Stanley Furniture, Somerset Hardwood Floors, Levelor Window Treatments, and Tuftex by Shaw Carpets: All Showstoppers For Your Home...

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Stanley Furniture...

There are very few companies that we have featured year after year because there are so many wonderful manufacturers in all of the categories we choose. But...there are exceptions and this is one of them. We have loved Stanley Furniture for dozens of years. They never dissapoint us with their wonderful offerings, each more beautiful than the next. You could, and will want to, furnish your entire home with their exquisite collections. Stanley Furniture, in their competitive price range, is as good as you can get, and is everything you have dreamed of when it comes to decorating. Furniture is the most important feature inside a home, and Stanley’s pieces are extraordinary, offering exactly what you need and desire. Their pieces are original, stylish, and made with the finest craftsmanship, and mostly… affordable.

Stanley’s main objective is to produce stylish, quality furniture. They accomplish that by using the best quality wood materials, construction procedures, and elegant finishes on their products. All of their furniture is hand-crafted and, in addition to wood, they incorporate other creative materials such as aluminum, glass, plastic, leather, and marble. Every joint is carefully constructed and held together with glue and nails, the way furniture should be made. As a matter of fact, Stanley's has a strict 30-step finishing process guideline that starts with an undertone stain that is applied to a hand-sanded piece. Next, the stain is sealed with a wash coat, then hand sanded again with filler applied to pack the wood pores and smooth out the surface. A sealer coat is then applied, the piece is hand sanded again, and hand polished. Just add in some upholstered furniture and a couple of mattresses after you choose from Stanley and you're done. The quality is the highest you can get and their furniture will last through generations, if you want it to. That's how well the pieces are made. Lots of model homes for new construction select Stanley Furniture to show off their stunning homes. If we could feature every one of Stanley’s collections we would, but we'll just choose a few for now and let you take a look at their website yourself to see everything they have. Stanley Furniture is one class act!

Archipelago is our favorite of their numerous lines for many reasons. The first is its diversity. We love the bold and exotic, varied and diverse, relaxed wood finishes. These pieces are perfect for mixing or matching because they offer individuality and creativity. Rich inlays and wood, peeled cane, woven natural fibers, and graphic arc motifs are part of its beauty. Your home will have a unique look and feel. Dazzling in every way. Archipelago pieces are made of hardwood solids and select veneers, along with relaxed textures and richly colored fabrics that all complement each other, rather than compete. Archipelago offers no-fuss décor to reflect your own unique personality. Archipelago, and its Caribbean touches, will take you away to your own paradise… right in your own home. We absolutely love it. Its beauty is even more spectacular in person so we suggest finding a showroom to see this exquisite set.

The stunning Villa Fiora Collection is crafted with nothing but elegance in mind. Curved shapes and intricately carved sea scroll designs embellish and add definition to each piece, creating a look that's antique and contemporary at the same time. Crafted from Meranti solids and Pecan and mitered Quarter Walnut veneers, the collection is designed in Toasted Pecan, an open-grained matte finish. Adding to the regal allure of the Villa Fiora, pieces are gently distressed and mottled to give the impression of an antique treasure. The aged appearance of the bail and rosette hardware used throughout the collection is only the starting point for its beauty. The solid metal pulls and knobs are coated to resemble black iron, and are etched with intricate detail that will have you stopping to admire them on more than one occasion. Allow yourself the pleasure of being whisked away to a luxurious, safe haven of timeless, elegant pieces like the Villa Fiora Collection by Stanley Furniture. Our favorite piece is the Wood Panel Bed with its symmetrical criss-cross pattern on the headboard. Spectacular!!!

www.stanleyfurniture.com
Somerset Hardwood Floors...
Somerset hardwood flooring has been around for over 20 years. They produce the most exquisite yet affordable wood flooring available, paired with unrivaled performance that will last for decades. One of the most exciting experiences of purchasing or upgrading a home is decorating it. Somerset literally has your floors covered in the flooring department.

Installing a Somerset hardwood floor will add immeasurable value to your home, not to mention the joy it will bring you every time you walk through your door. They only use the finest of Appalachian hardwoods (which are known for the extraordinary quality and durability), and they have such a beautiful variety of finishes to choose from.

It doesn’t matter if your home is contemporary or traditional... Any of their prefinished styles will complement your home, including natural red or white oak, gunstock, colonial gray, midnight, maple, hickory, butterscotch, provincial, and cherry oak. Plank choices include ultra-wide, wide, ¾”, 5”, and a few others. Somerset’s pattern and color variations are natural, no two pieces are the same. The mineral streaks, knots and variations in grain and color add to its beauty. Whether you desire sleek modern, rustic, or lightly textured styles, Somerset will bring style and value to your home.

www.somersetfloors.com

Levolor Window Treatments...
The look and feel of texture are everywhere on the design horizon at Levolor. Anticipating trends is an important part of creating fashionable yet functional window treatments with substance. Levolor's products have been updated with innovative textures and features that bring a tactile style statement to every room and they are all high quality products. Given their diverse product selection, Levolor has the perfect blind for your needs -- to fit every design scheme and budget. And what makes Levolor blinds so unique? Their outstanding features and benefits. Discover which Levolor blind is best for you. Since the early 1900's, Levolor has been setting the standard in window fashions, design innovation, product quality and customer satisfaction. They offer great solutions in a wide variety of vertical, aluminum and wood blinds; cellular and woven wood shades; and sheer vertical window treatments. Levolor is the only blind and shade company that delivers an unprecedented promise on their products…Not only do you get a full 10 year warranty, if you don't love your blind for any reason, or even if you measure incorrectly, they'll exchange it. You can’t ask for more than that!

