While Ipe and Cumaru are certainly our most popular decking species, we also offer several other species options for those who wish to save a little money or branch out into less commonly chartered territory. Alternative #1: Jatoba Also known as Brazilian Cherry, Jatoba is crossing over from interior flooring to a highly prized decking […]
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Modern Design and Premium Hardwood Floors
Streamlined design, a tight color pallet, and minimalist accessories — these are some of the guiding principles of Modern décor. Also referred to as Mid-Century Modern, this decorating style that became popular during the 1920s to 1950s heavily influences the Contemporary design trends of 2016. Also referred to as retro, Modern design is enjoying a […]
Hardwood Floors Ideal for Contemporary Design
What, exactly, is “Contemporary” design? It’s actually a fluid term that encompasses whatever design trends are currently in vogue, at any given time. Think of the term “contemporary,” in general: It refers to something or someone existing during the same time, or era. In similar fashion, Contemporary interior design consists of an ever-changing set of […]
Hardwood Floors at the Heart of Mission Style Design
Uncluttered, yet relaxed; simple, yet refined. Those seemingly opposing ideals come together in the Mission style of interior design. Also known as the “Arts and Crafts” decorating style, it’s inspired by both nature and fine craftsmanship. It first came into vogue during the 1860s, in response to the extremely ornate Victorian style which was at […]
Wood Flooring: Answering Objections
Custom Milled Wide Plank Flooring is what we do here at Rehmeyer Flooring. We believe wood floors are the best option for your home and business and that we’re the best ones to design and create your custom wood floor. But we get it: we’re just a tad bit biased. Perhaps you read our earlier […]
Wood Flooring: Health, Convenience & Appearance
Besides the many environmental and economic benefits of quality wood flooring, there are plenty of reasons an increasing number of Americans are choosing wood over manufactured products. A few of the reasons they typically cite include health, convenience, and appearance — factors we all care about in building and choosing our homes and businesses. We’ll […]
Wood Flooring: Environmental & Economic Benefits
The many customers who desire to have Custom Milled, Wide Plank Flooring from Rehmeyer Wood Floors installed typically begin at the same starting point: they know they want quality hardwood flooring throughout their home or business. In case you’re not quite there yet, give us a chance to convince you. We think you’ll be persuaded, […]
D’Amico Electric: Safe & Innovative Electrical Solutions
Since 1994, D’Amico Electric has been bringing safe and innovative electrical solutions to homes and businesses in and around Westchester County, New York. From major commercial installations to minor residential repairs, virtually no project is too big or too small. Providing 24/7 emergency electrical services and offering annual and bi-annual service plans for all major […]
Hardwood Flooring for Eclectic Design, Pt 2
Marked by contrasting textures amid a unifying theme, eclectic design has a unique allure. Whether you prefer to take a different variation on a theme in each room of your home or resist a particular style altogether, you likely don’t want your style put into a box. Perhaps your style can’t quite be described as […]
Hardwood Flooring for Eclectic Design, Pt 1
Perhaps your home’s décor defies conventional classification. Maybe one room is more rustic, and another fairly formal. You might say each room has its own personality or that you change it up a bit, depending on what’s in vogue or what you’re in the mood for at the moment. Whether you tend to change up […]
Premium Millwork Services: The Icing on the Cake, Part 3
In addition to understanding the basic steps required for running millwork and the need for value engineering in designing millwork, achieving premium millwork requires quality cuts from a truly top-notch millwork operation. No matter how top-grade your lumber is, it can be absolutely ruined if the cutting isn’t pristine. Because of the highly visible nature […]
Premium Millwork Services: The Icing on the Cake, Part 2
The current trend toward designs featuring natural wood instead of engineered and composite materials is leading to more and more millwork jobs. While this is sounds like great news, there is a downside: Decades of a tendency toward manufactured building materials has led to a lack of understanding about the nature of wood. As a […]
Premium Millwork Services: The Icing on the Cake, Part 1
Whether you’re a builder, a designer, or simply an observant person, you know that great moulding can help a project look complete and add just the right finishing touch to a room. On the flip side, though, poorly designed or executed millwork can detract from an otherwise stunning design. Here at J. Gibson McIlvain, we […]
How Can You Promote Forestry Health?
Whether you’re a boat builder, furniture maker, professional builder, or weekend woodworker, you can buy wood without feelings of guilt or fear over whether you’re hurting the environment and contributing to a waning supply. Hopefully, we can help arm you with knowledge about how the lumber and forestry industries interact and how you’re actually helping […]
Old World Design and Premium Hardwood Floors
Impressive. Comfortable. Welcoming. Who wouldn’t want their home to be described with such words? With a perfect balance of rich textures, colors, patterns, and finishes, the Old World style offers the elegance of a centuries-old European estate with the comfort level that comes from well-worn, warm details. Even if the exterior of your home seems […]