Picking the Right Flooring
Read our tips and tricks when it comes to making the big decision
The million dollar question: How to pick the right flooring for your home? The answer isn’t as complicated as you think- continue reading to hear our tips and tricks when it comes to making the big decision.
First things first, take a deep breath. You’re not the only one who finds this decision overwhelming. The flooring in your home sets the tone for the rest of your interior work, you want to pick the right one!
Before even looking at flooring samples, here are a few things to consider:
TRAFFIC
Identify the high-traffic areas throughout your home to determine the quality you’ll need. Think about hosting areas, pets, kids, food prepping areas, etc. This brings us to our next point…
DURABILITY
It’s crucial to look past marketing scams during this step. Of course every flooring company is going to claim they have “the real deal”. Do your homework by checking things like the wear layer, padding/backing, etc. If this sounds foreign to you, ask a knowledgeable sales representative in your area!
MAINTENANCE
All flooring involves a little maintenance whether it’s polishing, sealing, vacuuming, or even deep scrubbing. Prior to making a commitment, determine realistically how much upkeep you’re willing to do.
STYLE
Everyone's favorite part- the style! Pay close attention to the tones in your flooring. Does it pull on red, yellow, or even green tones? This comes into play when matching up other selections down the road such as cabinetry, paint colors, furniture, etc.
PROPER INSTALLATION
Last but not least, proper installation. If you get anything out of this, know the importance of having a professional install your flooring. There’s nothing wrong with DIY-ing, however, if you’re spending the money on a high-quality product but skimping on the installation, your flooring won’t perform as it’s made to.
Stop into our design center and get the proper help you need! We offer product knowledge, an eye for design, and an A+ installation team!
Space Planning Basics: Make Your Space Make Sense
Give your space a sense of form and function with proper space planning
Style and taste shouldn’t be the only aspects considered when designing your home. Let’s break down a few good ways to make the most out of your space.
Why is Space Planning Important?
Space planning is crucial during the design process to ensure homes have a sense of form and function. This process is very custom to the homeowner, and if done properly, should closely align with their activities and lifestyle.
What to Keep in Mind when Space Planning:
Determine the Type of Space
Social areas - kitchen or living room
Private areas - bedrooms
Productive areas - office or workout room
Storage areas - closet or pantry
Establishing these different areas can help the designer/homeowner assess the purpose of each room. Once that’s considered you can begin to think about what type of furniture and lighting is needed in the space.
Understand Traffic and Circulation Patterns
Being mindful of traffic and circulation patterns can be useful for furniture placement and choosing the quality/longevity of your products. For instance, a social area might require a more durable product compared to one going in a private area such as a bedroom.
Consider the Relationship Between Rooms
Having an idea of the relationship between rooms will help ease transition spaces throughout your home. This is helpful when deciding on the placement and size of your furniture.
Here at RCH Home & Design, not only do we offer professional design services but we also sell customized furniture. Let’s team up and make YOUR space make sense.
Q: Premium Natural Quartz from MSI
MSI’s core values are what drive their company to the top: Assortment, Accessible, Attentive, and Affordable
MSI’s core values are what drive their company to the top: Assortment, Accessible, Attentive, and Affordable. Check out some of our personal favorites!
What is Q Premium Natural Quartz?
Q is MSI’s quartz line that consists of many different sleek and sophisticated countertop options. Their product is a perfect mix between natural and manmade, giving their quartz an all-around polished look at a more affordable price.
Calacatta Verona
The Marble Quartz lookalike- soft white background with subtle grey veins throughout the slab. Perfect for high-traffic kitchens.
Calacatta Laza
Similar to the Calacatta Verona but with more dramatic movement in the veining and a warmer background tone.
Marbella White Quartz
Fresh white background with tonal veins creating a classic marble look. Displays subtle elegance.
Pacific Salt Quartz
Creamy neutral base with swirls of deep blue and green. Highly prized for its versatility.
Babylon Gray Quartz
Sleek yet elegant. The dark hues in this countertop work well with transitional, contemporary, and modern spaces.
Now that you have seen some of our favorite Quartz products from MSI, we want to see yours! Stop into RCH Home and Design in Detroit Lakes, MN today!
Information and pictures found in this blog post were cited from MSI’s Premium Natural Quartz website.
