Let’s face it, when it comes to style, from clothing to home decor, everyone wants to exude impeccable taste. Everyone wants to be the go to friend for the latest tips on what’s hot and what’s not. Well, it’s all really in the label. We see it in fashion all the time. Season after season, there are labels that come and go and then there are the few that stand the test of time, representing fine quality and craftsmanship year in and year out. It’s pretty much the same for home decor and when it comes to carpets and area [Read more...]

The history of rugs dates back as far as that of human history, with our predecessors using them not only for floor coverings, but also for bartering, warmth, and symbols of wealth and prosperity.  Today, infinite choices are available with antiques of tremendous provenance, to intricately pieced hair-on-hide puzzles, to whatever may strike a fancy!  Rugs are focal points, true works of art that anchor and define a space.  Imagine any of these rooms without their “room-makers”.            

Everyone’s heard about concrete countertops, and most people associate with it’s cold, cinderblock connotation. But there are many alternative ways that concrete can be used that will give your home the opposite feeling of frigid! Concrete is a strong and natural looking and functional element that can be used to even look like other materials- Think about using it’s design element as a substitute for the painted feature wall or as a mantlepiece paired with large windows to balance out the intensity of the concrete. If you’re thinking about using concrete in your home, we really recommend working with a [Read more...]

Our client already had most of their basement finished by the builder, but had one area that still needed to be finished.  We started with stained concrete floors, very environmental and super easy to care for. They wanted to create an area that could be used for their vintage arcade games and exercise equipment.  A plasma TV was placed at the end of the room so it could be viewed while playing the games or while using the elliptical. We created a wall repurposing their old albums as art.  The clock in the middle features album covers for each of [Read more...]

Floors are often an underappreciated aspect of interior design—many people don’t give much thought to the importance of flooring, but it is the (literal) foundation for furnishings and décor.  The floor in your home has enormous potential to make a striking statement—especially if painted. While some are daunted by the idea, painting your floors is a simple way to make a chic change—plus, painted floors are easy to clean and repair if scratched! Whether you go bold with patterns and stencils or opt for a solid neutral color, the effect is beautiful:

Tandus has introduced a line designed by men’s fashion designer Jhane Barnes. Called Box Study, it is a randomly appearing pattern which is ideal for large scale applications. Barnes translated the methodology behind her textile designs into one which would work for floor covering. It could be translated into almost any application because of its classic pattern that is available in 16 different colorways. Box Study is available in an 18″ x 18″ tile, 24″ x 24″ tile, 36″ x 36″ tile, and 6′ roll. Because of the random, large scale appearance of the design, it does not present the [Read more...]