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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.

Luxury Carpet for a Cozy Winter

Chances are many of your winter mood boards are filled with luxuriously soft materials from wool blankets to cashmere scarves to any plush throw that encourages a cozy night in by the fire. Not only is winter a great time for knit sweaters, but it’s also the perfect time to test out a new carpet and add warmth to your home. Carpeting can provide a soft bed for your feet, a welcome start to the morning and block out those cool drafts that drift up through the floorboards during the cold season.

Warm Wools

Increase your home’s value and insulate your floors with a brand new wool carpet this winter. Wool is one of the warmest and most durable carpeting options as it is a forgiving fiber that is easy to maintain. Since wool fibers are naturally bouncy, they resist the crushing and matting tendancies of other carpets. Wool’s ability to resist water-based stains coupled with it’s flame retardance and incredible color retention make it an in-demand material. Soft to the touch, your new wool carpet will be an authentic and naturally sustainable flooring option that is sure to be a showstopper in any room of your home. 

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Shag Area Rugs

Upgrade your living room or bedroom areas with a cottage-chic shag rug. These have become increasingly popular in home design trends over the past few years and are an affordable way to increase warmth throughout your home. Try buying several of the same-shade rugs in different sizes and scattering them at the base of your furniture or buy one big shag rug to go under your bed for a cozy morning feel.

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High Piles

The ultimate way to make sure your home is winter-proof is to install a high pile luxe-quality carpet. Pick out a soft plush carpet for a wall-to-wall living room installation or choose a high-pile area rug to place under your home-office desk. Berber is a great carpet choice with its casual look and impeccable durability, making it a go-to floor for active areas in the home.

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Rich Colors

Lastly, adopt a rich color palette when you install your new carpet choosing from a range of warm hues that complement your room’s existing decor. Now is the time to experiment with deep reds, sultry oranges and creamy yellows so you can infuse a bit of warmth throughout your home design. Rich jewel tones are also a trendy way to make a room feel more cozy and intimate. Splurge on a luxury velvet area rug for under your coffee table or go bolder with an all encompassing shag rug in the bedroom.

2021 Home Office Trends

The year 2020, for many people, changed the way we work. As corporate offices shut down and employees were forced to retire to their indoor spaces, we were challenged to create new at-home workplaces, often without a lot of extra space. Kitchen tables, bedroom nooks and closets were transformed into home offices. Now, as we ring in the new year, home office spaces will continue to trend as we navigate the pandemic and spend more time at home in 2021. Here are a few fashion-forward ideas that will help make your home workplace a more productive and comfy-chic space.

Modern mounted table tops

One way to preserve space is to install a mounted table top that floats freely, leaving plenty of room for drawers and file cabinets to be stored underneath. Mounted table tops are a fashionably modern way to declutter a room, as their their minimal design opens up the space. Their large surfaces also make for the perfect desk to house a desktop, speakers, a keyboard and your laptop when you’re working remotely.

Statement chairs

As always, it’s important to feel comfortable when you’re working from home and one key aspect of your home office should be finding the right chair. Statement chairs are a popular way to show off your personality while also allowing for you to splurge a little extra cash on a cozy seat. Perhaps your space needs a pop of color --try a rich suede jewel toned armchair. Or maybe you’re looking for something that blends in more with your decor --opt for a clean line monotone swivel chair.

Personalizations

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Just as important as feeling comfortable is making your space functional, yet unique to you. Don’t forget to infuse your workspace with your personality! You’re working from home now which makes it all that much easier to decorate your office with fun photos, posters, mood boards and live plants. Maybe even add a motivational message board that you can switch out daily to remind yourself that you’re doing great.

Bold area rugs 

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One of the easiest ways to add warmth during this cold time of year is by throwing down a bold area rug at your work station. Maybe place a plush high pile rug under your desk chair so you can sink your feet into it’s cozy depths as you answer emails or throw a shag rug across the office to take a break from work and stretch on.

Natural lighting  

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As always, lighting plays a big role in productivity and the more natural light you have in your home office, the better. Try positioning your desk to look out a window. These natural outdoor scenes can enhance your mood and inspire your work. If a window isn’t possible, try to create the ambience of natural lighting by sprinkling a few desk lamps and standing lamps throughout your workspace. You can even hang some twinkle lights around a bulletin board to emit a cozy glow. 

How have you incorporated new design trends in your home office space to make it a functional and beautiful workplace for you?