The Inside Scoop on Micro Bevel Hardwood Flooring

Micro bevel hardwood flooring in Concord, CA from The Floor Store

The Inside Scoop on Micro Bevel Hardwood Flooring

In our last article, we briefly touched on the differences in LVP edge profiles and covered the micro bevel profile. Today, we’re going to take a deep dive into why the micro bevel has quietly become the undisputed industry standard for today’s Bay Area homes and why it’s particularly transformational when applied to the look…

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Moody & Luxurious: How to Style Dark Hardwood Floors in Your Kitchen

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Moody & Luxurious: How to Style Dark Hardwood Floors in Your Kitchen

For the past few years, pale blondes, light natural oaks, and warm-toned wood flooring has really dominated the space throughout the country and California in particular. We are seeing a small break away from the beige and light-colored trends towards overall warmth and even some venturing into the dark side with dark hardwood floors. Dark…

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Your Luxury Vinyl Flooring Edge Guide: Painted Bevel vs. Micro Bevel vs. Square Edge Flooring

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Your Luxury Vinyl Flooring Edge Guide: Painted Bevel vs. Micro Bevel vs. Square Edge Flooring

When you walk into a showroom and start flipping through luxury vinyl plank samples, your mind is usually racing through the big-picture decisions: color, length, width, style. You’re probably imagining how it will look in your space, if it will hold up against your pets or children, and more than likely, if it will fit…

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4 Pro Tips to Avoid Costly Seam Failures in Your LVT Install Burlingame, CA

4 Pro Tips to Avoid Costly Seam Failures in Your LVT Install Burlingame, CA

Installing Luxury Vinyl Flooring yourself is a great way to save on labor costs when completing a remodel. Floating or click and lock luxury vinyl is considered a “DIY-friendly” method compared to a glue down or other method. While that is technically true, depending on your application, we should warn that certain applications and scenarios…

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2026’s Popular Hardwood Flooring Colors in the Bay Area, California

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2026’s Popular Hardwood Flooring Colors in the Bay Area, California

If you walk into any of our showrooms across the Bay Area right now, you’ll notice a massive shift in what designers and homeowners are looking for. For nearly a decade, cool, crisp grays, clinical whites, and heavily bleached tones dominated the interior design landscape. But in 2026, the trend has officially pivoted. We are…

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How to Match Existing Hardwood Tones with New Hardwood Flooring Like an Interior Designer

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How to Match Existing Hardwood Tones with New Hardwood Flooring Like an Interior Designer

Hardwood floors are an absolute staple of Bay Area style. Whether you live in a historic craftsman home in Berkeley, a classic Victorian in San Francisco, or a modern mid-century property in Sunnyvale, genuine hardwood brings unmatched character and value to a home. But what happens when you decide to knock down a wall to…

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How to Brighten up a Neutral Home with New LVP Flooring

How to Lighten Up Neutral Rooms in San Jose, CA

How to Brighten up a Neutral Home with New LVP Flooring

There is a lot to love about a neutral color palette. Beige, cream, gray, and taupe create a calming, versatile canvas that works with almost any decor style. But there is a fine line between a home that feels like a serene sanctuary and one that feels a bit washed out—especially on those classic, overcast…

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Table Talk: 2026 Dining Room LVP Flooring Trends for the Bay Area

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Table Talk: 2026 Dining Room LVP Flooring Trends for the Bay Area

The dining room has undergone a major transformation over the last few years. Once a formal space reserved for holidays, it has evolved into a multi-functional hub for the modern Bay Area home—serving as a home office by day and a sophisticated hosting space by night. Because of this high-traffic versatility, Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)…

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2026 Modern Bathroom LVP Flooring Designs for the Bay Area

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2026 Modern Bathroom LVP Flooring Designs for the Bay Area

In the Bay Area, our bathrooms have evolved from purely functional spaces into private retreats. Whether you are looking out over the hills in San Rafael or living in a sleek high-rise in San Jose, the modern bathroom demands materials that are as beautiful as they are resilient. Enter Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP). While traditionalists…

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Create a Warm Contemporary Kitchen in San Jose with 3 Interior Design Tips for 2026

2026 Contemporary Kitchen Design in San Jose

Create a Warm Contemporary Kitchen in San Jose with 3 Interior Design Tips for 2026

In San Jose, the “contemporary” look has long been associated with the sleek, high-tech aesthetic of Silicon Valley—think glass, stainless steel, and cool white surfaces. However, as we head into May and the Bay Area begins to bask in the warmth of late spring, a new trend is taking hold: Warm Contemporary. This style blends…

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