Designing for Durability: Laminate Styles for the Active WI Lifestyle
For many homeowners in Janesville and Sturgeon Bay, the goal is simple: a home that looks like a magazine cover but functions like a mudroom. In 2026, Laminate Flooring is the go-to solution for achieving this “High-Style, Low-Stress” balance. Types of Laminate Flooring Styles for Green Bay, WI Homeowners 1. The “European Oak” Look The…
Read MoreThe Laminate Renaissance: Why 2026 Tech is a Game-Changer
If you still think of laminate as the shiny, “plastic-y” floors of the 1990s, it’s time to wipe that memory clean and take a trip to Macco’s Floor Covering Center. In 2026, laminate has undergone a high-tech renaissance, shedding its budget-only reputation and emerging as a top-tier powerhouse for the modern Wisconsin home. Today’s laminate…
Read MoreCoordinating Your Floors with 2026’s Popular Paint Colors
Most of us want our homes to feel warm, inviting, and comfortable—a place where you can relax, entertain, and spend time with the people you care about.That focus on comfort is shaping the colors we choose for our walls in 2026. Warm neutrals, earthy tones, and deep, moody shades are…
Read More2026 Hardwood Trends: Bringing “Hygge” to Your Wisconsin Home
As we move through 2026, the “all-gray” trend that dominated the last decade has officially left the building. For years, cool tones and stark, industrial grays were the standard, but as Wisconsin homeowners spend more time focusing on the “feeling” of their sanctuaries, the pendulum has swung back toward the earth. In its place is…
Read MoreCreating Balance and Comfort in Your Large Living Room
Open living rooms are often one of the most appealing features of a home.They offer flexibility for relaxing, entertaining, and everyday living, and they can make a home feel spacious, especially when living, dining, and kitchen areas flow together.At the same time, extra square footage can feel less inviting without…
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Hardwood Guide: Engineered vs. Solid Hardwood Flooring for the Badger State
In a state where the temperature can swing 40 degrees in a single day, your flooring needs to be as resilient as a Packers fan in December. At Macco’s Floor Covering Center, we are often asked: “Can I really have hardwood in Wisconsin?” The answer is a resounding yes—but the type of hardwood you choose…
Read MoreFrom Kitchens to Mudrooms: Strategic Hardwood Placement for Active Lifestyle
In many modern Wisconsin homes, the desire for a “whole-home” hardwood look is stronger than ever. We love the way natural wood unifies a space, but certain rooms present higher risks than others. In a climate where mud, snow, and slush are a reality for half the year, strategic placement and protection are the keys…
Read MoreHardwood Refinishing vs. Replacement: A Guide for Historic Wisconsin Homes
From the stately Victorian homes in Janesville to the historic waterfront cottages in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin is home to an incredible array of vintage architecture. Central to the charm of these historic properties is the original hardwood flooring. However, decades of foot traffic, fluctuating Midwest humidity, and general wear can leave these floors looking tired.…
Read MoreSeamless Transitions: Using LVP to Create a Unified Open-Concept Floor Plan
Modern Wisconsin home design has shifted toward the “Great Room” concept unifying the kitchen, dining, and living areas into one expansive space. The biggest challenge with this layout is the flooring. Using different materials for the kitchen and living room creates “visual clutter” and breaks the flow of the room. This is where Luxury Vinyl…
Read More20-Mil: Understanding LVP Wear Layers for High-Traffic Protection
When you walk into a Macco’s showroom looking for Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), you’ll likely hear our experts talk about “mil thickness.” While the overall thickness of the plank is important for comfort, the “mil” rating refers specifically to the wear layer—the clear, protective top coat that sits above the photographic image. For homeowners in…
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