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Rustic Luxury Floors for Ski Homes

It’s that time of year again: ski season! While it might be fun to break out those snow pants and hit the slopes, where do you layout those wet clothes after a long day of skiing? Most likely, your floors —so it’s essential to have waterproof, durable flooring in your ski homes. The good news is you don’t have to trade in durability for luxury, as many flooring options these days are both beautiful and built to withstand the test of time.

Wire-Brushed Luxury Vinyl Planks

Luxury vinyl planks are a great option when it comes to flooring in your ski homes, as they are 100% waterproof, stain-proof, and pet-proof, meaning they are designed to combat wet snow gear. Wire-brushed luxury vinyl plank will give your ski home that authentic wood feel without you having to worry about water damage to your hardwood. There’s a vast collection of luxury vinyl plank, these days letting you mimic everything from a chic worn barnyard look to wide plank oaks.

Rustic Engineered Hardwood

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If you’re set on having hardwood floors in your ski home, then engineered hardwood is the way to go. This high-end hardwood option is stronger than traditional solid hardwood and makes the best choice for high traffic areas. Rustic hardwood is in with unique textures and grains being a key element as they elevate a space and create a natural, homey feel. Try installing hardwood in your living room or kitchen to bring a bit of the natural world inside. The upside of real hardwood is that it’s built to last a lifetime and is a classic way to create a beautiful canvas for your other more colorful decor pieces to shine.

Large Format Stone Tile

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Another fun flooring option is large format stone tiling. Large format flooring is a stylish way to upgrade your home design, and stone tiling is an excellent choice for the higher traffic areas of your ski home, like the entryway where you’re tracking in all the snow and dirt from outdoors. Stone tiles are relatively easy to keep clean, only needing to be wiped down —not to mention they pair nicely with welcome mats or decorative area rugs.

Cozy Neutral Carpets

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Sometimes after a long day outdoors, all you want is to sink your feet into something cozy. Luckily, with the latest developments in carpet technology, carpet can be installed in almost any room of the home to make a chic statement while also being practical for a ski cabin. Stain-resistant and waterproof carpets make the perfect companion for your living room or bedroom after a long day of being outside in the cold. High pile carpets are excellent if you desire a highly luxurious feeling underfoot, while a darker patterned rug is great for hallways and higher traffic areas of the home to hide any mess tracked in.

How have you incorporated rustic luxury floors into your ski homes?

Floors That Make a Statement

Make a bold design statement this season with beautiful new floors that scream elegant while also being sustainable. After being stuck indoors for so long, many of us are craving natural elements in our home design. Seek the adventure of the outdoors from the safety of your home by upgrading your floors with a sustainable-chic option like cork flooring or by upgrading your old hardwood floors a new dark stain plank.

(Floor: Dolcezza-Olde English by Dabbieri) 

Black Hardwood

Updating your floors with a hardwood in a dark stain not only enhances the beauty of hardwood, but adds a dramatic flair to any room in your house. Known for its sleek, distinctness, dark hardwood is inspirational touch to add to your home flooring. If you don’t want to opt for true black hardwood floors, try your hand at darker woods like ebony which will still give off a natural vibe while also lending warmth to your floors.

(Floor: Bee Hive Medley by Daltile)

Large Format Tiles

The concept of open space is not lost on a small apartment and many of us are trying to expand our rooms as much as possible these days. Large format tiles are great for this, as they give the illusion of more space while also looking incredibly modern. Try to personalize your home office space with geometric carpet tiles –this is the perfect time to get creative! Mix and match your carpet tiles with different patterns or alternate tile colors to create your desired outcome.

(Floor: Modernist by Daltile)

Industrial Chic

Long-lasting flooring is key to a beautiful home, so it’s no surprise that industrial elements have come into play this season as realistic substitutes to the traditional vinyl floors. Concrete flooring is all the rage and after years of being used in commercial settings, we’re finally starting to bring this practical flooring product into our homes. Concrete flooring is ideal, especially for basements where you might have wet bar set up or a game table, as they are easy to maintain and can be dressed up with an area rug. If you don’t like the feel of concrete and want a more polished look, there are a wide variety of tile options out there that mimic concrete looks. Cork flooring is another healthy alternative flooring option as it absorbs heat and keeps your feet warm during the day –not to mention it looks boho-chic in your living space.

