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Natural Elements

Summer 2018 - Westchester Magazine

New York City transplants Peter and Brittney Walgren purchased this Victorian Colonial in Hastings-on-Hudson. They wanted to inject the older home with a new lease on life after having a son, Teddy, and leaving their apartment in the West Village.

Brittney has a background in floral design, and her design aesthetic aligned perfectly with Greenwich-based designer Becca Casey’s vision. “Brittney sought a home that had vibrancy,” says Casey. “We helped visually freshen up the home with light walls, transitional furnishings, and a slightly West Coast aesthetic.”

Read more: http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/Westchester-Home/Summer-2018/Rustic-Elements-Renovated-Victorian-Colonial-Revival/ 

How to Clean Hardwood Floors and Have Them Looking Like New

Nov 19, 2020 by Arricca Elin Sansone 

When it comes to hardwood floors, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! If you want your hardwood floor's finish to last, you need to give it a little love. But that doesn’t mean you have to baby it. Wood floors are durable and can look gorgeous for decades with the right care and cleaning. Here’s what you need to know to keep your hardwood floors beautiful for years, courtesy of Brett Miller, vice-president of technical standards, training, and certification for the National Wood Flooring Association.

Read more: 

https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/a34702591/how-to-clean-hardwood-floors/


THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WOOD FLOORS

April 25, 2019 by NWFA

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may wonder when you'll find relief. People with spring, fall, or even winter allergies might catch a break during their off seasons, but for those who experience allergy symptoms year-round, it's a constant battle. But what if we told you that the type of flooring you choose for your home could have an impact? Wood floors may just be the cure for not only your dated décor, but your allergies as well.

Wood directly impacts indoor air quality. In fact, wood floors can significantly improve indoor air quality when compared to other flooring options.

Read more: 

https://www.woodfloors.org/news-details.aspx?article=4107&articlegroup=755 

Benefits of Using Hardwood Flooring in the Kitchen

April 28, 2020 by FromTheForest

It’s Attractive

Hardwood flooring is famous for its beauty, and why shouldn’t your kitchen be as beautiful as the rest of your home? Plus, with the wide range of wood species, colors, and textures, you’re sure to find a style that fits exactly what you need. Do you want your kitchen to have a warm, homey glow that invites in loved ones for large gatherings? Are you craving a sleek, modern design with a dark, elegant flooring color? No matter what your style is, there’s a hardwood flooring option to complement it perfectly.

Read more: https://www.fromtheforest.com/blogs/wallplanks/benefits-of-using-hardwood-flooring-in-the-kitchen

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