Syverson Tile & Stone: Committed to Excellence
Scroll to see all the different products Syverson’s offers
You know your expectations will be met when you’re working with Syverson Tile & Stone. With a wide variety to choose from and an outstanding team behind the scenes, you can’t go wrong when you’re working with Syverson. Scroll to see all the different products they offer!
Here at RCH Home & Design, we strive to sell the top quality products available to us, and Syverson Tile & Stone is no exception. Syverson Tile & Stone was founded in Sioux Falls, SD by a couple with a background in tile installation and accounting/management. Today, the couples’ two grandsons have taken over the business and they are now the largest tile distributor in the region.
If you’re in the market for tile you’re in the right place! Syverson Tile & Stone offers a wide variety of tile products including porcelain, ceramic, mosaic, glass, natural stone/wood, and metal. They have spent 80+ years perfecting their products, and it shows!
Porcelain
Porcelain tile patterns typically imitate slate, fabric, and forms of natural stone giving these tiles a very versatile look. Syverson has five different collections of porcelain tile, they are: American Olean, Cotto D’Este, Florida Tile, Marble Systems, and Milestone.
ceramic
Ceramic tiles are mostly used for walls and floors. The majority of Syverson's ceramic series have coordinating wall/floor products along with decorative tile. Maniscalo is the only collection in this type of tile.
mosaic
Mosaic tiles are fun to work with because you can create murals, borders, patterns, and even color blends out of them. Syverson has four collections in this tile: Alys Edwards, Forest Elements, Island Stone, and Jeffery Court.
glass
Syverson’s glass tiles come in clear, frosted, and crackled patterns. Glass tiles are now being combined with stone and metal to create unique backsplashes and one-of-a-kind designs.
Natural stone/wood
Syverson has created a tile that encompasses the natural beauty of wood in tile form. The warm colors and natural textures make this a showstopping accent in any setting.
Now that you’ve seen Syverson’s different tile products, we’re happy to help you pick out the right tile for YOUR home. Stop into our showroom today to see what products we have on hand!
Information and pictures found in this blog post were cited from Syverson Tile and Stone’s website.
Southwind Carpet & Hard Surface: Flooring Made to Last
Shining the spotlight on our bestselling LVP
Home decisions can be challenging, luckily Southwind has made it just a little bit easier. With their attractive, high-quality yet affordable options, this one is a no-brainer. Read more to find out why this is the flooring for you!
Floors for life
Southwind was founded in 1994 and has been delivering premium products ever since. Today, they now manufacture everything from residential to commercial flooring and everything in between.
We proudly carry Southwind’s LuxMax Carpet, Final Vinyl Hard Surface, and their XRP Waterproof Hard Surface. Let’s break these products down to better understand the benefits of each.
LuxMax Carpet
What makes this carpet different from the others? For starters, the price you pay for the quality you get is unmatched. Additionally, it has a luxurious feel to it while also providing stain protection. If you have young children or pets, keep this product in mind!
Final Vinyl Hard Flooring
The list goes on for the benefits of Southwind’s Final Vinyl flooring. It is praised as being extremely durable. To be more specific, it is scratch, stain, and dent resistant as well as 100% waterproof. It consists of a premium natural cork backing that is built-in for a quieter, warmer, and softer floor.
XRP Waterproof Hard Surface
Southwind’s XRP flooring is the ultimate waterproof product. It features a high-density core, sound deadening pad, and a commercial-grade wear layer. XRP Hard Surface delivers the high-end look of a hardwood floor at a much lower cost. They also offer a Lifetime Guarantee along with all their other products.
Stop into our showroom today and see why everyone is going with Southwind Flooring! We are happy to answer any questions regarding your design needs.
Information found in this blog post was cited from Southwind’s website. Photos are courtesy of Southwind’s product gallery.
And the Color of the Year is...
It’s that time of the year again! Stay up to date with the latest paint trends
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when major paint companies like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore release each of their 2022 colors of the year!
Sherwin Williams Evergreen Sage 9130
For 2022, Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore have both chosen shades of green.
