Pet Friendly Flooring Guide

They say that a house is not a home without a pet. Pets become beloved members of our family and we do all kinds of things for their happiness and well-being. Whether your pet is older, rambunctious, or an over-eager baby they can still cause damage around the home. They don’t mean it, so we […]

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Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or an experienced interior designer our blog can help you stay inspired by offering you our best advice, our how-tos, and the low-down on all our favourite products.

Oh Canada: Our Top 5 Canadian Suppliers
July 1, 2020

Oh Canada: Our Top 5 Canadian Suppliers

It’s July first, and that means that it’s time to celebrate our beautiful country, the True North, Strong and Free.  To commemorate Canada Day 2020, we are going to highlight some of our valued Canadian suppliers at the Rave Design Showroom. Vintage Prefinished Hardwood Flooring:  Vintage is a Canadian hardwood manufacturing company that has been […]

Design Trends: To Follow, or Not to Follow?
June 8, 2020

Design Trends: To Follow, or Not to Follow?

If there is one thing I have learned over the years, it is that design trends are fleeting. I have seen interior decorating trends flood the market and then fall out of favor as quickly as they hit the scene.  One of the most common statements made by clients, is that they don’t want their […]

Weekend Warriors: Updating Your RV
May 1, 2020

Weekend Warriors: Updating Your RV

Camping and Alberta go together like peanut butter and jelly; we are surrounded by beautiful rec areas, have mountains to explore and lakes to enjoy. When you drive through our residential areas, you will see an abundance of campers and RVs in driveways- this is part of our identity, we are weekend warriors!  Every Spring, […]

Staying in: How to Redesign Your Space
April 1, 2020

Staying in: How to Redesign Your Space

Right now, people all over the world are spending more time in their homes than ever before. People are working from home, spending their time indoors, reconnecting with their immediate family as well as their interior spaces.  Since so many are home-bound, people are looking around their homes and scratching their heads asking how they […]

Choosing the Right Product: Flooring
March 1, 2020

Choosing the Right Product: Flooring

Walking into a store with a large range of flooring options can be totally overwhelming.  Here at Central Alberta Tile One we can help walk you through the selection process, by sharing our product knowledge and making it easier to pinpoint the type of flooring to best suit your needs. There are a few different […]

How to Design a Lighting Plan
February 1, 2020

How to Design a Lighting Plan

Building a new home can be overwhelming at times, that’s for sure!  So many choices and decisions and of course, you want everything to come together perfectly. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to help your lighting plan come together more effectively and in turn, it should make the selection process more […]

NOW WHAT: Hardwood Floor Scratches
January 1, 2020

NOW WHAT: Hardwood Floor Scratches

Oh no!!  Your brand new hardwood flooring just got its first scratch!  Heartbreak… but don’t worry!!  Just remember, this is your home – to be lived in and memories to be made! Wood is a natural product, and you can expect to get scratches on your hardwood.   However, there are some things to keep in […]

Holiday Entertaining: 101
December 1, 2019

Holiday Entertaining: 101

Are you ready to entertain for the holidays? Yes, Christmas is coming and there’s just no way around it! Christmas comes once a year whether you are a fan of the holiday, or not. Try not to think of Christmas as a day but as a season to celebrate. To start off the season it’s […]

Trending: Top 5 Hot Wallpaper Looks!
November 1, 2019

Trending: Top 5 Hot Wallpaper Looks!

Make a bold statement! Wallpaper is back, and BOLD styles are all the rave! Our Rave Design Showroom has a current library of Joanne Wallpaper books for you to go through and get inspired.  Here are the current top five hot trends in wallpaper.   #1- Our Favorite Bold Floral Wallpaper: Florals have made it […]

Snowbirds: Tips for Planning a Renovation
October 1, 2019

Snowbirds: Tips for Planning a Renovation

Oh, the life of a snowbird; enjoying the Spring, Summer and bits of Fall, then taking off to skip the cold winter months in a more temperate climate. The ‘birds have definitely figured out how to gain max enjoyment by splitting their time between two homes and leaving the bitter cold behind. Many of our […]

Get Inspired

Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or an experienced interior designer our blog can help you stay inspired by offering you our best advice, our how-tos, and the low-down on all our favourite products.