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What is Luxury Vinyl?

3/28/2019

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Luxury vinyl has started to take over, but why?  Well, your quick answer is because it is waterproof and affordable.

For those who do not know Luxury Vinyl is a floor product that has the look of hardwood or stone without the price tag.  The two most common types that can be found are the  Tile (LVT), and plank (LVP).
There are 5 main components to the Luxury Vinyl:
  1. Overall Thickness
  2. Wear Layer
  3. Edge Treatment
  4. Installation Types​
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When we say Overall Thickness, this means LVT/LVP can be anywhere from 2mm to 6mm thick in whole.  The Luxury Vinyl itself is usually 1 mm to  5 mm depending on the style.

Every product has what is called a ‘Wear Layer’.  This is a protective layer overtop of the vinyl, it is stain resistant, water resistant, easy to maintain, and scratch resistant.  This layer is usually made from polyurethane and is .12mm to 1mm thick - It is important to get the right wear layer for your lifestyle.

‘Edge Treatments’ can be squared, this is used with the seamless look or beveled edges for a hardwood imitation.  And rounded edges for the grout-able tiles, that is right, you can grout Luxury Vinyl!

There are a few 'installation methods' that can be used depending on the LVT/LVP.  The most used are your  Loose-lay or glue down, these tiles are sometimes thick enough that they should just lay on the floor but would need to be glued in some places (like the parameter or over bumpy spots, or any that would be in direct sunlight, etc.), or thin enough that they should be glued all over. 

There is the Click product that fits together like a puzzle, this type can have multiple backing options ranging from a foam to cork, the click can be installed over most already installed flooring! (not carpet!)​
So back to our original question: “Why Luxury Vinyl”

Answer: why not!  It almost always is a better price point than actual hardwood or stone, looks like hardwood and stone, is easier to maintain and install, and is 100% water proof and does not support mold growth. 

Luxury Vinyl comes in the same appealing textures as natural products like stone, ceramic and wood, it is super comfortable, pet friendly, eco friendly, reduces noise, doesn’t expand or contract as much with the climate changes -which means less creaking in the house! 


Luxury Vinyl is an amazing product, and there are new designs and production advances happening to keep it affordable and more economically friendly. 

So, come check us out at 716 1st Ave South in Lethbridge for more details, trained staff members, colour selection, 
​​and just an amazing experience. 
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Colour Psycology 101

3/22/2019

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Human behavior is influenced by colours; however it is important to remember that these effects differ between people – factors can include gender, age, and culture.   

Here is a quick reference guide to help you narrow down your colour pallets when starting a project.  

​https://www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com/meaning-of-colors.html
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Red – is a warm and positive colour with strong and powerful energies, the colour red excites emotions, motivates, stimulates appetite (often found in restaurants) and increases cravings,shows confidence, passion, causes action, creates ambition, determination, and can heighten sexual passion.
​China and India - red is the colour for luck and purity, most brides would wear it (they have started wearing more whites).  Be careful though, too much red can cause us to become irritated, agitated, and angry!  
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​Orange – has adventure and risk-taking, it has the physical energy from red, and cheerfulness of yellow.  It is a colour that is social, interactive, and aids in new ideas, freeing the spirit.  Orange encourages self-respect and stimulates two-way communication.  It is the most rejected and under-used colour.
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Yellow – is happy, and relates to the mind, and awakens confidence and intellect, it is optimistic, uplifting and creates enthusiasm for life.   It is a great communicator, entertainer and provides clarity, stimulates growth and change.  
Too much yellow can create anxiety and is non-emotional,  It is one of the most highly visible colours, but many older people do not respond well to large amounts.

Green – is the colour of balance, harmony, and rebirth.  It relates more to the heart and health with growth, self-reliance, positivity, and sense of well being.  Green is a peacemaker colour, with the mental clarity from yellow and the emotional calm from the insightful blue.  Green creates hope and love, a sense of nature and family, it creates stability and endurance.  
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Pink – is the colour for unconditional love and understanding.  It has the passion and power associated with red, and the openness and completeness associated with white.  It is thought of a feminine colour but was originally used for boys as it is a strong colour.   Pink is a colour for hope, and alleviates feelings of anger and aggression – Did you know you can not be angry in a pink room? 

Brown –  is friendly but serious hue.  A down-to-earth colour brown relates to security and protection, but the comfort of stability, and material wealth.  Brown is a practical colour and draws the mind to the quality of a product.  Brown suppresses emotions, creating the feeling of a ‘safe-haven’, resulting in calmness and comfort,

Blue – creates a feeling of trust, responsibility, honesty, and loyalty.  Blue is the colour of inner peace and calmness, it needs order and direction.  Blue can slow the metabolism, and the paler the hue the freer we feel.  It is the colour of meditation and deep reflection.

