Flooring Products Round-Up: Nature-Inspired Design
Nature-inspired designs continue to drive interior design, according to Candice Olson, host of Toronto-based home-makeover shows Divine Design and Candice Tells All. See how Olson interprets this design shift for flooring.
Published: December 10, 2020
Flora, Fauna & Natural Designs
Nature-inspired patterns—think flora, fauna, landscape patterns—that can be realistic, stylized or abstracted.
Photo: Revival ceramic tile in Aurora by Shaw Floors.
Sea, Sand and Sky
With calm, soothing nature-inspired palettes, Olson leans toward sand, stone, sea, and sky colors.
Photo: Translate PET carpet in Biscuit by Shaw Floors.
Artisanal Features
People gravitate toward artisan and handcrafted—the perfectly imperfect look of hand- versus machine-made.
Photo: Dynamic Vision peel-and-stick carpet planks by Shaw Floors.
Natural Stone Looks
Natural stone—slate, travertine, limestone and marble—are popularly choices. For more budget-conscious alternatives, consumers are looking toward stone-look porcelain, ceramic and vinyl plank and tile.
Photo: COREtec Stone.
Wood and Wood Looks
Natural wood and wood looks marry beautifully with soft surfaces. Chevron and herringbone installations, in addition to unique inlays and borders, turn floors into functional art in the home.
Photo: Old World Herringbone in Hanover by Anderson Tuftex.