PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
Flooring
We offer a large selection of flooring options for your home.
Window Top Treatments
Add color and softness to your window with top treatments.
Wallpaper
We offer a wide variety of beautiful wallpaper designs.
Stair Runners
Looking for a unique way to accent a wood or tile stairway or hallway? Runners provide a decorating element that can rejuvenate any area and transform a long stairway or hallway into an inviting pathway through your home.
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Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Hillsborough Store
At Window Accents & Flooring, we pride ourselves on the outstanding products and service we provide to our customers.
Princeton Store
Window Accents & Flooring is your one-stop shop for all of your home improvement needs.
Hopewell, NJ
Window Accents and Flooring is Central New Jersey’s premier window treatment dealer and flooring experts, and as such, we take our projects seriously.
Somerset, NJ
At Window Accents & Flooring, we are proud to be your one-stop-shop for window treatments, flooring, and more.
Bridgewater, NJ
We specialize in custom window treatments, flooring, bedding, and more at Window Accents & flooring.
Flemington, NJ
Welcome to the world of interior design, where we at Window Accents & flooring specialize in specific parts of the design process.
Lawrenceville, NJ
For over 15 years, Window Accents and Flooring has been Lawrenceville’s one-stop-shop for window treatments, wallpaper, flooring, and even custom bedding.
West Windsor, NJ
At Window Accents and Flooring, our goal is to help you achieve your flooring and window treatment dreams with superior customer service and top-quality products.
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What's Better? Vinyl or Laminate Flooring
Vinyl versus laminate, laminate versus vinyl… which flooring is better? When it comes to choosing the right flooring for your home, you might come across questions like this more than once. This is completely normal! Before deciding to lay down flooring in your home, you want to make sure that you have all of the answers to your questions. This includes whether or not there is a better option for your home when you are comparing two different flooring types. If you are deciding between laminate and vinyl flooring but you are unsure of which one is best for your home, then you are in the right place. We are here to answer all of your questions about these different types of flooring, including the pros and cons, so you can make an informed decision.
Vinyl Flooring
So, what is vinyl flooring? Vinyl flooring is composed of several layers of different materials sandwiched together to form a highly durable, practical, and affordable floor covering. Different types of vinyl can create different effects, such as a realistic wood finish, stone-like looks, or faux tile and other designs. Vinyl flooring is often made with 100% polymers and no organic content. It is entirely waterproof with a plastic core and can be easily cleaned with a wet mop if major spills occur. Vinyl flooring is budget-friendly, available in a wide array of finishes, and is durable, so you can enjoy it throughout the years.
On the flip side, vinyl cannot be repaired and often has to be completely replaced. Additionally, vinyl can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and does not add value to a home in the same way that a hardwood floor does. This latter piece is something to consider if you are thinking of selling your home in the near future.
When it comes to vinyl versus laminate flooring, these pros and cons are key to consider!
Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring, on the other hand, is a multi-layer synthetic flooring that is fused together with a lamination process. It often simulates wood and has an inner core of melamine resin and fiberboard materials. Laminate flooring offers excellent affordability, extreme resilience, a beautiful appearance customizable to your desires, and easy to install and maintain. With this in mind, laminate flooring is excellent for high-traffic homes.
Concerning cons, laminate flooring is susceptible to liquid damage if it is not cleaned up quickly. It also cannot be refinished due to its composite construction. And finally, though it can mimic wood floors well, laminate flooring runs the risk of looking fake if not carefully crafted.
Choosing What’s Best For You
Choosing between vinyl flooring and laminate flooring can be a tough decision, but with the help of the team at Window Accents & Flooring, you can find the perfect fit for your home. When deciding between these two options, it's important to consider factors such as durability, maintenance, and style. Vinyl flooring is a great choice if you need a durable, waterproof option for areas with high traffic or moisture, while laminate flooring is an excellent choice if you want the look of hardwood flooring without the high price tag. The team at Window Accents & Flooring can help you find the right option for your specific needs and preferences, so you can enjoy a beautiful, long-lasting floor for years to come.
Contact Us Today
To learn more about vinyl, laminate, or other types of flooring we have in store, be sure to contact us online or visit us today at Window Accents & Flooring. We are located in Princeton and Hillsborough, New Jersey. We also serve all of Central New Jersey including Princeton, Hillsborough, Somerset County, Mercer County, Hunterdon County, Morris County, and Middlesex County.