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CITADEL SPACES, EXPLAINED.
Citadel Spaces is a wholesale-direct store for flooring, tile, countertops, cabinets and surfaces. A Sacramento showroom and pickup at 5855 Power Inn Rd, nationwide shipping, and contractor pricing for homeowners, designers and trade accounts. Luxury vinyl plank, hardwood, laminate, carpet, porcelain and natural stone tile, quartz and natural stone countertops, cabinets, turf and outdoor surfaces.
101 published guidesShowroom and pickup
5855 Power Inn Rd
Sacramento, CA 95824
Sacramento, CA 95824
Phone
Email
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday by appointment
Sunday closed
Saturday by appointment
Sunday closed
Service area
Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, West Sacramento and Davis; Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties; shipping nationwide
What we sell
SIX DEPARTMENTS, ONE SHOWROOM.
Our guides
EVERY GUIDE, ONE LINE EACH.
Flooring 35
- 01The Best Carpet for Noise Reduction: Pile, Pad and Sound RatingsCarpet is the most effective floor finish for a quieter home. It works on two kinds of noise at once: the sound of footsteps and dropped objects th...
- 02The Best Carpet for Winter Insulation: Pile, Pad and R-ValueCarpet is one of the few floor finishes that measurably slows heat loss through a floor. The warmth does not come from the fiber name on the label....
- 03Do Acoustic Wood Slat Panels Work?Do acoustic wood slat panels work? What they do to echo and noise, what they do not do, and where to place them for the best effect.
- 04Engineered vs Solid Hardwood: What Is the DifferenceEngineered vs solid hardwood explained: construction, stability, refinishing, where each can be installed, and how to choose.
- 05Laminate vs Luxury Vinyl Plank: How to ChooseLaminate vs luxury vinyl plank: what each floor is made of, how they handle water, wear and sound, and which rooms suit which.
- 06How to Finish Stairs With Vinyl Plank or Hardwood: Stair Nose and TreadsHow do you finish stairs with vinyl plank or hardwood? Stair nose options, one-piece treads, and the details that make a staircase safe and finished.
- 07Vinyl Plank Trim, Explained: Reducers, T-Molds, End Caps and Stair NoseWhat trim do you need for vinyl plank flooring? A plain guide to T-molds, reducers, end caps, quarter round and stair nose, and where each one goes.
- 08Johnson Hardwood: Why We Carry Them and What to KnowExplore Johnson Hardwood: hand-finished European Oak and Hickory, engineered and solid hardwood, waterproof rigid core, and matching trims. Compare...
- 09Flooring Installation in Sacramento: What We Actually DoTear-out, subfloor prep, installation, repair and commercial work. The real scope of Citadel's flooring services across the Sacramento region.
- 10What a Whole-Home Floor Actually CostsA realistic breakdown of what flooring a whole house costs: material, waste, prep, installation and the line items people forget.
- 11Mohawk Flooring Dealer in Sacramento: The Range and How to ChooseCitadel Spaces supplies Mohawk flooring across the Sacramento region. What the range covers, which line suits which room, and where to see it.
- 12Buying Flooring in Sacramento: A Practical Local GuideWhat Sacramento's climate, housing stock and slab construction mean for the floor you choose, from a showroom that supplies the region.
- 13Garrison Engineered Hardwood: Why We Carry It and What to KnowExplore Garrison Collection engineered hardwood: European Oak, 4mm wear layers, and 13 collections from Beverly Hills to Legends. Compare, then sho...
- 14Best Flooring for Stairs: Safety, Durability, and StyleCompare the best stair flooring options for safety, durability, and style, from grippy carpet to timeless hardwood and coordinated luxury vinyl plank.
- 15Best Flooring for Basements: Moisture-Proof PicksCompare the best moisture-proof basement flooring, from waterproof rigid-core hybrid vinyl to luxury vinyl plank and porcelain tile, with moisture ...
