32 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2018 Flooring “Synthetic turf is popular because there’s very little if any maintenance. - Steven Pidgeon, CEO, StarFloors, Inc. Whenitcomestospringtrendsinhomeandgardendécor,what’sthe bottom line? It’s beneath your feet, of course! Flooring can make the fashion difference in a total look, meet lifestyle needs and upgrade your home, both inside and out. Steven Pidgeon, CEO of Dallas-based StarFloors, Inc., says that a primary focus for spring is outdoor“flooring.”“Synthetic turf is popular because there’s verylittleifanymaintenance,itresultsinlesswaterusageandcost,andthough it’s made of plastic, it’s very realistic looking,”he notes.“The industry has made huge advancements in its appearance.”Pidgeon adds that there’s no worry of grass burning out, and the materials used are environmentally friendly, heat friendly and odor friendly – especially in the reduction of pet odors.The bonus from all of this? Synthetic turf’s pricing has dropped because the more people who use it, the more efficient it is to manufacture and install. Another popular outdoor floor surface are ceramic pavers, which are now more affordable. “You can install ceramic pavers and use synthetic turf to fill in the spaces for a very pleasing overall appearance,”says Pidgeon.“The result is that you can spend more time enjoying your backyard, not working in your backyard.” Indoors, homeowners are turning to hard surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms where there’s a chance of water spillage. Products like WPC or luxury vinyl flooring are waterproof and scratch resistant. When these floors come in contact with liquid, it minimizes the chances of scratching, fading, discoloring and warping. Pidgeon notes that finishes are now more realistic and less plastic looking, and if damaged, individual planks can be replaced without removing the entire floor. Otherareasinthehomearebeingcarpetedforsoftness,warmthandcomfort.Yarns today are pet friendly and eliminate smell.“People are no longer buying one color of carpet to use throughout the house,”says Pidgeon.“Different colors are being used in differentrooms–especiallyinkids’bedrooms–sooneroomcanbereplacedatatime.” For over two decades, Dallas-based StarFloors has built a reputation on dependability,fair-pricing,productqualityandsuperiorinstallationservices.And,best of all, they offer their stellar services nationwide“store to your door”with a‘Showroom OnWheels’soyoucanseehundredsofflooringoptionsandreceiveexpertadviceinthe comfort of your home. Editor’s Note: StarFloors, a family-owned and operated business since the 1950s, conducts business in 42 states in the US and specializes in residential, commercial, senior living facilities and country clubs. StarFloors offers “store to your door” shopping with a ‘Showroom On Wheels’ so you can see hundredsofflooringoptionsandreceiveexpertadviceinthecomfortofyourhome. VisitStarFloorsatstarfloors.comformoreinformation. StarFloors 15340DallasPkwy.,Dallas starfloors.com 972.503.6000 STARFLOORS HAS YOU COVERED