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It may be winter, but things are warming up in the design world. With the recent introduction of Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, the pendulum seems to be swinging far, far away from all things Gray. But, predicting trends can be kind of like forecasting the weather, only less dependable. With one design source saying open concept is here to stay and the next saying enclosed kitchens are taking over, we can all wonder who is driving this train, and if they could please make up their collective mind. After significant perusal, here are some design trends to anticipate for 2023. Breaking (Bad) Rules Okay, maybe not the bad rules, but 2023 is a year for pushing the limits of boring and expected. With new approaches to color, pattern and accessorizing, 2023 is a year to embrace what makes you happy. Above all, follow trends that resonate with you. Before you tear down the walls of your already enclosed kitchen (or vice versa), consider how you want your home to look and feel. Because, it’s your space, use it to tell your unique story. We are all here to support you! Warm up to Neutrals Gone is the gray, making brown the new neutral of choice. For walls, think warm white, muted moody tones and desaturated naturally occurring colors. This trend, easy to follow with flooring since it tends to mimic wood, can be seen in warmer wood tone floors and spicy tile options. Speaking of floors… Along with warm neutral flooring options in hardwood flooring, tile, and carpet, bold “floor art” rugs are trending. Consider a bright, boldly patterned area rug as a statement piece which can be placed directly on the floor or layered over existing carpet. Also up and coming- asymmetrical or organically shaped rugs instead of the standard geometric shapes. Neither boring nor expected, these rugs add interest to areas and help define zones in an otherwise open-concept space. Pop the Color It’s hard to imagine a whole room painted Viva Magenta not being slightly overwhelming. This bold color of the year and other equally rich options are easier to incorporate into design plans by employing them as accessories. A raspberry slipcover for a side chair or sofa, brightly painted accent furniture, or a sassy statement rug can make your space on trend without becoming overwhelming. For those that want to take the color vertical but shy away from the idea of a bold accent wall, consider a richly patterned tapestry wall hanging for a bedroom or wild wallpaper in a small powder room. Any of these accents play nicely with the aforementioned neutral wall colors and flooring options. Make it Your Own Last but not least, this is the best trend for 2023. Call it an anti-trend if you’d like, but hyper-personalization with artisanal details is a thing this year. Choosing wall art because you like it rather than because it’s trendy, shopping second-hand for vintage accessories that resonate with you, and using nostalgic pieces to personalize your home is very on-point. Consider supporting a local artist by purchasing a custom piece that complements your space, or making something yourself, in a comforting color of textile. If all this freedom and ambiguity makes you nervous, use it in conjunction with some of the other design trends to put your mind at ease. Vintage flea market finds can be repainted in bold colors, boring pillows can be replaced or recovered in wildly patterned fabrics, brightly framed (awkward) family photos or homemade artwork can personalize your walls. Rumor has it that even the 70’s are making a comeback! If that vibes with you, 2023 is giving you permission to go all out. This year it’s completely acceptable to mix styles, rather than adhering to a rigid design guide. The key is to style your home in a way that makes you happy. If you need help incorporating these and other design aspects of this year, or you’re ready to make a bigger change to your space, the helpful staff at America's Carpet Outlet are ready to help. Contact us today!

Most of the following options are available as hardwood flooring, Engineered Hardwood, vinyl, laminate or even tile, offering a variety of durable options depending on the space you are finishing. Warm Tones Gray flooring remains popular, but warm tones are making their way back into the spotlight this year. Think warm gray, along with browns and blondes. High Variation floors, which offer a wide range of tones in one box, vary from warm to cool or dark to light. They are a great option to bring visual interest to spaces. Patterns Installing flooring in a less traditional pattern remains popular this year. Effects, such as Herringbone or Chevron patterns, can be accomplished with plank or tile to add interest to areas. Use printed decorative tiles (ceramic and LVT) in unexpected places, like dining rooms, laundries and hallways, or create statement spaces within larger areas. Solid colored tile can be used to create bold, retro-inspired patterns, such as checkerboard, in areas both large and small. Large Format Flooring of all types is trending toward larger and wider this year, resulting in a more cohesive and spacious look. Use wider planks and large format tile, ranging in size from 12” squares to 6’ in length, to customize and elongate floors. Luxe Carpets Carpeting remains a go-to for comfort. Nothing feels better than walking over fluffy, fresh carpet in bare feet. If your carpet has seen better days, consider replacing it. Luxury Vinyl flooring is tempting, but don’t overlook new carpet as an option. Although carpet was once shunned by those suffering from allergies, manufacturers have developed both hypoallergenic carpets and pads, with low VOCs. Today’s carpets are easy to keep clean as well, with stain-blocking technology. This year, look for carpets or area rugs similar in tone and style to the other flooring options- warm neutrals, bold print, or subtle patterns. Whether you are looking to freshen your floors in a small space or your whole home, the friendly professionals at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA are ready to help you with options! Stop in or contact us to set up a design appointment today.

