Flooring

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2005 12:00:00 AM

Zoë Luyendijk Studio

This Canadian designer's ur na 2 collection seems to pose the question "What does nature look like when no one is watching?" Her revelatory Baar Carnival carpet blends refined silk and lush Tibetan wool, hand-knotted by skilled Tibetan artisans in Nepal. 9161 Avalon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V3N 4G7, Canada; 604-524-8383; zoeluyendijk.com. circle 530

Tibetano

The Sky collection's art-deco-inspired MonAmi rug—pure Tibetan wool with Indian-silk accents created by Shahram Nazar and Heidy Garay—evokes an otherworldly underwater landscape. The color shown is Flax, but all colors are possible. 1 Grand Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; 800-995-5784; tibetano.com. circle 531

Tarkett Commercial

Metallic tones add spark to these traditional wood-look floor planks for high-traffic areas or low-key traditional spaces. Optional faux-stone components present yet another facet of the ID Moduline collection. An emphasis on modularity unlocks virtually unlimited mixing and matching possibilities for lively installations. 2728 Summer Street, Houston, TX 77007; 800-877-8453; tarkett-commercial.com. circle 532

Amtico

The Color Zone vinyl line includes the subtle speckle of Microspec and nine new Pure Plain smooth-finish field tile colors. Stud, Rib, and Pressplate custom 3-D textures can dress up any of the 12-inch-square tiles in the line. 6480 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30328; 404-267-1900; amtico.com. circle 535

Warp & Weft

The Modern Collection's new wool Riverbank rug is an aqueous tone-on-tone turquoise. Sizes include 8 by 10 feet, 9 by 12 feet, and even 10 by 14 feet—though ordering a custom size is encouraged and alternate colors are sold. 145 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-481-4949; warpandweft.com. circle 533

Chilewich

The standard Plynyl weave has been re-engineered to preserve crisp edges. The result is Plynyl woven-vinyl, recyclable floor tiles, 18-inch squares that include 20 percent recycled content. They are available in eight colors: Caramel, Holly, Jade, Mocha, Russet, Rattan, Slate, and Terra. 31 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016; 212-679-9204; chilewich.com. circle 534

Smith & Fong

Deliciously variegated Neopolitan Plyboo Strand boards blend natural and caramelized bits of bamboo. After a kiln-drying and milling process, the planks are sanded and finished like classic Plyboo Strand boards. Through Robin Reigi, 48 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010; 212-924-5558; robin-reigi.com. circle 536

Shaw Contract Group

The Whirlwind pattern is a virago of stain-hiding swirls designed for healthcare, educational, and other intensive environments where low-pile, multi-colored, and solution-dyed yarns are required. Available in 12 colors, the pattern is rendered in pure solution-dyed nylon across a 12-foot broadloom. 410 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, GA 30120; 877-502-7429; shawcontractgroup.com. circle 537

PMB Designs

Designer Patricia Baum takes floor cloths as her canvas. Her Jules model is cotton layered atop a nonskid pad, painted with three coats of pigment, and finished with three coats of sealer for protection. The Asian-inspired pattern recalls the golds of autumn; Baum also offers three other color combinations. 405-128 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y1K6, Canada; 604-879-7775; pmbdesigns.com. circle 538

Bentley Prince Street

Here are two boldly named Antron Nylon products from this California manufacturer: Blaze is a small-scale rectangular grid, and Blinding Light is that same grid interrupted by a larger, window-pane pattern. Both are tufted tip-shears in 21 colors; they are designed for traditional corporate or sophisticated hospitality settings. 14641 East Don Julian Road, Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709; bentleyprincestreet.com. circle 540

Crossley

Creative director Christine Heartz invests minimalism with the intricacy and richness of high-tech craft. Her Hudson carpet brings a natural sisal look to contract interiors thanks in part to her patented Crossweave looms. The textured loop pile is solution-dyed. 435 Willow Street, P.O. Box 745, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N5G2, Canada; 800-248-2878; crossley.ca. circle 539

