with friends in your home. Bring on football games, bowls of chili, steamy cocoa and pumpkin spice everything! So, if you still have that summer throw rug with pineapples from July gracing your…

We may still be enjoying the peak of fall color and crisp weather outside, but the holidays are just around the corner. Holiday season – especially this one following so much isolation due to the pandemic – means more people in your home. More people in your home means more…

There are a lot of ways to describe flooring. We often hear words and phrases like durable, stylish, trendy, low-maintenance, affordable, resilient, and so on. Seldom, however, is flooring described as being a “sound investment” or a “value-add,” but with the proper flooring selection, this could very much be the…

As we continue to take back our home from spaces that were once transformed to work and learn from home during the pandemic, trends are moving toward creating cozy spaces for the fall and winter months. This year has focused on inviting people back into our homes, following years of…

Flooring tastes tend to be cyclical. What was popular for homeowners decades ago can once again find its way back into style with little warning or reason. Modern homeowners looking for something retro in the way of flooring have plenty of options to choose from and consider. No matter what…