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Dabbieri’s Exclusive Emily Morrow Collection

Here at the International Design Guild, we believe that your flooring solutions should be a balanced blend of timelessly elegant and practical in style. That’s why we’ve partnered with designer Emily Morrow to create a new collection of beautiful hardwood floors that are both on trend and are protected against your everyday household messes. 

The Emily Morrow Home Collection uses locally grown North American white oak in rift and quarter sawn hardwoods with pronounced medullary rays that appear lighter among the vertical growth rings. This sawing technique gives way to unique grain-patterns that can add character to any space.

The collection includes twelve exclusive styles available through all of our Louis A. Dabbieri retailers. These stunning styles include Atlas, Atlas Herringbone, Constellation, Constellation Herringbone, Universalis, Universalis Herringbone, Atocha, Celestial, Endeavor, Sojourn, Destination and Far & Away. All of these hardwood flooring styles are OMG Proof™ protected, meaning that any liquids that spill will remain on the surface of the hardwood (important for not seeping into the sub-board) until wiped away.

Below, we’ve highlighted four styles from this gorgeous line to give you better insight into the benefits and features of the hardwood collection. 

Far & Away

This first gorgeous plank from the Emily Morrow Hardwood Collection is designed in a clean, light taupe. Far & Away can brighten a space with its freshly infused alternating gray style that blends a chic mod appearance with the traditional looks of darker woods. Featuring 7-inch wide planks with a five ply core, Far & Away has a signature tailored edge in microbevel. Each plank is protected with an invisible wet finish in a clean matte and can be installed anywhere throughout the home to elevates a sleek and modern appeal.

Universalis Herringbone

This rift and quarter white oak features smaller planks coming in six inches width. Constructed with a thick seven ply core that lends to tougher wear resistance, Universalis Herringbone’s edge profile also features a tailored edge with ultra microbevel. It’s scratch-resistant matte finish makes Universalis Herringbone the perfect pet-friendly flooring for any residential or commercial building. With its light blonde finish, the Universalis Herringbone works well to complement any home design trend no matter how traditional or contemporary.

Constellation

With striations of golden grey hues, Constellation planks can create a stunning visual focal point that will play brilliantly with your existing home decor. Available in six inch planks and featuring a seven ply core, this style of hardwood lends a more modern vibe to a space with its light tones. Constellation’s smooth matte finish brings about a sense of ease and relaxation as its simplicity lets the natural colors of the hardwood material take center stage.

Atlas

Designed in mid-tone browns with subtle copper notes, this Atlas plank will lend a warm, cheery look to any room in your home. With a sixth inch plank and a seven ply core structure, Atlas planks are also available in herringbone style for those looking to create more texture with design in their environment. As we see a trend switch over to medium-toned hardwoods, this Atlas plank is sure to be in high demand. When looking to complement medium-toned hardwoods, keep in mind that these hues marry well with warmer gold and peachy colors.

Creating a Serene Home Environment

You know that feeling you get when you’re in the clawfoot tub with a cup of warm ginger tea and a lit lavender candle? What if stepping into your home could always feel that peaceful? Well perhaps it can with just a few simple design tricks and a bit of re-organization. In today’s crazy world, your home should be your sanctuary —a relaxing safe haven absent of unnecessary clutter. There are a few easy ways to attain a serene home environment from maximizing natural light to incorporating sustainable materials into your home decor. 

Choose a Calming Color Palette

Alluro Silver Castle Polished Mosaic by Emser Tile

First, when designing a tranquil space, you’ll want to choose a calming color palette as the base. The colors on display in your home can have a huge impact on your overall mood as well as the aesthetic of your place. In choosing soothing paint colors such as lighter shades of blue and purple with lilac undertones, you are making a conscious choice to let in more light which can enhance your mood. Create a pleasant atmosphere with natural earth tones such as grays, browns and beiges and bring in spots of color through soft pastels.

Let in Natural Light

Dabbieri x Emily Morrow Hardwood Collection in Destination

Natural light plays a major role in bringing about a peaceful air to an environment. Infuse your home with lots of natural light by having large windows installed throughout your living space and incorporating an open concept style. Hanging mirrors that reflect light can give the room a warmer and brighter feel as well as add the illusion of space. Be sure to install LED lighting, preferably with dimmable switches, as they emit a better quality light and can be adjusted to balance out the room’s natural lighting without overpowering the space with bright bulbs.