Roppe

New shoe molding and top trims distinguish the profiles of this manufacturer's BaseMates stackable trims. PVC-free and manufactured with 10 percent natural rubber, the 15 components will not shrink, gap, or separate. And they are easily added to existing installations of rubber base, for an updated look. P.O. Box 1158, 1602 North Union Street, Fostoria, OH 44830; 800-537-9527; roppe.com. circle 541

Carini Lang

Natural dyes and organic soaps help to produce a thick, snuggly silk shag. Rugmark-certified, the Nepal-woven textiles were inspired by chinchilla coats; they also drape luxuriously as bedspreads or throws. Synthetic dyes can be requested. 335 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 646-613-0497; carinilang.com. circle 542

Roubini

Designer Karim Rashid's Spectra rug from the Graphic Landscapes collection vibrates with technology. The digitally generated pattern is available in any custom colors, in silk and New Zealand wool. Custom sizes are possible. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-696-4648; roubinicasa.com. circle 544

Architectural Systems

The flashy metallic floor tiles in the aptly named Shimmer collection are made from resilient luxury vinyl. Sold with a thick wear layer, the straight-edged tiles, which are 12 or 24 inches square, are suitable for both floors and walls. Beveled edges are also offered. 150 West 25th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001; 800-793-0224; archsystems.com. circle 543

Cadence

Designer Ruth Simon McRae started with a basic premise: Create yarns using earth-friendly ingredients. Her carpets for this line uses Solutia/ Ultron recycled—and, just as important, recyclable—nylon. 2304 Dalton Industrial Court, Dalton, GA 30721; 877-261-6334; clayton-miller.com. circle 545

Delinear

Chris Baisa's Tranquil carpet suggests rippling reflections on the surface of a quiet pool. Part of the Elixir collection, the carpet is densely hand-knotted in Nepal using Himalayan wool. Silk-blend yarns are also an option, as are custom sizes and colors. 536 14th Street, Suite 4, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-282-8961; delinear.com. circle 546

Vermilion

Designer Ann Brandow's Brazilian-made Roya wool rug presents pale shades of soft blue and beige, but it can be ordered in a variety of custom colors, and custom sizes, for delivery in 12 to 16 weeks. Through John Rosselli & Associates, 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022; 212-593-2060. circle 549

Forbo

Marmoleum Global 2 tops linoleum—with its natural linseed oil, resins, and wood flour—with a high-performance water-based finish. Among the new options for these 13- and 20-inch-square tiles is Marmoleum Piano, a non-marbled range that is also offered as a rolled good. The manufacturer guarantees delivery of select colors until 2012. P.O. Box 667, Humboldt Industrial Park, Hazleton, PA 18201; 800-842-7839; forboflooringna.com. circle 548

Hokanson

With his Brenna collection, Larry Hokanson applies the same exacting craftsmanship displayed in the carpet he created for the Oval Office. Available as custom area rugs or wall-to-wall, Brenna's six new patterns are hand-tufted in worsted wool and silk yarn thin as human hair. 5120 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77056; 800-255-5720; hokansoncarpet.com. circle 547

Milliken Carpet

This carpet, like all of those from this manufacturer, is completely PVC-free. (The firm's environmental commitment is further evidenced by its No Carpet to Landfill Pledge.) The textured loop-pile nylon—with up to 35 percent recycled content in the backing—is available in 16 background colors that are combined with any of nine accent colors. 201 Lukken Industrial Drive West, LaGrange, GA 30240; 800-241-2327; milliken carpet.com. circle 550

Popcows

It could be straight out of Andy Warhol's secret menagerie: This company's lilac-colored Super Zebra rug is dyed hair-on cowhide from Argentina. (The hair measures 1/8 inch.) Similar rugs are also sold in sky blue and a cheerful orange. 4363 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-313-1948; popcows.com. circle 554

