Flooring

edited by Karen D. Singh -- Interior Design, 7/1/2004 12:00:00 AM

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Shag-a-licious

One of the most vivacious introductions at this year's NeoCon, fluorescent-striped tufted Plynyl Shag utilizes Chilewich's unique vinyl yarns on vinyl backing. Available as 3-foot-wide rolls in five color combinations, the carpets are suitable indoors and out. 7 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016; 212-679-9204; chilewich.com. circle 341

InterfaceFlor

Providing the residential market with generous 19 1/2-inch carpet tiles, Flor's 2004 collection includes 14 new lines in a variety of patterns—check out our favorites, Toy Poodle and Thick and Thin. Sold by the tile for use as area rugs or wall-to-wall installation, this contract-interior mainstay is destined to be a hit at home. 900 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 2W, Chicago, IL 60607; 866-281-3567; interfaceflor.com. circle 342

Christopher Farr

Like abstract artwork for the floor, Gregory Evans's line of rugs includes bold Black and Blue, painterly Sunday, and striking Green Circle. Each of the lines' six patterns in wool-mohair is produced in a limited edition of 10. 748 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310-967-0064; cfarr.co.uk. circle 343

Nanimarquina

The two wool rugs of the Aros series pack minimal style with panache, personality, and wit. Produced in three round sizes, or in a square version. 34-932-376-465; nanimarquina.com. circle 344

Armstrong World Industries

Linoleum is limitless, thanks to a whopping 55 new colors and six fresh patterns. Easily coordinating with other Armstrong products, the range includes strong Marmorette, crisp Colorette, and heavy-duty Uni Walton. Sheets measure 6 feet by 7 inches. 2500 Columbia Avenue, P.O. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604; 877-276-7876; armstrong.com. circle 345

Invision Carpet

A sturdy ribbed solid in a flurry of captivating colors, Flax is tailored enough for the corporate world and durable enough for hospitality. Expect this nylon broadloom to become a staple in your design library. P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4585; invisioncarpet.com. circle 346

Delinear Rugs

Large-scale graphic patterns distinguish Chris Baisa's debut rug line. Woven from wool hand-knotted in Nepal, the 28 styles include abstract Flux. 536 14th Street, 4, San Francisco, CA 94103; 415-626-5463; delinear.com. circle 347

Woodard and Greenstein

A collaboration with Laura Fisher, the Historic Hooked line of hand-dyed rugs blurs the boundaries of folk art to blend amazingly well with both traditional and contemporary interiors. Windowpanes is distinguished by geometric patterns and subtly patinated colors. 506 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021; 212-734-9665. circle 350 Laura Fisher, 1050 Second Avenue, Suite 84, New York, NY 10022; 212-838-2596. circle 351

Kaswell & Co.

Bound to be the center of attention, Kaswell's distinctive end-grain flooring is available in seven species, including hornbeam, larch, and southern yellow pine. 58 Pearl Street, Framingham, MA 01772; 508-879-1120; kaswell.com. circle 349

Tibetano

Lush, lust-inspiring Vinery may just be worth that second mortgage. Constructed of rich wool with luminous silk accents, the coveted design comes in four colorways, plus custom options. Custom sizes are available up to 30 feet wide. 1 Grand Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; 800-995-5784; tibetano.com. circle 348

PacifiCrest Mills

Voluptuous Curves is among 130 patterns in Color Separations, available in piece-dyed Antron Legacy yarns or DuPont solution-dyed nylons. The company's level cut-loop engineered-tufting system maximizes the size of repeats and the amount of fiber on the carpet face. The order minimum is 350 yards, but color options are limitless. 17111 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614; 800-522-8838; pacificrest.com. circle 352

Ruth Livingston Studio

This designer brings elegant femininity to her debut rug collection. Nature-inspired Dots,Eucalyptus, and Rocks patterns come in pure Tibetan wool—but are even more delicious when mixed with silk highlight yarns. The collection's 160 standard colors are available in 60-, 80-, or 100-knot constructions. 74 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920; 415-435-5264; ruthlivingston.com. circle 353

Durkan Patterned Carpet

Designed with hospitality installations in mind, the Japonica collection of fanciful Asian-inspired patterns juxtaposes bold flowers with scrolls and arabesques. Small-scale Karahana celebrates a Chinese blossom, while Kiku-Chrysanthemum and Moku-Ka-Papaya offer juiced-up size and intensity. 405 Virgil Drive, Dalton, GA 30721; 800-241-4580; durkan.com. circle 354

Peddada

Impart some pop underfoot with Wholesome, from the ColourWalk collection. The thick New Zealand wool forms snappy patterns in 65 saturated colors. Standard sizes include 4 by 6 feet, 8 by 10, and 10 by 14; customization is also an option. 508 East Lincoln Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; 847-298-3611; peddada.com. circle 355

Karastan

Known for robust traditional patterns, this manufacturer showcases its street smarts with East Side, a line of rugs distinguished by clean bars of sophisticated neutrals. Woven from New Zealand wool and available in three sizes, including a 9-foot runner. 508 East Morris Street, Dalton, GA 30721; 800-234-1120; karastan.com. circle 356