Some flooring is better for hot, humid climates, while others are better for colder areas. Some flooring types can withstand both extremes. You have unique considerations regarding which types of flooring would be appropriate for your home. Most of those concerns revolve around water and temperature. Whether you are battling constant heat and humidity or arctic temps, here are some options for floors that can stand up to both. Luxury Vinyl Flooring Available as tile or planks in a variety of finishes, luxury vinyl is among the best flooring options for either climate extreme. Vinyl floors are waterproof and easy to clean. They remain cool, but warm quickly underfoot, and won’t buckle or warp. Vinyl flooring can accommodate an insulation layer or be installed over radiant heat. Due to its versatility, vinyl flooring is an excellent choice for use anywhere in today’s homes. Porcelain Tile You can always depend on a cool floor if you choose tile, a definite perk when dealing with heat and humidity. In colder climates, tile can also be installed over a radiant heat layer, providing for a cozy floor underfoot. Tile is the most waterproof flooring option; impervious to water, moisture and messes are easy to clean up when weather, in whatever form, makes its way indoors. Hardwood Flooring Although real wood floors can be affected by moisture and wouldn’t be the most obvious choice for a humid climate due to possible warping, certain hardwoods can acclimate well to fluctuating temps and higher humidity. If you really want real wood, look for floors made from American Beech, Hickory or Western Australian Mahogany, which are all more stable and resistant to the effects of moisture. Another, more weather-friendly option would be to opt for engineered hardwoods, which withstand temperature fluctuations and moisture better than traditional hardwood floors. In colder climates, they can be installed over a radiant heat layer. Be aware that engineered hardwoods do have a humidity and temperature range, so consult the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure that these floors are going to work in your home. Carpet and Rugs Although carpeted floors, especially those with a deep pile, are pleasant underfoot in cold climates, wall-to-wall carpet is not always desirable where it is warm. Area rugs, however, are a great way to freshen or define spaces in either climate extreme. They are affordable to update or replace, and can be layered over existing carpet or any other type of flooring. Whether you have to contend with rain, slush or snow, a small rug or runner on a floor that tolerates wet messes will help keep your home dry and cozy. No matter the weather where you live, there are many flooring options to consider for your home. You can trust the friendly professionals at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA. They would be happy to help you make a great choice. Contact or visit them to get started on your next project today!

The fact that there is an official Color of the Year may be news to some people, but it is very much a thing among the design-minded. Major paint companies and other large retailers each make their own color predictions. Some companies choose a whole new color collection for each year! So depending on who you ask, the Color of the Year can change. The official answer, however, comes from Pantone, which has been studying color trends and making predictions about them since 2000, based on many aspects of society, ranging from fashion to politics. The chosen color for 2023 is (drum roll, please) Viva Magenta! Here are a few ways to incorporate the color of the year into your current design. According to Pantone, Viva Magenta, “vibrates with vim and vigor.” A lively member of the red family, Viva Magenta is expressive of a new strength, encouraging of experimentation, and “self-expression without restraint.” Such a bold color may not be a contender for a whole home color refresh, but it works well with both warm and cool flooring options and can be incorporated into your decor with accents. If you would like to paint an area of your home Viva Magenta, but feel intimidated, try selecting it for a small space, such as a powder room or front door, or as an accent on a kitchen island. If repainting furniture is in your skill set, Viva Magenta would offer a lively pop on a side table or another small piece. Another way to safely incorporate the Color of the Year is by choosing related vibrant tones to complement your decor. Almost any style can be livened up with a magenta accent. Tableware or linens, towels or rugs, decorative items like throws, pillows or bric-a-brac, all lend themselves to complementing without an overwhelming commitment to a new color scheme. A small raspberry throw rug for the hall, or some merlot hand towels for the powder room are both great ways to pay homage to Viva Magenta without overwhelming your space. Freshen your entryway with a crimson wreath, buy (or paint!) a canvas with berry themed hues, or pick up some potholders to bring the Color of the Year to the kitchen. Viva Magenta is a bold color, but it’s nothing to fear. It can be incorporated into your current decor, whether you recently upgraded to a gray or neutral flooring option in 2022 or are planning to go with the newer warm, rich tones that are becoming more popular for 2023. Whether you want carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, or tile, there is a flooring to match this year’s bold color. For help incorporating the Color of the Year, and other colors like it, into your decor, trust the professionals at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA for all your flooring needs. Contact or visit us to start your next flooring project today!

