Interceramic Tile New Collections – 2016

Interceramic tile 2016 appears to be the year of earthy and nature designs as Interceramic is the third company to be primarily focusing on the earthy and natural take on flooring options. Their new releases focus primarily on brown rock looks fused into contemporary styles. The Interceramic Burano is a prime example of this contemporary earth style as it mixes the travertine stone look with…

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4 Ways to Get the Look of Cararra and Calacatta Marble for Less

calacatta marble Are you dreaming of a renovation or new home build with Cararra or Calacatta Marble Flooring but budget is a concern? The timeless elegance of marble look porcelain tile will create a clean, fresh space – any room will immediately take on cooler, sophisticated, more serene mood. Since porcelain tile floors are easy to clean and resistant to moisture damage, this color is…

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Florim 2016 Collections- Stained Wood, Vintage and More!

Florim USA is opening 2016 with new flooring collections based on the natural look. Their releases heavily emphasize stone with two series- the Modern Stone and Stained Cement. And of course there are wood looks but they feature contrasting styles. Then a modern twist is taken with a fusion of stone and wood come together in the Stained Wood series. The TimeOut has a definite…

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Family Friendly Flooring – It’s Not All Tile

Family Friendly Flooring Busy house, rowdy pets, messy kids? No problem. We have a floor for you. Armstrong Performance Plus When the sun has set and the busy day is finally winding down, the last thing you want to do is clean your floor. Luckily, hectic lifestyles in search of easy maintenance and durable flooring are finding fewer restrictions as the flooring industry makes major…

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Contemporary Fabric Linen Flooring – The Elegant Choice

What are the hot new looks and trends in contemporary flooring? It’s becoming easier to get lost in all of the new styles, however time and time again the fabric look has been consistent in providing a timeless, luxurious look unparalleled to all the new styles. The fabric look has been around for a few years, but has seen a steady increase in popularity each year, becoming…

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Nostalgic Black and White Polished Tile

INTERTWINE NOSTALGIA WITH ULTRA-MODERN SOPHISTICATION Checkerboard black and white tile design patterns have been around just about as long as humans have been building civilizations around the world, so it is no surprise that these particular patterns have quite a lasting presence in the realm of home décor.  While black and white tile patterns have been utilized for nearly four millennia, its popularity tends to…

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StonePeak Plane Oversized Porcelain Tile Panels

LARGE FORMAT TILES FOR MONOLITHIC LOOKS At first glance, you may be thinking that it’s an egregious error on our part when we say the StonePeak Plane porcelain collection is available in 5’x10’ tiles. Well, you would be wrong. This StonePeak collection is truly the next generation of porcelain tile, sporting expansive, monolithic panels that will bring spatial depth to all areas within your living…

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Carpet, Tile or Hardwood: How to Choose Flooring for Your Home

American Concepts Liberty Hardwood Flooring There have never been more options in floor coverings than there are today, and trying to choose flooring for your home might seem a little bit overwhelming, but never fear! These simple guidelines will help you find the correct flooring to instantly turn your house into a home. Pay attention! Pick the wrong flooring and you may have a very…

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Plank Sized Wood Look Tile Flooring

SEVERAL PLANK SIZES TO FIT YOUR DESIGN NEEDS While nothing out there quite matches the natural warmth of authentic, traditional hardwood, ceramic tile is catching up very quickly.  Porcelain tile that looks like wood is perhaps the fastest growing aesthetic among designers and homeowners, thanks in large part to high definition imaging technology and tile’s proven durability.  Technology has become so advanced that in some…

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Shaw Pebble Hill Hardwood Flooring Going Strong

 HARDWOOD COLLECTION STILL AT TOP OF SHAW PRODUCTS Shaw, one of the largest hardwood flooring manufacturers in the world in terms of revenue and production—as well as physical presence around the globe—is still producing its renowned Pebble Hill Hickory collection, as it remains one of the most popular hardwood flooring products on the market. Produced for several years, it has not fallen prey to the…

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