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Teaming up with Big Kraut Cabinetry

October 15, 2019 by

READY – SET – REMODEL 

Brighter Homes Store teams up with Big Kraut Cabinetry offering customers the beautiful woodwork, custom designs, estimates, drawings and limitless finish selections.  We work together with you, our customers to personalize design choices and help create what you have envisioned.  Like most of us homeowners, designing or remodeling a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room or entire house is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.   When you meet with us, have in mind the feeling you wish to create.  We can help pull it all together from Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring to the paint on your walls.  The perfect remodel often comes together in a door style and finish that may surprise you, that’s why we teamed up with Big Kraut and their quality and expertise.  We are here for you – locally – to put it all together. 

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Tuffcore Vinyl Flooring is Here!

February 22, 2018 by

 

TuffCore is exclusively distributed by National Flooring Products. This innovative line features distinctive finishes with realistic and High-Def imagery.

TuffCore’s multi-layered design combined with industry leading PSI core rating will ensure a stable “LifeProof” floor. TuffCore offers the beauty and elegance of hardwood without all the maintenance.

TuffCore flooring is a vinyl-based plank alternative to hardwood. This product stands out as it is created by blending PVC and a polymer blend. This unique compound resists the expansion and contraction that is seen with traditional hardwood flooring. The PVC polymer is formed
into a core with a patented interlocking click system. The core then has a high-definition photographic applique on a layer of virgin PVC vinyl and topped with a heavy-duty textured surface.

What are available textures for TuffCore flooring?

SM=Smooth: All of the flooring planks will have a smooth surface with minimal dents, divots, or
bumps. Available in a large spectrum of choices, a smooth floor can be finished in a matte
surface, with very little reflectivity, or a high gloss surface that is very lustrous. Smooth finished
flooring renders clean lines with a traditional look.

DS=Distressed: Commonly mistaken for hand-scraped, distressed surfaces reveal light chatter
marks, divots, or scrapes. Distressed surfaces resemble the effects of every day wear over a
long period of time. Similar to hand-scraped, distressed flooring can easily hide every day
wear and tear.

HS=Hand-Scraped: Each flooring plank is manufactured with a hand-scraped appearance.
Characterized by hills, valleys, and chatter marks giving the floor a rustic, timeless personality.
Also referred to as hand sculpting, hand-scraping can be very pronounced or very subtle.
Hand-scraped flooring tends to show less wear and tear over time making it a good choice
for very active families.

WB=Wire Brushed: This very unique look and texture is created during the manufacturing process
and is designed to look as if the wood surface had been briskly rubbed with a steel wire brush.
The combination of textured surface and applique design provides a rich, durable texture
filling your home with comfort and style.

LE=Light Embossed: Embossing is a manufacturing process that presses grain and texture directly
into the top wear layer. This gives the flooring a more realistic wood appearance.
EIR or RIE=Registered Embossed: Embossed in register (EIR) simulates the natural appearance of
hardwood flooring by adding depth and texture. This is accomplished by perfectly matching
the texture with the print on the material before all of the layers are heat pressed together.

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Mannington Hardwood Floors

December 13, 2016 by

Designed to reflect the latest trends in the American home, Mannington hardwood floors offer beauty, durability, and performance.

Mannington Hardwood Floors are inspired by global influences, but interpreted with American home furnishing trends in mind.

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Mannington

Mannington hardwood floors offer a variety of looks to suit any decorating style, and the durability and performance to stand up to today’s busy lifestyles.  Our design team helps you with your emerging home fashion trends, to ensure that each floor has modern yet timeless style. New color palettes like smoky greys and rich browns are incorporated into traditional wood species like oak, hickory and maple for an updated twist on classic looks. Superior performance technologies like ScratchResist™ with aluminum oxide help protect the floor from everyday wear and tear, keeping it looking newer longer. And engineered hardwoods – real wood planks made from plies rather than a solid slab – offer more dimensional stability than solids, allowing them to be installed below, on, or above grade. Mannington hardwood is also environmentally responsible. Engineered hardwood floors make more efficient use of each tree, using half as many trees as solid wood floors. In addition, Manningtons hardwood floors comply with the most stringent indoor air quality standards, and most are FloorScore® certified, made in the USA, and third party verified for legal harvest and sustainability.

