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The ways in which flooring has been displayed have evolved dramatically over the years and displays have long been a product developed to fill the ever-changing needs of salespeople. We take a look back at that evolution and what’s popular today.
It’s hard to sell or specify flooring if you aren’t current on design trends. In this annual report, Cindi and David Oakey of David Oakey Designs share their colorful and illuminating forecast and reveal how Covid is charting a new path for design.
Terry Marchetta with Mannington explores how the home has become not just a place to live, but also a place to work, learn and play and how consumers have been gravitating toward both minimalism and maximalism in their search for self-expression.
Upscale residential design was a growth business last year, driven in part by the movement from cities to suburbs. In this report, editor Jessica Chevalier takes a look at trends in upscale design and what types of floors are gaining popularity.
In this report, editor Meg Scarbrough explores how, despite the challenges Covid wrought across the construction and remodel markets, the category is well positioned for the commercial rebound and also offers opportunities on the residential side.
Last year, as residential remodeling and homebuilding markets abruptly surged, it was a stark reminder to flooring retailers and residential contractors that the dearth of installers is a problem that will not solve itself and can’t be circumvented.
This year’s emerging leaders, all under 40, work within the dealer/retailer/contractor sector. The ten winners, pulled from the largest pool of submissions in the award’s history, range from 26 to 39 and cover the gamut of leadership positions.
For retailers looking to reach the affluent shopper, there are key considerations they should know. Retail expert Chris Ramey explains the ways in which the affluent buyer is unique and, therefore, requires a unique sales and marketing approach.
Every indication is that the surge in demand for residential flooring will be around for the rest of the year, and maybe longer. Publisher Kemp Harr discusses this forecast as well as getting back to travel and whether the fiber wars are really over.
As families sheltered in place over the past year, demand has grown for homeowners seeking to make their homes more comfortable. Designer Nancy Thiel takes us on a tour of a recent project where a basement was converted into a fun family getaway.