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Sierra Madre | $2.6 MillionA midcentury-modern house with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, on a 0.7-acre lot

Sierra Madre, a small city in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, is known for its annual Wistaria Festival and its proximity to the Angeles National Forest. This house was designed in 1965 by Harlan H. Pedersen, a local architect, using rustic colors and materials that reflect its surroundings.

The property is a 10-minute drive from the Mount Wilson trail, popular with hikers; Pasadena and Monrovia are about 15 minutes away.

Size: 3,152 square feet

Price per square foot: $825

Indoors: A long driveway leads from the street to the base of the house, where brick steps rise to the glass front door.

The foyer is bright, with a skylight built into the wood-paneled ceiling. To the left is a dining room with hardwood floors; off to one side is a small space used as a painting room. Through the dining room is a galley-style kitchen with quartz countertops and custom cabinets.

From the kitchen and the dining room, steps lead down, past a half bathroom, to a sunken great room with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the mountain vistas indoors. The midcentury hanging lights are original, as is the fireplace, set in a wall of brick. Glass doors open to a balcony that extends the length of the space.

Off the living room is a den with a wood-paneled ceiling; it also has balcony access.

Stairs from the center of the home lead up to the second level, where two bedrooms are off an interior balcony that looks down into the great room. Turning left at the top of the stairs leads to the primary bedroom, which has a private balcony and an en suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub and a separate steam shower. At the other end of the hall is a guest room with a sloped ceiling and its own bathroom, recently updated with a walk-in shower.

The lower level of the house is configured as a guest suite, with a living room, bedroom and full bathroom, as well as a wine cellar and laundry room.

Outdoor space: Both of the balconies offer plenty of space for admiring the landscape, with room for seating. Off the driveway is a basketball and pickleball court, and behind the house is a swimming pool with a waterfall and an attached spa, as well as a stone-paved area for lounge chairs. The attached garage has one parking spot; there is space for more cars in the driveway.

Taxes: $33,024 (estimated)

Contact: Travis Bayles and Steven Moran, The Agency, 626-230-4759 or 973-464-4455; theagencyre.com

This house is in the Easton Addition neighborhood of Burlingame, across the street from a private Catholic elementary school and less than a block from a branch of the public library. Burlingame hugs the coastline of San Francisco Bay, and parks and playgrounds with bay views are within a five-minute drive.

The citys walkable downtown, with its independent boutiques and restaurants, is about five minutes away. A CalTrain station, about a mile from this house, carries passengers into San Francisco and San Jose. San Francisco International Airport is a 10-minute drive.

Size: 1,980 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,312

Indoors: This homes storybook facade has been well preserved, with green shutters, a matching window box on the second story and an arched stone entryway.

The front door opens into a foyer with hardwood floors. To the right is a formal living room with coved ceilings, white-painted beams and a fireplace with a simple white mantel.

Through this space is a formal dining room with an adjoining sunroom that could serve as a bright den or a playroom. The dining room connects to the kitchen, which has been updated with stainless steel appliances, including a Wolf range with a copper hood, and a white-subway-tile backsplash. A wide doorway leads to a breakfast room with its original 1930s built-ins and windows that face the backyard. Also on this side of the house is a mudroom with an attached half bathroom.

From the foyer, stairs lead to the second level, where there are three bedrooms and one bathroom. To the immediate left of the stairs is a room large enough to hold a queen-size bed. Next door is a full bathroom with lavender tile and a bathtub tucked into an alcove. On the other side of the bathroom is the primary bedroom, the largest of the three, and across the hall is a smaller bedroom with access to a private terrace.

Outdoor space: A brick patio with space for a dining table and a barbecue is in back of the house, facing a grassy backyard with hydrangea and rose bushes, as well as hedges and mature trees that offer privacy from the neighboring houses. The attached garage holds one car.

Taxes: $34,032 (estimated)

Contact: Lisa Karson, Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty, 650-759-4644; sothebysrealty.com

The seller, who bought this house in 2015, has spent the past six years remodeling it from the foundation up, adding a small swimming pool and rebuilding the garage. Other upgrades include new plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems, and turning the second level into a suite with a bedroom and sitting room.

