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As we enter the new year, it's the perfect time to breathe new life into our homes. And what better way to start than by giving well-deserved attention to our often-overlooked floors? Whether you're gearing up for a major makeover or simply replacing worn-out surfaces, 2024 promises an array of exciting flooring trends, transforming your space into a haven of style and comfort.

1. Warm Tile Tones for a Moody Elegance

Step into 2024 with a burst of warmth underfoot! Tile design is turning towards inviting hues like cream, beige, and grey, blending different large formats and tonalities to craft captivating patterns. Jordana Moche, the maestro behind Porcelanosa NYC, predicts a surge in popularity for medium and darker wood-effect tiles and earth-toned flooring. Picture a home with a cozy, moody charm—a true retreat with a touch of hospitality.

2. Retro Carpet Revolution: Nostalgia with a Twist

Hold on to your hats because the carpet revolution is here! Audra Keiber, Mohawk's design and development virtuoso, hints at a retro resurgence in 2024. Like vintage furnishings and retro colorways, carpets are making a stylish comeback. Step away from the mundane gray and embrace the unique patterns and warm tones of this nod to nostalgia. Our top pick? The upcoming Karastan release, Stitchery, weaves a classic herringbone pattern with traditional colorways for a truly inspiring finish.

3. Familiar Farmhouse Flooring with a Modern Twist

The modern farmhouse style still reigns supreme in 2024. According to Adam Vester, Mohawk's design maven, farmhouse trends are evolving towards warm minimalism with Scandinese influences. Raw textures and organic forms meet Scandi minimalism, creating a visually clean backdrop that transforms living spaces into soft-spoken retreats. Embrace the familiarity of farmhouse flooring with a modern, sophisticated twist.

4. Innovative Sustainable Floors: A Green Revolution

Eco-conscious living takes center stage as sustainability and inclusivity drive flooring choices. Audra Keiber emphasizes Mohawk's commitment to sustainability, introducing innovative bio-based flooring alternatives. Expect clean, renewable, and sustainable materials to take the lead in 2024. Join the green revolution and explore flooring options that align with your values.

5. Hardwood Floors Reign Supreme in Kitchens

In 2024, we'll see kitchens graced by the enduring elegance of hardwood floors. Mitchell Parker, senior editor at Houzz, unveils the trend, with a quarter of renovating homeowners opting for stained or unstained hardwood. Get ready for smooth surfaces, raw wood tones, and wide planks. While lighter hues make waves, rustic wood's earthy charm remains a steadfast favorite. Dive into the classic herringbone pattern for an elegant and classy appearance.

6. A Nod to Nostalgia Across Hard Surfaces

Nostalgia isn't confined to carpets alone—hard surfaces are joining the trip down memory lane in 2024. Adam Vester reveals a trend characterized by clean lines and a pared-back aesthetic. Visualize wood and laminate flooring with enhanced wood looks, featuring more minor character knots. This fusion of midcentury modernism with retro seventies vibes and futuristic elements creates an environment that transcends time, offering a sense of timeless elegance.

7. Universal Design for All: Future-Proofing Homes

Homeowners are embracing universal design principles, renovating with everyone in mind. Future-proofing becomes key, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all. Mitchell Parker points out the rising trend of addressing special needs during renovations, focusing on safety. Think nonslip bathroom flooring—a simple yet crucial upgrade that enhances safety for all ages.

In 2024, let your floors tell a story of warmth, nostalgia, and sustainability. Embrace the trends that resonate with your style, and transform your space into a haven of excitement and authenticity. Prepare for a year when flooring becomes the star of your home's design narrative!

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If you plan to buy a home in Omaha soon, or maybe you just want to give your current home a new look, you're going to need at least some new furniture and other decor. Buying furniture online may seem to be the cost-effective option. But let's admit it, it's hard to make sure you found the perfect piece until you've seen it in person. That's where Omaha's furniture stores come in. Omaha features some of the best furniture stores in the state. You're sure to find everything you need to furnish your new home. Here are some of the best rated stores for your review.

Nebraska Furniture Mart

700 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114

NFM is a large home furnishings retailer that operates several locations in the United States. Founded in 1937, the company offers wide selection furniture and electronics at competitive prices. NFM has gained a reputation as one of the best places to shop for furniture in Omaha. The company offers a wide variety of furniture and appliances in its showrooms or online.

In addition, the store offers financing options and delivery services to make shopping as convenient and hassle-free as possible.

7 Day Furniture and Mattress Store

4911 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68127

7 Day Furniture is a family-owned Omaha business with over 65 employees. They carry Living Room, Bedroom, Dining and Entertainment furniture as well as Rugs and Lamps. They have been a part of the greater Omaha and Lincoln communities for over 30 years, offering customers the best service at affordable prices.

Mrs B's Clearance & Factory Outlet Center

7312 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68114

As a vital part of Nebraska Furniture Mart's sprawling 80-acre campus, Mrs. B’s Clearance Center and Factory Outlet is a great place to find amazing deals on home furnishings, including do-it-yourself flooring, carpeting, special purchases and sales. Over 100,000 square feet of retail space is filled with thousands of Furniture and accessory items.

