Most of us have seen the beautiful Italian hand-painted tiles, but it might be outside our budget range to consider a full wall installation of either of these tiles.  If you have found a beautiful tile that is a perfect fit for your décor, but just a bit expensive for your pocketbook to have as a full wall installation, there is a great alternative. 

Select several of these more expensive tiles to use as a focal point and surround them in a tile that fits within your budget.  Oftentimes, this is even a better alternative to a full wall installation as you are not overpowered by the tile or the design.

Whether you choose hand-painted, forged metal, mural reproduction or any of the other hundreds of unique and beautiful tiles available today, make them a focal point of your design and don’t break the bank by surrounding them with complimentary, yet economically-priced tile.

DirectBuy carries a wide range of beautiful tile for your home at manufacturer-direct prices to help you create the look you want within your price range.

There are certain materials and structural elements that give contemporary kitchen cabinets their unique, futuristic feel.Materials include plastic laminates, special wood veneers, enamels, lacquers, or metal foil laminate for the kitchen cabinet facings and textures such as horizontal ribbing in the surface or drawer heads for a high-tech look and feel.

Contemporary kitchen cabinets use frameless construction with full overlay doors and no toe kick panel for a high-tech feel. Accessories such as knobs and range hoods are often made of polished stainless steel. The countertops are normally made from tile, Corian, stainless steel or polished stone.

Overall, contemporary kitchen designs are intended to portray a very modern, futuristic feeling with clean, sleek lines.

DirectBuy Carries a wide range of cabinets - from traditional to contemporary and everything in between. With manufacturer-direct prices, you can choose the style and design you want, and still save money.

You can’t live without a refrigerator. It is an essential appliance needed in your home to store food and beverages, making it fresh, fast and easy to access.

Some of today’s refrigerators have nifty features, but you need to look at the basics when it comes to making the right decision.Decide between a side-by-side, top mount with a freezer on top, or a bottom mount with a freezer on the bottom.

Make sure you choose a refrigerator with enough storage space for your needs including door space, shelving, crispers, meat drawers and bins for convenience.

Think about how much ice and water your family uses. If you drink a lot of water, a refrigerator with a filtered water dispenser comes in handy and saves money since you don’t have to buy bottled water anymore.

The above are just a few suggestions to think about when it comes to choosing the right fridge for you.

DirectBuy carries a full line of top-quality brand-name refrigerators and kitchen appliances to add efficiency with pizzazz and style. Manufacturer-direct prices allow you to get the quality you want at prices you can afford, all in one convenient place.

A coffee table, also known as a cocktail table, is a great addition to any living or family room. Designed to go in front of a sofa, you want a coffee table that is durable and easy to clean.

Coffee tables come in various styles and materials. Some incorporate cabinets or drawers for added storage, which can be very important considering coffee tables usually hold books, magazines and knick knacks.

There is a large selection of coffee tables on the market in different styles and designs. Try to choose not only a functional coffee table, but one that will add a touch of style to your décor.

DirectBuy carries a wide selection of coffee tables and living room furniture in styles ranging from country to contemporary and everything in between. At manufacturer-direct prices, you can choose great quality and remain within your furniture budget.

Tired of that worn out carpet?  Is your linoleum flooring curling up at the edges?  Want to look at a beautiful backsplash while slaving in the kitchen? 

Update your home decor with tile.  There are many types of colors, patterns, and textures available to suit any personal taste or style of architecture. Here is a list of a few of the more common types of tile:

• Ceramic Tile - ceramic tile is clay based and is most often glazed on top to produce different colors and textures. Glazed ceramic is a good choice for walls in areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry area.
• Porcelain Tile - porcelain tile is sand based and fired at extremely high temperatures which produces an almost glass-like product. It is a good choice for flooring both indoors and outside.
• Natural Stone - there are many types of natural stone from which to choose, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, etc. Depending on the type of material chosen, natural stone can be used for flooring, countertops, wall applications, etc.
• Glass Tile - glass is offered in a myriad of colors, textures, and finishes. Depending on the finish you choose, glass can be used in both wall and floor applications.

