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Your Guide to Countertop Materials

Your Guide to Countertop Materials | Gillenwater Flooring

In the average active home, we ask a lot from our countertops! Whether we are chopping ingredients in the kitchen or getting ready in the bathroom for a fun night out, the right material makes all the difference in style, durability, and performance. At Gillenwater Flooring, our showroom is full…

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Wool Rugs vs. Cotton Rugs

Wool Rugs vs. Cotton Rugs | Gillenwater Flooring

It’s no secret that we highly recommend the use of chic area rugs throughout the home, both as stylish, decorative pieces and as valuable protectors of your floors underneath. No matter what motivates you to start shopping for a rug, colors and design patterns are surely important parts of your…

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How to Use Natural Stone in the Kitchen

How to Use Natural Stone in the Kitchen | Gillenwater Flooring

For a luxurious connection to nature, a striking culinary space designed with natural stone tile will give your home an inspired, high-end feel with unforgettable impact. Of course, stone kitchen floors will dazzle your guests, whether you opt for slate, marble, travertine, sandstone, or granite. But have you thought about…

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How to Make Any Space Cozy with an Area Rug

How to Make Any Space Cozy with an Area Rug | Gillenwater Flooring

No matter what your favorite décor style is, stylish area rugs will add warmth, soft comfort, texture, and instant visual interest. In fact, these valuable additions also help protect your floors underneath and can be used in every room in the home! You can find the rugs you love at…

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Keep Your Rugs Protected Over the Holidays

Keep Your Rugs Protected Over the Holidays | Gillenwater Flooring

The holidays are here, and the team at Gillenwater Flooring in Maryville, TN can’t wait to celebrate safely at home with our loved ones! Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve should be full of moments to cherish without having to worry about our floors or our stylish area…

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Festive Seasonal Rugs You’ll Love

Festive Seasonal Rugs | Gillenwater Flooring

For many homeowners, this unpredictable year has seemed longer than usual but the holiday season is now upon us, bringing joy and comfort once again! With less travel during these Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year holidays than in years past, the team at Gillenwater Flooring in Maryville, TN

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Why You’ll Love Ceramic & Porcelain Tile

Porcelain Tile | Gillenwater Flooring

For undeniable elegance and a timeless feel, ceramic and porcelain tile allow homeowners to design unique spaces with visual interest and reliable performance. Gorgeous tile options have been used for centuries to create breath-taking rooms, from floors to counters and backsplashes, and Gillenwater Flooring in Maryville, TN has…

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Should I Choose Solid or Engineered Hardwood?

Engineered Hardwood | Gillenwater Flooring

The natural stunning beauty of hardwood flooring makes it one of the most universally loved design elements among all homeowners, builders, and interior designers. With a wide range of striking textures, graining, shades, and distinct markings, finished wood floors can be as subtle or dramatic as desired, but all are…

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Choosing the Right Backsplash for Your Kitchen

Choosing the Right Backsplash for Your Kitchen | Gillenwater Flooring

The kitchen is the perfect space to let creativity thrive. Whether you’re trying out a new recipe or preparing a timeless classic, an artfully designed kitchen is the perfect place to make cherished memories.At Gillenwater Flooring, we love to use backsplashes to beautify kitchens. We carry a variety of dazzling…

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Everything You Need to Know About Hardwood Textures

Everything You Need to Know About Hardwood Textures | Gillenwater Flooring

The appeal of genuine hardwood flooring has a lot to do with one distinct, striking feature found in each attractive plank: unmistakable natural texture. Whether you love bold hardwood with ample markings and characteristics or a more subdued, understated finish, the texture of each wood variety enhances the overall beauty…

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