Flooring

Alexa Yablonski -- Interior Design, 5/31/2002 12:00:00 AM

Bentley Prince Street: With the new Industry by Bentley collection, the company chose to focus entirely on color. Free of textures and patterns, both the broadloom rug and monolithic tile offer a uniform expression of rich tones. 14641 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709. circle 310

Groundplans: Trousseau is a visually stimulating new area rug by Jody Harrow. This ultrashaggy 5-by-9-foot rug offers luxe texture and a dynamic yellow color. 136 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-888-9366. circle 311

Antiquarius: Tone on Tone, featuring warm shades of coral and cantaloupe, is new to Antiquarius's Valley of a Thousand Hills collection. Made from unbleached wool and natural dyes, Tone on Tone is available in 6-by-9-foot, 8-by-10-foot, and custom sizes. 484 Broome Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-343-0311. circle 312

Endless Knot Rug Company: We love the warmth of Tegal in cinnamon, one of the newest additions to the company's collection of traditional Tibetan hand-knotted rugs. 105 H Street, Petaluma, CA 94952; 800-910-3000. circle 313

Rolf Benz: With concentric circles, dazzling color play, and differing pile depths, Circolo is a rug so visually arresting that it borders on hypnotic. And we couldn't wait to sink our feet into the lovely hand-tufted virgin wool. Designed by Rolf Benz and Bettina Hermann, Circolo is available in approximately 60 colors and 11 standard sizes. 104 Haiterbacher Strasse, 72202 Nagold, Germany; 49-7452-6010. circle 314

Interface: Equilibrium, a new not-quite-shag carpet tile system, uses a striated cut-and-loop texture to come up plush. Available in 12 colors to be installed uniformly or in a checkerboard pattern. P.O. Box 1503, Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange, GA 30241; 706-882-1891. circle 315

Constantine: Wiltonian is distinguished by a handsome grid pattern softened by subtle color variations. This new, all-loop product offers stellar performance with plenty of style. P.O. Box 2399, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-308-4344. circle 316

G.T. Design: Coconutrug Limited Edition collection expands upon designer Deanna Comellini's interest in natural materials—this time with coconut fiber—to create patterns that complement the inherent qualities of the material. Handwoven in southern India, each product reflects small imperfections and color variations typical of coconut fiber. 1227 Calle Cerrito, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-682-4661. circle 317

Milliken Carpet: Get hip with Milliken's Image Series Four, created by designers around the country in collaboration with the company's design studios. This 36-inch modular collection features 26 punchy patterns to please the modern eye. 201 Lukken Industrial Drive, West LaGrange, GA 30240; 706-880-5511. circle 318

Bellbridge: Radley and Rushton offer a subdued, sophisticated look. Radley has a slightly textured surface and neutral palette. Rushton, modeled after pinstripe suiting, takes a chance with bolder colors brand. 5401 Industrial Way, Benicia, CA 94510; 800-227-3408. circle 319

Mafi: This company in the Austrian Alps specializes in country-style wide-plank floors constructed in three layers bonded together. Shown here is Lunar Larch, part of the Lunarwood collection, which comprises products made from a species of larch harvested only during the winter moon's waning phase (when moisture content is at its lowest). Hoboken Floors, 70 Demarest Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470; 800-222-1068. circle 320

Kentucky Wood Floors: French Knot is a delicate new border, shown here in quartered white oak and American walnut. P.O. Box 33276, Louisville, KY 40232; 502-451-6024. circle 321

Forbo Linoleum: The floor is your canvas with Marmoleum tiles, insets, and borders. Made from natural, biodegradable ingredients such as linseed oil and pine rosins, Marmoleum challenges vinyl's dominance in the linoleum industry. P.O. Box 667, Humboldt Industrial Park, Hazleton, PA 18201; 866-627-6653. circle 322

Hartco: To provide darker colors, Hartco has expanded its signature collection of commercial hardwood floors, Pattern-Plus 5000, to include walnut and cherry. Walnut is available in ginger, nutmeg, and bronze, while cherry is offered in natural. 16803 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001; 800-442-7826. circle 323

Architectural Systems: The Tierra series contributes a metallic edge to the Architectural Systems vinyl flooring collection. With a hard, textured look and sharp colors, the product is urban and sophisticated. Available in 12-inch and 24-inch square tiles. 150 West 25th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001; 800-793-0224. circle 324

Ann Sacks: This stunning new concrete flooring program, Auto Brick, has a light, airy look ideal for the outdoors. 8120 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211; 800-278-8453. circle 325

Orbo Design: For the Spills collection, designers Kristin Ordahl and Kelly Bortoluzzi took a cue from modernist painters such as Jackson Pollock, dripping and drizzling acrylic stains onto rugs made of canvas. The result? Carpets that look as good on the wall as they do on the floor. PMB 281, 302 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 718-384-7404. circle 326