Evergreen Sage 9130 is the chosen color for Sherwin Williams. This beautiful and soothing grey-green color hue also contains hints of blue which makes it perfect for any room of your home. As the Sherwin-Williams website states, “It's a simple but sophisticated wash of beautiful, organic color for spaces that crave a subtle yet stunning statement shade.” The color pairs well with many other neutral colors such as Shoji White, Urbane Bronze, Accessible Beige, Uber Umber, and many other colors that you can find here on their website. No matter what room you choose to put this color in, it is bound to freshen up your space. Want to see how this color is going to look in your house without actually putting it on the walls? Try the ColorSnap® Visualizer app to view the color in your home.
The Benjamin Moore 2022 color of the year is October Mist 1495. According to their color trend brochure, October Mist takes inspiration from the silver-green stem of a flower, thus creating a canvas for you to express yourself creatively. Just as Evergreen Sage is versatile for any room in your house, October Mist is as well. The warm, sage hue provides comfort and relaxation no matter what room you are in and pairs nicely with many other Benjamin Moore colors.
In addition to October Mist, Benjamin Moore has released an additional color trend palette. In the 13 other combinations of colors, there are deep colors like Mysterious and Wildflower as well as neutral, subtle colors like Morning Dew, Natural Linen, and Collector’s Item. Click here to view the complete color trend palette.
At RCH Home and Design, we can help you with all of your paint needs. Stop into our showroom today to view our paint samples.
Photos and information courtesy of the Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore website.
Why HanStone Quartz is the Right Choice for You
Take a peek at some of Hanstone’s most popular products
Did you know that Quartz is the most common mineral on Earth, making up roughly 12% of the Earth’s crust? Rating a seven out of 10 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, Quartz is one of the hardest components of natural granite. The mineral is non-porous which prevents unwelcome germs, bacteria, and mildew; is durable and stain-resistant; and is heat resistant, scratch-resistant, and eco-friendly.
Strato Quartz
At RCH Home and Design, we take pride in providing top-quality products and with HanStone Quartz, you can feel assured that you are getting a premium product. HanStone is a Canadian-founded brand, made by Hyundai L&C (Living and Culture) since 2018 and previously by Hanwha Surfaces since 2009. Not only is HanStone a premium Quartz product, but the company also is committed to an eco-conscious approach in product development, waste management, and conservation efforts. HanStone is GREENGAURD certified which means that their products are proven to meet the world’s most rigorous, third-party emission standards. You can feel safe knowing that you have HanStone products in your home.
HanStone has been experiencing a great amount of growth since its conception in 2009. The company underwent a $45 million expansion in 2016 at their London, Ontario facility which increased the company’s production capacity and enabled HanStone to invest in the latest proprietary, Breton ™ technologies. Together, the companies have launched two new innovative Quartz collections: Boutique and Unearthed. The company is also continuing to focus on expanding its North American manufacturing capabilities in order to better serve customers.
One of the most popular HanStone products is the Strato Quartz. A classic and contemporary piece, Strato is a crisp white marble with feathery contrasting amber and gold veining. See photos of the product below:
Click here to view the product on the HanStone website.
Two other popular HanStone products are Indian Peal and Silhouette. Indian Peal offers a sense of neutrality and balance with subtle yellow undertones and warm brown accents. Silhouette’s rich sable base is anchored by clean white marbling for a dramatic yet grounding effect. Both pieces, though very different from each other, are absolutely stunning.
Are you ready to find out whether HanStone Quartz is the right product for your home? Stop into RCH Home and Design in Detroit Lakes, MN today!
Information found in this blog post was cited from the HanStone Quartz Canadian website and the US website. Photos are courtesy of HanStone Quartz and Northern Stone.
How To Use Pinterest To Get Inspiration For Your Home
A great starting point for the designing process
When remodeling or choosing to build your new home, it’s hard to know where to begin. For many people, there are so many styles that seem appealing and it can be difficult to decide what you like best.
Take, for example, cabinets. What color of cabinets will you choose? Would you rather them appear wood-stained or white? Or perhaps, you would like to add a pop of color?
What about flooring? Would you like to have carpet in the house or vinyl flooring? Maybe you would like to have carpet in the bedrooms and vinyl flooring throughout the rest of the house? What about tile in the bathroom.
When you add up all of the decisions, it can become overwhelming. That’s why here at RCH, we suggest that our clients create Pinterest boards for each of the specific rooms in their house. Take for example the Kitchen. When thinking about what you want it to look like, you have to consider what you want for backsplash, flooring, hardware, cabinetry, appliances, etc.