DirectBuy carries a beautiful selection of tiling options for your home at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.  Let one of the product specialists guide you in the right direction for choosing the type of tile you need based on your needs and desired style.

When it comes to natural stone, there are many types of surface finishes available today.  While a polished finish is usually the most requested, a honed finish is running a close second.  A material which has been honed creates a less formal appearance than polished material. Honing a material produces a matte-like finish. 

Some natural stones are referred to as “highly honed.” This term refers to a surface finish with a soft sheen, falling between a regular honed and polished finish.

Honed natural stone is often requested for floor applications because it tends to be more slip resistant than a polished stone.  Many homeowners use the same stone in a room with two different finishes.  For example, someone will use marble with a honed finish on the floor and the same marble with a polished finish on the walls.

DirectBuy carries a wide selection of beautiful flooring options for your home building or home remodeling projects. You’ll find great choices and great prices to help you get the look that’s right for you - all at manufacturer-direct prices.

If you are considering replacing your current flooring, take a look at new designs offered in carpet tiles or squares.  Although carpet tiles have been around for years, advanced technology and new designs are bringing this type of flooring into the forefront. 

Homeowners are finding these modular tiles trendy, stylish, and a great alternative to traditional carpet.  You can buy carpet squares for any architectural style and you can even create your own unique design by mixing and matching colors, textures, and patterns.

Another great plus for using carpet tiles is most homeowners can do their own installation.  Simply measure the area of your room and peel and stick the tiles down.  Viola! A new room and look in no time flat. 

So, if you are thinking of changing out that stained carpet or you are building a new home, take a look at carpet tiles.  It might just be the hippest square thing you can do.

DirectBuy offers great flooring options for your home including modular carpet tiles and many other great choices of fine carpeting, hardwood, many types of tile and more. You can choose the flooring that’s perfect to fit your lifestyle and save with manufacturer-direct prices.

There is nothing like entertaining outdoors in your backyard or patio area on a sunny day, but what about night? During the summer months, days are longer and nights are cooler, but you don’t want to party in the dark. So illuminate the nights with outdoor lighting.

How you want to decorate your outdoors will determine the type, design and style of outdoor lighting you choose. Depending on the layout of your backyard and the structure of your patio, you can mount outdoor lighting to your ceilings and walls.

If you have a covered patio, a hanging pendant would make an excellent choice as well as a chandelier for a more decadent look.

Whatever style of outdoor lighting you like best, DirectBuy offers a wide variety of styles to suit your needs. Manufacturer-direct prices make it easy to get high quality lighting fixtures and stay within your budget.

You probably spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so make it easier on yourself by arranging and organizing things around the stove to your advantage.

When you’re cooking at the stove, make sure utensils like spoons, spatulas and whisks are within reaching distance so you don’t have to stray far from what’s cooking. If you need an extra pot or bowl to pour something in, having it in a cabinet above or adjacent to the stove would be helpful.

The stove is just one of the areas in your kitchen that can be more efficient with good organization, but since it is essential to most of the activity in the kitchen, you may want to start in this area first.

DirectBuy carries a wide range of stoves and other kitchen appliances, and you’ll find a beautiful selection of kitchen cabinets to make your space ultimately efficient. Whatever your home remodeling or building needs may be, DirectBuy offers top-quality brand-name products at manufacturer-direct prices.

Going “Green” is the latest trend in home remodeling and home building and it’s easier than it sounds. Just a few simple ideas here and there can help you save money and the environment at the same time.

You’ve probably heard about Green homes, but if that is a little adventurous for you, take it one room at a time, starting with the bathroom.

Not sure how to go green here? It’s all about the materials used, and organic is the key. Organic countertops are made from stone, slate or granite. You can choose coordinating materials for your flooring - you’ll have a beautiful room with a rich, natural feel.

Choose products produced from natural sources rather than man-made products. Starting with one room at a time, you can have an environmentally friendly home that will bring comfort and style into your home for years to come.

DirectBuy carries a wide range of products for flooring, countertops and other home remodeling and home building projects. You can choose from a beautiful selection of top quality brand-name tile, stone, granite and more to create a beautiful green atmosphere.