- 16Best Flooring for Bathrooms: Waterproof Options That LastCompare the best waterproof bathroom flooring options, from durable porcelain tile to warm luxury vinyl plank, with tips on safety and slip resista...
- 17Best Flooring for Kitchens: 2026 Buyer's GuideCompare the best kitchen flooring options for 2026, from waterproof luxury vinyl plank to durable porcelain tile and warm engineered hardwood.
- 18How Much Does Carpet Cost per Square Foot in 2026A 2026 carpet pricing guide covering cost per square foot and yard, padding, labor, and room-by-room budgets plus money-saving tips.
- 19Mohawk Flooring: Why We Carry Them and What to KnowMohawk is one of the world's largest flooring makers, spanning carpet, luxury vinyl, laminate, and hardwood. Here is why Citadel Spaces carries the...
- 20LVP vs Tile for Bathrooms and Wet AreasA head-to-head comparison of LVP and tile for bathrooms and wet areas, covering waterproofing, comfort, 2026 cost, and installation.
- 21How to Measure for Carpet (Plus How Much Waste to Add)A step-by-step guide to measuring rooms and stairs for carpet, with a waste-allowance cheat sheet and common mistakes to avoid.
- 22Best Carpet for High-Traffic Areas and StairsHow to choose durable carpet for stairs and high-traffic areas, including the best fibers, constructions, pads, and wear-hiding colors.
- 23Carpet vs LVP vs Hardwood: Which Flooring for Which RoomA head-to-head comparison of carpet, LVP, and hardwood with room-by-room recommendations for the whole home.
- 24Broadloom vs Carpet Tile: Pros, Cons, and CostsA clear comparison of broadloom and carpet tile covering feel, installation, repairs, and total cost by room.
- 25Carpet Buying Guide 2026: Types, Fibers, and How to ChooseA complete 2026 guide to carpet fibers, construction styles, pads, and how to match the right carpet to each room.
- 26How Much Does Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Cost in 2026A 2026 breakdown of luxury vinyl plank costs by material tier and installation, with room-by-room budgets and money-saving tips.
- 27Nove, Nove Plus & Nove Reserve: A Curator's Read on a Three-Tier Wide-Plank LVT LineThe Nove wide-plank LVT line read closely, three CrystaLux tiers, eight colorways, and the rooms where each one earns its place.
- 28The Quietest Floors: Acoustic Performance of Premium SurfacesSound transmission, footfall, and the floors that actually live quietly, wood, LVT, and underlayment science.
- 29Waterproof Hybrid Rigid Core: The Quiet Flooring RevolutionWaterproof rigid core flooring, what's true about WPC, SPC, and the quiet revolution underfoot.
- 30Case Study: Olga Yulayeva, Floors, Visualization, and a Project That Came TogetherHow Olga Yulayeva's project came together, flooring selection, 3D visualization, and the install that followed.
- 31Light, Surface, and Cortisol: Why Your Floors Affect How You SleepHow floor reflectivity and surface tone affect circadian light, the science behind why your floors matter at night.
- 32The Return of the Threshold: Door-to-Floor as Luxury DetailWhy thresholds and transitions are the small detail luxury interiors are reclaiming.
- 33Why 9-Inch Wide-Plank LVT Reads Differently (And When It Doesn't Work)The 9-inch wide-plank LVT format, what it does to a room, when scale helps, and when standard width still wins.
- 34Hardwood vs LVT vs WPC: The Floor That Fits Your LifeHow to choose between hardwood, LVT, and waterproof rigid core, by room, climate, and lifecycle behavior.
- 35Slate: Texture, Durability, and the Floor That Wears QuietlySlate as a working floor and accent surface, what's true about cleft texture, durability, and color.
Tile and stone 32
- 01The Best Tile for Shower Walls: Porcelain, Ceramic, Stone and GlassThe best tile for shower walls compared: porcelain, ceramic, natural stone and glass, plus tile size, grout and how to keep a shower wall easy to c...
- 0220mm Porcelain Pavers vs Concrete Pavers: Which to Choose20mm porcelain pavers vs concrete pavers compared: looks, stains, fading, slip resistance, installation and where each one fits outdoors.