Christopher Farr: In March, Los Angeles became home to the first freestanding Christopher Farr gallery in the U.S. Allegra Hicks's Passage is among a number of new rug designs taking a bow. 748 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310-967-0064. circle 327

Costikyan Carpets: Like much of the Frank Lloyd Wright series, Pine Boughs features a delicate design with an emphasis on depth of color and texture. The collection comprises carpets adapted from original renderings in Wright's archives. 28-13 14th Street, Long Island City, NY 11102; 800-247-7847. circle 328

Karastan: Attitudes, a new collection of rugs designed specially for the young urban consumer, expresses Karastan's more casual side. Structure (shown) interweaves line and color on a bamboo ground, resulting in a simply elegant look. Available in five standard sizes. 500 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-234-1120. circle 329

Shaw Contract: Maintaining its dedication to environmentally sustainable rugs, Shaw recently rolled out the Green With Envy collection. Among the 10 patterns relating to the Joie de Vivre broadloom series is the boldly striped First in Line (shown). P.O. Drawer 2128, 616 East Walnut Avenue, Dalton, GA 30722; 877-502-7429. circle 330

F.J. Hakimian: Kyoto 33 is part of the new Tibetan rug collection, made with a cotton foundation and wool pile. The alternating blocks of horizontal and vertical stripes create an interesting play for the eyes. 136 East 57th Street, Suite 201, New York, NY 10022; 212-371-6900. circle 331

Patterson, Flynn & Martin: Sea Cliff Stripes is one of company's latest wool-silk Tibetan rugs, hand-knotted in Nepal. This playful offering is available in a selection of colorways. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-688-7700. circle 332

Carousel Carpet Mills: Foliage, part of the Caroloom by Design collection, features a large leaf pattern that makes an impact without being overbearing. It's available in a range of colors. 1 Carousel Lane, Ukiah, CA 95482; 866-227-6873. circle 333

Monterey Carpets: Inverness, Elgin, and Knightswood, three new tufted broadloom designs, are intended for corporate, hospitality, or retail environments. Inverness and Elgin feature elegant tip-sheared, architectural styling, while Knightwood offers an all-loop texture that imitates a fine woven carpet. 3030 South Susan Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704; 800-678-4640. circle 334

Stark Carpet: The Designers Guild collection offers extra-wide all-wool carpets in two distinct designs: Barrisdale, a solid, and Killian, a winsome plaid. Both feature tightly woven ribbing and are available in a subdued palette that includes peat, taupe, moss, and slate. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1102; New York, NY 10022; 212-752-9000. circle 335

Blue Ridge Commercial Carpet: Two new Barbara Barry patterns for the Foundation collection are Fine Line, featuring a tailored pinstripe, and Diamond Shadow, which plays tricks on the eyes with diamonds that appear and disappear depending on the viewing angle. P.O. Box 507, Ellijay, GA 30540; 706-276-2001. circle 336

Durkan Commercial: Lunar Landing's nonuniform rings make maximum impact in skein-dyed nylon, available in 14 colorways. 500 Town Park Lane, 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-554-6637. circle 337

C&A: Botanica, an intricate pattern of tightly packed leaves, relies on bold colors and new tufting techniques. The pattern, intended for the health-care market, is practical for high-traffic areas. 311 Smith Industrial Boulevard, P.O. Box 1447, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-248-2878. circle 338

Jiun Ho: Jiun Ho's new Penang collection of handmade Tibetan carpets, such as CPT-00-101, reveals Malay, Chinese, and European influences. 133 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 94117; 415-437-2284. circle 339

Dolma: Tinpa is a subtle tone-on-tone carpet from Dolma, importers of Nepalese hand-knotted Tibetan sheep's-wool rugs. 417 Lafayette Street, 2, New York, NY 10003; 212-460-5525. circle 340

Tufenkian: The Esfahan collection distinguishes itself with an array of colors and shapes that make the rugs appear at once traditional in style and modern in design. Jasmine Rose Hip reflects Tufenkian's distinctly Armenian influences. 902 Broadway, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10010; 212-475-2475. circle 341

Carini Lang: Designer Joseph Carini employs a range of brown, orange, and blue hues to create the long horizontal bands in his new Earthwaves, inspired by nature and space. Woven from unbleached hand-spun wool and natural dyes, Earthwaves is available in custom colors and sizes. 18 Jay Street, New York, NY 10013; 646-613-0497. circle 342

Odegard: New to the Donghia for Odegard collection is Youngtse Fiesole, an intricate damask design inspired by printed Italian silk velvets. Made from Himalayan wool and silk that is hand-knotted in Nepal, the rug is available in various colors and in standard and custom sizes. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0069. circle 343

InnerAsia: Part of the classic Gangchen line, Healing Botanicals was inspired by Tibetan curative herbs. Shown here in plum, the rug was designed to soothe the senses. 236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001; 212-532-2600. circle 344