Purple – reflect spirituality, imagination, creativeness, mystery, and individualism. Purple contributes to mental balance, stability, peace of mind, and is a link between the spiritual and the physical promoting harmony between the mind and emotions.  Purple influences pursuits and inspiration, it inspires uniqueness and independence

Purple was a colour only royalty and nobility could afford, generating it as a colour of luxury, wealth, power and extravagance.  Too much purple can create depression and should be used extremely carefully in small amounts.
Grey – is an unemotional colour, it detaches and neutralizes the surroundings creating a calm and composed environment.  Grey can be drab and depressing, or elegant and formal, it is conventional, dependable, practical and mature.  It has a steady effect on other colours that it comes into contact with by toning down and illuminating different colours.  

White – is pure, perfect, innocent and represents wholeness and completion.  White is the colour of new beginnings and opens the way for creativity, and equality.  It is natural and independent, and totally reflective.  
In some cultures, white is traditionally related to death and mourning by indicated the completion of a ‘cycle in your life’.    Too much white can cause feelings of isolation and emptiness.

Black – creates an air of mystery and secretive.  It creates a barrier by providing comfort while protecting and hiding the vulnerabilities.  Black is also the colour of control, intimidation, elegance, discipline, and authority. Black is the end but also implies a new beginning.
Here is a fun colour test you can take for free - ​What colour did you get? Let us know in the comments below! 
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Storage Solutions

3/14/2019

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  Pulling into the driveway signals freedom and sanctuary, it has been a long day at work and home is just so appealing.  The vehicle gives a beep as it locks, the keys jingle to the front door and that familiar sound of home fills the air.  Things are getting better until the kitchen comes into view…

Dishes from the night before are in the sink, leftover breakfast is still out, the cat knocked over all the spices lined along the stove and the dog found the trash bin…again.
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The kitchen is the most used room in the house, why should it not fit your lifestyle? LA Home solutions work closely with Rev-A-Shelf to ensure every kitchen is fit for the lifestyle of the home.  Just look at this amazing closet we completed! Our biggest challenge was getting the new cabinetry to match the already installed cabinets - we had a near perfect match!!
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​Children and pets can get into anything, which is a fear most parents have.  Rev-A-Lock Cabinet Security uses a powerful magnet lock that can attach to wood, glass, metal, and particle board cabinets for a “guaranteed safeguard”.  It is easy to use too, just hold the provided magnet key against the cabinet door to disengage the lock.

Using Rev-A-Shelf we can hide the garbage and recycling inside a cabinet drawer, put spice rack in a hidden area by the stove, or just help keep your cabinet organized. 

There are so many options that can transform your space, at LA Home Solutions we can show you those options and find the right one for your home and lifestyle.  Come visit us today, or book an in-house consultation.

What is your biggest Kitchen Pet-Peeve – let us know in the comments below!!
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Thinking of Renovating? Start by picking a floor!

3/7/2019

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​Why do we renovate?
 
As humans we change in many ways, and sometimes we want our space to reflect that.  Do any of you remember when the colour combination “hot pink/Lime green” was the hottest thing?  I do, and at the age of 12 I felt so cool with my Lime green bedroom walls and pink carpet.
 
A favorite saying of mine is “I am not what I have done, I am what I have overcome.” – author unknown.
 
Whether it be growing up, reaching a new state of mind, moving into a new place, or the space is damaged and needs some TLC. We want our spaces to reflect us and what we have done.

​ Flooring is a fantastic “update” that can change a whole room’s atmosphere without spending a fortune. There are so many flooring options to 
choose from: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Luxury Vinyl Plant (LVP), Tile, Hardwood, Capet, Cork, Laminate, Linoleum, etc.… No matter what product you are looking at, there are always price ranges, varieties of colour, and styles.
​So how do you decide?  Here are 4 easy steps to help you:
 
  • Location.
Where is this space located in your home?  Certain materials work better in different environments, and by taking into account the room usage you can narrow down your search.  
You would not want a hardwood floor in a space that was regularly wet as hardwood expands and contracts, becomes soft when wet and can begin cupping, however a hardwood floor could be just what you want in a bedroom or dinning room.
 
  • Consider what do you want your space to reflect.
What happens in this space, is it lively, quiet, just for storage, or in a high traffic area.  Different materials hold up better than others in certain situations.  A glue down luxury vinyl tile(LVT) can sometime begin cupping in front of a large window due to the heat – A click version could work to a better advantage for that room.
 
  • What is currently installed.
What does your current floor look like, some flooring types can be installed over already existing flooring, while others you may have to remove and apply directly to the sub floor.  This can take your project a lot longer to complete and cost more then you had planned for.  
 
  • What is your price.
Everyone has an ideal price they find reasonable to spend, each floor type has their own price ranges.  At LA Home Solutions we can show you many different pricing options for each flooring type.  At that point we can then weigh the differences between each product to find the perfect product for your budget
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    Megan Plausteiner, IDT

    Interior Designer @ LA Home Solutions.  Creating beautifully designed spaces.

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