The property is in a quiet Coronado neighborhood, away from the more heavily trafficked routes that carry commuters and day trippers into downtown San Diego. The beach is a little more than half a mile away, with lifeguard stands, firepits and a section designated as a dog park.

Size: 2,228 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,153

Indoors: A path from the sidewalk to the homes entrance passes a fire table made from bricks that were part of the original foundation.

The front door opens into a living room with a brick fireplace, two ceiling fans and black-and-white floors that continue into a nook currently used as a home office. A barn-style door in the nook opens to reveal a guest room, large enough to hold a full-size bed. Another guest room is just off the living room, and has street-facing windows.

Beyond the office space is an open kitchen and dining area. On the kitchen side of the room, subway tile forms a backsplash and stretches from the floor to the ceiling of one wall. The stainless steel appliances include a new six-burner range. Hardwood floors stretch across the space, from the kitchen to the area set up for dining, where glass doors open to the rear deck.

Between the kitchen and the office nook is a full bathroom with more subway tile lining the walk-in shower.

From the kitchen, stairs lead to the carpeted second level, where an open space at the landing is set up as a den. Around the corner is the primary bedroom, which has a full en suite bathroom and access to a large space that could be turned into a closet. Another bathroom, with a deep soaking tub and a wall of patterned tile, is also on this level.

Outdoor space: Behind the house is a wood deck big enough to hold a few lounge chairs and a small table. Between the house and the garage is a plunge pool. The garage offers storage space and two parking spots.

Taxes: $26,988 (estimated)

Contact: Lisa Padilla, Compass, 858-717-9350; compass.com

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Crews are working carefully in the extreme heat and will take a little longer to complete the cutover track installation on E. 25th Street. Therefore, Tacoma Link will reopen on July 1. In the meantime, passengers can ride a free shuttle bus to all the Tacoma Link stations. Thank you for your patience and stay cool!

Crews completed the stormwater work in the S. 9th St. and Commerce St. intersection. The contractor discovered an old steam pipe on Commerce St., and is removing contaminated material. Then, crews will continue installing the stormwater system on Commerce St. from S. 9th St. to S. 7th St. In addition, crews are installing track, electrical systems, and the Old City Hall Station on Commerce Street.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Way, crews are completing the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St., and will move to the area between S. 16th St. and S. 13th St. as soon as tomorrow, June 29. In addition, crews are installing signals at the S. 11th St. and MLK Jr. Way intersection. On Division Avenue, crews are installing signals from Yakima Avenue to MLK Jr. Way.

Looking ahead, the contractor plans to install signals in the MLK Jr. Way and 6th Avenue intersection and track in the Stadium Way and Division Avenue intersection in mid-July. Crews will not be working during the 4th of July weekend. Happy 4th of July!

COVID-19.The health and safety of all workers on Sound Transits construction sites are of utmost importance to us. Our contractors have primary responsibility for their wellbeing while working on our projects. Sound Transit is actively working with the contractors and construction management teams on all our projects to assure that public health guidelines are being followed.

Construction and traffic restrictions at Commerce Street, S. 7th Street, Division Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, S. 18th Street, S. 11th Street, and E. 25th Street

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Tile trims add a clean, professional look to any tile design. Its critical not to skip this step. Tile trim covers rough or sharp edges, cuts down on cleaning and maintenance and protects a tile installation for years to come. Installing trim is no more difficult than installing the rest of the tile. Similar materials are needed like adhesive or mortar and trowels. Install tile trim as the second to last step of a tile installation project.

NOTE: You can also paint tile if you cant find a style to your liking.

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There are many different types of tile trim, but the most common options include:

Bullnose tile trims are one of the most commonly used trims. They provide a smooth, finished look that protects against sharp hazardous edges. Bullnose trims have curved edges that fit perpendicularly around the corner edges of tiles. They can be placed in the corners of walls, backsplashes, tubs, steps or over the joint where the wall meets the floor.

As its name suggests, quarter round trims are usually a quarter of a circle around. They provide a protective smooth even-radial-rounded corner that seals an exposed perpendicular edge. These are perfect for turning a corner along the edges of bathrooms, showers, benches, tubs or doorways.

