Transform Your Home with New Floors
By Rubi Northon
Home & KitchenThere’s something special about seeing your home shift into a fresher version of itself, starting right from the floors under your feet. I’ve been there. You head into those big box stores, wander aisle after aisle, compare piles of samples, then somehow end up hauling materials and coordinating installers on your own. It becomes a whole production.
Empire Today can help change that experience by guiding you from selection to installation in a smoother, more personal way. Once the process feels easier, you start imagining how a soft carpet, a warm hardwood plank, or a sleek tile may change the mood of each room. It turns into an exciting moment for your space, and each choice begins to feel more intentional.
The Empire Today Home Floor Advantage
In-Home Consult
An in-home consult can help you see flooring samples in your own lighting, which makes decisions feel more natural than choosing under bright store aisles. You also get guidance tailored to your space, including notes on pets, room traffic, or moisture concerns, all delivered right where the floors will actually go. Schedule an in-home estimate today.
Flooring Experts
Empire Today’s flooring professionals focus on flooring every day, which can help remove uncertainty from the selection process. They may walk you through material differences, care expectations, and style options so you can choose floors that fit your home’s personality. Talk to a flooring professional now.
All-Inclusive Pricing
The all-inclusive price estimate typically shows key project details upfront, helping you understand what you may expect before signing anything. It’s clear, it’s straightforward, and it keeps you from juggling scattered line items on your own. Request your all-inclusive estimate.
Schedule-Friendly Installation
Professional independent installers may be available as soon as the next day for in-stock products in select areas, or you can choose a time that works for your routine. That flexibility can help keep your flooring project moving without adding stress to your week. Book your installation window.
Carpet Options to Refresh Your Space
Carpet adds an easy sense of comfort, which can help make bedrooms, play areas, and relaxed living spaces feel warmer and quieter. It may be a great choice for families who like softness underfoot or anyone hoping to create a calm, cushioned atmosphere at home. Let’s explore a few options that can inspire your update.
Ironbound Brix: Style That Comes From Smart Choices
Ironbound Brix gives your space an eco-friendly upgrade with a Berber look that feels steady underfoot and handles daily movement with ease. Made in large part from recycled plastic bottles through patented Continuum innovation, it turns everyday waste into a durable carpet fiber that stays comfortable and easy to maintain.
EasyClean technology can help with typical spills, while EverStrand fibers add soil and stain protection for simpler upkeep. Manufactured in the USA and certified by CRI Green Label Plus, this carpet supports low VOC emissions so your home feels fresh and thoughtfully designed.
Metro Elements: Bold Style Built for Busy Spaces
Metro Elements brings fresh energy to commercial interiors with striking hues and textured patterns that can help elevate offices, clinics, and creative workspaces. Crafted from Type 6,6 nylon fibers known for durability and reliable texture retention, it stands up to heavy foot traffic while keeping its appearance steady.
XGUARD stain-resistant technology and ColorSafe protection support easier upkeep, which may reduce cleaning disruptions and keep your space looking sharp. With options in broadloom and carpet tile, you can shape a clean, uniform layout or create a mix-and-match design that fits your brand’s personality.
Laminate Picks for a Practical Upgrade
Marshfield Promenade: Wood Style That Fits Real-Life Spaces
Marshfield Promenade gives you the look and texture of genuine hardwood with features that can suit busy homes and high-traffic areas. Its embossed surface and pressed bevel edges create a realistic wood feel, while the AC-5 wear rating supports durability for everyday activity.
As a fully waterproof laminate, it may be a smart option for kitchens, bathrooms, or spaces where spills happen. Since it can be installed over concrete subfloors, it opens the door for wood-look flooring in basements or lower levels. FloorScore and GREENGUARD Gold certifications support low VOC emissions, and it’s manufactured in the USA.
Meandering Marsh Peanut: Wide Planks With Easygoing Wood Style
Meandering Marsh Peanut offers the warmth of wood style in a laminate design that fits comfortably into a budget. Its wide planks and detailed grain patterns create a look that feels timeless, while the protective wear layer supports everyday use with less upkeep than traditional hardwood.
The photorealistic finish gives each board a natural character that works well with many interior styles, from modern spaces to relaxed family rooms. Manufactured in the USA and GREENGUARD Gold certified for minimal VOCs, this laminate may be a smart choice for anyone wanting wood-inspired charm without the higher cost or maintenance.
Old Town Harvest: Oak Character With Real-World Strength
Old Town Harvest brings a contemporary take on classic oak with a 4-inch plank that replicates natural color, grain, and texture. Its Aqua Defense technology supports a fully waterproof design, which may help it handle household spills, moisture from bathrooms, or heavier mopping sessions.
The commercial-grade wear layer and urethane aluminum oxide finish add scratch and stain resistance, giving active homes and busy spaces a surface that stays steady through daily movement. A UV-resistant coating helps guard against fading, and the overall construction keeps the floor looking refined without the polishing routine hardwood often requires.
Hardwood Looks That Bring Warmth and Character
Overland Everest: Hickory Strength With Modern Space
Overland Everest brings a bold hickory look to busy areas with a 1.5mm veneer and a sturdy ½-inch overall thickness that can handle the movement of active households. Its 7½-inch wide planks create a spacious, modern feel, and the wire-brushed texture adds character that stands out without overwhelming a room.
The hickory wear layer supports long-lasting durability, making it a practical option for high-traffic spots like entryways or family gathering spaces. Manufactured in the USA, this engineered hardwood meets high-quality standards while delivering a style that feels both refined and comfortably lived-in.