On Pinterest, you are able to create specific mood boards where you can compile all of your inspiration pictures. See the example we created below to give you an idea of what we’re talking about:
Pinterest now also gives you the option to sort pins on a specific board into categories. This is how we chose to sort ours:
By sorting pins into categories such as flooring, hardware, floating shelves, backsplash, and cabinets, you will be able to get a better idea of what you want in each specific space in your home.
If you don’t know how to begin searching, try using these keywords:
Home Inspiration
Kitchen Inspiration
Kitchen Ideas
Flooring Ideas
Interior Design
Living Room Inspiration
Living Room Design
Paint Colors for Home
Modern Home Exterior
Farmhouse Design
Tile Inspiration
Bathroom Interior Design
If you need more inspiration, follow our Pinterest account, RCH Home and Design, to view our latest pins. As always, feel free to stop into our showroom at 2343 US Hwy 10 in Detroit Lakes, MN to view our displays and samples.
NovaFloor: Connecting the Dots to a Better Floor
NovaFloor carries some of the most beautiful and versatile flooring in the industry
For more than 30 years, NovaFloor has been an international specialist in vinyl flooring. Taking cues from nature, architectural trends, high-fashion textiles, and runways around the world, NovaFloor carries some of the most beautiful and versatile flooring in the industry.
NovaFloor is a family-owned and operated company that got its start in the 1980s when it became the first manufacturer to ship luxury vinyl flooring to the United States from China. Due to company growth and increased innovation, NovaFloor is now sold in 50 different countries across the globe.
Not only is NovaFloor designed with style, quality, and innovation in mind, but the company also prides itself on its commitment to the environment. NovaFloor products are tested to make sure they meet the highest indoor air quality standards. Their flooring is produced in a zero-landfill manufacturing facility, where all processing water and production waste are 100% recycled in a closed-loop system. NovaFloor luxury vinyl floor is also recyclable.
Our two top-selling Novalis flooring products are Lyndon and Serenbe.
With Lyndon Plus floor, enjoy impeccable designs that are durable, kid, and pet resistant, all within a budget-friendly price point. This flooring continues to be a favorite among customers. Using an extra foam underlayment for sound barrier and comfort this floor is perfect for any room in your house. Lyndon Plus is waterproof, dent-resistant, and hides common subfloor imperfections.
Lyndon’s most popular styles include:
Provincial Oak Boston
Provincial Oak Charleston
Provincial Oak Williamsburg
Apple Carmel
Provincial Oak Richmond
Classic Oak Cambridge
Looking for the perfect flooring for your home? Then, Serenbe just might be what you are looking for. This floor is inspired by a lifestyle that is refined and modern, elegant and eclectic, familiar yet surprising, comfortable but daring. Serenbe offers stenciled concretes, crackles woods, classic marbles, and more. Equipped with the industry’s best protection against scratches and abrasions, Serenbe is also waterproof and scratch-resistant.
Serenbe’s most popular styles include:
Cottage Pine Blanch
Cottage Pine Husk
Cottage Pine Char
Cottage Pine Clay
Urban Oak Grange
Urban Oak Flynn
Here at RCH Home and Design, we have an in-house kiosk full of different NovaFloor samples for you to choose from. Stop on in today to take a look!
Information found in this blog post was cited from NovaFloor’s website. Photos are courtesy of NovaFloor’s product gallery.
Alta Window Fashions: Design Simplified
Learn more about our two best-selling shades
Alta Window Fashions has an almost four-decade-long history of ensuring style and quality. Priding themselves on putting their customers’ needs at the forefront, Alta knows that they play an important role in the creation of your dream space. This is why they embrace innovative technology to put together a library of designs that fit your home’s needs.
Alta 1-1/4" Honeycomb Shades
At RCH Home and Design, we know that each of our customers has their own sense of style which is why we are an authorized Alta Window Fashions dealer. Whether you are looking for high-style or budget-friendly options, Alta has the perfect range of window treatments and options.
Two of Alta’s most popular designs are the Honeycomb Shades and the Roller Shades. The Honeycomb Shades are a hallmark of the window treatment industry. Providing elegant fabric collections, design-friendly color options, and a broad spectrum of options to satisfy every window in your home. The Alta Roller Shades include automation additions, top treatment enhancements, component improvements, and 80 new fabric textures, patterns, and colors to cater to customer’s design preferences.