Cove base trims are often used where the floor meets a tiled wall. They have a curved edge that seamlessly covers the joint, and provides water-resistant protection to keep moisture from seeping into the walls or floors. Theyre especially useful along the base of showers. Cleaning should be easy and less frequent when these types of trims are installed.

Baseboards are typically installed along the joint where the wall meets the floor. Similar to cove base trims, they are especially useful in wet areas like bathrooms or showers. However, unlike cove base trims, they have a straight edge that should be properly caulked to be watertight. Tile baseboards are a good option for places that get mopped frequently (as opposed to using wooden baseboards).

Pencil trims are cylindrically shaped with round edges (roughly like a pencil). They tend to be used on the edges of mosaic designs on walls. They help to create borders or outline the end of the design. They also offer a great statement piece for places where the design transitions from one tile shape to another.

Like pencil trims, flat liner trims are used to frame designs or statement pieces. But instead of being round, flat liners are straight, flat pieces of tile. They lack the depth that pencil trims have but can provide a more sleek and contemporary look. Flat liners are perfect for framing edges where different materials meet (like tile and wood), especially on the floor where rounded tile may not be desired.

Chair rail tile trims were originally used as baseboard trims to prevent chairs from scraping the walls. Now theyre more commonly used to provide an ornate, architectural frame to backsplashes or mosaic tiles. Their carved decorative molding design provides more depth than a flat liner, but is less bulky than a regular tile baseboard.

V-caps are the only trims that can be used to completely cover perpendicular corners in tile installations. Theyre frequently used to finish the edges of sinks in kitchen or bathroom countertops (or anywhere the tile hangs over the edge). They can also be used in window sills, shower niches or partitions.

Tile trim should be installed as the second to last step of a tile installation project. Its important not to skip installing tile trims in favor of less working time or money spent. Tile trims provide a finishing touch and make tile last longer.

The only time tile trim may not be needed is when the tile meets flush against other surfaces like wall corners or floor edges. Continuous tile designs can also be used instead of installing tile trim (but the tile edges should be glazed to remove rough, sharp edges).

Use gloves to prevent scratching yourself against sharp tile edges. Be careful not to crack the tiles that youre trimming or covering. Wear safety glasses and gloves whenever cutting tile and if using an electric or gas-powered cutter, ear protection is also advisable.

First examine the tile design to find where sharp edges, unsightly harsh lines or gaps between the tile and other material may occur. Common places where you may consider installing trim include:

Pick a trim type that complements your tile installation. This is the opportunity to be creative. You can choose a trim that blends into the tile design, provides a custom high-end accent or one with contrasting colors for an eye-catching look.

Measure the areas where the trim will be installed. Determine how many tile pieces are needed to complete the trim. Give exact measurements to your tile trim provider to make sure that you have the right size and amount of tile trim pieces.

Once you have all of your materials in order, get ready to install the tile trim. Make sure to install the trim before you complete the entire tile installation. Apply the adhesive with a caulking gun or spread mortar with a trowel on the edges where the trim will go. Apply this one tile at a time so as to not allow adhesives to dry out

Use a trowel to even out the mortar. A caulking gun will help with applying an even layer of adhesive. This step ensures that the tile trim is installed properly with a professional look.

When installing tile trims that have an open back like bullnose, V-cap or chair rails, use a technique called back buttering. Back buttering means applying extra adhesive or mortar to the open part of the tile. Make sure to apply evenly. This technique provides good adhesive or mortar coverage and guarantees a long-lasting installation.

Most tile trims can be installed by simply pressing the tile into its place. Use spacers if necessary to ensure even spacing between tiles. If using mortar, you may need to comb it with the notched edge of the trowel and twist the tile trim into place.

Repeat the process for each piece of tile trim. Once the trim has been installed, you can continue to install the rest of your tile design.

A professional interior designer can help you choose a design of trim type. Call a flooring or tile professional if you crack or break the tile youve already installed while installing the trim. If for some reason the trim is not staying in place after pressing it into the adhesive or mortar, this may also be a good time to call a pro for advice and assistance.

