Choosing new flooring—whether it’s hardwood, LVP, LVT, or laminate—is one of the most significant design decisions you’ll make for your home. You’ve likely spent hours browsing colors and styles, but here’s the truth: A sample seen under showroom fluorescent lights will look completely different in your living room.
At Corlew and Perry, we eliminated that frustrating guesswork by adopting our "Shop at home - we come to you!" model. Our Mobile Showroom service brings the entire selection experience directly to you in Greater Nashville, TN, ensuring perfect color matching every time.
The Science of Light and Color
Color is not absolute; it is perceived based on light. Your home’s unique lighting conditions—the color temperature of your bulbs, the direction your windows face, and the time of day—can drastically alter the appearance of any flooring material:
Natural Light: North-facing rooms receive cooler, bluer light, which can dull warm tones. South-facing rooms receive bright, warm light, which can intensify yellow or red undertones.
Artificial Light: LED bulbs, halogens, and older incandescent fixtures all have different color temperatures (measured in Kelvin), which can change how wood stains (like Minwax or Duraseal) or luxury vinyl patterns are perceived.
Trying to match a small sample from a showroom floor to your existing paint, trim, or cabinetry in this varied lighting environment is nearly impossible and often leads to costly mistakes.
The Corlew and Perry Solution: In-Home Consultation
Our Mobile Showroom solves this problem by bringing large, true-to-life samples of our wood products, stains, LVP, LVT, and laminate right to the space where they will be installed.
Real-Time Visualization: You can lay the sample directly against your sofa, rug, and paint to confirm the color harmony under your actual lights.
Expert Guidance: Our skilled project specialists—backed by the energy and knowledge of Warren Armour and the deep experience of Charles Armour—guide you through the selection, explaining how different stains will appear on your specific species of wood.
Seamless Estimate: Since we are already in your home, we can promptly answer all your questions and provide the most accurate free estimate for the entire scope of work, whether it’s refinishing or new installation.
This unique approach guarantees that the product you select is the product you love once installed, perfectly reflecting the values of integrity and quality customer service that Corlew and Perry was founded upon in 1927.
Stop guessing and start seeing. If you’re planning a flooring project in Greater Nashville, TN, call Corlew and Perry today. Schedule your free, in-home consultation and let our Mobile Showroom ensure you find the perfect color and material for your home.
