Is your cabinet hardware older than disco? Then come in to HomePlus this weekend and see our extensive selection of cabinet hardware. http://ping.fm/iMGkU

Need something to entertain the family this weekend? Check out the Great Texas Balloon Race in Longview, TX. http://ping.fm/zaar3

Home Plus has several tools on our website to help you "Try on a Floor" before you buy. Check it out here... http://ping.fm/Ypdw6

Please be sure to give Heath a honk if you see him in the new Home Plus measure van!

Happy 4th of July! If you are out and about on Monday, stop by and see us for some great deals on closeout stock products.

Look for our American Celebration ad in Sunday's paper.

NEW handscraped laminate - looks just like hardwood. Come in and take our challenge to see if you can tell the difference.

Check out our latest sale ad online at HomeplusTX.com. http://ping.fm/kCdGh

Unbelievable Backsplash at the Parade of Homes

Natural stone backsplashes have been a popular addition to the kitchen in many homes for the last several years. When natural stone was first used on backsplashes the design concept was limited to placing four by four inch square tiles horizontally set in even rows above the counter space. In this year's Tyler Area Builder Parade of Homes the trend is "anything goes".

Contrast and texture are key design elements in today's trendiest backsplash designs. For instance, combining multiple colors with different patterns c+
an create a unique yet blended design. Accents are also more common since the introduction of resin materials. These achieve the look of a true metal accent but are much more affordable.


If you can dream it, we can design it. Come in and see our backsplash concept boards that showcase these different design options or visit a parade home in your neighborhood for more ideas. For information regarding the 2010 Parade of Homes, access the TABA website.

Check out this month's featured items on sale. http://ping.fm/jLZ8H

Check out the new photos from the 2010 TABA Parade of Homes. http://ping.fm/vt9Bt?aid=178582&id=360290299329&ref=mf

2010 Parade of Homes: A Must See

Wow! I just returned from touring two parade homes here in Tyler and it never ceases to amaze me what a designer can do with a little tile and a lot of imagination. I have to give a special acknowledgment to Deborah Drennan, an ASID certified designer, for all of her hardwork on the parade's this year.

One of the most intriguing aspects of Deborah's designs are the use of deco pieces and glass inserts to bring a more elegant look to plain showers and tub surrounds. Using tile or natural stone in a shower is often a slightly more expensive option than acrylic and so many people are hesitant. If you do decide to go the extra mile for the sake of design by tiling your shower then adding a few strategically placed deco pieces is a must. The extra expense is minimal but often goes a long way in displaying your unique personality in a subtle way.


Another option is to change the direction of the room by turning a tile floor on a diagonal slant. This expense is also marginal and can often add spacial width and make the room seem larger.

Please take some time this week and visit a couple of homes in your neighborhood. For more information on the 2010 Parade of Homes you can access the TABA website.

Be sure to check out the phenomenal floors in the 2010 Parade of Homes. http://ping.fm/mX7rJ

New 2010 Trends for Kitchens

In almost any home, the kitchen is often the room that we spend the most time in as a family. It stands to reason then that we should put more loving care into the design of our kitchens than any other room in the house.

Kitchen design over the last fifteen years has changed dramatically and bolder colors have finally found a more predominant place. Ten years ago, the color trend for kitchens was muted and minimalistic. Walls and counter-tops were usually from the off white or light beige color family and woods tended to be natural oaks. The main goal was to blend colors rather than offer contrast.

More recently, bold splashes of color are used to add individuality to kitchen decor. According to Home and Garden TV, color is now showing up in some unexpected places such as faucets, cabinet insets, and counter-top appliances. For more ideas on how to update the color in your kitchen visit the HomePlus website and use our design your room feature.

May is National Karastan Month so all Karastan carpets are on sale. Come and check it out. http://ping.fm/DFmiG

Check out the Home Plus Mother's Day Sale ad on our website. http://ping.fm/CPKCa

Check out pics from the 2010 Cassity Jones Golf Tournament at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Canton, TX. http://ping.fm/80zPL?v=photos

Come visit the Home Plus booth this Wednesday night at Women's Night Out at Harvey Convention Center in Tyler.

Browse this month's latest deals in our sales ad - http://ping.fm/C3411

Click on www.HomePlusTX.com to use the Design Your Room feature. You can upload a picture of your own room and then change the flooring.