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We now carry ILVA Tile!

September 20, 2016 by

ILVA Tile Display has arrived!

Looking for something no one else has?  You will find it w/ ILVA here at the Brighter Homes Store!

Wall Tile

Legna Exotica Olden

ILVA where innovation and design meet!  Discover the design possibilities that await you. They blend innovative trends, artisanal craftsmanship, advanced manufacturing processes and superior raw materials to create their exquisitely made tile.

helps build beautiful, timeless spaces that last.  Their extensive product line was designed to create beautiful foundations for any space. They have developed product lines to appeal to a variety of tastes while maintaining our commitment to superior quality. The design possibilities are endless when you choose ILVA.

Stop in to see our display and take home some samples!

 

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Color and Design Trends by Dura Supreme Cabinetry

July 21, 2016 by

We, as humans, are sensory beings. Since the dawn of mankind, our senses of touch and sight have contributed to our knowledge of the world around us, evoking emotions such as joy, fear, love and curiosity to name a few.  As designers, we are charged with the task of bringing out the best of those emotions in the environments we create. Color and Design Trends by Dura Supreme Cabinetry is here to help you!

Of all of the various elements of design used in creating spaces, one of the most impactful elements is that of texture.  Texture tends to bring about a more emotional response (think furry rug, silk sheets, bomber leather, rough stone). It is the element that can pull a room in a certain direction sometimes more than any other element, making a space a cozy lodge, a luxe bedroom or a contemporary kitchen.

In the world of cabinetry, we are seeing the element of texture rising in popularity. Woods with more character, live edges, weathered finishes, knots and grain are being specified more often. When incorporating texture, a designer needs to be mindful, as more is not always better. One does not want to create a sensory overload; it is best in measured doses, thoughtfully integrated into the design.

Color and Design Trends:

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GRAY FINISHES CONTINUE POPULARITY
For interior design, including kitchens and baths, Gray as a dominant color scheme continues to rise in popularity.  It is a calm and soothing neutral back-drop for all areas of the home and works beautifully with all colors!

SHADES OF WHITE PART 1: COOL WHITES
Painted white cabinetry has a timeless look and feel.  Using white opens up so many options when it comes to pulling together a beautiful palette for a room.  Do you opt for all white, a mix of shades of white, or white with pops of color?

A COLOR PALETTE INSPIRED BY NATURE
With true brown stains trending in cabinetry finishes, Dura Supreme recently introduced several new stains with decidedly brown undertones that pair beautifully with so many colors. One of the lighter stains introduced into the palette is Toast, light enough to enhance the wood grain, yet rich and warm without being overly dramatic.

NAVY BLUE COLOR TRENDING
Navy Blue has slowly become a popular color for interior design and kitchens, and is one of those colors that will be classic and timeless for the long term.  Paired with a white or gray paint, along with a medium brown stain color like Dura Supreme’s “Toast” or “Cappuccino”, Navy Blue is destined to be a popular theme in home interiors!

GRAY: CLASSIC AND TIMELESS
Designers are often asked about gray and whether or not gray color schemes in interior design (and for kitchen cabinetry) are a passing fad or a long term trend.

STAIN COLORS TREND TOWARD BROWN
Like fashion, trends in interior design shift over the years.  Although with interior design and its significant investment, “classic and timeless” design is often at the forefront of decisions.

Color is a highly personal preference for most people and although there are certainly specific colors considered “on-trend” or “fashionable”, color choices should ultimately be based on what appeals to you personally. As a designer, I am often asked about color trends and how to incorporate them into a newly designed or renovated interior. And although trends and fashion should be taken into consideration, it should not be THE only deciding factor.