Let’s breakdown the details for the two most popular styles:
Roller Shades
520 SKUs (275+ in their new book and 240+ in their co-branded SheerWeave book)
Stunning assortment of neutrals, whites, cool grays, and taupe, which include light-filtering and blackout colors
New Fabric Cornic and Square Cassette that gives off a more modern, minimalist look
Bigger shades in many styles
Automation capabilities including BLISS ™ Automation, Somfy, and Simplicity, PowerWand ™, cordless, and clutch-operated control
A broad selection of top treatments
Four distinctive bottom rail choices
Honeycomb Shades
250 SKUs, refreshed with more than 80 new fabrics and colors
Six cell styles, including the newest 1 ¼ cell size offering more choices than most any other honeycomb program in the industry
Distinctive style like the 2” Hybrid Pleat and cascading Dimensions ™
Four opacities and 20 fabric families
Stain and wrinkle-resistant
Home insulating feature
Automation capabilities including BLISS ™ Automation, PowerWand ™, cordless lift, Cordless Lift & Lock ™, continuous cord loop, and standard cord lock.
Alta Window Fashions also supplies many other blind and shade options such as the Natural Woven Shades, the Dual Shades, Wood Blinds, Aluminum Blinds, and more. At RCH Home and Design, we have a variety of different shades on display so that you have the opportunity to see each product in person. Call our office today at 218-844-3211 to schedule your blind consultation.
Loloi Rugs: Specially Crafted to Set Your Home Apart
Never underestimate the power of a well-made rug
At RCH Home and Design, we know that a rug has the potential to pull together a room. That’s why we are an authorized retailer of Loloi Rugs.
EB-01 Black / Ivory - Emory Collection — Photos courtesy of the Loloi website
Loloi is a company committed to the craftsmanship of designing and creating rugs for today’s homes. According to an editorial posted on Loloi’s website, 25 years ago, Amir Loloi, the founder of Loloi Rugs, set out to learn about the intricate creation process of rugs in India. It is here that generations of people have been crafting specially designed rugs by hand for centuries. The process is meticulous and there is little room for error as each rug takes months to create.
“If you’re only looking at a finished rug, it’s easy to forget how much craftsmanship is involved.”
- Amir Loloi
In 2004 when Loloi Rugs was founded, Amir Loloi was intent on bringing the work of rural Indian artisans to the United States. For this growing family business, it’s all about maintaining the integrity of the product and encapsulating the art of rug making.
Here at RCH Home and Design, we have 20+ samples of different styles of Loloi rugs for you to look at. In addition to the samples that we have in-store, Loloi Rugs has a beautiful website where you can look at the thousands of rugs that they have in stock. Loloi also offers custom-sized rugs, so if the standard sizes do not fit your needs, we can find something that does.
After taking a look through some of Loloi’s collections, these were some of their most popular and eyecatching designs:
The Abbot Collection - Ellen DeGeneres
An exclusive product made of 100% Wool Pile.
The Augustus Collection
Power-Loomed of Polypropylene & Polyester.
The Alchemy Collection
Power-Loomed of Polypropylene & Polyester
The Emory Collection
Power-Loomed of 100% Polypropylene Pile
As an authorized retailer of Loloi Rugs, we can assist you with picking out the perfect rug for your home via the Loloi catalog or website. From there we will proceed to order the item(s) you choose and have them shipped to our store in Detroit Lakes. Stop into our showroom at any time to take a look at the samples we have in stock. We are looking forward to assisting you!
Information found in this blog post was cited from an editorial post, “The Old World Way,” found on Loloi’s blog. Photos are courtesy of Loloi Rug’s product gallery.
Americana Inspired Design
Proof that red, white, and blue make for a beautiful color palette
This Fourth of July weekend, everyone will be sporting patriotic colors! But did you know red, white, and blue is a beautiful color palette for your home, all year round? Check out the gallery below to see how the colors of the American flag played out in these rooms!