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Whether you love hosting company, you have busy kids or you keep your furry friends in your home, you know there are areas that get more traffic than others.

Those areas of your home can quickly wear down, and since there is plenty of traffic, these are the areas people see most.

If youre looking for something more durable, but also want your home to look stylish, quite possibly the best way to do that could be with tile.

Tile is a lasting and attractive way to update your home. Do you know there are so many kinds of tile now? Not just the plain old stuff you might be imagining. You might even fool your company into thinking you have real wood flooring, if thats the style you choose.

And just think of how easy the clean-up will be when the kids come in with their muddy shoes.

If this sounds like exactly what youve been needing, 50 Floor will bring all the flooring samples to you, so you never even need to leave your home. A specialist will also be on hand for you to ask all your questions about warranty and durability.

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The access flooring project at 5 Martin Place, Sydney was both challenging and rewarding for ASP Access Floors with the building featuring a large central atrium and fusion between the existing heritage section and the newly built tower wing.

Dexus 5 Martin Place offers 19 levels of premium office space with the building comprising a redeveloped heritage building and a new tower extension with an 11-storey central atrium, triple height foyer and large floor plates.

ASPs access flooring was installed in both the heritage building as well as the new tower. The heritage building installation was particularly challenging since it was important to ensure the existing heritage floors remained unmarked.

ASP engineered a solution to the large expansion joint between the heritage building and new tower, so that the access floor was able to run seamlessly through this transition point.

Completed in April 2015, the 18,800-square-metre office fitout features two access floor systems: Steel cementitious ultra fix stringerless system with a 3.0kN loading at 150mm FFH; and steel cementitious ultra fix stringerless system with a 4.5kN loading at 150mm FFH.

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Van Gogh's sunflowers used to just be visible on a canvas in a climate-controlled museum, but starting Aug. 12 they'll take over the walls, ceiling and floors of Lighthouse Minneapolis at 1515 Central Av. NE. along with "Starry Night" and 400 other paintings.

Visitors to "Immersive Van Gogh" can become part of the art rather than just experiencing it. Extra points if one wears a white shirt and actually becomes the canvas for these digitally projected works.

Thinking about what Van Gogh might have imagined seeing before he passed away, Italian digital artist Massimiliano Siccardi created this hour-long, animated installation.

"Massimiliano is the [Steven] Spielberg of immersive installation art," said producer Corey Ross. "He's been doing this in Europe for 30 years and sold millions of tickets."

In true Hollywood form, U.S. audiences caught a glimpse of Siccardi's work in episode 5 of the Netflix show "Emily in Paris." His Van Gogh-themed light show from the Atelier des Lumires in Paris was featured in the show.

To date, more than 2 million tickets have been sold in 20 venues across North America, including Toronto, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Minneapolis tickets will run from $40 for off-peak hours to $100 for a VIP experience that includes souvenir merch.

The setup for each installation is quite simple: Choose an interesting building, map it, then plan the install. Everything in the building's guts becomes part of the experience, but it's the architecture that makes each city a unique experience.

Much like the recent up-close-and-personal immersive installation of "Sistine Chapel" at the Mall of America, visitors to "Immersive Van Gogh" can catch details they'd never be able to see in a museum.

"You see the scope of this 500,000 cubic feet of projection," said Ross. "You see these pieces blown up and see the brush strokes, paint specks. You'll never see an original piece under a microscope but here you can see those techniques."

Ross compared Siccardi's technique to the way a DJ samples songs, transforming tunes into completely new ones.

Yet "Immersive Van Gogh" is both an animated film and an art exhibition. But really, it's an experience that you have to witness in-person, a pleasant break from screen-filled Zoom lives.

"It becomes emotional because it dives into Van Gogh's mind," said Ross.

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NEW ORLEANS (press release) The Terra Foundation for American Art has announced the awarding of nearly $2.5 million in grants to 35 arts and cultural organizations in the United States, including Ogden Museum of Southern Art. These grants support projects through the foundations new two-year exhibition grant initiative, Re-envisioning Permanent Collections: An Initiative for U.S. Museums. Awarded $75,000 from The Terra Foundation, in 2023, Ogden Museum will present a collection re-installation titled The New Story of the South: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition.

