Author: TaiteFloor

Our family loves playing board games and we often share them on Instagram stories. And over the years, we’ve gotten requests to do a post of our favorites with a quick rundown of each one (like the cliff notes version of each game). We currently have about 30 in our game cabinet, covering a pretty wide variety: card games, party games, dice games, puzzle games, and more. We love games that are as fun for grown-ups as they are for kids (ours are 13 and 9), so with the exception of a couple of adults-only versions that we’ve clearly labeled,…

We’ve been living mostly outdoors for the past few days as our floor renovation situation continues. Most of the downstairs furniture is either out in the rear yard or in the garage. We’ve turned it into an adventure eating al fresco meals and lounging on the upholstered sofas outside. Thankfully it’s August not winter so we have the weather working in our favor. We finally got around to watching Searching for Italy with Stanley Tucci, if you do I caution you, you’ll want to book a trip ASAP. He does a great job covering all the regions and has inspired…

If you watched my Instagram stories yesterday, you saw I’ve moved to working with darker clay bodies for autumn and fall. I do love whiter clays, they’re a perfect foundation for colorful underglazes. When seasons change, deeper colors and darker hues fit the mood, so I’m working on some new designs using blacker clay. Everyone uses ceramics in their everyday life, namely our plates and planters. Much of the ceramics on the market you buy in retail stores is mass produced. No shade, it’s a big world, we need those products and having a set of everyday plates that are…

A few months ago I ordered decoupage shell trinket trays from a wholesale vendor and ended up selling a dozen very quickly in my local shop. People are drawn to them for their organic shape with the gilded edges and pretty patterns inside. They take weeks to replace via a wholesale vendor because they’re handmade so I thought I’d simply make them myself from now on.   In my local shop whenever I sell them, I package them up in small white boxes because they make a great gift. Three shell shapes work well for this project: oyster, clam, and…

Join us today as we embark on a double-feature, as we admire the beautiful wide-plank Absolute and its coordinating counterpart, the incredible herringbone Absolute!When these two floors come together, they create a truly powerful design statement. You can elevate essential areas like a dining room or office by using the herringbone pattern for an impressive and striking look! Without further ado, let’s get into it! Aesthetic & Style The European oak wide-plank Absolute boasts elegant warm, honey-toned neutral colors on each 9 1/2″ wide plank. Beautiful grain patterns are complemented with a smooth, modern matte finish and filled knots and splits…

When it comes to crafting a serene and stylish bedroom retreat, the choice of materials plays a pivotal role. Hardwood, with its timeless charm and durability, presents a fantastic opportunity to infuse elegance and warmth into your sleeping haven. From statement furniture pieces to intricate accents, here are six fun and creative hardwood ideas to transform your bedroom into a haven of comfort and style. Sleek Hardwood Bed Frame Your bed is undeniably the centerpiece of your bedroom, and a hardwood bed frame can take the focal point to new heights. Opt for a beautifully carved or minimalist design, depending…

Things are still upside down at our abode with a courtyard and garage filled with furniture while we wait for the damaged hardwood floors to be repaired and refinished. I’m doing my best to have a sense of humor about the chaos, still I’m looking forward to putting my house back together as soon as possible. It’s a back to school mood around here with my daughter packing up for her move to Santa Barbara and my son about to start his senior year of high school. I’m spending much of the month focused on my ceramics practice at my…

My house is upside down this week with painters inside giving the family room, dining room, and foyer a fresh coat of paint in lighter colors. If you saw my Instagram stories you saw the chaos. 🙂 In two days a flooring crew is coming to rip out the damaged hardwood so we can replace it and restain it. I’ve had this chest of drawers sitting in my foyer for twelve years, I picked it up at a thrift store and stained it dark walnut many moons ago. I’ve always liked having a dresser like this by the front door…

We experienced a minor disaster in our home last week. The downstairs powder room toilet overflowed onto the hardwood causing moisture damage that traveled about 12 feet into the rest of the home so now we’re faced with replacing the damaged part and refinishing the hardwood floors for the entire downstairs. Ugh. We need to move all the furniture out of the downstairs of our home into our garage for two to three weeks. Yay. This prompted a spur of the moment yard sale that happened yesterday in order to clear space for the furniture storage and get rid of…

Here at Taite Floor.org, we get asked a lot of questions about home improvement products. People ask us about which materials are best for their homes and fit within the confines of their budget. Because many of our customers enjoy undertaking DIY projects, we sometimes refer them to our selection of laminate and vinyl flooring. Both are reasonably durable and can be purchased at an agreeable price. Purchasing the materials in bulk before an installation is a great way to start any project. However, one question that many poor customers don’t ask is whether or not they can store these…