Flooring for a Beach House in Venice, CA: Sand, Salt Air & Canal-Front Living
Quick answer: Flooring for a beach house in Venice has to survive sand, salty air, and marine-layer humidity most inland homes never face. Waterproof vinyl plank, tile, and treated engineered hardwood hold up best, each suited to a different room and exposure level. Matching the material to the room, not picking one floor for the […]
The Designer’s Guide to Luxury Carpet: Texture, Pile Height, and Pattern
A designer’s deep-dive into luxury carpet pile types, textures, and patterns, with expert guidance for upscale Los Angeles homes.
Pros and Cons of Wall-to-Wall Carpet in High-End Interiors
Wall-to-wall carpet is making a confident return in luxury Los Angeles interiors. Here is what every high-end homeowner should know before deciding.
How to Choose the Right Carpet Fiber for Your Los Angeles Home
Not all carpet fibers perform the same in an LA home — here is how to choose between nylon, polyester, SmartStrand, and wool for your specific lifestyle.
The Art of Layering: Combining Carpet with Area Rugs for Maximum Impact
Layering an area rug over carpet is one of LA’s most sophisticated design moves — here’s how to do it with intention, scale, and serious style.
5 Carpet Misconceptions That LA Homeowners Need to Leave Behind
Five outdated carpet myths LA homeowners are still repeating in 2026 — and what luxury brands like Karastan, Stanton, and Fabrica actually deliver.
The Best Flooring Options for Pet Owners
As a pet owner, you’ve probably faced the challenges of scratched floors, stubborn stains, and lingering odors. The good news is that the right flooring can help reduce or even eliminate these issues. What to Look For Durability: Pets can be tough on floors. Whether it’s scratches from claws or spills from water bowls, you […]
Considering Marmoleum – Health Conscious Floors
Always, and especially in the current climate, installing flooring that is health conscious is paramount. In this blog post, we are highlighting one of our favorite health-conscious flooring options — Forbo Marmoleum. What is Marmoleum? Marmoleum is Forbo Flooring System’s patented linoleum floor covering. Forbo is a global leader in linoleum with 65% market share. […]
Cork Flooring – The Eco-Friendly Choice for 2020
With the world evolving toward a more conscious outlook on living, greener homes are becoming the most relevant and popular trend. At Barry Carpet, we are passionate about the environment we live in — and cork flooring is one of our favorite eco-friendly options. What is Cork Flooring? Cork flooring comes from the outer bark […]
Eco-Friendly Carpet
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 6:07 PM When we think of environmentally friendly flooring, what often comes to mind are naturally renewable flooring materials such as cork or bamboo (discussed in a previous green flooring options post). But in evaluating the impact a flooring material has on the environment, there are many other factors […]