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Design Defines Karndean LVT

Composition Wood flooring in a lobby

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Canadian Maple with Weave border

Karndean Designflooring is not your typical luxury vinyl – at all. Design versatility sets it apart from other luxury vinyl floors. It’s not limited to great visuals and durability; Karndean Designflooring goes far, far beyond. You can mix stone and wood; you can add curves and features; borders and corners; you can add personality. When you discover a floor that you really, truly want, versus a floor that you are simply willing to settle for, that is a special moment.

Why should someone choose a Karndean floor from us? First, you’ll get a floor that looks identical to the natural products they replicate. It doesn’t stop there; you’ll also get a floor that is durable, easy to maintain, versatile, stylish, and completely customizable. Choosing Karndean means you can choose the look that you truly want for your space. There is no limit to the design capabilities of these floors. Plus, our relationship and training with Karndean ensures that we are the experts at design and installation. We will help you customize the design you want.

Star feature being installed

How to Create Your Perfect Floor in a Few Easy Steps

  1. Choose from stone, wood, mosaics, pebbles or even metallics. In wood, choose from a wide selection of planks, each featuring realistic grain and knot details and textures. Or in tile and stone, choose from a palette of natural beiges and browns to cool blues and greens.
  2. Add a decorative strip. Once you have chosen your main floor color, you have the option of adding a decorative strip. In wood, add a strip between wood planks to create a ship’s attractive decking effect.
  3. Add a border. To personalize your floor even further or to help define your space, why not add a border?
  4. Add a standard or even a custom feature. With seven standard designs to choose from and the ability to design your own, a feature creates a focal point in your room. These are similar to medallions you might see in a tile or wood floor.

To see all that Karndean  has to offer, visit their website at karndean.com.

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Carpet Color and Design Trends for 2015

Now is a perfect time to consider new carpet for your home. Today more than ever, there’s a tremendous range of pattern & color variety available in carpet due to design and yarn innovations.

Today, Suzanne Zurfluh, Product Marketing Manager for Tuftex Carpets of California, provided some insight about new carpet trends.  She has worked at Tuftex for over 17 years with her first 16 years spent working in Product Development. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Design and an MBA in Marketing.  She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Darryl.

Tuftex has always been on the forefront of innovative design and fashion-forward color trends. Tuftex’s product line offers a fantastic selection of the hottest patterns and colors for the consumer that is looking for something unique.

CarpetsPlus COLORTILE: Thank you for taking time to talk. With so many other flooring options today, is carpet still an option for today’s home owners and why?

Suzanne: Carpet is definitely an option.  It’s setting the pace in home decor and often becoming the focal point for a room. With more homeowners taking a longer-term view of their homes, there is a move toward bolder designs for the floor and more of a willingness to let the floors set the tone for their rooms.

CPCT: Wow. So homeowners are becoming bolder in their choices, whereas in the past, they may have chosen some shade of beige. What are some trends you’ve seen with carpet design that have become popular lately?

Tuftex Pattern SampleSuzanne: Right. Since they’re choosing to stay in their homes longer, they are tending to choose something they really like – that suits their taste. For instance, patterned carpet continues to be extremely popular because of advances in machine technology and design preferences. The mix of multi-dimensional cut/loop constructions, bold designs, and yarn variations can create a beautiful product. Geometrics and stripes are very popular pattern trends in carpet.

These patterns can be sophisticated, timeless, contemporary or globally influenced. Many of these carpet designs can make a dramatic statement in a room, in an entry way, or on a staircase. Organic patterns with floral and scroll designs are also popular carpet choices for consumers who may want to bring the look of the outdoors inside the home.

CPCT: I’m really glad to see so many great patterns available today – affordable choices too. I’ve always been interested in how culture and technology influences design. Environmental responsibility is a perfect example.  We saw the emergence of Anso nylon several years ago as a recyclable, carpet-to-carpet-again fiber. But what about the way it looks? Are more natural looks emerging in today’s carpet design?

Suzanne: Absolutely. As green design continues to gain ground in mainstream design, carpet that is inspired by natural wool and sisal continues to grow in popularity. Carpet designs which are created with nylon yarn are constructed to mimic a rustic and distressed aesthetic similar to natural fibers. Striated carpet designs that have a gradual fading of light and dark shades give the floor an aged or antiqued appearance. These carpet styles add a sense of hominess and warmth to the floor at a greater value than natural fibers and are also easier to maintain.

CPCT: I notice that some of the yarns appear to be a mix of colors. What’s the purpose of doing that?

