International Design Guild

The Perfect Pairs: How to Ensure Your Floors Work Together 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

Moving from your kitchen to your living room shouldn’t feel like stepping into a different house; it should feel like the next chapter of the same beautiful story.

The 3-Floor Rule: To maintain a high-end, uncluttered aesthetic, limit the number of distinct flooring types visible from any single point in your home to 3 or fewer.

Embrace Contrast Over 'Almost' Matching: Trying to match two different wood tones perfectly usually backfires. Instead, choose a distinct contrast (like a deep, wire-brushed oak paired with a light, creamy stone-look tile) to make the transition look intentional.

Mind the Undertones: The secret to harmony is keeping your undertones consistent. If your hardwood has a cool, ash undertone, look for a complementary tile or carpet that shares those same cool, muted notes.

Find your perfect pair by scheduling a design consultation with our showroom experts. ✨ Link in comments!

Swipe to see how our cutting-edge Room Visualizer tool allows you to see your dream floors in a way that transcends imagination. Which pattern are you loving for this staircase? 💭

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Looking to create a serene sanctuary this season? A soft, neutral palette is the secret to timeless luxury.

Swipe through to see our 4 tips for mastering a Spring look 👉🏼

Get inspired with these fresh spring patterns! 🌿

There’s no better way to ground your home’s design than with a new foundation. Whether you’re drawn to a subtle, organic texture or a prominent, structured pattern, our carpets are designed to breathe new life into every room.

Stop by your local showroom this week to explore these trending patterns in person, and let’s start designing a custom piece that fits your home perfectly!

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Celebrate Earth Day with Sustainable Style 🌿

Love the look of authentic wood? Engineered hardwood offers timeless beauty while being more forest-friendly. Because of its unique construction, manufacturers can produce significantly more flooring from a single tree than with solid hardwood—maximizing every harvest without compromising quality.

Swipe to see some of our favorite sustainable styles ➡️

Check out how the St. Cornelius Church in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood has been thoughtfully reimagined as a vibrant indoor pickleball club.

Carlson’s Floors was proud to play a role in the transformation, installing new floor and wall finishes throughout the building to support its next chapter. With careful planning and craftsmanship, the Carlsons' team helped prepare the space for years of play while respecting the structure's unique character and story.

What structures have you seen reimagined in your own community? 👇