{"id":1686,"date":"2015-01-26T02:54:06","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T07:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/?p=1686"},"modified":"2017-06-05T01:22:13","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T05:22:13","slug":"2015-design-trends-naturally-hardwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/2015-design-trends-naturally-hardwood\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 Design Trends: Naturally Hardwood!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1410 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Learn all about what&#8217;s hot in design and decor for new homes with our Decor Pro, Kimberly Bianchi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Kim&#8217;s helpful advice and assistance is one of the many OPUS Differences. With her personal attention and deep understanding of the construction process, she&#8217;s able to help homeowners envision their dream home!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;white&#8221; border_width=&#8221;7&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1695&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Naturally Hardwood<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s true, what they say.\u00a0 \u201cEverything <em>old<\/em> is <em>new<\/em> again.\u201d\u00a0 This is certainly true with flooring.\u00a0 We spoke with <em>Domenic Condo<\/em>, at <strong>Weston Flooring<\/strong>, who gave us some insights into what buyers are looking for these days, and people still love the timeless look of hardwood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWider planks in different textures are really popular now,\u201d says <em>Condo<\/em>.\u00a0 While dark colours dominated in previous years, we\u2019re seeing lighter colours in 5\u201d widths all the way up to 10\u201d widths with wire-brush or hand-scraped finishes. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">People are also looking for cool patterns, making the floor a focal point in a home.\u00a0 Instead of the classic staggered effect, try herringbone or chevron patterns. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">According to <em>Condo<\/em>, \u201cthe most important thing to consider, regardless of the hardwood you select, is to control the environment in your home.\u201d\u00a0 You\u2019ve invested in a beautiful natural floor.\u00a0 Protect it by monitoring heat and humidity to prevent potential warping or cupping.\u00a0 When you move in, OPUS Homes will be sure to help you determine the optimal humidity levels in your home to protect your investment. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn all about what&#8217;s hot in design and decor for new homes with our Decor Pro, Kimberly Bianchi. Kim&#8217;s helpful advice and assistance is one of the many OPUS Differences. With her personal attention and deep understanding of the construction process, she&#8217;s able to help homeowners envision their dream home! 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