Can you believe it’s almost 2023? As we get ready for a new year with new options and trends, here is a look back at what was hot in flooring for 2022. Trust the team at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA for all of your 2023 flooring needs! Varied Tones Gray floors are still popular, but Browns, White and Blonde were also trendy this year. High Variation, which offers a wider range of tones, ranging from warm to cool or dark to light, was also a popular option. Whether hardwood flooring, LVT, or laminate, wood-looking floors remain in demand for the warmth and permanence they exude. Wider Boards Flooring of all types trended toward wider planks this year, possibly because the wide planks result in a more cohesive and spacious look to the space. These floors are available in many finishes, from wood-look to tile. Herringbone or Chevron Laying floors down in a less traditional pattern was popular in 2022. This effect, which can be accomplished with plank or tile, adds interest to floors. Decorative Patterns Tiles (ceramic and LVT) printed with geometric patterns, gives spaces a European feel. They were found in a variety of places, including the unexpected, like dining rooms, laundries, and hallways. Carpet Tiles Usually found in commercial settings, these are exactly what they sound like. Tiles made of carpet, laid in the pattern choice, were seen in family rooms and home gyms. Versatile and durable, worn, or stained tiles can be removed and cleaned, or replaced with fresh ones. Carpet Of course, we all still love the regular carpet! This year’s carpet trend included frieze (a twisted plush shag), berber, and geometric prints, in both wall-to-wall and area rugs. Environmentally Friendly The environmental movement has brought an upswing in popularity for products that are either made from recyclables or are environmentally sustainable. If Green is your jam, the options this year included: Carpet - made largely from recycled plastic. Cork and Bamboo - from quick-growing plants that are easily replenished. Engineered Hardwood - although they are made of natural products, engineered floors are more sustainable because they use less of the actual tree than traditional hardwood floors and last longer than some other flooring options. Waterproof Flooring - Almost any of the above trends can be found in waterproof or water-resistant options. Because today’s lifestyles don’t always allow for fussy floors, durable surfaces that stand up to the elements of life remain a sought-after choice this year. As we look back on 2022 and forward to 2023, we can expect a new list with new colors but surely many of these flooring options will continue to trend. What’s new for next year? We will have to wait and see! Consult the team at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA for all of your 2023 flooring needs.

Don’t you just love hardwood floors? There is something so warm and inviting about them. Hardwood was the standard for flooring in homes from a different era. Today, they are an optional upgrade. And an expensive one at that, so it’s important to take good care of them. Regardless of whether your home was built in 1920 or 2010, perhaps it’s time to tend to your hardwoods. A few years (or perhaps decades) of life and even the best quality wood floors could use a little facelift. Pets, kids, spills, stains, foot traffic and general grime take a toll. Of course, you could hide your hardwoods under carpet or LVT but another option is to refinish them. Refinishing hardwood floors isn’t quick and easy, but it’s possible to do it yourself. If you have the budget to hire a professional to redo your floors, that is obviously the easiest. Since not everyone can afford professional help, here are the basic steps of refinishing hardwood floors. You can decide if this is something you want to tackle yourself, or leave for the pros. Step One Prep the room. Before you start, empty the room of everything. This will enable you to see the whole floor and assess stains, wear and damage. If you have floor moulding, remove that as well and keep track of where the pieces go by numbering them. It will make them easier to put back later. Step Two Fix the issues. Find and repair nail pops by hammering them down. This is also a good time to fix any squeaky spots by adding small nails to secure the problem boards. Locate gouges in the floorboards and fill them with wood filler or putty, using a putty knife. Step Three Sand the floor. You will need to rent a drum sander, unless you are lucky enough to own one. They resemble industrial vacuums and will be used to sand the entire floor multiple times with various grits of sandpaper pads to remove surface dirt, imperfections, and old finish. Make sure to sweep and vacuum after sanding. Then sand again with a finer grit pad to ensure that the floors are smooth and ready for finishing. Step Four Sand edges and corners using a sanding edger. Another specialized tool which can be rented, you will use it to get into closets, corners and along walls where the drum sander could not reach. Sweep again after sanding. Step Five Buff the floor with a floor buffer fit with a fine-grit screen pad. Yet another tool you can rent, the floor buffer is the last step in floor preparation and is worth the trouble! It is used to remove anything left behind by the sanders and buff out fine lines. Step Six Remove all the dust: Give your floors one last sweep and vacuum thoroughly. As a final step, consider a tack cloth, which is a sticky rag that will collect any dust that was missed by the vacuum. Step Seven Stain your floors. Finally! Working in small sections of about three feet squared, apply the stain of your choice in the direction of the wood grain using a foam applicator pad. Wipe away excess stain with a clean rag as you go. Step Eight Varnish your floors. Once the stain is completely dry, use a lambswool applicator to apply an oil based polyurethane in the gloss of your choice. Consider a light sand (and another go-round with the tack cloth) when the floors are dry, then repeat the varnish process up to three times. Step Nine: Replace the mouldings, then stand back and admire your floors! If refinishing your floors sounds like an exciting way to spend a few weekends, it’s totally doable to DIY with the right rental tools and patience. If the whole process makes you want to collapse from exhaustion, save your time and energy! Contact the helpful folks at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA instead. They would be happy to help you out with more info about the process, options, and pricing.