Michaelian & Kohlberg

This manufacturer's exclusive Kashgar weave is a hand-knotted Tibetan construction for satisfyingly dense contemporary rugs with a medium pile height. Made in China, the E120E Utah is a Kashgar in hand-spun pure unbleached wool that comes in four color combinations. 225 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-431-9009; michaelian.com. circle 551

Emma Gardner

It's not exactly a floral, but the hand-knotted Kaleidoscope rug nevertheless blooms with a bright Chinese silk abstract repeat that stands out proudly from its dark Tibetan-wool background. A blue-tinged Chocolate version is available in addition to the citrus-orange color scheme shown. P.O. Box 1807, Litchfield, CT 06759; 877-377-3144; emmagardnerdesign.com. circle 553

Zeba

Talk about a monopoly on style: This Indian manufacturer and retailer sources raw materials and then converts them into a broad, coordinated range of handcrafted textiles. The hand-tufted-wool Jojo rug comes in reasonably priced standard sizes up to 8 by 10 feet. 69 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-343-8899; zeba.us. circle 552

ASHA Carpets

The hand-knotted Big Cotton Balls rug by designer Joanna Michalowicz is, despite its name, a high-relief rug with silk highlights. The orange one, which is made in China for the company's Elements collection, combines wool and silk—though a neutral-colored version includes some linen yarn. 94-98 Nassau Avenue, Suite 360, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 914-645-1262; ashacarpets.com. circle 555

Complete Tile

Italian manufacturer Venetia offers these Laguna Wood mosaic tiles in 12 standard patterns and eight colors. The 1/8-inch-thick wengé, African walnut, maple, cherry, white ash, padouk, oak, or doussie floors are waterproofed, laminated to a plastic polymeric base, and coated seven times with satin lacquer. 42 West 15th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-255-4450; completetile.com. circle 556

Teragren

Synergy bamboo planks are compressed to be 43 percent harder than this manufacturer's standard bamboo. The secret is shredded fibers fused together with adhesive under extreme pressure. The durable topcoat is a water-based, six-layer Klumpp aluminum oxide–polyurethane finish that's non-offgassing. 12715 Miller Road NE, No. 301, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; 800-929-6333; teragren.com. circle 559

The Rug Company

Alegra Hicks knows the way to Santa Fe. Her new Santa Fe Cold carpet uses an Aubusson technique to transform wool into a Western stripe in yellow and tan, one of a dozen designs in a new line. Custom colors are available. 88 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-274-0444; therugcompany.info. circle 557

Martin Patrick Evan

The e-village goes tribal in Digital Haze, a hand-tufted worsted-wool rug from this custom manufacturer. Although 13 colors are standard for the design, which mixes loop and cut pile, custom colors (and any custom size) are happily accommodated. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 801, New York, NY 10022; martinpatrickevan.com. circle 558

Stark Carpet

Winning by a length is Jockey, an innovative leather broadloom and highly refined cellulose yarn tightly wound into a rigorous dimensional weave. The carpet is available in three sumptuous brown color combinations, and in custom sizes. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1102, New York, NY 10022; 212-752-9000; starkcarpet.com. circle 560

Karastan

Call it traditional, with a twist. The Canterbury rug from this manufacturer's English Manor collection is made with New Zealand wool yarn to create subtle tonal fluctuations in the spicy red background. Sizes range from 2-foot runners to area rugs measuring roughly 8 by 11 feet. 508 East Morris Street, Dalton, GA 30721; 800-234-1120; karastan.com. circle 561

Tufenkian

Designer James Tufenkian's Total Eclipse Twilight, a pure wool 80-knot Kotana carpet, sells in color combinations called Grapevine, Grey Tone, Hibiscus/Green, Nightshade, Orchard, and Vineyard. All of them exude a dusky, crepuscular mystique. 919 Third Avenue, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10022; 800-475-4788; tufenkiancarpets.com. circle 564

Apadana

Start with pure wool from Himalayan mountain sheep, then hand-scrub, hand-spin, hand-dye, and hand-knot it in Nepal, and you've got designer James Tufenkian's Kyoto Tamarind carpet, a "primitive chic" motif that can be commissioned in any custom size and custom color combinations. 539 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob, CT 06807; 203-422-0700; apadanainc.com. circle 562

