Style, durability, functionality.  This product by  Chilewich has received rave reviews from many of our customers.  Not only do they create beautiful rugs, but they are also known for their placemats and wall coverings.  Made from vinyl, these floor mats resist mold, mildew, stains, and water; so they can be used almost anywhere.

We were recently contracted by a healthcare tech company to remodel their floors.  We used the Chilewich vinyl tiles to create unique designs around the office.  Above, you can see part of a quarter circle of the vinyl material separated by black commercial carpet.  This was installed by the doorways to create a modern aesthetic.

Whether you’re remodeling your office space or looking for a unique floor mat, be sure to check out products by Chilewich.

Name: Cameron and Tisa

Location: Russian Hill – San Francisco, California

Size: 750 square feet

Years lived in: 1 – rented

Cameron and Tisa’s apartment is the quintessential San Francisco home; complete with bay windows, Victorian accents throughout, and 3 1/4″ wide solid oak floors.  Mixing both industrial and classic pieces, most from Restoration Hardware, Tisa (with her impeccable sense of style) is able to create the perfect 1 bedroom apartment.

One piece of “art” that really accentuates this space is the vintage railroad cart.  With a metal wheel and handle, this coffee table is always the center of attention and fits the low profile of all surrounding furniture.

Classic gray leather chairs.

Industrial style reading lamp.

Meet Tony, our laminate and wood installer.  Tony has been with Carpeteria Flooring Centers for over 5 years and always puts out quality work.  Above, you can see Tony installing a beautiful 5″ wide distressed laminate wood floor for one of our customers.  One thing that we love about Tony is that he really takes pride in his work and will go the extra mile to make sure his installations look perfect.

Above, you can see Tony grinding down the uneven sub-floor.

Here is the project half way done

Step out of your comfort zone and try something new!  I’ve never seen this before, but I love how all the colors come together so perfectly in this photo taken by David Christiansen.  The blue shade on the ceiling creates the illusion of added height, and invigorates the white cabinets and rustic yellow toned wood floor.

Sure the floors are orange, but what I like most about this room scene taken from Dwell Magazine is the orange painted inset in the bookshelf.  The modern aesthetic of clean lines are profound when put next to the white walls.

In the latest issue of Veranda Magazine, Catherine Lee Davis met with famous Brentwood designer Brooke Giannetti to get a sneak peak at some of her great ideas for creating “relaxed, casual interiors and their signature high-meets-low aesthetic.”  One tip that Brooke recommends is using natural fiber rugs such as sisal, like the one seen above.

2. Old Architectural Elements – “Antique shutters and doors add architectural interest and age to a space that lacks unique details on its own.”

3. Garden Elements Indoors – “I often bring garden elements inside a home to create a connection to the outside. Here, I used a marble planter as a sink in our powder room to make the transition from the indoors into the garden.”

4. Farrow & Ball Paint – “We like all of their neutrals such as “Lamp Room Gray” shown in this picture or “White Tie” for a creamier white.”

5. Industrial Elements – “We like adding a bit of an edge to our designs. When Steve and I started working together, we combined our aesthetic so I was more feminine while he brought in the more masculine, industrial elements.”

For the complete article be sure to check out Veranda online.

We recently installed new carpet and pad in one of our customers homes in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and they were so happy with the installation that they sent us in a few pictures.  She decided on the Design Texture Platinum style by Shaw in the color Snow Cap.  This carpet features Anso Nylon and is 55 oz. with a very soft touch.

As you can tell, our customer wanted a lot of whites with hints of sage and khaki.  A lot of customers are scared to put white carpet down because of how easy it is to show stains but, this fiber is treated with Shaw’s R2X fiber solution which prevents stain and soils and reduces airborne household odors.

I was recently in Santa Barbara when I got a chance to see my cousin and his fiance’s newly remodeled 3 bedroom house.  With Greg’s vision, he made some major changes to the layout (knocking down walls), kitchen (new cabinets, countertops, and appliances), and floors (my favorite!).  With a modern theme throughout, they used a beautiful square edged Kahrs hardwood with tones of white and gray.  The countertops and backsplash consist of a beautiful carrera marble that go perfectly with the light gray walls.

Most of the furniture is from Z Gallerie and all feature a modern touch with a “royal” finish.  They are still trying to find the perfect sofa and coffee table, but I’m sure with Gabby’s eye for good looks, they’ll find something perfect.

A closer looks at those beautiful floors…

A great patterned carpet for the bedrooms by Tuftex.

Form and function, this dining room table is a must have for entertainers.  The sheer size is not only a piece of art, but is great to have when entertaining friends and family.  I love the single bench idea too!  The solid wood table top ads character and a uniqueness that you can’t find with other dinner tables.

This kitchen is a perfect example of making a dated theme look stylish.  I believe the flooring is actually vinyl!

This entryway combines simplicity with a rustic edge.  I love it!

Check out the full article by Apartment Therapy

We recently installed Provenza Floors hardwood in this master bedroom for one of our clients.  The home is situated in Point Loma, steps from the beach and features a victorian style throughout.  The hand crafted wood features light distressing with a semi-gloss finish.  As you can tell, this wood looks great with the large white base boards and beige walls.

Here is another shot taken in one of the other bedrooms where you can see the beautiful contrast between the closet and the hardwood.

In the library, our designer decided on a wood that would mesh perfectly with the existing cabinets.  This wood is also by Provenza Floors, but as you can tell, takes on a lighter shade where the knots from the wood come through stronger.

Both of these woods and much more by Provenza can be seen at our showrooms throughout San Diego.

Ok, so it’s not exactly french, but it does have some “french-esque” characteristics.  My friends, Jayce and Rob , just moved up to Newport into an amazing beach house.  Complete with bamboo floors and a front patio, Jayce and Rob definitely found a gem.  One aspect of the condo that I especially enjoy is the door.  Not only is it painted black, but it allows you to keep the top open on those sunny days.

The floor plan is open with the kitchen and dining area attached to the living room, perfect for entertaining.  The walls are painted a grayish tone with white baseboards, which as you can tell, compliments the light colored bamboo floors perfectly.