The Unexpected Floor Covering Submitted by Annette Callari, A.S.I.D.; CMG Most of you have toured professionally designed model homes in your area. Designers turning out those models all seem to have something in common: they have been successful in integrating an element of surprise. What makes a room or a home memorable is the application [...]

I love hardwood flooring because of the custom look you can provide. It is a inherently unique and every piece of wood is different. So apart from the type (species of wood) and the stain color, what can you do to make the floor more custom? Well, the answer is the finish. We use two [...]

Now that Spring has arrived it is so nice to spend time outdoors relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. A new focus in interior design over the past several years has been outdoor living rooms. I must say that having a family/entertaining area outdoors complete with kitchen and eating area is a wonderful addition to a home. The [...]

Many people wonder what Seagrass flooring is. Seagrass is a natural plant that grows in many coastal regions around the world. Seagrass beds are highly diverse and productive ecosystems, and can harbor hundreds of associated species from all phyla, for example juvenile and adult fish and many kinds of algeas and single cell organisms. Few [...]

I am always excited to see innovation that helps the environment. The innovation usually is driven by technology, but this new carpet from British Wool is an example of “if it aint broke, than dont fix it”. This carpet is wool, totally natural by the way and is undyed. The colors you see are actually [...]

In this video Beth Haley of Nashville’s Beth Haley Designs, gives some easy tips for what you can do to make your home or home renovation more green. Beth shares some easy-to-implement green tips that will save on energy, resources, and best of all, money for your monthly household budget.

“Green living” or “going green” is a trend in many sectors of the economy, but none more than housing and construction. In terms of flooring selections, the “Three Rs” can help you to understanding the environmental impact of choices for your home. Recyclability – The floor made with post-consumer or post-industrial recycled material. Ideally, the [...]