Customer Story: A Cozy Basement Retreat in Massachusetts

At Ambient, we love seeing how our customers transform their spaces using our flooring. Today, we’re excited to share our Anne’s story about their basement renovation—a project that turned an ordinary space into a warm and inviting retreat, perfect for their home, using our Brushed Linen XtraWide Engineered Bamboo Flooring. When they set out to … Continue reading: Customer Story: A Cozy Basement Retreat in Massachusetts

Lighting in Interior Design: Essentials for Ambiance

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Good lighting design is essential when creating a comfortable, inviting atmosphere in your home. From ambient mood lighting to accentuating each room’s best features, thoughtful use of light can transform any interior design and contribute significantly to the overall ambiance of the room. With clever use of natural and artificial lighting, you can create a … Continue reading: Lighting in Interior Design: Essentials for Ambiance

Interior Design Trends for 2023

What will you resolve to update in 2023? Interior design trends change through the years just like hemlines. The floating shelves and oversized light fixtures found all over in 2022 are headed to the curb in 2023. They are definitely out. What’s taking their place? Let’s take a look at the interior design trends that … Continue reading: Interior Design Trends for 2023

How to Design the Perfect Vacation Rental

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Whether you are just starting in the short-term rental market or are a seasoned pro, designing the perfect vacation rental is important to scoring those all-important positive reviews that lead to new bookings and repeat business. Short-term rentals have different design needs than the house you live in every day. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading: How to Design the Perfect Vacation Rental

How Your Floor Can Impact Your Health & Happiness

While the process of choosing the right floor alone probably isn’t going to elevate you into some monk-like realm of enlightenment, it can certainly be a positive step towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. In fact, numerous scientific studies have shown that aspects of green living can make a positive impact on our lives. “Life, … Continue reading: How Your Floor Can Impact Your Health & Happiness

10 White Floors That Will Knock Your Socks Off

example of white bamboo floor

Life can be hectic. For balance, many people seek to create an atmosphere of lightness and calm in their homes. One way to achieve this is with white floors. White floors can bring a clean, restful foundation to a wide range of décor styles. But what material will work best in your home? We explore … Continue reading: 10 White Floors That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Your Love Life and Flooring Choices: Is There a Connection?

Do your flooring choices reflect your love life?

Every home has a floor. Floors protect us and give us a stable surface to walk, stand, sit, sleep, work, and play every day. They reflect our taste in home décor and sense of what makes a home. But imagine for a moment that flooring choices also say something about your love life. Would you … Continue reading: Your Love Life and Flooring Choices: Is There a Connection?

What Types of Rugs, Pads, and Mats Are Safe for Use on Bamboo Flooring?

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Although bamboo flooring is gorgeous on its own, most of us like to warm-up space, add color, or define a seating area with an area rug. It’s also a wise idea to use mats in areas that are likely to experience a great deal of traffic, such as foyers, hallways, and stairs, and places where … Continue reading: What Types of Rugs, Pads, and Mats Are Safe for Use on Bamboo Flooring?

Do hardwood and bamboo floors fade from sunlight exposure?

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Most floors see normal wear and tear over time due to foot traffic and years of use, but natural light is an additional factor that not every homeowner considers. If you’re in the market for eco-friendly flooring, you may be wondering if bamboo floors fade from sunlight exposure. Sunlight is a wonderfully warm and invigorating … Continue reading: Do hardwood and bamboo floors fade from sunlight exposure?

Getting Your Guest Room Ready for this Holiday Season

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The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the many guests who will share our homes in celebration. Before your guests start arriving, make sure your guest room is ready to make them feel welcome. Give it a Breath of Fresh Air Let’s face it, guest rooms tend to be those places where … Continue reading: Getting Your Guest Room Ready for this Holiday Season