Add a Touch of Rustic to Your Home
Our rustic barnwood panels are a great way to add warmth and depth to your space
Give an accent wall appealing warmth and depth with wood. If you want your home to feel like a rustic lodge, what better way than to add an accent wall of barn wood! Wall panels are easy to install and a great DIY project. RCH Home & Design carries several accent wall panel options in rustic barn wood, painted shiplap, and reclaimed wood. Depending on the look you are going for, our design team will help you find the best option. Stop in to the RCH Home & Design Center to see all color and style options. If you have questions or need some ideas, give us a call at 218-844-3211 or schedule an appointment with our interior designer.
RCH Home & Design Center
2343 US HWY 10 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Prefabricated Pole Buildings Now Available at RCH
Lester Prefabricated Buildings now available through RCH Custom Homes
We are pleased to announce that RCH Home & Design and RCH Custom Homes is now an official dealer of Lester Buildings. Lester Buildings is the leading manufacturer for prefabricated pole buildings bringing you beautiful design, exceptional value, with weather-tight construction. Whether you need a garage, barn, hobby, residential, commercial, or multi-use building, the possibilities are endless.
Give us a call to start a quote! 218-790-1468
This Summer's Must-Have Outdoor Decor
Bring the vacation to your backyard with these pieces from RCH Home & Design
Summer has officially arrived in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota!
After a few months of social distancing and staying indoors, we are ready to fully embrace the sunshine. Most of us are spending a lot of time in our yards and enjoying the long summer days. You can make your outdoor space feel like a resort, by adding in some pieces that give off mega island vibes. Here are the most coveted items from RCH Home & Design this week.
Tommy Bahama Outdoor Furniture is now a offered at RCH Home & Design. The Aviano Collection is designed with seagrass colored, all-weather wicker making us feel like we are on island time. The wave shaped cocktail table, and end table with nautical ropes are perfect for lake lovers and fisherman alike.
Aviano End Table by Tommy Bahama Outdoor Furniture
$349 + Shipping at RCH Home & Design
Aviano Cocktail Table by Tommy Bahama Outdoor Furniture
$699 + Shipping at RCH Home & Design
You don’t have to go far, to get away. We are obsessed with the exotic greenery printed on the Montsera Cream Rug from Rifle Paper Co.’s design collaboration for Loloi Rugs.
Monstera Cream Rug by Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi Rugs
$249 + Shipping
From RCH Home & Design
Stop in to the RCH Home & Design Center, give us a call, or submit the contact form on our website to learn more or place an order.
RCH Home & Design
2343 US HWY 10
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-844-3211
5 Eco-Friendly Tips for a More Sustainable Home
Green is in and we’re here for it!
We wrapped up Earth Month 2020, and this year, there is a lot happening in the world. By honoring the planet, we realize, we’re all connected by the place we call home. Small actions add up to big things, and together we can make the world a better place to live for years to come. Put the planet first by making eco-friendly choices when designing or decorating your home. After all, going green is the new black.
RCH Home & Design works with the hottest names in home decor & furniture to get designer exclusive discounts only available to professionals. Luxury lines like West Elm, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Anthropologie, Magnolia Home Rugs, Williams-Sonoma Home, Tommy Bahama Furniture, and more! We pass along the savings to you. You could say, it pays to know a designer! ;-)
We’ve curated a few of our earth-friendly favorites for a more sustainable home. Everything is available through RCH Home & Design.
Opt for Organic
When it comes to linens opt for organic material. Organic cotton, linen, hemp, are all widely available for bedding, towels, shower curtains, pillows, and more. Organic material is farmed without the use of pesticides or chemicals, harmful to your health and honey bee populations. Below are some things we are loving over right now with organic material from our vendors.
2. Sustainable Sourcing
Reclaimed wood is environmentally friendly because it preserves nature’s resources by using wood that has already been harvested. It reduces deforestation, which creates devastating global ecological consequences. Using reclaimed wood reduces landfill waste and carbon emissions. RCH Home & Design works with a skilled craftsman that specializes in reclaimed woodwork. He finds unique pieces from all over the world and turns them into beautiful works of art. At the RCH Home & Design Center, there is examples of his work on display.
Our fireplace was created by using a Japanese technique to finish reclaimed wood, called Shou Sugi Ban. The wood is burned, then coated with oil to achieve a rustic look.
Shou Sugi Ban Reclaimed Wood Fireplace
Whitewashing is another popular technique to finish reclaimed wood. We chose a combination of whitewashed and exposed reclaimed wood beams for our flooring department ceiling.
Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Ceiling
Shiplap paneling is all the rage these days, made popular by Joanna Gaines on HGTV. You can paint, stain or Shou Sugi Ban treat shiplap panels depending on the look you are going for. At the RCH Home & Design showroom, we have two shiplap walls. Our reception desk features a Shou Sugi Ban charred wood with a black stain. The area rug wall has a white painted shiplap accent wall.
3. Look for Low Emissions
Products that are Greenguard certified help buyers identify interior products and materials that have low chemical emissions. Manufacturers are held to strict guidelines to eliminate pollution. This also ensures that the air quality in your home is safe for you and your family to breathe. RCH Home & Design offers flooring and carpet options with low VOC’s, free of phthalates, recycled materials, and Greenguard certification.
Phenix Flooring’s Expedition line of luxury vinyl planking, or LVP, is Greenguard Gold certified. They offer a variety of contemporary colors. Johnson Hardwood’s Farmhouse Manor has amazing rustic looks our designer loves to use in homes trying to achieve the Modern Farmhouse look and is Greenguard certified.
Johnson Hardwood Farmhouse Manor LVP in Cairnwood
Phenix Expedition LVP in Ramble
If you are thinking about painting the interior of your home, consider using a Zero VOC paint. This is especially important for pregnant moms, babies, and pets. Sherwin Williams EcoSelect Zero VOC Interior Latex Paint fits all of the most stringent environmental requirements and has LEED, Greenguard, and Ozone Transport Commission Certification. It is a great budget-friendly paint, for when the wallet is tight. Available in flat, egg-shell and semi-gloss finish and can be tinted to an expanded range of color – including deep shades. RCH Home & Design is an authorized Sherwin Williams dealer. Whether you plan to DIY or hire the best home painter in Detroit Lakes, MN, give us a call for pricing and information. To get a free paint services quote, click here.
Sherwin Williams Ecoselect Interior Paint
4. Bring the Outdoors In
Biophilia, the desire or tendency to commune with nature, has had a resurgence in popularity over the last year. Biophilic design combines architecture with natural elements to create peace and harmony in the home. In the 1980s, American biologist E. O. Wilson proposed that humans are genetically wired to prefer natural settings over built environments. In Wilson’s words, we have “an innate and genetically determined affinity … with the natural world”. Psychologists believe the vast amount of time we spend in built environments may contribute to feelings of isolation, tension, and lethargy. The idea behind biophilia is to aid our physical and mental well being, by creating holistic spaces that reinforce our experience with nature.
This look can be achieved with plants and natural lighting, and indirect influences through shapes, forms, and materials that originate in the natural world.
Crystals and natural gemstones like quartz conduct energy, which is why they are used in computer processors. That energy is believed to promote natural healing. Quartz crystals are striking on their own, but now they are being used in all kinds of household decor.
Indoor houseplants bring life and color to your space and help to remove toxic chemicals from your air, like formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and carbon monoxide. Since Americans spend most of their time indoors, indoor air quality is essential for good health. Top indoor plants that detoxify your air: Bamboo Palm, English Ivy, Chinese Evergreen, Dragon Tree, Gerber Daisies, Peace Lily, and Spider Plants.
Modern Sprout Landscape Growframe
$239 + Tax & Shipping at West Elm.
$215 + Tax & Shipping, When Ordered through RCH
Spider Plant - Bloomscape $35
5. Reduce Energy Use
“All forms of electricity generation have an environmental impact on our air, water and land, but it varies. Producing and using electricity more efficiently reduces both the amount of fuel needed to generate electricity and the amount of greenhouse gases and other air pollution emitted as a result. “ according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Reducing your electricity usage is not only better for the planet, but it also saves you hundreds of dollars on utility bills. Solar and clean energy alternatives are becoming more widely available, but if it’s not an option for you, here are some ways you can lower your home’s carbon footprint.
Switch to LED bulbs for your light fixtures. They use significantly less energy and give off a warm inviting light.
Overarching LED Floor Lamp
$279.20 + Tax & Shipping at West Elm.
$251 + Tax & Shipping, When Ordered through RCH
Use Smart Home Technology to automatically shut off lights and appliances. RCH works with Pro Custom & Security to bring you the latest in smart home technology and home wiring. Contact us to find out more about pricing and packages.
