Here at the best flooring store at the Lake of the Ozarks, we like to think outside the box! While, we do have it all, tile, hardwood, residential carpet, commercial carpet, laminate, carpet pads, vinyl, adhesives, etc., there are different types of flooring that can actually look quite remarkable when put them together. This week, we are going to look at the beauty, that is hardwood and tile together, in a home and why it’s beneficial to try.

About Hardwood

Hardwood is a high-end flooring choice that gives your home a classy, clean look. There are many different types of hard wood, beech, hickory, teak, birch, walnut, cherry, ash, pine, mahogany, softwood, etc. Having hardwood floors can improve the selling rate and overall value of your home. Having hardwood floors can also help speed up your cleaning process, while dust can not hide and can easily be wiped clean.

About Tile

There are also many different types of tile, travertine, ceramic, porcelain, wood look, slate, marble, granite, pebbles & stones, etc. While most people may think the main use for tile is in a bathroom floor or kitchen floor, there are several different interesting ways you can use it in your home.

• Back splash above your sink.
• Entryway near the door into your living room.
• Area around your fireplace.
• Artwork throughout your home.

Interesting Ways to Mix Hardwood and Tile Within Your Home

The combination of hardwood and tile within your home can truly look great, if you go about it the right way. The contrast between the two can improve your overall sale value of your home. It can:

• Create a nice entry way in certain homes.
• Look classy around your fireplace.
• Create a nice transition from your living room to your kitchen or bathroom.
• Nice transition to your patio.

Hardwood and Tile can be good to have in high traffic areas within your home, such as entry ways and transition areas, such as into your kitchen or living room because they are durable and can be easy to clean. Overall, the combination of hardwood and tile in your home can just look beautiful. Both can be purchased here at our flooring store in Osage Beach. It can also last a long time. There’s nothing worse than having to change your carpet out every few years due to wear and tear. Hardwood and tile can be more durable and less likely to damage.

No matter what your flooring choice for you home, our  flooring store at the Lake of the Ozarks can help you! We have it all and our friendly staff can assist you in choosing what works best for you and your family in your home.

While there are many benefits to having carpet in your Lake of the Ozarks home, we’d like to highlight some reasons for having the RIGHT carpet in your home. Barefoot Floors offers many different types of carpet that will really allow you to make your home your own. With several styles and options offered here at the best flooring store at the Lake of the Ozarks, our friendly staff can assist you in choosing the right carpet that works best for you and your family. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits to having the right carpet in your home.

Additional Warmth or Coolness for Your Home

Carpet has numerous fibers on the surface that trap air. This creates a warmer feel on a cool day and a cooler feel on a warm day. Carpeting on a wood or concrete floor actually adds a layer of insulation to help warm or cool the house. In addition, you will save money your energy bill.

Comfort for Your Bare Feet

Carpet provides a cozy feel for your bare feet. The nylon fibers in the carpet are soft and easy on your feet, so when you walk across your living room floor you can relax the bottoms of your feet. This could provide an unexpected health benefit.

Hardwood

Laminate

If you thought that having wood on your floors was incredibly attractive, wait until you see it on your walls! Yes, you read that right. At Barefoot Floors, we keep your floors covered, but now we have partnered with From The Forest to keep the wood "growing" all through your home. Wood paneled walls are a new trend that has picked up in popularity in the recent years and we couldn't be more excited about this attractive trend. Want to learn more? Here are some neat details about our new provider, From the Forest and their beautiful product.