When selecting kitchen flooring, there are many different considerations for homeowners to consider. There’s durability, the required level of maintenance, cost, and appearance. These things should be top of mind when browsing for kitchen flooring. Let us help you as you embark on your next kitchen project or renovation. The team at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA has the perfect kitchen flooring for you. This blog post will highlight the best flooring options for your kitchen. Tile Tile flooring is one of the most low-maintenance and durable flooring options available for your kitchen. Tile is low-maintenance and moisture-resistant, meaning any spills, stains, or other messes can easily be wiped away. tile is also incredibly durable, making it an excellent value proposition. Tile flooring is incredibly trendy/attractive and allows homeowners to customize the look and design of their kitchen flooring in ways that other flooring does not. Hardwood Hardwood flooring is more than just an attractive kitchen flooring. It is also incredibly durable and can last decades within a home. In addition to durability, hardwood flooring provides homeowners with an easy to maintain kitchen flooring. Simply sweeping your flooring every couple of days will ensure that your hardwood will continue to look great. Also important, hardwood is resistant to spills and stains, making it ideal for your kitchen. Luxury Vinyl Luxury vinyl is a trendy kitchen flooring option. vinyl is attractive and incredibly functional within a kitchen, providing the look of more expensive materials like hardwood and tile but at a much lower cost. It’s also resistant to spills and messes, making kitchen cleanup very simple. With minimal upkeep, you can keep your luxury vinyl flooring looking great for the long haul. Vinyl is a stylish and durable option for your kitchen. Laminate Laminate flooring is another excellent choice for your kitchen as it is affordable and can withstand the constant wear and tear associated with a busy room. laminate is scratch, stain, and fade-resistant, allowing homeowners to rest easily when/if spills occur. Simply by broom-sweeping laminate flooring every few days, you can help to ensure that it always looks great and continues to function well. Trust the team at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA for all of kitchen flooring needs!

It’s that time of year again! Fall just blew in, bringing new opportunities to host cozy gatherings with friends in your home. Bring on football games, bowls of chili, steamy cocoa and pumpkin spice everything! So, if you still have that summer throw rug with pineapples from July gracing your floor, it’s time to change gears and pull out the fall decor. Here are some 2022 trends for fall floors. Vintage-ish. Old is the new New! Area rugs that appear antique or distressed bring a stately “stood the test of time” feeling to any decor. But don’t worry! These are actually new rugs of quality materials, not your Granny’s rug. There is no thrifting required! Choose one from a variety of makers and designs to maximize your budget and lend a cozy air to your living space. Understated Neutrals. Whether it’s a solid tone, a small print or a large bold pattern, these rugs have one thing in common. They are agreeable! Think natural tones of tan, taupe, gray and greige. They play nicely with almost any decor or style as well as your pre-existing furniture. Just make sure not to over-beige! Vegan Hides and Patterns. You don’t need to go on safari to spice up your style! Animal print rugs are making a reappearance and bringing visual interest to indoor space. They are easy to layer as well, so you can try them out without committing to a whole-room zebra theme. Order a small bold pattern rug, or try an asymmetrical hide-shaped rug on for size. Flatweave Rugs. There’s a lot to love about Jute and other natural woven materials. They can add so much to home style by bringing texture into a space and are made of earth-friendly, renewable resources. But they aren’t known for comfort, or being easy to maintain. Why not opt for a flatweave instead? Made of synthetic materials, these rugs are natural-looking, affordable and easy to clean, making them great choices for heavy use or high traffic areas. No matter your lifestyle, fall is a fantastic time of year to put a fresh spin on your space with some new rugs. The helpful professionals at in , can answer any design questions. Give them a call today or visit them online! They can help you with these and other flooring solutions to meet your needs.