The neighborhood flooring center offers more than 300 carpet rolls in stock and sells mattresses from over 100 popular brands. Experienced sales professionals are on hand to help you find the perfect piece for your home or office.

Allens Home

13336 Industrial Rd #105, Omaha, NE 68137

At Allens Home, you'll find a one-of-a kind selection of furnishings that will help decorate your home. The store’s floor is always stocked with new pieces from around the world, so there are always new things to discover.

Lovesac

120 Regency Pkwy Ste 141, Omaha, NE 68114

Lovesac's versatile pieces are designed to be easy-to-clean and long lasting, allowing you the comfort of a beautiful home.

They believe in owning furniture that lasts a lifetime and is expandable, rather than having to constantly buy new pieces.

This allows you to relax and live the life you want. Learn more about The World’s Most Adaptable Couch™, The World's Most Comfortable Seat™, Total Comfort! StealthTech Sound + Charge combines innovation with total comfort in a way that is unlike anything else available on the market today.

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What is the best way to welcome the beauty and change of the new season you ask? By updating your home interior of course! While many of us love the gorgeous bold hues of gold, red, and orange, this year the designers have chosen more natural tones and textures to take center stage! These subdued hues still add coziness with their organic feel, luxurious textures and by incorporating many interesting shapes and sizes. Here’s what the designers are looking at for the season:

Warm neutral colors in earthy tones are where it's at! Think cinnamon, terra cotta, copper, oatmeal, sand, and muted greens. These muted tones work well in any room and are making a splash throughout the home.

Textured fabrics and textiles, from nubby fabrics to linen, and velvet, add dimension and character to a room. Use the fabulous, muted Fall color schemes in your throws and pillows, bedding, and rugs to create a dynamic grouping or showstopping centerpiece in any room. Great for a wall-hanging as well.

Natural woods, which never go out of style, are back in the focal point. Choose to incorporate a new furnishing for Fall or strategically place natural wood elements throughout a room with items such as trays, picture frames, statues, cutting boards, and more. Wood elements give a calming and grounding effect to a room.

Natural fibers and woven elements, like rattan or wicker, lend their own brand of softness and hominess to a room and are super easy to add. Whether it’s a basket to hold warm blankets or treasured items, or swapping out a lamp shade for Fall, it’s a quick and easy way to give your room a Fall boost.

Lastly, mix it up a bit! Add some vintage picks mixed with modern options and have some fun. Let your personality show and make it your own. Your décor style is always a reflection of your own personality, despite what any designer has put forward.

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Reference: Jane at Home Blog

Whether you have been in your house for two years or two decades, there comes a point where things start to feel stale and you may even catch yourself daydreaming about a different, newer home. Unless you have the budget (and patience) for a home renovation, you may be wondering how you can breathe new life into your current home. 

In today’s blog we are going to be covering five ways for you to fall back in love with your home all over again through a couple of simple changes. Let’s dive in:

-Getting organized is a great way to revitalize your space and make your home feel larger and more alive. Spend some time getting rid of junk, clutter and items that you don’t need/use in areas such as drawers, shelves, closets, countertops, etc. With the items that are remaining utilize organizers such as boxes, bins and holders to make your rooms feel new and manageable. 

-A fresh coat of paint is a great and cost effective way to completely transform the look and feel of your home. You can express your style and personality with a fun accent wall color or go crazy with funky color in the spare bedroom. You will be amazed how much paint can transform your space and make your home feel fresher, newer and brighter.

-Lighting is another feature of a home that can drastically impact the feel of any room.  Updating light fixtures, incorporating lamps and even cleaning windows can bring more light in and brighten up your entire space. 

-Adding an area rug is a relatively small change that can make a big impact on a room. Utilizing a larger rug can make a room can appear larger and add warmth, color and texture to any space. 

-Lastly, rearranging furniture has transformative powers to when it comes to changing the way you feel about your home. You can make a space feel brand new by moving existing furnishings around and even adding in new pieces here and there. You will feel like you are vacationing in your own home!

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With patience, the right tools and a little sweat equity you can use your free time to increase the value of your house. Whether you are looking to sell now or in the future, there are many projects you can do on your own, in your own time, to improve the overall aesthetic and appeal of your home for future buyers. 

Below we have listed a few DIY projects that you can tackle over a week, weekend or even a month that are sure to increase the value of your home. Let’s dive in: 

-Painting the interior of your home is one of the most cost-effective home improvement projects for you to dive into. When it comes to buyer impressions, a fresh coat of paint can do more for your home than you think. It’s smart to stick with neutral paint colors to not only ensure it appeals to a wide variety of people, but also to keep your space looking fresh and clean.

-Giving your bathroom a refresh is another great way to appeal to buyers, as many people put a large focus on the aesthetic of the room. An outdated bathroom can really age your home and be a large turn off. It can be as simple as upgrading fixtures such as pulls and knobs, changing out the shower curtain, buying new towel to display and updating lighting fixtures.

