Gorgeous Granite in the Kitchen

By admin | Published: March 21, 2012

We hear a lot of talk about the “dream kitchen”, and one element of the dream kitchen that is heard quite often, is granite countertops. There is no mystery why granite is such a popular countertop choice in the kitchen. Not only is it absolutely beautiful, each slab of granite has it’s own particular patterns and designs that are not like any other piece. When you think about it, it’s comparable to the human fingerprint, everyone has their own distinct print. The distinction of granite along with its durability and the variety of colors it is available in make it one of the top choices for dream kitchens today.

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What material would you like for your countertops in your dream kitchen?

 

 

 

 

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So What’s Next in Trendy Flooring?

By admin | Published: March 15, 2012

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New, exciting and trendy styles in flooring are emerging since the 2011 Chicago remodeling show.  These new styles and ideas are great not only for builders and interior designers, but for the homeowners who are do-it-yourselfers as well.

Wood floors remain a very popular choice and continue to bring an increase in value to the properties where it has been installed. Wood flooring’s continuing popularity is due to its ability to fit into many different decorating styles.

Trends to watch in 2012-

  • Flashy splashes of color. The earth tones of the past are giving way to new colors. Grays, blues and even reds.
  • Vintage continues to be very popular making the look of distressed wood another great option.
  • Bamboo is getting some new and exciting looks. It has been a choice for many people due to it’s sustainability feature.
  • Wood planks are gaining popularity and are increasing in size. New wider planks are making their way into homes across America.

If you are in the St. Louis area, looking for the trendy 2012 styles, Ambassador Floor Company has everything to fit your needs.

 

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Glass Backsplashes in the Kitchen

By admin | Published: March 13, 2012

According to the The National Kitchen & Bath Association, glass has become an increasingly popular material with designers for use in the kitchen. Although kitchen designers commonly use it for countertops, more than half use glass for backsplashes.

Glass is a diverse material that you can have cut into clear or colored tiles to create mosaics, or into square or rectangular sheets and other shapes to match any style of kitchen. Unlike natural stone backsplashes that sometimes show grease stains, or lose color with age or exposure to direct sunlight, glass rarely stains, provides an easy to clean surface and retains its color over time.

At Ambassador Floor Company, we offer a wide range of services. Besides wood, carpet, vinyl, laminate and cork flooring, we also offer a wide range of other eco-friendly flooring solutions for St. Louis, as well as backsplash design and installation services.

Feel free to visit our Ambassador Floor Company St. Louis showroom where we can help you to create a beautiful, long-lasting glass backsplash for any style home.

 

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May the Quartz Be with You, in the Kitchen

By admin | Published: March 8, 2012

So what is it about quartz countertops that has many homeowners excited about their new kitchen? Well, if you weren’t aware, for the last several years quartz has been considered a green material. Known for characteristics like anti-mold and mildew, high durability, flexibility, stain resistance, chemical and solvent resistance and heat resistance, this popular option is a great choice for the countertops in the kitchen and even the bathroom.

Quartz is usually mixed with concrete or materials that are similar in order to create surfaces. Plus, people love the fact that it can be made into any color imaginable, making it very versatile as far as design.

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Interested in quartz countertops for your St. Louis area home? The Ambassador Floor Company showroom is located at 17770 Chesterfield Airport Road, stop by and see us, or call the showroom at 636.728.1600 to schedule an appointment with one of our design consultants.

 

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The Timeless Elegance of Natural Stone Countertops

By admin | Published: March 2, 2012

Want to add timeless elegance to your kitchen or bath? Using natural stone as your countertop material will do just the trick. Stone is a unique product of nature that is a perfect option for your countertops or surrounds. The five types of stone you can choose from are: limestone, granite, marble, travertine and slate. The differences in each of these stone types is simply the hardness and porosity. To best figure out which style best suits the area you are considering it for, contact an Ambassador Floor design consultant to match up the right style with your needs and lifestyle.

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Natural stone also uniquely enhances your kitchen and bathroom because each slab of stone has its own charachteristics or shading, veining, irregular markings and so forth that make it a one-of-a-kind piece, and in essence creates the beauty of the stone.

 

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Have you ever considered natural stone countertops in your home?