Use Sustainable, Organic Materials

Cabin Yosemite Matte/Satin by Emser Tile

When you use sustainable and organic materials throughout your home design, you genuinely feel good about your space. Opt to install a green-certified hardwood floor or a natural fiber rug. When shopping for furniture, instead of shopping at a big box chain, source your items locally and learn how they were made. Not only is this better for the planet, but you’ll also find pieces that are one-of-a-kind and personalized to your taste. Incorporate textures like raw silk, rattan chairs and undyed wool to give your space depth. Find natural statement pieces to complement your existing design like a large piece driftwood you gathered from the beach or a beautiful stone mosaic from your favorite artist. Of course, you can also breathe life into your home by blending in plants and flowers —be it a fresh vase from the farmers market or a sprig of dried echinops globe thistles. 

Showcase Personality

Memoir Petal Black Tile by Daltile

Last but not least, don’t forget to show off a bit of your personality! Choosing to be intentional with your space is key to creating a serene home environment. Declutter your rooms of unnecessary items but keep the small things that make you happy on display. Whether this is a photograph of your favorite family vacation, a fun patterned tile in the kitchen or a piece of artwork that’s been handed down from generations, establishing a space that is uniquely yours is important to create a familiar quality and promote serenity.

Tile Trends to Keep Your Eye On

Tis the season of tile! As the weather warms up and we begin to venture outdoors again, tile floors are key to creating a practical and polished surface free of muddy footprints with their easy-to-clean nature. Now is an excellent time to spruce up your home design with the latest tile trends, as tile is making a big comeback this year. Tile is a great way to give textural structure to a space. Whether you’re looking to update the mudroom with a unique inlaid pattern or installing a colorful tile backsplash over the bathroom sink, we are here to guide you through this season’s hottest tile styles. 

Vintage Black and White

Stone à La Mod Uptown Blend by Daltile 

Take a classic approach with some black and white tiles patterns. Decorative details and timeless colorways are a surefire way to create a look that will withstand the test of time. Black and white tiles don’t have to be the drab checkerboard kitchen-look that you’ve grown used too —now these colors can be inlaid in an array of unconventional patterns and designs. For instance, this bathroom wall divider has been created out of a mosaic of black and white tiles by Daltile, so while the overall color scheme remains conformative, the chaos of mosaic tile adds interesting depth and unique charm.

Terra-Cotta Tiles

Metro Impressions Downtown Grey by Daltile

From their baked clay tones and earthy textures to their practical shapes, terracotta tiles have been making a return to the home design market. This traditional tile style is made from clay that is particularly porous and high in iron, making it a natural red, brown color. Terracotta tiles can be glazed or unglazed, depending on the designer’s preference, however matte styles are currently more popular due to their natural finish. The beautiful thing about terracotta tiles is that their patina only increases over time, lending the space with immortal charm and character.

Affordable Laid Patterns

Confectionary Wintergreen in Gum Drop by Daltile

Sometimes the best laid tiles arise out of your own creativity. Using cheap solid color subway tiles or penny tiles to design your own one-of-a-kind floor or backsplash has been a major hit this season. Take, for instance, this mint green mixed with teal blue striped pattern backsplash by Daltile. Not only is this colorway trending with its pastel candy-colored hues, but it features a traditional square subway tile that’s both affordable and dateless. Mid-century modern and retro tile designs are having a revival specifically those that have blocked colors and take on an art-deco-inspired tone.

Oversized Geometric Shapes

Beehive in Ivory by Daltile

Explore large-format stone tiles in fun shapes and natural colors this season. Whether you’re looking to create a tranquil spa space in the master suite bathroom or an industrial-chic vibe in your loft, oversized tiles in geometric shapes and natural stone materials are the perfect blend of hand-crafted artistry and refinement. This unpolished hexagonal porcelain tile by Daltile, for example, balances the beauty of old-world style with contemporary neutral tones.