The carpet industry has come a long way in a short amount of time and can actually help you save on your energy bills. While many companies are still manufacturing the same old carpeting that was being made twenty years ago, companies like DreamWeaver are using new and innovative techniques to create an overall better product. Their PureColor technology infuses color into the carpeting instead of dying it, making it fade and stain resistant. Shaw Floors has carpeting options that are odor resistant and have LifeGuard backing, which prevent spills and accidents from leaking through the carpet to the subfloor.

Tile is a classic choice for kitchens and bathrooms, but can also give you a modern, industrial look with new options like metal tiles. Ceramic, glass, porcelain, natural stone, metal, and mosaic tiles are all lovely options that come in a myriad of styles and patterns to suit your taste. Nothing says luxury and calm like marble or porcelain tiled floors, but any look can be created with the large selection of styles in ceramic. Kitchen backsplashes can be done in classic mosaics, metal, or glass tile. Whether you want country chic, traditional, or a contemporary look, there are tile options to suit every style.