To Market

Designer Flori Hendron's Traverse, a 1/4-inch-high, XTI-nylon patterned cut-and-loop, is new from this purveyor of alternative materials. The carpet is piece-dyed polypropylene with a repeat of approximately 6 inches; its anti-static warranty lasts 10 years. P.O. Box 2015, Oklahoma City, OK 73102; 866-772-4772; tomkt.com. circle 563

American Marazzi Tile

Smooth like a gemstone, Jade ceramic tiles possess the striking veins and coloration of Oriental slate. The 13- and 20-inch squares come in four natural colors—sage, ochre, chestnut, and taupe. They are easily cleaned and are just as appropriate on walls as they are underfoot. 359 Clay Road, Sunnyvale, TX 75182; 972-226-0110; marazzitile.com. circle 565

Blue Ridge

Golden Age and Glamour are two sophisticated, hard-wearing broadlooms new to this manufacturer's Gatsby collection. Both carpets, which have multilevel loops, come in 24 timeless and coordinating colors of Antron Legacy nylon with stain protector. And they qualify for Invista's recycling program. 1546 Progress Road, Ellnay, GA 30540; 800-241-5945; blueridgecarpet.com. circle 566

J+J Commercial

A tisket, a tasket, a weave like a basket: Plateau uses tufted Encore SD Ultima nylon (with recycled content) and the proprietary Ultra Tex technology to create the illusion of a basket weave in patterned loops. The 11 available colors span a range of earth tones. 818 J&J Drive, P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4585; jj-invision.com. circle 569

Constantine

Since Dr. Robert Weiner founded this firm in 1995, it has pushed the architectural envelope. Plank, as the name suggests, recasts a wood-floor pattern in tufted cut-and-loop nylon. The pattern sells in nine colors as either a broadloom or a 3-foot-square tile. 525 Callahan Drive, Dalton, GA 30721; 800-308; 4344; constantine-carpet.com. circle 568

Patterson, Flynn & Martin

This division of F. Schumacher & Co. introduces the Amalgam collection of Tibetan area rugs. The 15 designs are woven by hand in the finest wool yarns and are accented with silk to create a soft and luxurious pile with subtle gradations of color. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 800-833-0667; pfmcarpet.com. circle 567

BR-111

Meticulous hand-scraping allows a rustic, sculpted surface texture on this manufacturer's exotic floors, which are carefully colored and then finished with durable, crystal-clear aluminum oxide. The 5-inch-wide planks, in seven wood grains, carry a residential warranty of 24 years, or a three-year guarantee in light-commercial applications. 12800 NW 107th Court, Nedley, FL 33178; 800-525-2711; br111.com. circle 570

Modern Living

From Paola Lenti's Aqua collection come these bold textiles for use as rugs or wall-hung tapestries. Working with Lenti's signature rope yarn, designers Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto fashioned the flowers and leaves for their Crochet designs and affixed them to a low-profile backing. 8775 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310-657-8775; modernliving.com. circle 571

Odegard

The frugality of sashiko, a Japanese stitching method, serves as the unlikely inspiration for this design firm's sumptuous Donja rugs. The designer revived an ancient weaving technique to render Himalayan wool in a color called Newt, though rugs are also woven in other hues, from French blue to Cumin. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10016; 800-670-8836; odegardinc.com. circle 574

PacifiCrest

In response to the needs of designers working on large-scale housing complexes for seniors, carpet consultant Cynthia Warner created the rhythmic, large-scale, non-directional Swing pattern. Appropriate for lobbies, reception areas, and lounges, the solution-dyed nylon piece is of a cut-and-loop construction. 17111 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614; 800-522-8838; pacificrest.com. circle 573

