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Creating a Restorative Home with Warm Earthy Tones
For years, cool greys, crisp whites, and high-contrast interiors defined modern home design. These palettes delivered clean lines and an open feel but could grow to feel sterile over time. Now, preferences are shifting toward creating spaces that feel restorative, personal, and rooted in natural materials. Earth-inspired colors such as…
Read MoreHow to Show Off Your Personality & Style with Your Flooring Choice
Since 1962, Sterling Carpet & Flooring has been helping Orange County residents turn their houses into homes. In our six decades as the original “Tile Mile” experts, we’ve learned one vital truth: your floor is the largest piece of furniture in your home. It shouldn’t just be something you walk on; it should be a…
Read MoreThe 2026 Laminate Flooring Trends Taking Orange County by Storm
Since 1962, Sterling Carpet & Flooring has been at the forefront of home design in Orange County. As the original “Tile Mile” pioneers, we’ve seen trends come and go, but few materials have undergone a more impressive transformation than laminate. As we move through 2026, laminate has officially shed its “budget alternative” reputation. Today, it…
Read MoreFinding the Right Finish: The Appeal of Low-Sheen Floors
Home design has been steadily shifting toward finishes that feel grounded, relaxed, and authentic. High-gloss surfaces once dominated, but they’re now being replaced with floors that reflect less light and show more of a material’s natural character.Sheen shapes how a room feels. It affects brightness, warmth, and even how clean…
Read MoreTop 2026 Flooring Trends for Anaheim Hills Homeowners
Perched above the city with sweeping canyon views and expansive estates, Anaheim Hills represents a unique blend of rugged natural beauty and sophisticated suburban living. Since 1962, Sterling Carpet & Flooring has been the trusted partner for homeowners in this prestigious community, helping them select surfaces that match the grandeur of their architecture. As we…
Read MoreA Guide to the Most Popular Types of Laminate Flooring in 2026
Since 1962, Sterling Carpet & Flooring has been the premier destination for Orange County homeowners looking to elevate their living spaces. As the original shop on the “Tile Mile,” we have witnessed the evolution of laminate from a simple wood alternative to the sophisticated, high-performance flooring of today. With so many laminate floor options available…
Read MorePatterned Floors to Bring Life to Every Space
A well-designed room feels balanced from the ground up. The way light moves across the floor, how textures soften a space, and how lines guide the eye all shape the atmosphere, influencing everything from your color palette to the flow between rooms.While solid surfaces offer a classic look, introducing a…
Read MoreBamboo Flooring vs Hardwood Flooring: Is Your Orange County Home Ready for a Makeover?
Since 1962, Sterling Carpet & Flooring has been the original authority on the “Tile Mile.” We’ve seen trends evolve from the shag carpets of the sixties to the ultra-modern aesthetics of today. But one question continues to spark a heated debate among homeowners from Newport Beach to Yorba Linda: “Should I choose traditional Hardwood or…
Read MoreCreating a Quiet and Peaceful Foundation for Your Home
With busy schedules, shared living spaces, and homes that do more than one job at once, noise has a way of creeping into daily life.Footsteps echoing across hard floors, sound traveling between levels, or conversations carrying farther than you expect can all make a home feel less restful than you…
Read MoreCoordinating Your Floors with 2026’s Popular Paint Colors
Most of us want our homes to feel warm, inviting, and comfortable—a place where you can relax, entertain, and spend time with the people you care about.That focus on comfort is shaping the colors we choose for our walls in 2026. Warm neutrals, earthy tones, and deep, moody shades are…
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