The Brilliant Smart Home System Control offered at RCH Home & Design starting at $318
Invite natural light in by using sheer window treatments. Buy 3 window treatments and get one free at RCH Home & Design.
Global change is a team effort. We can all make this planet a better place by starting in our homes. Be a part of the solution, not the pollution. Want to learn more about creating a sustainable home? Give us a call, stop into the RCH Home & Design Center, or book an appointment with our interior designer.
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Syverson Tile & Stone Fall Vendor Show
Stay up to date on this season’s latest tile trends
Vendors from all over came to display the hottest trends in tile for 2020 at Syverson Tile & Stone’s Fall Vendor Show in Fargo, ND. They displayed all kinds of things we have never seen before, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Some of our favorite vendors from the show were Jeffrey Court, Original Style, Island Stone, and Petra Slate.
One thing the designers at the event discussed, was clients being afraid of bold patterns in tile.
Time to Rethink your Fireplace?
Fireplace Ideas for 2020
RCH Design Center Fireplace
The fireplace is the most dominant element in any room. Holidays, family photos and memories are created around the hearth. When the temperatures begin to drop, there is nothing better than snuggling up with a book and a blanket by the mantle. Fire creates mood and ambiance, Naturally, you want this element, and all that borders it, to complement the rest of your home design.
Replacing a fireplace wall is mostly an aesthetic choice, but an updated fireplace can also add resale value.
Wood burning fireplaces can be converted to electric by changing the insert. Old gas fireplaces can be updated for energy efficiency. We have noticed that older houses in northern Minnesota often have fireplaces with brick or redundant knotty pine walls. What do you do? Cover it, paint it, rip it out? Here are some design ideas to get you started.
Reclaimed Wood
The fireplace is a perfect area to connect with nature inside the house because you are near the element of fire. In order to make yours feel extra outdoorsy, try incorporating natural elements like stone or wood into your design. Reclaimed wood beams have a wide variety of tree species and are a reflection of local historic forests. The diversity of wood found in historic buildings is usually directly related to the diversity of the local historic forests they were built from.
Shiplap
A wood covered wall makes any room feel warmer. Shiplap has become one of the most popular home trends over the last decade. In part due to Joanna Gaines' common use of it on their HGTV show "Fixer Upper." Shiplap is notched fitted wood paneling that was commonly used for waterproof siding in old ships and homes. (Lake Area) The wooden planks used feature a special cut on the top and bottom, so that the planks can be easily pieced together, like a puzzle. Incorporating shiplap onto a fireplace wall helps create clean lines that bring structure to the space. White shiplap can also help brighten the area while black, makes the fireplace more dramatic. If you are going for a modern farmhouse or traditional look, shiplap can really be incorporated into any style. Shiplap also makes a great background for seasonal decor and family photos.
Millwork
If your style is refined, sophisticated or traditional, custom millwork could be for you. If going for more of a traditional look try using a wood stain, and if doing something more clean-cut try painting.
Tile
Tile fireplaces are perfect for the most creative and fashion-forward clients. You can get really specific to your color palette and dress up an otherwise traditional or mundane room. It also allows you to incorporate a pattern to add some dimension and depth to the space.
Indoor / Outdoor Fireplaces
If you really want a showstopper in your home... this ends up being a real show stopper. Makes your home stand out. It makes a space feel bigger. It is perfect if you have a nice lake view or an outdoor patio. To expand your entertaining area and makes it a place that people want to sit around. See through fireplaces are the ultimate show stoppers.
The Return of Light Wood
Say hello to our new fav- light wood herringbone floor
Light Wood Herringbone Floor
If you have ever watched HGTV, you know reclaimed wood is all the rage right now. Specifically, Light wood. It gives a warm open feel to any space, even when the fixtures are modern. can be worked into virtually any space in your home. Whether your style is rustic or modern, light wood adds natural elegance. In RCH's new Home and Design center we incorporate reclaimed wood into our lobby ceiling. Reclaimed wood is a great way to lower our ecological footprint, since it is repurposed. Reclaimed wood can be made beautiful again with different sanding techniques, finishes, Light wood is a warm, welcoming way to compliment the architecture of the space. Use black or white to bring out the details of the space.