For buyers interested in carpeting, Barba sends them to Einstein Moomjy, where they choose from among many fine carpets. At ChesterTowne, hardwood flooring is standard on the first and second floors of the luxury townhomes. Barba takes great care when installing the hardwood floors. This plywood is glued and nailed during installation to prevent squeaking. To finish these floors, his clients can choose any wood stain they want, but most are interested in colors such as cherry or golden oak.
Some buyers request the installation of hardwood inlays in the foyer.
At Beacon Hill in Bernardsville and Gables at Holmdel, buyers also enjoy hardwood floors. Oak or maple flooring laid on a diagonal or in a herringbone pattern is frequently requested for the formal living spaces on the first floor, where many buyers showcase Oriental or Persian area rugs. Hardwood floors also can be found in the conservatory, living and dining room, stairways, and second-floor hallway and bedrooms. In the foyer and kitchen, ceramic tile resembling stone or tumbled marble with either designs or patterns is a popular choice for Pinnacle homebuyers. These homebuyers also enjoy mixing marble and hardwood in the same room and are excited about exotic wooden floors.