Rosemary Hallgarten

With Pathways, this textile talent applies her savvy to rug making. The collection's four patterns include Mosaics, inspired by ancient Rome. In hand-knotted, hand-tufted alpaca, the rugs are offered in standard 3-by-9-foot and 8-by-10-foot sizes as well as custom options. 34 Crescent Road, Corte Madera, CA 94925; 415-924-1009; rosemaryhallgarten.com. circle 357

Mirage

Courtesy of the Classic and Engineered collections, pre-finished hardwood flooring now requires minimum maintenance. Offered in 11 wood species, such as chocolaty walnut and relaxed beech. 1255-98 Rue, Saint-Georges, Quebec G5Y 8J5, Canada; 800-463-1303; miragefloors.com. circle 358

Rug Art

A high-cut pile combined with a lower loop lends monochromatic Pebble its sculptural beauty. Made of lanolin-enriched Himalayan highland wool, the area rug is offered in custom sizes, up to 30 by 50 feet, as well as custom colors, allowing for maximum design play. 2600 Netherland Avenue, Suite 1721, Riverdale, NY 10463; 718-432-8100; rug-art.net. circle 359

Fortune Contract

Contrary to its rebellious name, Bad Boy is actually a very nice commercial-grade carpet. This playful pattern utilizes 42 ounces of Solutia Ultron fiber to create the appearance of wool, plus a luxurious silky sheen. Colorways range from neutral to vivid. P.O. Box 2287, Dalton, GA 30722; 706-279-3669; fortunecontract.com. circle 360

Mannington Commercial

At once organic and rectilinear, Means comes as a 12-foot broadloom or an 18-inch carpet tile, both in DuPont solution-dyed nylon yarns. Available in 12 colors. P.O. Box 12281, Calhoun, GA 30703; 800-241-2262; mannington.com. circle 361

Blue Ridge Commercial Carpet

Upscale, cross-textured Paradigm is one of three patterns in Barbara Barry's new Essentials collection. Made of Zeftron Savant nylon, the broadloom is offered in 16 signature colors. Custom options require a minimum of only 60 yards. P.O. Box 507, Ellijay, GA 30540; 706-276-2001; blueridgecarpet.com. circle 362

Christopher Paul Studios

Offered in custom sizes and colors, Fuschia Curves is hand-painted on heavy canvas, then coated for years of wear. Just wipe away grime with a damp cloth. 1401 West Paces Ferry Road, 5107, Atlanta, GA 30327; 770-313-1691; christopher-paul.com. circle 363

Masland Contract

Eva Maddox and Eileen Jones embrace the Windy City's distinctive urban landscape in Chicago, inspired by a range of architectural and natural elements. Varied pile heights provide a sophisticated relief in all 10 colorways. 716 Bill Myles Drive, Saraland, AL 36571; 800-633-0468; maslandcontract.com. circle 364

Rugs by Vicki Simon

Made in the U.S., the Button wool-trimmed nylon rug is a whimsical breath of summer. Custom sizes and colors available. 5701 Sixth Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108; 800-400-6636; rugsbyvickisimon.com. circle 365

Hastings Tile & Il Bagno Collection

Glass mosaics with a slightly rustic feel, versatile Vidrotil flooring-appropriate tiles come in 34 opaque or transparent colors. Sizes include 3/4-inch and 9/16-inch squares as well as a 21/4-inch bull nose. 230 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003; 212-674-9700. circle 366

Johnsonite

Cost-efficient and reusable, the Replace wall base simply snaps onto a preinstalled track. Remove the base when you need to repaint the walls or replace flooring—and reinstall afterward. Available in 30 standard colors and custom options. 16910 Munn Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023; 800-899-8916; johnsonite.com. circle 367

Elizabeth Eakins Cotton

Spun, dyed, and woven by hand, rugs in the Linen Jute collection are full of character. The four fashion-forward patterns consist of refined, simple weaves in custom colorways. Rugs can be produced up to 10 feet wide and 20 feet in length. 21 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10021; 212-628-1950. circle 368

Milliken & Company

Live it up with the Villa collection of nylon-wool carpets, which garnered Best Product accolades at this year's Hospitality Design show. Villa owes its subtle shading and color layering to this company's proprietary high-definition patterning technology. 201 Lukken Industrial Drive West, LaGrange, GA 30240; 877-369-1502; milliken.com. circle 372

Martin Patrick Evan

This company blends natural materials such as sea grass, bamboo, and paper to create unusually earthy handwoven rugs, available in custom sizes and in 10 colors. These refined wovens look and feel anything but ordinary. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 800-734-8214; martinpatrickevan.com. circle 369

Forbo

Developed with Dutch artist Peter Struycken, Marmoleum's Colourful Greys cleverly mix contrasting colors, so they appear gray at first glance—but maintain their individual pigments when viewed more closely. Although designed as flooring, the product would also look divine on high-use countertops, where the scumbling could be appreciated at close range. 800-842-7839; forbolinoleumna.com. circle 371

GranitiFiandre

Yearning for Brazilian quartzite—but questioning its durability? No need to worry. Made from natural materials, Azul Macauba re-creates the stone's distinctive blue-and-white veining and creamy texture. Appropriate for flooring and vertical exterior applications, the 16-inch tiles come in polished and honed finishes. 1159 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Itasca, IL 60143; 888-903-4263; granitifiandre.com. circle 370