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We may still be enjoying the peak of fall color and crisp weather outside, but the holidays are just around the corner. Holiday season – especially this one following so much isolation due to the pandemic – means more people in your home. More people in your home means more…

Brushed brass. Chrome. Oil-rubbed bronze. Metals and metallics are a prominent trend in the interior design world. Much like jewelry for your home, metals infuse glamour and dimension into your space. Here at Joe’s Floor Store in New Haven CT, we’ve been following the trend of mixed metals in the…

Flooring tastes tend to be cyclical. What was popular for homeowners decades ago can once again find its way back into style with little warning or reason. Modern homeowners looking for something retro in the way of flooring have plenty of options to choose from and consider. No matter what…

You’ll soon be sending your kids back to school – if you haven’t already. And as you prepare for the new school year, you may find shopping for new flooring on your to-do list. Having the children home for the summer has likely revealed just how durable your flooring is…

An area rug is the perfect finishing touch in most rooms. Their versatility allows them to stand alone as a focal point, a powerful design element in your room, or as a background element that helps tie your entire room together. Area rugs can be switched out with ease so…

A household staple for decades, carpet remains one of the most popular and sought-after flooring options on the market today. But what precisely makes carpet such a desirable option for homeowners? Opinions may vary, but the team at Joe’s Floor Store in New Haven, CT knows that carpet boasts a…

Whether it’s time for a remodel or you’re building your dream home, you deserve to create a space that you’ll love for many years. That’s why it’s important to select the perfect flooring. Flooring is an investment that can last many decades, or even a lifetime, depending on what you…

Water is inevitable. No matter how careful you are sometimes spills happen. Your floors shouldn’t suffer because your kid likes to play pirate in the bathtub or if your loved ones aren’t the best at remembering to dry off after swimming before traipsing through the house. You also shouldn’t have…

Ranch-style homes lend themselves perfectly to chic, rustic styles. Whether you have a contemporary taste or prefer to feel like you’re living in the Wild West, the right floors can turn a project house into a home you’ll never want to leave. So, we’ve put together a list of some…

Hardwood floors aren’t just beautiful, they’re also an investment in your home’s long-term value. Whether they were there when you moved in or you scrimped and saved to have them laid, your hardwoods are worth protecting. Luckily, keeping your floors shiny and new isn’t hard. Our hardwood experts put together…