The New Story of the South: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition will draw from Ogden Museums permanent collection to trace the history of the visual arts of the American South from the early-19th century to the present. Spanning all five floors of the museum, this exhibition will be organized chronologically by movement and genre.

Building upon the grand opening exhibition of the collection in 2003, this iteration will seek to dispel antiquated stereotypes, promote inclusivity and representation, and examine under-represented artists contributions in consideration of the indomitable presence of place, says William Pittman Andrews, Executive Director of Ogden Museum.

The New Story of the South will illustrate how the collection and the adjacent scholarship has grown to more fully represent the diversity of the region while honestly engaging the complicated and often tragic history of the South, says Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection. It will trace how artists in the American South with every developing art movement responded with a characteristic blend of tradition and innovation.

Drawing inspiration from Ralph Ellison, who said knowing where we are has a lot to do with our knowing who we are, this exhibition will provide a portrait of place. With a geographic region spanning from Baltimore to Miami to El Paso, The New Story of the South will highlight the diversity of the South its histories, cultures and proximate traditions offering a view of Southern identity that is inclusive and representative of its people. The exhibition seeks to further examine the critical role that museums can play in confronting the past, embracing the future and being a bridge for the reconciliation of both.

Subjects that will be explored through the exhibition and associated programming include women in Southern abstraction, photography of the Civil Rights Movement, LGBTQ+ artists in the deep South, the immigrant experience in the American South, and the role of art in developing community. A series of lectures and discussions will support this exhibition, both online and in-person.

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Their home was built in the 1890s, and their front door was likely the first and only front door the home had ever had -- until now.

As winners of LumBros. Building Solutions first-ever "Shut the Front Door!" contest, the Steinkes just got a brand new front door, at no cost to them. The door was professionally installed on June 25 by Justin Waagmeester, of Detroit Lakes-based Limitless Carpentry.

The Steinkes worked with LumBros. to select the door, deciding on a Bayer Built Front Entry Door with a craftsman style and rich wood tone that matches the overall look of their home and its original wood trim and floors.

Originally built on Summit Avenue, the house was relocated to its current spot near Snappy Park sometime in the 1950s or 60s, the Steinkes believe. While they love the look and feel of the historic house, they said they wont miss the old front door, which was an energy-sucker and would sometimes stick, making it hard to open and close.

Were just really appreciative; it's such a blessing to us, Katie said of winning the contest, adding with a laugh that, "I dont know if we ever would have replaced that door ourselves!

The Steinke family, from left: Simon, Raven, Abram, Katie, Corey and Lucy. (Submitted Photo)

The "Shut the Front Door!" contest called on the community to submit nominations for worthy winners of a new front door, and the Steinkes received several nominations, according to Susie Felt, who runs LumBros. with her husband, Zach.

Katie said a Facebook post she made about the contest probably helped garner some of those nominations. The post included a link to contest information along with a comment that said something along the lines of, We could really use this!

"The front door is over 100 years old. It has a big crack in it where you can see the sun shine through it and feel the cold air blow through it," stated one of the Steinke family's nominations. Another stated, "They (the Steinkes) are both amazing people and do so much for everyone around them without expecting anything in return. Their front door is in desperate need of a change. It lets in too much cold air and they have to block it off to hold in heat."

LumBros. received more than 45 nominations in all for the contest, according to Felt. They intend to make "Shut the Front Door!" an annual contest, as they've found it to be a fun promotion that also helps make a positive difference in the community.

For more information about future contests, follow the LumBros. Building Solutions Facebook page, or visit the business website, lumbros.com.

The Steinkes' old door was more than 100 years old. (Submitted Photo)

The family's new front door, a Bayer Built front entry door, is more energy efficient while still matching the look and feel of their historic home. (Submitted Photo)

A close-up of the crack in the old door. (Submitted Photo)

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A garda who suffered injuries when the lift he was in at a Kerry hotel plummeted three floors to the ground has settled his High Court action.

Paul Meehan, 45, helped other members of his extended family who were seriously injured when the lift at the Killarney Plaza Hotel crashed into the basement car park 10 years ago.