Levolor cellular shades, in single cell and double cell sizes, are a perfect fit for windows large or small. Available with soft, rich woven fabric, or traditional non-woven fabric, Levolor Accordia cellular shades bring beauty and function to windows while offering added insulation through their inherent cellular (honeycomb-shaped) construction.

Levolor wood blinds are available in 1", 2" and 2 1/2" slat sizes to fit any window. Made from quality real wood slats, Levolor wood blinds are available in a wide assortment of paints, washes, stains, and textures to complement other wood furnishings in your home. From deep, rich stains to light sandblasted colors, wood blinds enhance your home as you bring the beauty of nature indoors. Levolor's elegant wood blinds help you control light and heat while getting your home back to nature with warmth and sophistication, and you can enjoy the charm, durability and versatility of wood blinds at considerable cost savings over traditional wood shutters. Wood, a natural insulator, helps to keep your winters warm and your summers cool, and Levolor wood blinds resist moisture. Simply wipe them clean with a cloth. Oh, and don't forget the decorative wood valance that matches the finish of your blinds and comes standard with your blinds!

Levolor faux wood blinds offer the beauty of wood at a fraction of the cost. The best of two worlds... the look and warmth of real wood blinds coupled with the durability of a blind that won't fade, warp or crack. Faux wood blinds are an ideal choice for any high humidity area of your home, including baths or kitchens. Levolor faux wood blinds are available in 2" and 2 1/2" faux wood and 2" NuWood (composite materials). Choose from realistic natural wood tones to a wide selection of whites and off-whites as you enhance your home while controlling light and mood. They are made of a wood composite with a vinyl cover and the blinds last virtually forever. They also come with decorative valances (standard) that matches the finish of your blind.

Levolor Mark 1 aluminum blinds are available with an exclusive cordless feature which eliminates the need of traditional operation cords and can be raised or lowered with the touch of a hand. Also, their LightMaster feature is available which offers offset cord holes for exceptional light control when closed. Levolor was the first to bring consumers the versatile 1" slat mini blind, and they brought color to blinds. Whether your taste is conservative, traditional, contemporary, or eclectic, Levolor colors will help create the perfect backdrop in your decorating. Levolor's blinds are manufactured to give you the most durable, high quality blind on the market with smooth operation and standard crash-proof cord locks to prevent accidental release of the blinds.

Levolor S-Shaped vinyl vertical blinds have a unique shape that creates a tighter closure and provides greater privacy. It also gives a flowing look to your window, almost like draperies. A great choice for large windows and sliding doors.

Their cordless blinds are awesome. Like magic, these treatments have no lift cords! Their length is adjusted by simply raising and lowering the bottom rail and they can be lifted or lowered to any height using a simple one-hand operation. Because of this, Levolor again sets the standard in safety and convenience for all aluminum mini blinds and cellular shades. The absence of lift cords creates a safer environment for children and pets (safer for children and pets since the SmartControl Cordless technology replaces the outer lift cords with a spring motor system, taking away the dangling lift cords, reducing the risk of strangulation), and provides a more streamlined and tailored appearance. Levolor Cordless is the recipient of many awards. You can say that this feature has literally no strings attached.

www.levolor.com


Tuftex by Shaw Carpets...

Color your world and color your home with Tuftex by Shaw’s gorgeous carpets. Shaw is the world’s largest manufacturer of tufted broadloom carpet. Tuftex Carpet, a division of Shaw, is the largest carpet manufacturer in the Western U.S. and they have achieved this position by concentrating on three important issues: Style, Value, and Quality. The variety of Tuftex' carpet styles and colors sets them apart from competitors. Their wide range of choices is unique in the carpet industry and the products provided include shags, cables, friezes, cut pile berbers and more to satisfy a broad clientele. They use the most popular fibers on the market including DuPont and Stainmaster. Additionally, Tuftex has been recognized as an industry leader in residential color trends.

Some of their lines include: Textured Cut Pile (the loops are cut, creating many individual yarn tufts - permanently bending each of the yarns creates the texture and it produces a more casual appearance); Plush Cut Pile (this carpet has individual yarn tufts which are straight, creating a smoother more formal look); Textured Cut Pile Berber (introducing "color flecks" throughout a textured cut pile creates this distinctive carpet - these flecks accentuate its casual appearance); Velvet Plush Cut Pile (this is a plush cut pile with very fine yarn tufts and the result is a very smooth clean finish); Tone On Tone Cut Pile (this carpet is a cut pile that has multiple color shades throughout and is a favorite among families with high traffic areas - the multiple shades camouflage some stains and wear); Cut Pile Cable (this carpet has individual tufts of yarn and each of these tufts is very thick, causing them to have a "cable" appearance); Textured Cable (this carpet is a cut pile cable with bent yarns and the texture creates a more casual look); Level Loop (this style, sometimes called a berber, is a carpet constructed of loops and the loops are uniform and create a relatively smooth surface); Precision Cut & Loop (this is a combination of loops and cut yarns and the contrast produced using this technique creates the pattern in the carpet); Textured Loop (this is a loop carpet that has random height levels and the variation in the loops levels creates a "knubby" appearance); Loop Pattern (this is a loop carpet with a variation in the size of the loops and this variation is precise and creates a definite pattern in the carpet); Tip Sheared Pattern (this style combines loops and cut pile yarns to create stylish patterns in the carpet and shearing the top of the high loops of the patterned carpet creates tip-sheared look); Cut Pile Patterns (this is another of the more contemporary styles of carpet - varying the height of the cut pile yarns to create a definitive pattern); Shag (this is one of the most distinctive styles on the market - it is created using either cable cut pile or textured cut pile yarns - they are very long and spaced further apart than usual and this creates the unique flowing look of the shag - this is our favorite line, including Shag Flair).