Blue-Greens Are the New Hues

Since 2012 is on its way out and the New Year almost upon us, I thought it best to think of the trends that are coming in 2013.

The Global Trend Forecast 2013 for commercial flooring has been established by INVISTA Antron carpet fiber which has teamed up with Global Color Research to create color trends reflecting global influences on interiors.

According to Contract Flooring Journal, “the colors identified as a result of Global Color Research’s analysis form part of the new color bank available with Antron Lumena carpet fiber, a fiber developed for the contract sector with special colorfast and lightfast properties. ‘Trends always filter down to commercial environments one way or another at different levels,’ says Laura Perryman of Creative Projects, Global Color Research. ‘Contract spaces are often places where you see color on a larger architectural scale, therefore the choice of aesthetics is key to the outcome and mood of the whole environment. ‘In 2013 we can see the importance of blue-greens as they create a sense of calm.’”

If you are thinking of replacing your flooring for 2013, let us show you the trends in blues and greens and all the options here at Interior Surface.

Tile is Versa-tile

“There is so much to choose from!” That’s more of an issue now than ever before with the variety of options to choose from in carpet, wood, tile, vinyl, etc. With modern styles becoming more influential in flooring there are some looks in tile that really define this cool vibe.

Porcelain tile, like ceramic, is from natural elements in the earth. Lately, however, it is being used to add a textural element that makes it all the more unique and tactile. Required non-slip floors would benefit from a tile that incorporates the textured aspect. Sleek and modern this “Eggplant” textile porcelain tile adds another dimension modernism.

There is also tile that gives the more “Steam Punk” feel to tile, where everything new is old again. (“Steam Punk” design is the new shabby chic with nods to our fascination with Sherlock Holmes, Wild Wild West, and the Golden Compass that have become more influential in entertainment.)

This porcelain tile gives the impression of worn metal yet still reflecting that modern feel with an urban vibe.

A steel metal look can also be a cleaner one with a porcelain tile that creates a very clean and cool vibe, like this one paired with stainless steal appliances.

“Black” porcelain tile from the Kaska label Element Series for kitchen floors and other areas.

Let Interior Surface help you find a porcelain tile or any surface you might be desiring for your commercial flooring. www.interiorsurface.com

Carpet Tile: It’s Not Tile, It’s Carpet in Squares!

If it wasn’t confusing enough to have laminate flooring that looks like wood, now we have carpet that looks like tile (only softer)! This, however, is a good thing. How much easier could it be to replace a square of carpet, with horrible stains or a pull, rather than the whole lot?

Floor Trends online magazine, in their October 2, 2012 article on carpet tile, calls it the “commercial dealer’s magic bullet.” This is also not the carpet tile of 20 years ago either. These days, it’s lighter, smaller, more appealing, and useful in so many applications like patterns, borders, and actual art on the floor. In fact, it’s durability is second to none in terms of carpet. “There is less ‘blurring’ of pattern under traffic conditions and fewer complaints of wear at major pivot points due to pile crush.” The carpet tile of 2012 is now seamless as well with the availability of complex patterns which do much to hide stains and traffic wear.

If you haven’t considered carpet tile, do yourself a favor and check it out! We’re experts on the subject at Interior Surface. Check us out online at www.interiorsurface.com or visit us on Facebook.

Commercial Flooring Projects

Here is a peek into some of our past work. We wanted to show you some of the diversity in the type of work that we are capable of. Enjoy! If you’d like to contact us for a project, contact us here.