He helped pull the doors of the lift open after it buckled on impact as those inside shouted for help.

In the High Court on Tuesday, the Meehan family counsel Richard Kean SC, with Barney Quirke SC, told Mr Justice Michael Hanna that Mr Meehans case was the last one before the courts in relation to the lift fall and it had been resolved.

Mr Justice Hanna congratulated the parties on reaching a settlement.

After he had helped with other members of his family, Mr Meehan was put in a neck brace and stretchered out of the basement to hospital.

It was later discovered he had suffered injuries to his lower back and knees.

It was claimed he later suffered extreme pain in his knees when he tried to return to sports or running and after any such exertion he would be unable to walk for a few days.

Post traumatic stress

It was also said he suffered daily back pain, had flashbacks of the accident and was diagnosed as suffering from post traumatic stress.

Paul Meehan, from Lucan, Dublin, had sued the hotel owners, Shawcove Ltd with registered offices at Castleisland, Co Kerry, and companies involved in installing and maintaining lifts Ellickson Engineering Ltd, in receivership of Kilmurry, Waterford; Kilell Ltd also of Kilmurry, Waterford; and Otis Ltd, Naas Road Business Park, Dublin and Otis Elevator Ireland Ltd of the same address, as well as lift components manufacturer Daldoss Elevetronic Spa of Valsugana, Italy.

It was claimed there was a failure to ensure the intended pathway from the car park was safe and free from hazard. There was a failure, it was also claimed, to install a proper functioning lift from the car park to the hotel.

Mr Meehan is one of five from the same extended family who sued over the accident as they tried to return to their rooms in the Killarney Plaza Hotel after a wedding ceremony on July 9, 2011.

His brother, Kevin Meehan from Celbridge, Co Kildare, who suffered multiple severe injuries in the lift accident was last week awarded 508,000 by the High Court.

His wife Jennie Wong settled her action on confidential terms and Andrew Meehan and his wife Patricia OLeary, both garda from Co Meath, also settled their actions on confidential terms.

Liability conceded

The court has previously heard liability was conceded in the case in 2019 and the cases were before the court for assessment of damages only.

In 2017, engineering company Ellickson Engineering Ltd now in receivership was fined 750,000 after it was found guilty at Tralee Circuit Criminal Court of a single breach of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act over the installation of the hotel lift in and around April 2004.

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While wall colors, cabinet finishes and window treatments might be some of the more well-known ways to style a room and the most visible, since all are at eye level the surface beneath your feet is just as important. And today, there are several versatile selections to choose from.

As people of the 21st century, we can benefit from the beauty of different flooring styles and new advancements in the industry, with innovative features that make them suitable for nearly every area of your home.

"Luxury vinyl plank is selling like hotcakes, because it is waterproof, says Kari Muse, who owns C. Dalton Flooring, 2405 Main St., Ste. 6, with her husband, Anthony Muse.

"Because it looks like wood (or tile), you can put it everywhere instead of having it cookie-cutter around the house, she adds.

Christine Prater, owner of The Carpet Lady, 1174 Main St., Ste. C, agrees, and says there are some considerations as to where it should be placed.

"I highly recommend thinking about whether you want to put it on your stairs, she says. "People get used to putting carpet there, and it is a different feel (that affects) how you walk up and down on it.

There are two different types of luxury vinyl plank WPC and SPC.

WPC wood plastic composite has the benefit of being waterproof. For heavily trafficked areas or households with children and pets, SPC stone plastic composite offers greater durability and has the same waterproof features of WPC.

"You can put it in laundry rooms and bathrooms, says Muse. "There are all different wood looks and colors.

And, she says, there is a smooth finish, and a beveled finish. The beveled finish gives the "hardwood styles a more pronounced and authentic look.

"It looks like real wood I have it in my own house, says Prater, adding that it is reasonably priced, beautiful and easy to maintain.

With so many colors and styles to choose from, this versatile flooring option can help elevate a room and give it an all-new feel.

Whether paired with additional architectural elements or installed on its own, luxury vinyl plank could be the design key youve been waiting to discover.

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