Customers go to flooring showrooms, not the other way around.

Until now, that is.

Grand Junction residents Jason and Lauren Kusel started their new business as a franchisee of Floor Coverings International with a mission to bring a flooring showroom to the customer.

Floor Coverings International, based in Norcross, GA, specializes in the mobile-showroom approach, making it easy to one-stop shop, surrounded by the homeowner’s furnishings, color palette and existing layout.

The Kusels franchise is named Floor Coverings International of Western Slope & Rockies, which reflects the area they will service.

The Kusels will offer 3,000-plus flooring samples in its mobile showroom.

“No more waiting at big box stores,” Jason Kusel said. “No more dragging samples home only to find that they just don’t blend with your existing decor. No more ‘back to the store for more.’”

Jason and Lauren say this was the main attraction to the business for them, and there is no other business like this in the area.

Jason Kusel, owner and design associate, brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Lauren Kusel, owner and office manager, spent the past four years in elementary education. Their previous careers equipped them with invaluable experience in customer service, communication and collaboration.

The Kusels decided to embrace entrepreneurship to achieve a better work-life balance and the flexibility to create their own culture.

“Floor Coverings International appealed to us because of its proven business model, scalability and the opportunity to operate a small business with a national reputation,” Lauren said. “It was time for Jason and me to build something of our own in a booming industry: home improvement.”

One of the trends that excites the Kusels the most is the advancement of luxury vinyl. This versatile material offers customers an affordable option without compromising on design and durability.

For a consultation go to: Floor Coverings International of Western Slope & Rockies, or call 970-609-9800.