Interior Design
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The Best Flooring for a Rental Basement Suite
January 08 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If you have extra space in your home like a large basement that you’re considering renting, you can make extra income that could easily turn into a profitable venture. Whether you have a separate casita or a rental basement... read more4 min read
Blonde Wood Flooring is Making a Comeback
January 01 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
In the world of on-trend flooring, there have been plenty of styles that have come and gone over the years. Blonde wood flooring is one trend that was once a popular option, then it started to fade into obscurity... read more4 min read
Herringbone Wood Wall: A Weekend DIY Project
November 27 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If you’re looking to give your home a luxe aesthetic, herringbone is a fabulous choice. This angular design derives from the way the bones of a fish, such as a herring, look and has been used in home... read more4 min read
Hygge Flooring Options for a Cozy Space
November 20 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
When it comes to creating the ultimate cozy space, hygge is a perfect choice. This unique design style is derived from Norway, and it means “well-being.” The hygge style focuses on the Scandinavian way of life, which presents clean... read more4 min read
Low VOC Flooring for a Healthy Home
October 16 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
The majority of our lives are spent in our homes. Breathe easy in your sanctuary by promoting clean air with low VOC building materials, paints, and home furnishings. With more of a focus on green living, a focus on... read more4 min read
How to Choose a Style of Stair Tread Nosing
September 25 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Whether you have a grand entrance with a sweeping staircase or a simple set of steps leading to your basement, stair tread nosing is an important safety feature. And while its purpose is mostly utilitarian, that doesn’t mean you... read more4 min read
Design Tips for Matching Ceramic and Vinyl Floor and Wall Tiles
July 03 | 4 min read | admin
There are two schools of thought when it comes to tiling the bathroom or kitchen. One camp says that the wall and floor tiles should complement each other but should not match. This is because matching floor and wall... read more7 min read
Wood-Look Flooring: Choosing Between Wood-Look and the Real Thing
April 12 | 7 min read | David Montagliani
The look and feel of hardwood floors is hard to replicate, but many homeowners are turning to wood-look flooring to save money and still enjoy the appearance of wood in the home. Solid hardwood is attractive and can increase... read more4 min read
Herringbone Laminate Flooring: Easy, Opulent, and Inexpensive
March 20 | 4 min read | admin
Options for flooring are truly endless, and choosing the right flooring for your rooms isn’t an easy task. If you love the look of herringbone floors, you can achieve it with a variety of materials, including wood, vinyl planks,... read more2 min read
Guest Blogger Kim Hazel: New Wood Flooring Reveal in the Kitchen and Sunroom
October 10 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
The following post was contributed by the amazingly talented Kim Hazel from her lifestyle blog https://styledwithlace.com/ Take a look at her stunning new wood flooring renovation reveal below, featuring the installation of BuildDirect’s own, very stylish, Jasper Engineered Hardwood –... read more