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
by Arimar | Sep 6, 2016 | Blogs, Floor Art Collection, Iberian Collection
Kitchens with Hardwood Floors
Home is where the kitchen is. Kitchens have become more than a place to cook, they are we gather with family and friends. Whether in the morning to share a cup of coffee and read the paper or on a weekend evening entertaining guests. In fact, according to the 2016 Houzz Kitchen Trends Survey, some 60% of homeowners spend more than three hours a day in their kitchens. Because we’re spending more and more of our time in the kitchen, homeowners understand the value of investing in not only functionality but also look. Among those polled by Houzz, 15% said they spent more than $75,000 to transform their kitchens into high-end activity hubs.
One of the first factors people consider when renovating or making over a kitchen is choosing the right floor. Hardwood flooring is an ideal choice for a timeless look that never goes out of style. Hardwood is also highly durable, low-maintenance and, with the right sealant, moisture resistant. For open floor concepts, hardwood also works well in both kitchens and living creating a unified visual appeal.
Engineered wood in particular is optimal for kitchens. Because they’re made with real wood backed by layers of sturdy plywood, this construction provides dimensional stability, making the flooring less susceptible to movement caused by changes in humidity and temperature (common in kitchens).
Take a look at these five stunning kitchens in our gallery for inspiration:
Rossell Rustic European White Oak
Fitzroy Rustic European White Oak
Smoked Brushed Rustic White Oak
European Rustic White Oak
Nice European Rustic White Oak
Metz Brown Rustic European White Oak
by Arimar | Sep 5, 2016 | Arimar International, Blogs, Floor Art Collection
Upcoming trends in wood flooring for 2017
What can you expect to see in 2017? Here are three trends to watch in the flooring industry that will continue to trend in the coming year.
Hand-scraped: Contractors are noting growing interest among homeowners who want to replicate the rustic look. This has led to an upswing in demand for distressed, hand-scraped flooring. These floors are also practical; many homeowners select hand-scraped floors to place in spaces that may sustain wear and tear.
Kitchens: The “great room” concept uniting kitchens and family rooms into one expansive space is gaining popularity, according to home designers. With an increase in homeowners asking for open concept spaces, it has become more common to see hardwoods on kitchen floors, which create a seamless, flow between the spaces.
Wider planks: We have seen preferences in hardwoods lean toward wider planks or toward using multiple-sized planks. Wider planks give a room the appearance of added depth, making them particularly good to install in a small room or open floor plan to make the space look bigger.
Metz-Brown Rustic European White Oak