- 03Calacatta Quartz: Which Looks Most Like Real MarbleHow to choose a Calacatta quartz that reads like real marble: veining, background tone, finish, edge and layout, with the details to check on every...
- 04Quartz vs Marble Vanity Tops: Which Belongs in Your BathroomQuartz vs marble vanity tops compared: stains, etching, sealing, looks and cost, plus how to choose a top that fits the vanity you already picked.
- 05Shaker vs Slab Cabinet Doors: How They Differ and Which to ChooseShaker vs slab cabinet doors, compared: construction, look, cleaning, and which kitchens each style suits, with the door styles in our range.
- 06What a Countertop Really Costs: Slab, Prefab and the Fabrication In BetweenThe slab price is rarely the price. How prefab and full slab differ, what fabrication adds, and where edge profiles quietly move the number.
- 07Best Countertops for Kitchens: Compare Quartz, Granite, and MoreCompare the best kitchen countertops, from low-maintenance quartz to natural granite, marble, and quartzite, with durability and maintenance breakd...
- 08Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile: What Is the DifferenceUnderstand how porcelain and ceramic tile differ in density, water resistance, cost, and best uses so you choose the right tile per room.
- 09Quartz vs Granite vs Quartzite Countertops: Full ComparisonA full comparison of quartz, granite, and quartzite countertops covering construction, performance, 2026 cost, and how to choose.
- 10Tile Installation Cost: Materials, Labor, and What to BudgetBreak down 2026 tile installation costs by material and labor, with setting materials, sample room budgets, and hidden cost factors.
- 11Commercial-Grade Selection: Hospitality Tile That Holds UpWhat commercial and hospitality projects demand, wear ratings, slip, and the surfaces built to live in public.
- 12Sustainable Stone: Sourcing Standards and Embodied CarbonWhat sustainability actually means in surface materials, sourcing standards, embodied carbon, and end-of-life.
- 13Soapstone's Comeback: Designing With a Material That Develops CharacterWhy soapstone is back in 2026 kitchens, patina, mineral oil, dark-stone contrast, and pairing with light cabinetry.
- 14The Material Aging Playbook: Brass, Soapstone, Travertine & What Beauty Looks Like Over TimeHow brass, soapstone, travertine, and oak age, a curator's playbook for materials that keep getting better with time.
- 15Fireplace Surrounds Reimagined: Stacked Stone, Slab, and the Quiet RoomFireplace surround design, stacked stone, slab, and the quiet weight that turns a room into a room.
- 16Porcelain Slab Beyond the Counter: Full-Height Wall Cladding for 2026Porcelain slab as wall cladding, waterfall islands, shower walls, and the full-height surfaces driving 2026 interior design.
- 17Caring for Quartzite Countertops: A Long-Term GuideLong-term care for quartzite, sealing schedule, daily cleaning, and what to keep off the surface.
- 18Sintered Stone vs Natural Quartzite: The Material-Science Breakdown Competitors SkipSintered stone vs natural quartzite, Mohs hardness, resin content, outdoor performance, and which one earns the kitchen.
- 19Sealing Natural Stone: What to Do, What Not to DoHow to seal natural stone correctly, products, frequency, and the mistakes that shorten its life.
- 20Porcelain vs Natural Stone Pavers: The Long ViewPorcelain pavers vs natural stone over a 15-year horizon, sealing, replacement, heat behavior, and how each ages.
- 212026 Outdoor Living Trends: Warm Graphite, Stone, and Quiet EdgesThe 2026 outdoor direction, warm graphite, layered stone, sculpted copings, and the colors holding up against trend cycles.
- 22Slim Shaker, Textured Slab & the Frame Question: The Cabinet Decision Tree of 2026Slim Shaker, fluted slab, framed vs frameless, the four-way 2026 cabinet decision tree, decoded for considered kitchens.