Suzanne: Yes. Two-colored or tone-on-tone carpets continue to be a popular design trend whether incorporated into a patterned carpet or simply used in a cut pile texture. This beautiful mix of tonal colorations adds visual and textural interest which allows for more design versatility and flexibility for the room. The tone-on-tone and two-color designs give a multidimensional look to the floor while also helping to hide dirt.

CPCT: Love it. Anything with a dual-purpose is a real bonus.  Now what about the feel, the texture of carpet today? How does carpet design use texture?

Suzanne: Touch and texture is a popular design trend in carpet. Carpet that emphasizes on the sense of touch and texture, such as, soft textured loops, cut and loop patterns, and shag carpet inspires warmth and comfort on the floor while blending a variety of tactile qualities in the home. The blend of different yarn mixes also creates visual appeal and textural interest on the floor.

CPCT: Now for the hardest choice of many shoppers – color. What color do I choose? Many are afraid of making a wrong choice. Are you seeing any color trends for next year beginning to emerge?

Suzanne: Tuftex Carpets of California is known for its beautiful array of West Coast inspired neutral shades as well as a luxurious mix of fashion-forward color choices.

Gray and taupe continue to be the carpet colors of choice. These new favorite neutrals are extremely trendy in furniture, fabrics, and paint. Both of these neutrals are very Taupes and Grays Popular in 2015versatile and make a glamorous backdrop for other home furnishings. Both gray and taupe can work well alone, with a bright pop of color, or with white.

A beautiful variety of blues and teals are also popular in home décor. These hues are showing up in bold and sophisticated ways. The colors can be bright and energizing or soothing and tranquil.

Tones of orange, coral, pink, and plum are also popular accent tones in home décor today. These optimistic and exotic colors are inspired by vintage florals and tropical retreats. These glamorous hues are perfect accents that help to liven up neutrals such as, gray, beige, and taupe.

Fresh greens like emerald, lime, and moss are also being used in home interiors. These green tones which signify growth and renewal are often associated with nature and the outdoors. They also represent the trend toward eco-friendly and natural design.

Suzanne, thank you for sharing so many incredibly helpful tips and insights into carpet trends to look forward to in 2015.

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Custom Rugs Now Available at CarpetsPlus COLORTILE

I interviewed Suzanne Zurfluh from Tuftex a few days ago and decided to break up the interview into two parts – 1) carpet and 2) rugs. The discussion continues…

CarpetsPlus COLORTILE: You’ve shown we really can customize a room’s decor around the carpet. So many designs today will fit right in with anything from traditional to modern decor.  I’ve heard Tuftex has come out with a new custom rug program. What do you see on the horizon for area rugs?

Suzanne: Yes and the possibilities are almost limitless. Tuftex is known for creating the most beautiful, cutting-edge carpets and colors in the flooring industry. While once only known for luxurious wall to wall carpet, Tuftex has opened up the possibilities of creating standard sized and custom area rugs with their unique assortment of exquisite products.

From heavenly shags…to detailed designs…to simple bordered rugs, Tuftex Custom Rugs offers an array of options that allow you to create the rug that’s right for you. So, whether you are looking to fill a hard-to-fit space with a rug made to your measurements, or just want to coordinate an area rug with your favorite broadloom carpet, your search is over.

CPCT: How does the custom rug program work?CarpetsPus Pattern Destination Stairs

Suzanne: All of the Tuftex styles and colors are available as area rugs. Simply select the size, shape, style, color, and border and Tuftex Carpets of California will do the rest. Tuftex offers a vast selection of colors in several quality border finishes, such as, leather, cotton, serging, and binding to accentuate your rug. Standard sizes include: 4×6, 5×8, 6×9, 8×11, 9×12.

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UltraTouch Satin – The Softest Carpet Your Fingers (and toes) Have Ever Felt

The softness you’ve always dreamed of is now available in carpet. Introducing UltraTouch® Satin made of soft Anso® nylon – the softest UltraTouch brand carpet yet. UltraTouch Satin carpet delivers unheard-of softness, colors in harmony with nature, amazing warranties, and durability for the most active families.

Not only is it soft, it’s colorful too. Available in an array of colors including soothing aquatic blues, mossy greens, earthy muted browns, dreamy grays, rich reds and comforting neutrals from cream to taupe. With colors inspired by nature, you’re sure to find the perfect color to design your room around.

 

Plus, UltraTouch Satin will perform at the highest level for years to come. Just look at these premium warranties:

  • Lifetime stain & soil resistance warranty
  • 25 year abrasive wear warranty
  • 25 year quality assurance warranty
  • 20 year texture retention warranty
  • 90 day satisfaction guarantee

The only thing we ask is that when you stop into our store, you walk over and simply run your fingers through this carpet. Your perception of softness will be forever changed.