When we make a purchase as significant as new floors for your home, we want some assurances that it will last. That’s why durability is often the number one thing homeowners look for when it comes to new flooring. Sure, they want something attractive, low-maintenance, and affordable too. But durability is one thing that all homeowners desire when they’re in the market for something new. For homeowners planning on installing new flooring within their homes, fading can be a major issue as it relates to durability. While all floors will fade over time, there are certain steps that can be taken to slow down the process. Let the team at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA help you prolong the lifespan of your floors. Find the right window coverings Adding drapes, curtains, shades, and blinds is essential to eliminating your floors’ direct sunlight and preventing fading from occurring. Window coverings help to block the sun while adding a sense of style and privacy to your home. Of course, this doesn’t mean you need to always have your window coverings in use, but by using them during the sunniest part of the day and perhaps closing them while you’re at work, you can protect your floors from fading. Install window film or tint Another possible way to prevent fading is to install film/tint on your windows. With the right window tint, you can block up to 99.9 percent of the UV rays that penetrate windows. While film and tint vary slightly in appearance and function, both work well to prevent your floors from fading. Move furniture and rugs By rearranging your furniture and area rugs, you can help to eliminate sun exposure in select spots of your flooring, which will decrease the chances of your floors fading. This overall adjustment in furniture and rugs will help give your room a fresh look while also making sure that the sun does not harm your floors. Get in the habit of doing this every couple of months to limit fading and help breathe new life into your home! Follow these tips to ensure that your floors don’t fade and withstand the test of time. Contact the team at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA for questions on maintaining your flooring or to learn more about our incredible selection.

We may still be enjoying the peak of fall color and crisp weather outside, but the holidays are just around the corner. Holiday season – especially this one following so much isolation due to the pandemic – means more people in your home. More people in your home means more wear and tear on your flooring. But it doesn’t have to mean your floors suffer. Before the holiday season this year, it’s a good idea to upgrade your floors to high-traffic flooring that can handle the extra family and friends. Today’s flooring is more durable than ever, and fortunately, there are several options in a large variety of colors, patterns, designs, and materials so you can find exactly what you need to make your home holiday ready. Trust America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA to help you find exactly what you need for your home. Tile Flooring Not much can hold up in a home the way tile can. There are multiple tile options out there, but the hardest ones will give you decades of resilience and resistance to stains, scratches, water, and wear and tear, while still looking attractive. Choose from porcelain, ceramic, or natural stone. Each are extremely durable, but porcelain is denser making it more resistant in high-traffic areas. Tile comes in a large selection of options, not just colors and patterns, but shapes and sizes, too, for a look that is incredibly customizable and unique. If you want the look of wood, but the durability of tile, there is also now wood-look tile flooring. Tile is also a low-maintenance flooring that is easy to clean, making it a great choice for high-traffic areas and homes with a lot of guests, kids, or pets. Luxury Vinyl Flooring Another great option for high-traffic areas is luxury vinyl flooring thanks to its ability to stand up to even the busiest of households. Luxury vinyl plank and tile are both resistant to staining, scratching, wear and tear, and moisture. And both are available in gorgeous designs that mimic the look of natural wood or stone flooring. Luxury vinyl flooring is one of the more affordable flooring options and is one of the easiest to install, making it great for people on a budget. It is also low-maintenance and easy to clean, making it one of the best options for high-traffic areas. Laminate Flooring Laminate is attractive, budget-friendly, and is another durable flooring choice. Laminate is designed to mimic the look of natural wood or stone flooring and is available in a variety of designs and hues, as well as styles. While laminate is resistant to scratches, wear and tear, stains, and fading, it is not waterproof. So, laminate is best installed in rooms such as the living room, guest rooms, hallways, entryways, and dining rooms instead of rooms prone to moisture. However, laminate can still stand up to a busy household, and it is easy to maintain and clean. Laminate provides you with a gorgeous, worry-free flooring choice for all your holiday get-togethers. Area Rug If you already have flooring you love and aren’t looking to replace it but want to add extra protection to your floors, add an area rugs. Area rugs are great in areas with the most foot traffic, such as entryways, hallways, living rooms, and your dining rooms. Rugs add style and comfort, and they are easier to replace than flooring. Area rugs will protect your flooring underneath from scratches, wear and tear, and from becoming worn. Area rugs are incredibly versatile and available for different price points, so you’ll be sure to find one that matches your style and your budget. No matter your personal style or performance needs, [America's Carpet Outlet has a flooring choice for you. Prepare your house for additional foot-traffic during the holiday season with gorgeous, durable flooring. We can help you find the perfect option for you!

