It all started with a few neighbors in need.
Back in 1997, while building their home in Huffman, Kenny and Colleen Hoyt noticed their builder was struggling and eventually went out of business, leaving other neighboring homeowners high and dry. Kenny, who worked for a flooring manufacturer at the time, was able to help neighbors source carpet, tile and other finishes. Before long, word spread.
“We were literally showing stuff on 4-wheelers out of our garage,” says Colleen with a laugh. “People would call and ask for help, and I’d say, ‘I just got done gardening and the kids are here, but sure, come over!’”
What began as casual help for neighbors and friends soon turned into a business and Kenny proposed the idea to open a shop. Colleen, a stay-at-home mom at the time, wasn’t so sure. “I said I’d do it if I could be closed on Mondays,” she says. At first Kenny was hesitant to have a retail store closed on Mondays, but then he agreed. So the couple officially opened Lakeside Floors in 2000 and rented a space with Colleen showing the product and Kenny doing the measurements. Originally they were going to share the space with a realtor. The realtor got cold feet and when she asked to join the space months later, Colleen told her they were doing well and were using all the space.
Colleen, a warm, bubbly extrovert with a signature Southern accent, was the heart of those early customer interactions. Kenny, her soft-spoken and kind counterpart, kept things grounded with his matter-of-fact approach and industry know-how. Their personalities balanced each other perfectly—and still do.
Your style, your space
From day one, the Hoyts have focused on running an ethical customer-first business that values relationships above all else. “This is a people business,” Colleen says. “We offer the same products as the big-box stores but we offer something more—we truly care."
Serving Huffman, Kingwood and the entire greater Houston area, Lakeside Floors continues to be the region’s go-to destination for flooring, tile, countertops and personalized remodeling services.
“We’re a family-owned and operated business,” Kenny says. “And we treat our customers like family. Helping people find floors, tile and countertops that reflect their personal taste is what we love to do.”
A showroom built around service
Their customer service combined with the vast offerings led to the business steadily growing and in 2019 they built and opened their larger new location off 1960 just over the bridge into Huffman.
At Lakeside Floors, customers will find an expansive showroom filled with everything from luxurious carpet and exotic hardwoods to durable vinyl, stylish stone and modern tile. The store also supplies and installs premium granite countertops, making it a one-stop shop for full kitchen and bathroom remodels.
With brand names customers know and trust—like Mohawk, Shaw, Bruce, Mullican, Teragren and many more—there’s something to fit every style and budget. But what sets the Hoyts apart is how they make the entire process stress-free.
“Our professionals are happy to come to your home to provide free measuring and design consultations,” Kenny says. “We want our customers to feel confident that the final product is exactly what they envisioned—both in look and function.”
A trusted team
Lakeside Floors isn't just known for its vast product selection—it’s also praised for its long-standing team of skilled installers who have been with the business for years. Unlike many companies that outsource installations to whoever is available, the Hoyts work with specialized crews they’ve been working with for 20 years: a tile crew, a wood crew, a countertop crew and so on.
“These are people we know and trust,” Colleen says. “We wouldn’t send anyone into a customer’s home that we wouldn’t feel comfortable with in our own. That’s how we build trust.”
Technology meets design
To help customers explore their style and visualize new upgrades, Lakeside Floors has an online room visualizer. The tool allows users to upload a photo of their space and experiment with different flooring, paint colors, tile layouts and countertop options before making a decision.
“It’s a game-changer,” said Colleen. “You don’t have to imagine it—we let you see it. This makes remodeling feel exciting not overwhelming.”
Whether you prefer cozy carpet, rustic wood, bold tile or sleek granite, the team at Lakeside Floors To Go will help you design a space that feels like your style, in your home.
I just got done gardening and the kids are here, but sure, come over!- Colleen
We’re a family-owned and operated business. And we treat our customers like family- Kenny