FLOORING DESIGN

Mosaic tiles are known for their versatility because they can be worked in anywhere. Commonly found in bathrooms as accents but they also work well as backsplashes, inside nooks or to highlight mirrors and can even be used throughout standard tile flooring to create custom designs. Most tile installers can design custom luxurious patterns that can look like masterpieces. Custom mosaic designs are built from either small individual tiles, or a predesigned group of tiles cut and shaped to fit a unique designs.

Rustic and modern come together for the latest trend in terracotta and brick tiles. This style of design is especially big in farmhouse style kitchens. With its warm and inviting tone, the rustic charm of your home is further complemented by its iconic textures. Popular shapes are square, hexagon, brick and arabesque-liner patterns.

Clean, uniformed and in order. Solid colors with straight lines is the characteristic of contemporary design. This a common choice for people looking for a tile free from patterns, designs or various color blends. But it’s not all business, you can still have fun with non-traditional colors like dark purple or electric blue with a shiny gloss.

Do you like tile flooring, but love the look of hardwood flooring? This is a perfect way to get the best of both worlds. This is made possible by the advances in 3-D printing, which wasn’t available a decade ago. Wood-like tiles look realistic – you’ll likely be fooled when comparing to real wood flooring. Since these tiles are designed digitally and hand-scrapped, you can practically get any wood color, style, texture and design.

Combining natural stones with tiles is among the most common design styles for bathrooms and kitchens. Using small mosaic tiles in combination with contemporary tiles creates elegant accents and modern contrasts.

Loop style carpet varies in texture and style based on how the carpet is wove; the loops created during the weaving process are the unique characteristic of this carpet. The term ‘cut loop’ also identifies carpets in this category, which simply means that the loop has been cut – this creates even length tuffs across the board. Additionally, there is also a term ‘cut and loop’ which indicates some loops have been cut and others have been left alone. Cut and loop carpets are known for their subtle texture and style. The combination of cut and loops gives the carpet a sculptural appearance perfect for a modern and elegant home. Buyer beware: loops in carpet are not ideal for homes with four-legged friends.

Twist refers to the wool itself, and how it is ‘twisted’ together when manufactured. This cut-style carpet is also referred to as frieze carpet. Different twist styles give way to the various effects and textures of the carpet. Twist carpet is impressionable as it relates to footprints and vacuum marks which also contributes its soft and relaxed feel. A brief flashback to shag carpet days – trending nonetheless. It has a unique ability to create an elegant and soft environment. These types twisted yarn are often used in rugs found on a wood floor or accenting select areas such as fireplaces, conversation areas, etc. This type of carpet is good for homes with pets, unlike loop carpet.