There are a lot of ways to describe flooring. We often hear words and phrases like durable, stylish, trendy, low-maintenance, affordable, resilient, and so on. Seldom, however, is flooring described as being a “sound investment” or a “value-add,” but with the proper flooring selection, this could very much be the case. There are specific flooring options available to homeowners that can look great, function well, and help up your home’s resale value. This blog post will detail the top three flooring options that fit this description. Stone Stone is a value-adding flooring choice that provides owners with a durable and eco-friendly that will continue to be desirable, even as the years pass. More than just attractive, stone is a solid material that can last up to 100 years if properly cared for. This durability and ease of maintenance help to make stone a flooring choice that continues to be on the wish list of many a homebuyer. Stone is modern, sleek, and destined to age well. And as mentioned, it’s quite sustainable. Tile Tile is an incredibly durable flooring that, If properly installed and cared for, can last for decades in your home. As a flooring option, tile is highly resistant to stains and water damage, making it a popular choice for families with children or pets. Tile is also very low-maintenance. There’s no vacuuming, no shampooing, and no refinishing with tile. Simply by sweeping your tile flooring, your tile will continue to age well. Tile is also an incredibly versatile flooring choice that can be installed in almost any room within your home. Also of note, tile is beautiful! For all these reasons, tile is a sought-after flooring option that can and will add value to your home. Solid Hardwood For many, hardwood flooring is the first flooring material that comes to mind when discussing renovations that add value to a home. With hardwood’s durability, incredibly desirable appearance, and overall lack of maintenance, hardwood long has been and will long remain the go-to choice for a sound flooring investment. As a flooring option, hardwood offers almost all pros and very few cons. It’s stylish, attractive, and bound to age well. If you’re looking for flooring guaranteed to add value to your home, you’d better go with hardwood. For more information on flooring that will add value to your home, contact the team at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, PA.

The backsplashes in your kitchen or bathrooms are more than just functional, they also make a statement. That’s why your backsplash should do more than just blend in with your interior design style. Whether you want something simple and understated or bold and loud, there are unique backsplash ideas for any style. Check out some of our recommendations before you begin your new kitchen or bathroom project. Herringbone Pattern Often overlooked, herringbone pattern is an excellent choice for backsplashes. While herringbone is not as popular as it once was, this unique V shape creates a simple yet noticeable pattern that draws the eye. While some homeowners opt for the clean elegance of a single color, herringbone tile lends itself to a splash of light and dark colors. Consider using multiple shades of tile to give your kitchen a more vibrant feeling. Alternative, choose a single dark color to create contrast with a room that has lighter colors. Natural Stone Slab Natural stone slab is a bold choice that will add character to your kitchen backsplash. Since natural stone is available in a variety of vein patterns and colors, your options range from simple single-color slabs to rich, complex pieces that are a work of art on their own. If you already have natural stone countertops, don’t worry about finding an exact match. Instead, use your backsplash to create eye-catching contrast. This will add depth to your design without overwhelming the space. Mosaic Tiles You may have seen mosaic tile backsplashes before, but these classics never go out of style. Mosaics may seem simple, but they are constantly being reinvented thanks to their endless variety of styles, colors, and patterns. You can go with something timeless like white penny tiles, but you also have the flexibility to craft a rainbow of hexagon or picket tiles. You can’t get that kind of versatility with other backsplash materials. And if you arrange your backsplash with rectangular mosaic tiles stretching horizontally, it’ll make cleaning between the cracks significantly easier. Especially compared to traditional tiles or unique shapes like herringbone. Know what you want for your backsplash? Still undecided? Either way, reach out to the team at America's Carpet Outlet in State College, for help with your home improvement project!