Where do I start my decorating project? Designers say that the place to begin is with the floor. It is the canvas on which your design is created.

The best home designs reflect the owner's personality. So, begin your decorating project by examining your lifestyle.

Is it active?

Children and pets?

Do you rent or own?

What about allergies, special needs?

Home office?

Which areas are the most active? The least? What kind of traffic?

Now, look at your personal style? What do you like? Write down your design objectives.

How do I know what's the best-suited floor for me? Will it be...?

Soft-feeling, hard-wearing CARPET for family areas and the bedroom.

WOOD in the dining room or master suite.

LAMINATE in high traffic areas like a family room or play room.

CERAMIC/PORCELAIN tile for the bath, kitchen, entry ways, every living space. Don't forget the walls and countertops!

VINYL with new stylings for most rooms in the house.

AREA RUGS, an integral part of the new layered look.