- 23Wall Tile & Backsplash: Texture, Light, and the Quiet BackdropHow wall tile shapes a room, texture, reflectivity, and the patterns that age well.
- 24Natural Stone Pavers: 22 Curated Colorways and How to Pick OneA buyer's tour of 22 natural stone paver colorways, finish, thickness, edge, and pattern.
- 25Quartzite vs Marble vs Granite: A Standards-First Slab Buyer's GuideThe complete slab decision framework, hardness, etching, sealing, and the rooms each material owns.
- 26Travertine: A Quiet Mediterranean Comeback in 2026 InteriorsWhy travertine is back, color, finish, and where it lands now in considered interiors.
- 27Marble Tile for the Modern Home: A Curator's Read on Honed, Polished, and VeiningMarble tile reviewed against modern interior practice, finish, veining, and the rooms it belongs in.
- 28Outdoor Tile, the Complete Guide: 77 Colorways for Patios, Walkways & Pool DecksA complete outdoor tile guide, slip ratings, freeze-thaw, color, and where outdoor porcelain belongs.
- 29Porcelain Slab Countertops: Large Format, Honest SpecPorcelain slabs as countertop, what's true about thickness, edge profiles, and large-format installation.
- 30Quartzite Countertops: The Quiet 2026 ChoiceWhy quartzite is the considered countertop of 2026, color range, hardness, sealing, and where it edges out marble.
- 31Stacked Stone Veneers: 116 Colorways and the Geometry of TextureStacked stone veneer as architecture, where texture earns its place, plus a colorway tour and installation notes.
- 32Arterra Porcelain Pavers: Why We Built a Whole Outdoor Catalog Around ThemArterra porcelain pavers reviewed against the standards we hold every outdoor surface to, finish, edge, durability.
Countertops 3
- 01Kitchen Sink Materials: Stainless Steel, Quartz Composite and FireclayThe best kitchen sink material for your kitchen: stainless steel, quartz composite and fireclay compared for durability, noise, stains and style.
- 02Premium Surfaces as a Quiet Long-Cycle HedgeWhy considered surfaces hold value across cycles, material durability, longevity, and how appraisers read them.
- 03Pool Copings, Treads & Wall Caps: The Edges That Hold a Backyard TogetherEdge details for pool, stair, and retaining walls, a complete buyer's guide across 55 colorways.
Cabinets 6
- 01What Size Bathroom Vanity Do I Need?What size bathroom vanity do you need? How to measure, standard vanity widths, heights and depths, and clearances for single and double sinks.
- 02Standard Kitchen Cabinet Sizes: Base, Wall and Tall, With a ChartStandard kitchen cabinet sizes in one chart: base, wall and tall cabinet heights, depths and widths, and how to plan a run that fits.
- 03What Actually Makes a Cabinet Last: Boxes, Hinges and Drawer RunnersCabinet doors get the attention, but boxes, hinges and drawer runners decide whether a kitchen still works in year ten. What to look at, and what t...
- 04Framed vs Frameless Cabinets: Which One Is Right for Your KitchenFramed and frameless cabinets differ in structure, not just looks. Here is how each one behaves in a real kitchen, and how to tell which suits yours.
- 05Why Our Cabinets Do Not Carry a Manufacturer's BadgeCitadel cabinets are specified, named and stood behind by us rather than badged by a factory. Here is what that changes for the person buying them.
- 06Case Study: Alex Chernyy, A Kitchen Cabinetry StoryAlex Chernyy's kitchen remodel, cabinet selection, fit, and the partnership behind a clean install.
Outdoor and turf 7
- 01Pet-First Backyards: Turf, Paver Gaps, and Shade StrategyDesigning backyards around pets, turf zones, paver gaps, drainage, and shade that actually works.
- 02Pedestal vs Mortar: The Pool Deck Revolution & Why Floating Changed EverythingFloating pedestal pool decks vs traditional mortar bed, drainage, thermal movement, maintenance access, and 2026 cost.