 

 

 

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Creating Floors that are Hard to Forget

By admin | Published: February 28, 2012

As guests enter a home, they automatically look down at their feet to ensure solid footing over the threshold. The first thing they will notice in your home will be your floors. As their eyes move up towards the interior of your home they will notice how the furniture, decorations and walls complement your flooring motif.

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Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, tile, marble or granite are all common flooring choices. These basic flooring options can be individualized to achieve a variety of looks. Multiple types of flooring can be integrated to create a modern look which changes seamlessly between rooms. Rich wood tones with accent pieces can be used to highlight architectural features of the home. Tiles can be laid to create intricate patterns which lead the guest’s eyes through the room. Comfortable carpet laid in the family room can create a relaxing, comfortable place for your family to sit and enjoy each other’s company.

If you have a home that needs a flooring update or you would like to add a sense of intrigue to an already existing floor, call Ambassador Floor Company located in Chesterfield, MO. We’ll help you create an unforgettable floor in your own St. Louis area home!

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Patterned Carpeting adds a Unique Touch

By admin | Published: February 24, 2012

Do you need to add a little more design interest to your home interiors, but don’t know where to begin? Ambassador Floor Company suggests you start with the floor. Carpet with unique patterns can really bring in a boost of color and design to any space. No longer are we stuck with unimaginative carpet designs that don’t add anything to the beauty of our home interiors. The right carpeting can tie together the entire space beautifully and make quite an impression in the home.

 

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Are you looking for the right patterned carpeting for your St. Louis area home? If so, contact Ambassador Floor Company in Chesterfield, MO. We can’t wait to help you find the right floor covering that will make your home interiors come alive.

 

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The Endless Possibilities with Tile

By admin | Published: February 21, 2012

You are a unique individual, one of a kind, with one of a kind tastes. Your floors should reflect you personal style and contribute to the comfort and uniqueness of your home. Don’t think you have to settle for plain squares with no patterns. Tile is available in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Tile flooring is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to update and personalize your living space. The choice of size, shape, and texture of tile is virtually endless. You can choose from vinyl, cork, ceramic, even glass. Be creative, be daring, be bold. The way the tile is laid out can be customized too. Why subscribe to the grid when you can have circles, or a mosaic pattern.

Even if you are a Do-It-Yourself kind of person and you have limited tile flooring experience do not fear. Nowadays exciting patterns, colors and textures even come confined to a square piece for easy installation.

So don’t be shy. Dig in and express you yourself with a new tile floor or even an impressive back splash. Ambassador Floor Company offers the St Louis area flooring that can help make your tile fantasies become reality.

 

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Cork Flooring: Eco-Friendly and Stylish

By admin | Published: February 17, 2012

When you want the feeling in your home to be stylish, eco-friendly and warm, your first step is to install cork flooring.

Cork is produced by the natural shedding of the thick outer bark of the cork oak tree, which occurs every nine to 12 years. No trees are cut down and a single tree will produce bark for hundreds of years. Cork harvesting is done only with hand tools.

You can take the eco-friendly theme a step further with cork tiles made from recycled waste, like wine bottle stoppers, to add a dimension of visual interest. Cork tiles are manufactured in patterns and in creative shapes like triangles and polygons, and they can be installed in unique custom patterns.

Cork is naturally impermeable, and flooring is usually sealed with polyurethane to further protect it from damage. Still, it’s advised that you do not wet mop a cork floor, but clean spills immediately with a damp cloth.

Cork flooring comes in a number of natural colors, plus even more water-base stains to simulate hardwoods or other stylish earth tones. It is soft, and a good insulator.

Ambassador Floor Company has cork flooring for all your home’s needs.

 

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Gotta’ Love Red Floors!

By admin | Published: February 14, 2012

Since today is Valentine’s Day, let’s talk red flooring. Don’t be afraid. Red floors can be an awesome addition to your home. Many people are hesitant when it comes to colored flooring that is not some shade of brown, beige or black. However, installing a floor with bold color or painting a floor a bold color can really work to enhance the entire room or space.

Take a look at a few lovely red floors Ambassador Floor Company came across:

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Are you looking for an exciting new way to give your St. Louis home interiors a boost? Why not start with the flooring? Ambassador Floor Company‘s showroom has an extensive selection of flooring choices for you to choose from. We can help you find exactly what you need! Just give us a call at 636-728-1600 or visit our showroom located at 17770 Chesterfield Airport Rd in Chesterfield, MO .

 

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