Nick Bowers 7/27/21 Nick Bowers 7/27/21

Photo-Inspired Palettes

Inspiration can come from anything - ideas, stories, objects, even an interesting phrase. As designers working in a visual medium, we’re often inspired by things that are visual and a source of almost constant inspiration for us are images.

Today, we’re taking a look at several amazing photographs and the palettes they inspired - take a look below to see how these beautiful images can be the catalyst for wonderful design concepts!

Confluence | @Mannington Commercial (Copy)

Marble Breach | Fiandre (Copy)

Suspense Table Lamp | @Midj (Copy)

Morada Woven Leather Chair | @CB2 (Copy)

Contour Wall Tile | @Porcelanosa (Copy)

Acute | @Wolf Gordon (Copy)

Plot | @Brentano (Copy)

NYNY Sideboard | @Wiener GTV (Copy)

Laurent | Dekton (Copy)

Shear | @Shaw (Copy)

Dubai Bronze | @Porcelanosa (Copy)

Burma Sconce | @Hennepin Made (Copy)

Snap Knit | @Carnegie (Copy)

Mintage | @Tinity Tile (Copy)

Coco Chandelier | LEDS C4 (Copy)

Fritz Swivel Chair | @CB2 (Copy)

On Pointe | @Wolf Gordon (Copy)

Endless Tile | @Shaw (Copy)

What photos are inspiring you?

Nick Bowers 6/15/21 Nick Bowers 6/15/21

Trend Watch: Botanical & Organic Design

On average, people tend to spend 90% of their time indoors. And as the world becomes ever more urbanized and the built environment more expansive, natural areas and green spaces have grown more scarce. But despite these changes to our world, humans still have a deep connection to nature, and are inherently attracted to it.

Today we’re looking at a design trend inspired by these facts. Botanical and organic-inspired design are not new concepts, but their popularity has grown dramatically as the natural environment shrinks and every green space becomes more precious. Moreover, this trend has a beautiful and sophisticated aesthetic that helps to create timeless spaces - take a look below at some of our favorite projects and products inspired by botanical and organic design!

PROJECTS

Le Klay Restaurant | @Julien Colombier

Hverdagen Restaurant | @Vermland

The London Project | @Yam Jam Interior Design

Bayerischer Hof Hotel | @Jouin Manku

Vista Cafe | @Karv One Design

PRODUCTS

Sonia Vase | @Arteriors Home

Fleur Wallcovering | @Koroseal

Acacia End Table | @Kenneth Cobonpue

Nest Chair | @Nina Bruun

Sage Sofa | @Kenneth Cobonpue

Emergence Carpet Tile | @Shaw Contract

Aerial Chandelier | Hubbardton Forge

Mythos Petal Black Tile | Emser

Peacock Chair | @UUfie

How are botanical and organic designs inspiring you?

Nick Bowers 4/20/21 Nick Bowers 4/20/21

Sustainability | Carpet

As a major contributor to commercial production and waste cycles, the design and construction industry is focusing ever more on sustainability in new projects. It’s an incredibly important factor, and as designers, we love companies that make it easier for us to specify environmentally-conscious products and take part in sustainability programs.

Carpet is a big industry, and it’s installed into millions of new spaces each year. With that in mind, carpet companies can make a major environmental impact based on what materials they use, how they produce their products, and what sustainability efforts they choose to make. We love companies that take eco-consciousness seriously, so today we’re looking at sustainability in the carpet industry - take a look below to see some amazing companies and their products!

We love companies and products that are committed to reducing or eliminating post-consumer waste, and Shaw is doing just that! The company introduced the first Cradle to Cradle (C2C) flooring product more than 20 years ago, and continues to offer C2C products today. Moreover, their Re[TURN] Reclamation Program has allowed Shaw to reclaim and recycle almost 1 billion pounds of carpet since 2006, much of which has been reused in the production of new flooring products!

Mannington not only creates beautiful carpets, but the company produces them using less energy and resources! They are committed to reducing their environmental footprint, and were one of the original 50 Save Energy Now Leaders (now know as the Better Plants initiative). Mannington has 3.3 acres of solar arrays and has reduced energy intensity by 17% since 2007 - all while doubling their manufacturing sites!

Some of our favorite flooring is from EF Contract, and we love their commitment to reclamation! Their R4 Program was started in 2007, and focuses on the ideas of Return, Reuse, Recycle, & Reduce. Each year more than 60,000 pounds of waste are diverted from landfills through this program!

What sustainable carpets are you loving right now?

Nick Bowers 12/22/20 Nick Bowers 12/22/20

Team Picks: 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, we can all agree that it’s been a roller coaster of a year! But while the world got turned on its head, companies still rolled up their sleeves and released amazing new product lines. We all need a little extra dose of creativity sometimes, these collections kept our team inspired - take a look at some of our favorite 2020 product launches below!