-Refinishing or painting your kitchen cabinets is a very effective way to change the entire look and feel of your kitchen. Seeing as how many families spend a lot of time in kitchen, it is an area buyers really take a look at. While this can be a time consuming project, the payoff can be well worth it.

-Not many things date a house more than popcorn ceilings, which is why our next project for you to tackle is removing it from each room in your home. With the proper equipment and instruction, you can have those smooth ceilings in no time.

-This next project can seem like a daunting task, but if done right can really provide a great return on investment. Replacing your wall-to-wall carpeting with hard flooring is a great way to impress buyers and stay competitive in today’s market. This can be an involved process so be sure to plan ahead and have the proper tools on hand. 

-Our last DIY project will take you outdoors as you spruce up and improve your yard. Curb appeal is very important when potential buyers view your home. Doing small things such as planting flowers, removing weeds, buying new outdoor furniture, or even installing a fire pit can all go a long way.

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When selling your home, there are many factors that determine whether your property will sell quickly or sit on the market for a while. If you are in the process of selling your Omaha, NE home and are wondering why it hasn’t sold yet, we encourage you to keep reading as we have outlined a few reasons why the “For Sale” sign may still be up. Let’s dive in:

-The price is too high.
We understand the attachment people have with their homes, however you have to make sure the emotion doesn’t push you to overprice the property and expect people to pay more than it's actually worth.

-The home needs renovations.
Is your home needing those repairs that you have been putting off for years? Are your appliances and fixtures outdated? While some buyers enjoy the challenge and freedom that comes with home renovations, many buyers are looking for a house that is move-in ready. You are better off taking the time and money to do at least some light renovations and updating before your home hits the market. 

-The home is not staged well. 
When potential buyers view your home either online or in person you want them to feel as if the space is livable and functional for them and their family. One way to achieve this is by staging your home and giving buyers an idea of how certain spaces can be used and rooms can be laid out. 

-The listing photos don’t show the house well.
Buyers will typically begin their home search online by scrolling through listings and zooming in/out of images of properties (this is especially true given the current climate). That is why it is so important to have a professional snap the images of your home. Ideally you would use a photographer who is familiar with real estate photography as they will know all the right angles and shots to capture. You want to put your best foot forward and showcase all the wonderful features of your property. 

-The time of year.
Your home not selling could come down to something as simple as timing. Especially when it comes to time of year, as spring and summer months tend to be a better time to sell a home than winter and fall. 

-Your home appeals to a specific buyer.
If your home is unique and unlike others in the area, it can definitely prove to be an advantage in many ways. On the flip side, it  may also mean that you have to wait a bit longer for the right buyer to come along and fall in love with the property. 

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With the holiday season in full swing, now is the perfect time to begin decorating the outside of your home to add some Christmas flair and festive curb appeal. Below we have listed a few simple ways to achieve this and bring a little holiday spirit to your neighborhood. Let’s dive in: 

-Holiday wreaths are a simple and wonderful way to bring a little holiday cheer to the outside of your home. They serve as a warm welcome to your guests as they enter your front door.

-While on the topic, you can also add a holiday door mat and/or a festive garland to really deck out your front entrance. Garlands are perfect for wrapping columns, framing doorways and draping over railings. 

-Incorporating vibrant, traditional colors to the front of your home is sure to bring the holiday spirit to any passersby. Potted poinsettias are a great way to achieve this with their bold green and red coloring, as well as evergreen trees or plants. You can use them to line your walkway or simply cluster them together at your front entrance. 

-Another great way to add Christmas curb appeal to your home is through winter props. Items such as wooden sleds, warm lanterns, nutcrackers, stocking, artificial trees, lights and other holiday decorations are a wonderful way to elevate the outside of your home. 

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With this week marking the first days of Fall, there is no better time to start transitioning your home from the warm, sunny summer months to the coming cozy days of Autumn. Below we have outlined a few tips and tricks on the best ways to prepare your home for the cooler weeks ahead. Let’s dive right in!

-Prepare your fireplace: Nothing is more welcoming in the cold winter months than walking into a home with a roaring, cozy fire. Make sure to sweep or vacuum away last season’s ashes and dispose of them safely. Also, make sure your tools are in good working condition and check that you are stocked up on wood and starter.

-Switch out pillows and other decorative items: Swap out summer colors in items such as pillows and blankets throughout your home with richer, warmer tones such as browns, greys, deep blues, beiges and oranges. You will be amazed at how this simple trick can completely transform the feel of any room. 

-Buy seasonal fruits: A quick trip to the grocery store is all you need to help to make the transition to fall in your kitchen. Place a bowl of seasonal fruit such as pears, apples and clementines for family and guests to much on. 

-Add seasonal plants: Seasonal plants such as hydrangeas, marigolds and mums are the perfect way to spruce up your mantel and/or entryway for fall. 

-Incorporate a fall scent: Incorporating candles throughout your home is a wonderful way to play with the senses and add a warm aroma to any room. Look into burning rich fall scents such as tobacco, pumpkin spice, and amber. 

-Decorate with pumpkins: Pumpkins are in season and are the perfect accessory to transition any room in your home for fall. From Halloween to Thanksgiving - your pumpkin decor will carry you through the coming months! 

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