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Whether you have a full household with kids and pets or a quiet home with minimal unpredictability, rooms with spotless, carpet will inevitably experience a food or drink stain. We cherish a plush carpet pile for its comforting fibers and pristine appearance, and we aim to keep our carpet looking…

Whether you love a sleek, modern room layout or a rustic farmhouse home full of organic charm, natural stone, and ceramic tile will allow you to craft gorgeous spaces with timeless style. Known for premium durability and natural yet luxurious appeal, both tile and stone can be used to create…

If antimicrobial flooring sounds like something you might find in a hospital or a scientific lab, that’s for a good reason! Medical and healthcare providers, food production and processing plants, laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturers use this protective flooring to ultimately protect us from harm. An antimicrobial agent is used to…

If you’re looking for a new design that will add lots of personality and color to a room in your home, Maximalism could bring the wow factor that you’re looking for! The opposite of Minimalism’s less-is-more aesthetic, Maximalism leans the other direction with its more-is-more sensibility. Instead of crisp white…

The warm summer season is full of fun, adventures, and making memories with the ones you love. Whether it’s a pool party, cookout, or a family get-together, there’s always a good reason to invite guests over for a relaxing afternoon. Why not bring this same seasonal celebratory spirit indoors with…

If you have a spot in your home that’s lacking natural light or feels dark and cramped, we have some creative ideas on how to brighten up a dark room! From the floors to the ceilings, go with a design plan that amplifies the light you have to create a…

Anytime a seller lists a property on the market, the ultimate goal is to attract the most potential buyers and receive the best offers possible. Of course, the best offer will depend on how much value the lucky buyer believes they are getting for their home investment. Naturally, the seller’s…

When it’s time to upgrade the way you are using your basement, at some point in your project planning, you will ask the question: What’s the best flooring for the basement? Whether it’s an additional living space, office, workout area, or the ultimate home theater room, Second Street Floors can help…

Perfect for a pop of color, pattern, texture, and visual interest wherever you need it in your home, stylish area rugs will always provide you with instant room-enhancing additions. In fact, our Second Street Floors Rugs.Shop has styles, sizes, and constructions that can be used throughout the home to dazzling…

With sunny days upon us and the chilly winter months behind us, many homeowners are taking a moment to spring clean and get the home in order. If you’ve been eying a design refresh or room remodel, now may also be the perfect season to complete your project since it’s…

Our bathrooms are one of the most important areas in the home, a space that helps us unwind, rejuvenate, and can make our morning and evening routines a highlight of the day. Generally speaking, we outfit this room with stylish stone, tile, or luxury vinyl flooring to handle the moisture,…

Our favorite gorgeous hardwood floors are classic, durable, and offer stunning natural beauty. When you use a chic patterned layout for the actual planks, you’ve got the recipe for a floor that will create an unforgettable room with high visual interest. So which layout patterns are on-trend right now, and…

We love a stylish room complete with plush carpet for the familiar warmth and inviting comfort that this popular soft surface provides. However, the rich texture and cloud-like fibers don’t have to be traditional, muted, or predictable. You can use carpeting to complete an eye-catching design scheme full of inspiration…

If you are one of the many fans of ‘farmhouse chic’ or ‘rustic vogue’ design principles, then you have probably come across the eye-catching whitewashed look on Pinterest, interior design blogs, or home trend magazines. Mixing white paint and water, a thinner, semi-transparent paint is created and used on wood,…