by Arimar | Nov 14, 2016 | Blogs, Floor Art Collection
The Timeless Beauty of Wide Plank Wood Flooring
Beautiful and timeless, wide planks and long lengths hardwood floors have become a trend in Florida and across the country. It offers a unique look, warmth, elegance and durability to residential and commercial spaces alike. Plank width is one of the most important design elements of any wood floor, and over the last several years, wide planks have evolved into a must have for interior décor.
When it comes to flooring, wide plank simply means boards are wider than about 3”. On average, wood flooring strips range from 2.25” to 3.5” in width. At Arimar, we specialize in wide plank hardwood. Arimar’s collection of wide plank flooring range about 5 ¾ “to 10.”
One of the reasons why wide planks have risen in popularity is the aesthetic appeal they lend. A wider plank shows of the beauty of the wood’s natural grain, patterns and color variations. This is especially true if you choose a floor with a standout grain like the Rossell 9 ½ x 96” European White Oak such as in the beach house in Sarasota living room pictured below. It is a way to bring nature inside your house.
Rossell Rustic European White Oak
The wide planks create a rustic feel that is very popular in current décor. Whether you are designing a den, bedroom or commercial space, wide hardwood planks add an element of rustic charm to the space and create a warm and inviting atmosphere as you can see.
Because of their versatility, wider planks work well in all spaces, large, small, residential or commercial. If you are working with a small space, more seams can make the space look even smaller. By using wider planks, this can reduce the number of seams, making the room look ample and airy. Wider planks also mean fewer seams between planks, which helps to create a smoother surface.
Wider planks aren’t just suitable for rustic interiors and small, casual spaces, they are also perfect for the modern interiors and look striking in the most luxurious of homes. The same wood flooring in the above photos is also pictured below.
St Tropez Rustic European White Oak
Contact Arimar to talk about your project and we will be happy to direct you to a specialist that will help you discover the perfect floor for you.
by Arimar | Oct 26, 2016 | Blogs, Floor Art Collection, Iberian Collection
Three Grey Hardwood Floors for a Fall Refresh
Grey hardwood floors provide an endless array of opportunities when it comes to design. Depending on the species of wood, intensity of the stain and variation of the coloring, you can make them look rustic, traditional or modern. You can select from a broad spectrum of dark, charcoal shades to near-white with flecks of grey. You can also select weathered wood or a polished, finished wood in your desired grey to make the floor the focal point of the room or blend in with the overall design of the space. With such a vast variety of combination and flexibility, it’s easy to see why grey is the new go-to color for interior décor.
To achieve the desired effect, one has to select the right shade of grey. How do you know which shade will work best for your residential or commercial flooring project? In general, dark grey floors visually reduce the space while light grey and medium grey floors create the appearance of a more ample, airy room. Darker grey shades make the ideal backdrop for intense bold color accents, such as red. While lighter grey hues complement well with yellow, pinks and natural hues.
To provide you with some inspiration, here are three ways we’ve worked with designers to make grey hardwood floors work for any room, including kitchens, living rooms, family rooms and bedrooms.
Kitchen
The grey hardwood flooring in this white kitchen creates the perfect combination for a sleek, modern look that is at once classic and contemporary.
Avila European White Oak
Bedroom
In this master bedroom, the grey hardwood flooring when paired with minimalist décor and bright brown accents create a dramatic yet warm environment.
Nice Rustic European White Oak
Family Room
Neutral colors like beige work well with light grey hardwood floors to make a family den with an open floor plan feel even more spacious and inviting.
Valencia European Rustic White Oak – Iberian Collection
by Arimar | Oct 18, 2016 | Blogs, Floor Art Collection
New Flooring Trend Report highlight why customers choose hardwood flooring
New home builders, re-modelers and interior designers all understand the weight of importance of flooring decisions for homeowners. The latest reports by flooring experts and interior designers shine a light on customer needs and wants, and the lifestyle and design benefits of hardwood flooring.
What flooring experts are saying The National Wood Flooring Association latest Wood Floors Styles and Trends report provides valuable information homeowners may want to consider before making a flooring investment. For a client who may be eco-conscious and concerned with health, they may want to know that hardwood floors are easy to maintain and help improve indoor air quality. If lifestyle and longevity is top of mind, engineered wood flooring creates strength and stability that withholds fluctuations in temperature and can be used in rooms where other flooring may not, such as basements and kitchens.
What customers are saying In the 2016 Hardwood Flooring Customer Preference Survey, interior designers surveyed specify top flooring trends they see in customers highlight style, hardwoods or engineered, finishes, plank widths and where consumers find their inspiration. A few of the highlights from this survey have wide plank flooring coming out on top with over half choosing modern style flooring. Darker stains also had a strong showing as did engineered flooring.
Arimarwood offers the latest trends in hardwood floors. Explore our collections>>
by Arimar | Oct 5, 2016 | Arimar International, Blogs, Floor Art Collection
Arimar International was feature in Florida Design magazine
Arimar International was featured in the prestigious magazine Florida Design and Florida Design Miami Home and Decor. www.floridadesign.com
For the past 20 years we have strive to bring to the Flooring market the latest trends. Our quality and service has made us one of the best choices for high-end hardwood floors in Florida.
The European White Oak Wide Plank Collection with its long length board offers a balance between contemporary design and modern classicism.
Our lines are distinguished by a restrained tasteful elegance. Our International alliance around the world has allowed us to bring the best there is in high end hardwood floors.
The Florida Design Magazine article features a Beautiful Beach House in Sarasota Florida, the floor they choose was Rossell European Wide Planks White Oak.
Floor installed by: The Wood Floor Store, Home of The Floor Doctor www.thefloordoctor.com
Photography by Ryan Gamma
If you want to see our Collection of European Wide Planks White Oak visit us at www.arimarwood.com
