Scenes from 2015 NYC Market
Last week, the Mohawk Home’s New York City showroom was a buzz with the best, the brightest and simply the most beautiful in flooring fashion this season! A fresh focus of the market was bringing to reality (and a retailer near you!) the concept of affordable luxury. Our design team devoted the past 18 months …
Expert Entryways
If you were to open your front door for an unexpected guest, what would your entryway say about you? A “drop zone” of sorts for many, this place of the home can be tricky. If not carefully considered, it can easily become cluttered chaos, littered with kicked off shoes, dropped book bags and forgotten umbrealls. …
Chocolate Crazed!
From hazelnut chocolate truffles to tiramisu, anyone that knows me knows I LOVE CHOCOLATE! As an employee of Mohawk Home’s eCommerce department, I am fortunate enough to be on the forefront of most technology, however this quote pretty much sums up my thoughts about that… While I love chocolate, I also love easy recipes! Who …
Designing for Both Sexes
Remember that show “Designing for the Sexes”? Every week, the host would talk to a couple who was stuck in a decorating dilemma. The woman wanted one thing; the man wanted another. By the end of the episode, he had a design that both could love. So, how did he do that? How can you …
Mind Your Man Cave Manners
The man cave –be it a retreat, a game room, a bar, a hideaway or a trophy room– is a coveted cranny every man wants. But as décor isn’t always a top priority here, why not give the fellas a hand and help create a space you both can be proud of? Steal some inspiration from …
Farmhouse Style: How to Get the Look
Farmhouse style is popular in home decor right now. Its simplicity and mix of textures and materials is appealing, even if you don’t live on a farm. Want to incorporate farmhouse style in your home? Here’s how to get the look: For a farmhouse look, combine neutral colors with wood and metal. In …
Beautiful Bathroom Designs You Will Love
*Guest post by Modernize You see images of bathrooms on Pinterest and immediately fall in love. Why is this? What is it about some designs that catch your attention and make you long to enjoy them yourself? Here are five different bathroom designs that you’ll love. Via Modernize Mixing and Matching This contemporary bathroom has …
Home Projects in Thirty Minutes or Less
Home projects can seem daunting. The bigger the project, the more time you know it will take. But if you have thirty minutes, you can improve your home! Here are five home projects that you can complete in thirty minutes or less – instant (almost) gratification! 1. Make custom curtains. No, I’m not kidding. You …
Lake House Design
Nothing says summertime like a getaway to the lake. Lake times are all about relaxing, enjoying the view and outdoor activities, and time with the people you care about. We are blessed to have family members that share their lake house with us, and we’ve created many memories by the water. So to me, lake …
Carve Out Your “Happy Place”
If you find yourself longing for a little “happy place” to call your own you have come to the right place. Not every home can accommodate separate spaces to which one can retreat, but it is possible to carve out a little space that makes you happy. Here are some creative ideas of just how …