Bringing Sophistication to Your Home

There are details that can turn a house into home. While there are many things that we can do to personalize a living space, such as paint, furniture, paintings and art adorning the walls, one place that is easily over looked is the very floor we walk on. It isn’t to say that hand-picked carpeting or hardwood floors aren’t considered. But what if you and your guests were to step through your front door and were greeted by a compass medallion inlaid into the floor of the entryway?

While we consider decorating our houses to bring life and a sense of self to the space we call home, very rarely do folks contemplate adding a touch of flair to the floor. And yet, think about that elegant hotel you once spent an evening in. And when you entered the lobby, you spied a marble medallion on the floor once you crossed the threshold. It spoke of style and good taste. It brought about a change of environment, telling you that you were someplace different then your everyday surroundings.

While homeowners do their best to improve the value of their homes, ideas such as these tend to remain out of grasp. If this were a standard feature of houses, we would call it to mind as we resumed the projects to enhance our living spaces. Yet you must admit, now that it is in the front of your mind, you might find yourself wondering what it might take to bring something like this about. The actual costs, depending upon the medium, can be quite affordable, even more so if you consider installing it yourself.

While a select few of us possess marble floors, most homeowners who wish to bring a feeling of warmth into their surroundings go with wood. And while installing a wooden medallion will require a great deal of focus and detail, that doesn’t mean it needs to be labor intensive.

First, find the types of wood that will enhance the feel you wish to achieve when designing your medallion. They are precisely fit together to create a solid piece which is then attached to a plywood backing. The highest quality medallions are usually 5/16 inch thick. However, if this doesn’t allow the medallion to be flush with your floor, never fear. They can be sanded multiple times to achieve the correct height. Cutting your floor with a router can be intimidating. However, most companies will provide a router template for your convenience. And finally, bed the medallion onto a layer of adhesive to the subfloor. And viola, another aspect of your home is installed for your joy and comfort.

A simple task to make your house your home.

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This message has been provided by the fine folks at Medallion Depot, providers of stone medallions and other products to enhance your refined lifestyle