Design Ovations - April 2012
Steven Rothe, an interior designer with Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle weighs in on some of his favorite products over the last year, including Forbo's Flotex and carpet by InterfaceFlor and Bentley Prince Street.
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Surfaces Highlights 2012 - March 2012
The Floor Focus editorial team reports on this year's Surfaces show, held in Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay, covering trends, innovations and highlights from dozens of manufacturers.
Trends in Senior Living - March 2012
Noted designer Ruth McRae reports on the state of the senior living market, covering the different types of senior living arrangements, design considerations, and how flooring can create solutions in this rapidsly growing market sector.
Hardwood Report 2012
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a look at the state of the hardwood business, analyzing the market, reporting on price points and channels to market as well as trends, and profiling the major hardwood manufacturers serving the U.S. Market.
Carpet Fiber Update - March 2012
Editor Darius Helm takes a close look at the soft fiber market, and also provides an update of the fiber market in general along with a report on develpments in wool fiber.
World Flooring: Domotex 2012 - March 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr reports on this year's Domotex show, heldannually in Hannover, Germany. The largest flooring show in the world saw a boost in attendance this year, which also saw a new focus on hardwood.
Strategic Exchange - March 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the impact the late Chris Davis had on the flooring industry, and also takes a look at how Hanley Wood is working with manufacturers to maintain the success of its Surfaces show, along with challenges facing the IICRC.
Designer Forum - March 2012
Paul Cooper, a senior associate at TRO Jung Brannen, discusses the challenges in the design of Mease Dunedin Hospital's ICU/CCU unit, focusing on balancing form and function while creating a calm, soothing space.
Focus on Leadership - March 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Bob Shaw, the founder of Engineered Floors and also founder and former CEO of Shaw Industries, covering everything from the future of broadloom to the advantages of competing with polyester carpet.
Best Practices - March 2012
Editor Brian Hemilton profiles Foremost Interiors of Salt Lake City, which caters to medium to high end clients on home renovation projects. What makes Foremost different is its focus on working closely with clients on design and project coordination.