- 03Outdoor Kitchen Materials: What Ages Well, What FailsChoosing outdoor kitchen surfaces, porcelain slab, granite, stainless, and what survives the seasons.
- 04Why Outdoor Living Now Outranks the Kitchen on ResaleWhat recent appraisal data says about outdoor living lift vs kitchen remodels, and the materials that compound in value.
- 05Pool Deck Trends 2026: Texture, Slip, and ShadeWhat's changing around the pool, texture, slip ratings, heat reflectance, and the materials owning 2026.
- 06Turf, Complete: Choosing Between Pile Heights, Densities, and Use CasesHow to choose turf by pile height, color blend, and use, from putting greens to play areas to pet runs.
- 07Pet Turf, Honestly: A Backyard Material That Earns Its PlaceWhat pet turf actually does well, drainage, paw-friendly pile, heat behavior, and where turf belongs alongside hardscape.
Care, trims and details 1
- 01The Threshold & Sill Story: 43 SKUs of Quiet LuxuryThresholds and sills are the smallest decisions that read the loudest. A material guide to a detail competitors ignore.
More guides 17
- 01What Size Mini Split Do I Need? BTU by Room SizeWhat size mini split do you need? A BTU-by-room-size chart, the factors that push the number up or down, and single-zone vs multi-zone.
- 02Authorized MSI Dealer in Sacramento: What That Means for Your ProjectCitadel Spaces is an authorized MSI dealer serving Sacramento and the surrounding region. Here is what that gives you, and how to see the material ...
- 03Senville Mini-Splits: Why We Carry Them and What to KnowSenville is a top name in affordable, efficient ductless mini-splits for additions, garages, and single rooms. Here is why Citadel Spaces carries t...
- 04MSI Surfaces: Why We Carry Them and What to KnowMSI is one of North America's largest surfacing names, spanning quartz, tile, vinyl, and outdoor porcelain. Here is why Citadel Spaces carries them...
- 05From Showroom to Site: How a Curated Dealer Actually WorksInside the partnership, how Citadel guides projects from showroom selection to site delivery.
- 06The Small Decisions That Make a Spa BathroomDrains, niches, slab choice, and the quiet details that turn a bathroom into a spa.
- 07Designing for Resale in Sacramento: A Local Buyer's Field NotesMaterial decisions that move the needle in Sacramento, climate, water table, and what local buyers reward.
- 08Case Study: Bidwell Consulting, Commercial-Grade Selection at Residential StandardsBidwell Consulting on selecting commercial-grade surfaces, durability, finish, and the standards that hold up.
- 09Minimalism Lets You Breathe: The Spatial Psychology of Negative SpaceWhy negative space measurably slows breath and lowers stress, minimalism explained at the body level.
- 10Material Texture and the Vagus Nerve: Sensory Design's Quiet ScienceTexture as a parasympathetic cue, how stone, wood, and woven surface measurably calm the body.
- 11The Neuroscience of Calm Interiors: How Material, Light, and Space Regulate the Nervous SystemHow material, light, and negative space measurably regulate the nervous system, and the design choices that follow.
- 12Unlacquered Brass: When Hardware Gets Better With AgeUnlacquered brass at the kitchen and bath, how patina develops, when to polish, and why aged hardware reads more luxe.
- 13The Investment Case for Premium HardscrapeWhy considered hardscape compounds in value, appraisal lift, lifespan, and the design choices that hold up.
- 14Heat Reflectance: Cool Surfaces for Hot ClimatesWhy some pavers stay cool and others bake, albedo, color, and choosing the right surface for hot climates.
- 15Slip Resistance Explained: DCOF, R-Rating, and What Actually MattersSlip resistance ratings translated, DCOF, R-rating, and what the numbers mean for pool, kitchen, and bath.
- 16Biophilic Design 2026: Materials That Bring the Outside InBiophilic design at the material level, stone, wood, light, and the science of softer interiors.
- 17Midimalism: Minimalism Without the ColdMidimalism, minimalism softened by texture and warm palette. A material guide to the movement.
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