Complements to Dura Supreme for these great Trend Tips!

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Introducing Emser Tile to the Brighter Homes Store

July 13, 2016 by

Emser Tile new to the Brighter Homes Store

Established in 1968, Emser Tile, headquartered in Los Angeles, has become the leading supplier of the world’s finest tile and natural stone. Through their international production network and product development expertise, they offer a myriad of possibilities that help dealers, homebuilders, commercial builders, contractors, architects and designers bring their ideas to life.

Tile, Natural Stone and Mosaics

Emser Tile

Emser products are frequently used in residential and commercial projects throughout the United States including the following: homes, condominiums, apartment buildings, hotels, malls and educational facilities. Although Emser has grown rapidly in response to changing trends and technology, their dedication to outstanding quality and service has remained as strong as ever.

Emser is the fashion leader in glazed ceramic and porcelain tile, glass, metal and natural stone products. They offer the latest in fashion, colors, finishes, patterns and textures, accompanied by a broad assortment of coordinating trims and decorative accent pieces. Their extensive product line consists of over 3300 skus and is supported by sales offices and distribution centers across the nation. This allows our customers to fill their floor, wall and countertop tile needs with one expert and convenient source.

They have new “Coordinates” program that is developed to make your designs come together quickly and easily. They have a complete list of  products that are matched together to make your design plans easy. All you need is to pick and choose!

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SUMMER PAINT REBATE SALE

June 3, 2016 by

SUMMER PAINT REBATE SALE is available for a limited time only , get up to $80 off your paint purchase of select PPG Pittsburgh Paints® products.  Limit 10 gallons.

 

May 21 thru July 9 receive up to $80 off your next paint purchase of select PPG Pittsburgh Paints products. From our finest interior paint + primer in one to durable exterior paint that resists extreme weather, we have the products and over 1,200 colors for your home project.

PAINT REBATE SALE

pittsburgh paint selections

Save $8 per gallon: Manor Hall

Save $5 per gallon:  Sun Proof Paint & Stain, Pure Performance Paint & Primer, Seal Grip.

PPG Pittsburgh PAINT REBATE SALE

PPG Pittsburgh Paints® has quality products, industry-leading tools, and support for every project, backed by service only available from independent, locally-owned retailers.

Looking to paint your bathroom and create a more tranquil retreat? Perhaps you want to brighten up your bathroom by giving it a new paint color scheme. Use our step-by-step guide to find the right bathroom colors! www.ppgpittsburghpaints.com.

Your kitchen is the heart of the home. Why not give it a facelift? Learn how to paint a kitchen, choose paint colors for kitchens, and how to paint kitchen cabinets with our DIY Kitchen Painting Guide! www.ppgpittsburghpaints.com.

Bedrooms are the most personal, private spaces in the home and present the opportunity to incorporate your unique personality. View interior paint ideas and painting how-tos with our paint colors for.bedrooms guide! www.ppgpittsburghpaints.com.

 

 

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HOMECREST CABINETRY -MAKING CABINETS MORE ACCESSIBLE, MORE ATTAINABLE AND MORE SUSTAINABLE

December 15, 2015 by

We currently carry the HOMECREST CABINETRY  line.  homcrest

Homecrest trusts the Brighter Homes Store to work with you on your project. They believe their dealers provide invaluable service that helps make your project happen how and when you want it to. Brighter Homes Store will measure the space, assist with design, order the product and arrange for installation.  Homecrest will also stand behind the product, addressing any challenges that may arise right then, right now. This degree of attentiveness can only be accomplished at a local level.  Homecrest is a certified brand in the Kitchen Cabinet.

Manufacturers Association (KCMA) Environmental Stewardship Program. The program recognizes companies that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to sustainability including the use of environmentally responsible materials in cabinet products and minimized environmental impacts realized through recycling wastes and using low emission coatings. By achieving this certification, Homecrest is going beyond minimum requirements and demonstrates leadership in growing a sustainable company.

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