Question 1

Where exactly is the Lakeside flagship showroom?

Accepted Answer

306 Stoner Loop, Suite 7 in Lakeside, MT — just off Highway 93 about a mile south of the Lakeside core. Open Monday–Friday 10–5 and Saturdays 10–4.

Question 2

What flooring holds up best in a Flathead Lake home?

Accepted Answer

Waterproof rigid-core luxury vinyl plank at lake-facing entries, porcelain tile in baths and mud rooms, and engineered hardwood (not solid) in main living areas. The combination handles the wet-foot reality and the shoulder-season humidity swings without cupping or warping.

Question 3

Can I see countertop slabs in person at the Lakeside showroom?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we keep working slab inventory of quartz, quartzite, and porcelain at the Lakeside flagship, plus full sample boards from the major brands. Bring your cabinet door, hardware sample, and a paint chip for an in-context comparison.

Question 4

Do you supply lake-access neighborhoods like Somers, Woods Bay, and Bigfork?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Lakeside is centrally positioned for the entire west and east shore. Most of our delivery and contractor pickup volume runs to Somers, Bigfork, Woods Bay, Ferndale, and Polson from this showroom.

Question 5

Where can I buy flooring near me in Lakeside, MT?

Accepted Answer

Northern Lights Design serves Lakeside from our Lakeside and Kalispell showrooms and our Columbia Falls warehouse. You can browse tile, hardwood, luxury vinyl, carpet, and countertop slabs in person, take samples home, and have material staged for your Lakeside project. Call (406) 314-8713 or request a quote online to get started.

Question 6

How much does new flooring cost in Lakeside?

Accepted Answer

Material cost in Lakeside depends on the product: luxury vinyl and carpet are typically the most budget-friendly per square foot, engineered hardwood and porcelain tile sit in the middle, and natural stone or premium quartz slabs are at the top. Because Northern Lights Design is a materials supplier — we don't install — you pay for product only and hire the installer of your choice. Bring your square footage and we'll price the exact materials you're considering.

Question 7

Do you deliver flooring and countertop materials to Lakeside?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Material for Lakeside projects is staged at our Columbia Falls warehouse and delivered on your schedule, including consolidated deliveries for multi-room or whole-home projects. We also coordinate timing with Somers, Bigfork, Kalispell job sites so your installer isn't waiting on product.

Question 8

What flooring holds up best in Lakeside's climate?

Accepted Answer

Northwest Montana's cold, dry winters and humid summers make dimensional stability the priority. Waterproof rigid-core luxury vinyl and porcelain tile are the most forgiving in Lakeside entryways, mudrooms, and bathrooms, while engineered hardwood handles seasonal humidity swings far better than solid plank in cabins and seasonal homes.

Question 9

Can I get flooring samples to take home in Lakeside?

Accepted Answer

Yes — samples are the fastest way to judge color under your own light. Visit the Lakeside or Kalispell showroom, or tell us what you're looking at and we'll pull a set of tile, hardwood, LVP, carpet, and countertop samples for your Lakeside home to compare side by side.

Question 10

Do you work with builders and contractors in Lakeside?

Accepted Answer

We supply builders, remodelers, and designers throughout Lakeside and Somers, Bigfork, Kalispell with selection sheets, allowance packages, warehouse staging, and trade pricing through our Sundry Pro Shop in Columbia Falls. See our builder and designer resources for how we support spec and multi-unit projects.

Question 11

Do you install flooring in Lakeside?

Accepted Answer

No — Northern Lights Design is strictly a materials supplier. We do not install flooring or fabricate countertops. Our expert team members help you select the right product, quantities, and trim for your Lakeside project, and you work with the installer or fabricator of your choice.

Question 12

What countertop materials are available for Lakeside kitchens?

Accepted Answer

We carry quartz, granite, quartzite, marble, and porcelain slabs for Lakeside kitchens and baths. Quartz is the most requested for busy family kitchens because it needs no sealing, while granite and quartzite are popular for lake homes and lodge-style interiors. Compare options on our countertops page or view slabs in person.

Lakeside, MT Flooring & Countertop Showroom