M&M Design

Designer Marc Davidson proves himself a veritable spin doctor with his new African-inspired pinwheel design. Davidson's "safari lifestyle" aesthetic borrows imagery from tribal traditions and Kuba cloth. The 6-by-9-foot Rainbow rug is produced in India using hand-tufted wool. 226 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514; 877-876-8758; mandmgallery.com. circle 572

Fort Street Studio

This carpet in gray marks another fling in wild silk for globe-trotters Brad Davis and Janis Proviser. The subtle relief of sculpted pile underscores the bold repeat of the carpet's hand-woven Persian-knot construction. Red and custom colors are also available. 578 Broadway, Suite 506, New York, NY 10012; 212-925-5383; fortstreetstudio.com. circle 575

Woven Accents

Sometimes you just need a superbly rendered rug. This manufacturer's Manuella is mixed hand-knotted and flat-weave in pure wool or wool-and-silk. Sweet in blue, the same pattern can also be ordered in exquisite Aspen green, gold, or any custom color. 525 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 800-222-7847; wovenonline.com. circle 576

Honeywell Nylon

Want a self-renewing, odor-destroying carpet that claims to actually help purify the air? Meet Dazzle and Pizzazz. The 24-inch carpet tiles are intended for high-traffic areas, and the textured loops are solution-dyed Zeftron Enviro6ix nylon, insuring a minimum 25 percent recycled content in the yarn. 705 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720; 800-477-8147; zeftronnylon.com. circle 579

Mannington Commercial

Nature's Path resilient flooring combines more than 20 varieties of wood and stone-look patterns, from Applewood to Windsor oak, with other nature-inspired surfaces. The planks and tiles all work together and are protected by a tough urethane topcoat for superior stain-resistance and reduced maintenance. P.O. Box 12281, 1844 U.S. Highway 41 SE, Calhoun, GA 30701; 800-241-2262; mannington.com. circle 578

Amy Helfand

Enchanted by the public gardens at Wave Hill, in the Bronx, this Brooklyn-based designer created an homage with an 8-by-11-foot rug she calls Plants for Calcareous Soil. The hand-tufted cut-and-loop New Zealand wool, ideal for commercial applications, can be ordered in any color combination. 106 King Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231; 718-643-9577; amyhelfand.com. circle 577

Lees Carpets

WovenSquare Phase 2 achieves an incredibly smooth texture for a carpet. Sleek and inexpensive to maintain, the product is offered as 2-foot tiles of modular jacquard-woven vinyl that's been engineered for floors. Abrasion-resistant and dimensionally stable, the tiles will not dish or dome. 500 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-523-5647; leescarpets.com. circle 581

Parterre Flooring Systems

Remedy Health brings a sorely needed presence to the healthcare environment: the look of natural wood. The floor is sheet vinyl, which resists germs while standing up to traffic and heavy loads. The 15 colors and five wood designs—including walnut, beech, oak, maple, and cherry—are durable enough to withstand the aggressive cleaning healthcare facilities require. Building 292, Suite 410, 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 317, Brooklyn, NY 11205; 888-338-1029; parterreflooring.com. circle 580

Hellenic Rug

The GN16 carpet—one of 18 neutral-colored items in the Goel's Naturals collection—is tufted by hand in a high-low pile using plush three-count wool yarn. The pattern, created in India, comes in standard-sized rectangles, a 96-inch square, or 96-inch rounds. 53 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231; 888-356-5284; flokati.com. circle 582

F.J. Hakimian

Just added to this retailer's collection of vintage Scandinavian carpets is Marianne Richter's 1970s masterpiece, the Swedish flat-weave Korsvirke, Brun, originally from Sweden's Märta Måås Fjetterström Company. The wool is woven on a foundation of cotton yarn. 136 East 57th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022; 212-371-6900; fjhakimian.com. circle 584

New Moon

A high volume of custom-color requests for Erika, a top-selling hand-knotted low-pile named after designer John Kurtz's daughter, has spawned new background colors like yellow and chocolate. But Erika still comes in just about any custom color or size. 1701 N. Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE 19806; 800-863-0442; newmoonrugs.com. circle 583