Beverly Place Sable: Classic Oak With Lasting Character 
Beverly Place Sable brings the timeless look of oak to any home with traditional 3.25-inch planks that fit comfortably into older spaces or modern rooms aiming for a heritage feel. Its solid oak construction creates a steady, natural presence underfoot, while the aluminum oxide finish supports scratch and abrasion resistance for everyday life.
The UV-resistant coating helps guard the stain color from sun exposure, keeping the wood’s warm, classic tone consistent over time. Manufactured in the USA, this floor carries the familiar charm of traditional oak with durability that may suit long-term living and family activity.
Trail Blazer Granite: Hand-Scraped Hickory With Décor-Ready Style
Trail Blazer Granite brings out the rich character of hickory through a hand-scraped texture that highlights each plank’s natural grain. Its engineered construction pairs beauty with practical strength, and the urethane top layer adds stain, scratch, and dent resistance for households with steady foot traffic.
Moderate plank variation helps create a unique visual rhythm that can support a wide range of décor styles, from rustic looks to modern themes. With its balanced mix of durability and handcrafted appeal, this floor may be a strong fit for rooms where warmth, texture, and everyday resilience matter.
Style-Forward Vinyl Picks for Real-Life Living
Lakehaven Horizons: Wood-Inspired Style Built for Real Commercial Life
Lakehaven Horizons brings a natural, wood-inspired look to commercial spaces with a textured surface that feels warm and welcoming while staying practical for heavy use. Its gluedown design creates a stable foundation, and the 20mil wear layer supports dent resistance in areas with steady foot traffic.
The waterproof construction makes it suitable for kitchens, restrooms, or any spot where moisture is common, and its compatibility with mobility devices helps keep the space accessible. Offered in a range of refined wood tones and FloorScore certified for minimal VOCs, Lakehaven delivers style, durability, and easy maintenance for busy environments.
Mayfair Rainy Evening: Warm Wood Style in a Smooth, Easygoing Sheet
Mayfair Rainy Evening gives your home the welcoming look of wood planks in a vinyl sheet design that can handle the movement, spills, and day-to-day scrapes of an active household. Its seamless construction helps create a smooth, comfortable surface underfoot, making it a pleasant fit for kitchens, family rooms, and other high-use spaces.
The durable finish supports resistance to tears, gouges, and marks, while the warm wood grain pattern adds charm without demanding the upkeep of real hardwood. FloorScore certification ensures minimal VOCs, and the material works with a variety of subfloors for flexible installation.
Canal Pier Heirloom Greige: Wood-Inspired Tile With Everyday Toughness
Canal Pier Heirloom Greige gives you the warmth of wood style in a vinyl tile design built for active areas. Its engineered stone construction supports performance in high-traffic spaces, while the textured surface offers a grain pattern that feels close to genuine hardwood.
The water-resistant build makes it a practical choice for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, or entryways where moisture is common. Scratch, scuff, and stain resistance help keep the surface steady through daily movement, and the option to install with or without grout adds flexibility to your layout. It’s an easy way to bring wood-inspired charm into busy rooms.
Tile Styles for a Clean, Fresh Feel
Equilibrium Magnetic: Matte Porcelain Style With Room-Opening Appeal
Equilibrium Magnetic brings a refined leather-look visual to your home with a matte 12” x 24” format that can help rooms feel more open and comfortable. Its porcelain construction supports resistance to water, moisture, and everyday splashes, making it a practical fit for kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, and laundry spaces.
The PEI Grade 4 surface glaze adds protection against wear, minor scuffs, and steady foot traffic, keeping the tile’s clean look intact through busy routines. The large format design sets a calm, inviting tone, and its smooth maintenance needs make it easier to keep the surface fresh throughout the year.
Timber Falls Bourbon: Sun-Friendly Wood Style in a Porcelain Tile Build
Timber Falls Bourbon gives your home the warmth of wood visuals with the dependable durability of porcelain tile. Its stain and water resistance make it a comfortable fit for kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and other spots where spills or moisture may happen. The fade-resistant design helps the color stay steady in sunny spaces, while the slip-resistant surface supports a safer feel underfoot.
With durability suited for heavy traffic and an authentic grain pattern, Timber Falls brings a nature-inspired look to areas that usually need more resilient flooring. It’s an easy way to enjoy wood style without the upkeep wood typically demands.
Mercer Current: Luxe Marble Style With Porcelain Strength
Mercer Current brings a polished, designer feel to your space with porcelain tile that mirrors the look of Calacatta marble and modern concrete. The large rectangular format sets a clean, dramatic foundation for minimal or contemporary interiors, while the bold veining creates a high-end visual without the upkeep real stone usually needs.
Its stain- and water-resistant construction helps it handle kitchens, bathrooms, and high-traffic areas with ease. High scratch resistance supports daily activity, and the porcelain build reduces concerns about fading or wear over time. It’s a stylish way to achieve a luxury look backed by dependable durability.
A home refresh often starts from the ground up, and the right floors can shape each room’s personality in ways that feel inviting, modern, or simply more you. Empire Today can help make that transformation feel approachable by offering in-home guidance, clear all-inclusive pricing, and flooring professionals who focus on flooring every day. Seeing samples alongside your décor and choosing options that match your lifestyle can turn a once-daunting decision into something genuinely exciting. If you’re ready to reimagine your space with new flooring that fits your life, scheduling an Empire Today in-home estimate may be the perfect place to begin.