(Floor: First Snow Elegance-Marble by Daltile)

Marble Tiles

Marble tiles have long been a classic go-to for adding a flair of elegance to any room. Good news for those who love this smooth look --marble is still in! You can dress up any room of your home with a set of shiny marble tiles. For a sophisticated bathroom, try installing these floors and using a similar vein of marble tile for your shower and bathroom sink backsplash. This ties the room together beautifully and best of all makes a great backdrop for any metal appliances and decor.

How are you making a statement with flooring in your home design?

Pretty Patterns for Custom Area Rugs

As we clean out our homes and make room for our 2021 adventures, now is a great time to pick out some new eye-catching rugs to complete your house’s fresh, trendy look. When it comes to rugs, there are many pretty patterns to choose from - everything from subtle geometrics to bold animal prints and hand-woven carpets. An area rug is a quick and budget-friendly way to warm up any room of your house on a cold-winter’s night --and why not make it stylish too?

Custom Rugs with Patterns

Bespoke area rugs are staples in a well-designed home and a wonderful way to tie your room together with an added personal touch. Be sure to pick out patterns that are unique to you and fit the decor in your room. Many rugs can be custom fit to your room’s design, but finding that perfect color scheme and pattern can be difficult. Try looking for pieces that draw out certain colors and designs in your room of choice --for instance a diamond patterned rug can accent the diamond callouts in your dresser. For extra comfort, try throwing a deep-piled simple patterned rug over your neutral carpet in the nursery or the bedroom.

Geometric Patterned Rugs

Geometric patterned rugs work perfectly in almost any room of the house to accent right angles or to sharpen round edges. These bold patterns are a trendy way to spice up your room decor, as many geometric rugs come in a variety of rich hues and can make for a playful counterpart to a mono-toned room scheme.

 

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Animal Print Rugs

Surprise, surprise, animal prints are still in! Add a pop of natural patterning to your living room with a leopard print rug or spice up your home office with a zebra print area carpet. If you’re looking for a rarer design, try a cow-hide printed rug. These come in a variety of textures and styles from the traditional black and white to cascading natural browns. Many animal printed rugs are also synthetically made from nylon and polyester, ensuring that they’re eco-friendly to their animal inspirations. 

Hand Woven Area Rugs

Try your hand at the boho-chic look this year by investing in a beautiful hand-woven casual rug. Designed in a variety of styles, patterns and weaves from the traditional Persian rug to a hand-knotted Moroccan, these natural fibers rugs will beautifully accent your existing room design. Hand-woven rugs, while on the more expensive side, are quality made to last a lifetime and also make the perfect heirlooms. And the best part? You know that you’re getting a one-of-a-kind custom piece for your home.

Flooring Trends for 2021

As we kiss 2020 goodbye and make room for new things in 2021, now’s the perfect time to give your floors a makeover. As we continue to do all things at home like work, school and cooking, its crucial to make your space functional and convenient for your lifestyle, so why not update your old flooring? Lucky for you, we have the inside scoop on what styles will be trending this year...

Natural looking floors

We will continue to draw inspiration from nature as stone and wood look floors trend into 2021 Bring a bit of the outdoors inside by using natural elements in your flooring. This can be as simple as adding natural slate tiles to your foyer or replacing the old vinyl in your kitchen with exotic hardwood. Taking some of the rustic elements from the outdoors and tying it into your home design can make for a comforting aesthetic that soothes the soul.

Cool tones

This year, cool tones are on the rise and we’ll see lots of light woods and light gray flooring with high variation coming into play. Whether you’re looking for a real hardwood in your living room or a water-resistant luxury vinyl tile to install in your kitchen, now is the perfect time to explore those lighter hues and wide planks. This trend is also bound to open up your rooms, providing the illusion of more space and allowing for more natural light to incorporate into your modern color scheme.

Unique patterns

Personalize your floor to your taste by selecting a trendy pattern. If you’re thinking of installing tile floors, use larger sized stones and irregular mosaics. Opt for larger formats of planks and tiles as optimizing space is key to keeping your unique patterns from looking uncluttered.  For hardwood installations, use for a chic herringbone or a natural wide plank.

Textured flooring

Give your floors character this season by selecting a textured flooring. Whether you’re looking at a handscraped hardwood or a berber area rug, make sure that your floors have an authentic surface. Distressed and wirebrushed hardwoods or luxury vinyl planks are the perfect choice if you’re hoping to add a time-honored traditional flair to your home. Carpet textures will be trending towards twists and patterns with frieze and cut and loop styles on the rise.