Flooring

Edited by Karen D. Singh, Text by Karen D. Singh and Mark McMenamin -- Interior Design, 2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Vivida Rose

Stop and smell the leather with Svetlana Shellshear's Rose, composed of leather blossoms and leaves glued to a contrasting leather ground. Roses are red, fuchsia, or dusty pink, leaves beige or forest green, and grounds black or beige. The rugs measure 39 by 63 inches, plus custom sizes. 44-20-8943-2052; vividastyle.com. circle 431

Shaw Tone

The Shade broadloom series expands with textural Tone, constructed of recyclable nylon with a 25 percent recycled content. Available in 30 colors, the design is part of this manufacturer's quick-ship program—when the carpet absolutely, positively has to be there in two weeks. 877-502-7429; shawcontractgroup.com. circle 432

Tufenkian Carpets Touch Me "Hand" Some

All hands on deck for Touch Me "Hand" Some, a handwoven, hand-knotted highland-wool rug from James Tufenkian's Tibetan collection. Offered in standard dimensions of 3 by 5, 6 by 9, 8 by 10, 9 by 12, and 10 by 14 feet or custom sizes. 800-432-9917; tufenkian.com. circle 433

Casa Dolce Casa Marrakech

Taking stylistic cues from the tagine pots of Morocco, the concentric circles of Marrakech, part of the Casamood collection, are produced in six geographically inspired colorways, among them Nordic. The porcelain tile measures 16 inches square. 39-0536-841011; casamood.com. circle 434

Tai Ping Carpets Madiun I

Inspired by Indonesian ikats, Madiun I incorporates resist-dyed bamboo fibers, woven on a loom. The pattern is one of eight in the Kartini family, each named for a location in or around Java. Made to order in nearly any size imaginable. 212-979-2233; taipingcarpets.com. circle 435

Artistic Tile Celestial

Company founder Nancy Epstein looked to Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night as source material for Celestial. Its polished-marble mosaic tiles interlock to form 12-inch squares that, in turn, create a single seamless design when installed. The 3/8-inch-thick tiles are accompanied by 4-by-12-inch borders. Custom colors available. 877-528-5395; artistictile.com. circle 436

SoFar/SoNear Shaggy Eyeball

Don't be afraid of the name Shaggy Eyeball, part of the Private Luxury collection. Just kick off the Jimmy Choos, and let your feet enjoy this supremely tactile rug, which results from hand-weaving wool into a ruggedly soft landscape. Custom dimensions and colors are exhaustive. 39-02-2906-2669; sofarsonear.com. circle 437

Kravet La Vie en Rose

Barbara Barry applied her graceful naturalism to Kravetcarpet's La Vie en Rose, with its viscose cut pattern embellishing a hand-tufted New Zealand wool ground. The 10 standard sizes range from 3 by 5 to 12 by 18 feet, while runners come in widths of 3 and 4 feet. 516-293-2000; kravet.com. circle 438

Warp & Weft Here & There

Artist Jenifer Kobylarz helps launch the Designer's Studio series with Here & There. Her conceptual take on natural imagery is handwoven in Nepal from Himalayan wool and Indian mulberry silk. Standard sizes are 8 by 10, 9 by 12, and 10 by 14 feet, or go the custom route. 212-481-4949; warpandweft.com. circle 439

Hay Pinocchio

Named for a type of Danish licorice, Pinocchio is handmade in Nepal from felted wool balls, dyed without toxic azo compounds. Specify a multicolored, aubergine, or purple composition. All three versions come in diameters of 35 ½ and 55 inches. 45-9942-3870; hay.dk. circle 440

Elle Funny Carpets Tapizado Magic

Set the vacuum on shag-extreme before attempting to conquer the 2-inch-high pile of Tapizado Magic. Blending nylon and polyester metallic yarn, the design is offered in 10 mixed colorways and 10 solids. 31-572-394160; elle-funny-carpets.com. circle 441

Amtico International Retro

Groovy Retro teak tiles aim to replicate the look of linear laminates from the '60's and '70's. Manufactured in standard sizes of 12 inches square or 12 by 18 inches, the five-layer tiles include a slip-resistant top layer and a heavy-duty wear layer. 800-268-4260; amtico.com. circle 442

Responsive Flooring Luxury

Deception can be delightful, especially when low-maintenance Luxury vinyl tiles masquerade as natural materials. The 40 "wood" varieties, divided into four collections—Rustic, Bamboo, Exotic, and Classic—come in sizes of 4 by 36 or 6 by 36 inches. Or choose from 28 "stone" colors mimicking slate, granite, limestone, marble, or travertine. 800-671-1124; floorfolio.com. circle 443

Delinear Aerial

Straight lines and right angles pay homage to the Bauhaus in Aerial, part of Chris Baisa's Geometry group. Hand-knotted in Nepal from hand-carded Himalayan wool, the RugMark-certified design is produced in standard sizes of 6 by 9, 8 by 10, and 9 by 12 feet. Sizes, shapes, and colors can be customized, too. 415-626-5463; delinear.com. circle 444

Interfaceflor Mod Rooms II

Developed exclusively for hotel guest rooms and senior-living residences, Mod Rooms II modular carpet achieves plush softness even while using less yarn than the company's other contract products. The tufted cut-loop nylon, offered in 10 patterns and 36 colors, is backed with a PVC blend. 866-281-3567; interfaceflor.com. circle 445

Bev Hisey Eye Chart

Eye Chart, a hand-tufted rug in New Zealand wool, can be appreciated by farsighted and nearsighted alike. Standard sizes are 6 by 8 and 8 by 10 feet, with custom sizes and colors also an option. 416-703-3418; bevhisey.com. circle 446

Rug Company Peony

The Designer Collection's tone-on-tone Peony by Helen Amy Murray undulates into abstraction. Hand-spun New Zealand wool is hand-knotted at 150 knots per inch to create rugs in sizes of 5 by 8, 6 by 9, 8 by 10, and 9 by 12 feet as well as custom dimensions. 212-274-0600; therugcompany.info. circle 447

Constantine Channeling

To produce Channeling carpet tile, patterns are engraved into a low-rise loop construction. (A patent on the process is pending.) The nylon facing is backed with vinyl containing 33 percent recycled material. Specify the 24-inch squares with borders ½ inch or 1 ½ inches wide. 706-277-0826; constantine-carpet.com. circle 448

Blue Ridge Commercial Carpet Santa Rosa

California dreaming? Consider the luxuriously dense nylon pile of Santa Rosa, the latest broadloom entry in the Art for Your Floor series. Then ask about the custom color program, offered with a 60-yard minimum order. 800-241-5945; blueridgecarpet.com. circle 449

Milliken & Company Kenai

Donna Donohoe's Kenai collection for Milliken Hospitality recalls her travels along the West Coast, from Southern California gardens to Alaskan forests. The 30 nylon broadlooms all benefit from the Pure Color system, which allows designers to customize from a 1,360-option palette. The tufted, cut-pile, and textured constructions also lend themselves to rugs. 706-880-3692; millikencarpet.com. circle 450

Exquisite Surfaces Antique French Oak

Reclaimed from farmhouses, wood flooring undergoes a restoration process to create Antique French Oak. Pieces range from 2 ¼ to 10 inches wide, with numerous length options, and can be installed in 10 configurations, such as herringbone. 800-970-9798; exquisitesurfaces.com. circle 451

Edward Fields Carpet Makers Renee II

Ambassade Edition comprises 27 deco-inspired patterns with a contemporary twist. Renee II, a stylized floral, combines hand-tufted wool and matte silk at practically any dimension. 212-310-0400; edwardfields.com. circle 452

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