At AAI Flooring we often get asked to pull a few samples for our guests. These samples are usually for a certain color the family wants to use for their home design. We have a lot of fun pulling looks for our clients and thought we would share some of our favorite green carpets!

Green is a symbol of nature. This calming and refreshing color is the easiest for the eye. It improves vision. In fact the research shows that it can improve reading ability and comprehension. It is also a symbol of health. Here is a look at the green carpets from our favorite brands!

Come enjoy the warmth and allure of Antibes, Couristan’s seafaring-inspired quality residential carpet. This charming woven Wilton loop pile carpet is a pure delight for bare feet.

Creating an interlocking square pattern, Antibes gives practically any room in the house a relaxing, yet fashionable, feeling.

The meaning of green is often associated with calming, balancing, healing, relaxing and tranquil—it is the most restful color on the eye. Green represents growth, vitality, abundance, and nature. The color green also stimulates positivity and is very inspiring.

Different hues of green have different meanings. For instance, a bluish green is colder, fastidious, and sensitive, while a yellowish green is stimulating, lighter, and less serious. A light bluish green is refreshing and a neutral green is calming.

Green is a wonderful color to decorate a home with. A fresh green carpet can uplift any design. With spring around the corner and flowers blooming, why not bring the outdoors in? If you have any design needs for your home, check in with us at AAI Flooring in Orange, CT.

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At AAI Flooring we use top quality brands to assist in renovating homes. We take flooring serious and not only want to make sure your dream design comes true, we also want to make sure you have the best product for your home. One of our favorite brands is Mirage Flooring.

Mirage quality

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If you are beginning to plan outdoor renovations and are interested in updating your walk ways, consider using traditional indoor tiling outside. This is a great way to give your home a more personal touch. Tiling the outdoors can improve your garden or turn your outdoor patio into a stylish new hangout spot. It may be a little too cold to consider spending time out doors, but with the right tile design, you might feel the urge to begin your renovations sooner rather then later.

Pebbles and tiles in this magical outdoor bathroom,

Outdoor areas have become an extension of our internal living areas, extending a deck, patio or tiling around a pool makes perfect sense. Most materials used outside need continuous maintenance and most often deteriorate and fade with sun exposure. This is why the perfect covering for your outdoor living spaces are outdoor tiles.

Geometric Floor Tile Stencils from Royal Design Studio – Painted Concrete Tiles – Mediterranean Jungalow Patio Porch Makeover by Old Brand New.

Color scheme can be simple or fun it all depends on your taste. If you like matching the pavement tiles with your house paint then go for a matching scheme. You can also go for neutral colors like whites, browns, greys and blacks if going for a subdued look. But if you want a contrasting color then the options are unlimited as natural stones come in a variety of beautiful colors.

Gorgeous outdoor dining area by Zevy Joy.

This is an extremely important question as it helps in selecting the right material for your project. If the project is a space that experiences heavy foot traffic and is prone to heavy level of abuse then it is better to go with tiles that are heavy duty. Similarly some stone tiles are better off on the walls rather than on the floor. Knowing the location where you want the tiles to be placed helps you in deciding the perfect material for your project.

Tiles of Ezra Ceent encaustic tile black and white herringbone earthy floor tiles for external courtyard with planter.

Tile Installation can either be done by a professional contractor or as a DIY project. However, in some rare circumstances professional help is mandatory especially when it comes to setting up tiles in the outdoor areas. But most of the time, a pro isn’t needed and the entire installation process can be done with the basic knowledge and understanding of creating the foundation level.

For a free estimate about how you can improve your home, contact AAI Flooring for a free estimate today: https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/free-estimate/

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Copper tile is often used as trim in conjunction with other tiles, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Copper gives any room a “wow” factor when it covers a large area, and it has not been over-used in the big picture of interior design.

Copper is an ancient element, unearthed by humans about 4700 years ago. People have loved copper as a decorative and practical metal from that time forward. It presents a timeless, stylish look in tile form in every room of the house. Antique copper is difficult to top for elegance and sophistication, but its warmth is retained in the varied colors of each tile. Dark grays, blues, blacks and browns meld into the reddish copper, providing interest and depth.

Warm metallics have been huge in 2014, with copper hues especially taking the lead. he word “boring” does not apply to antique copper, but the word “rich” does. The metallic texture and patina of antique copper make any room unique and welcoming whatever the style of furniture. The “richness” of the copper itself adds something to a room full of antiques or to a contemporary design.

Craftsmanship and memories of manual skills, Vienna, a sophisticated covering inspired by a traditional weaving technique. Copper options come in all shapes and sizes from the standard square or rectangular (subway tile) to round penny tile. For those who like smaller sized options mosaic tiles that have many tiny sized tiles attached to a mesh backing are a natural choice. Since copper can work well with quite a few other materials some mosaics will include copper, glass, and certain types of stone together.

Minimal maintenance is required to clean copper tile, a real asset in damp areas. Copper is moisture-resistant and covers imperfections in the wall when necessary. Copper does not crack like ceramic or stone tile and wears well. Good quality copper is not inexpensive, but it stands up to time and has a broad appeal. It will cost $18-$50 per square foot and continue to impress guests and homeowners.

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2017 has ended leaving us with a lot to reflect on. At AAI Flooring, we are dedicated to renovating your home with the best flooring available. We enjoyed writing blogs about our favorite flooring and would like to share with you our favorites. Here is the best/favorites of 2017.

Parquet Hardwood flooring has geometric designs or unique patterns. The word Parquet comes from the french language and means  “a small compartment.” Read more: https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/parquethardwood/

We’re currently obsessed with Karastan’s area rugs! Give your Connecticut home a seasonal update with area rugs for autumn. Area rugs make for a wonderful accent for your hardwood floors. Find inspiration below for your seasonal makeover.

Castlemoor’s rustic flooring features a matte finish. Give your home a touch of farmhouse charm with this laminate flooring. The variations of tone and texture will give your interior added intrigue. Read more: https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/beaulieus-laminate-flooring/

Give your design some shine with glass tile! Glass tile is sleek and versatile; sheets of glass tile can easily be cut into smaller pieces for a customized design. One of the main benefits of tile is that it’s easy to clean! We love that glass tile is non-absorbent and doesn’t emit harmful VOCs. Read More: https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/beautiful-glass-tile-designs/

The Marmara collection features both tile in marble and limestone, which is ideal for your kitchen or bathroom renovation. When shopping for the perfect tile for your home, ask your AAI Flooring consultant what they think would look best in your interior. If you are renovating your kitchen or bathroom, consider bringing swatches with you to compare and contrast against tile samples. Read more: https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/marmara-collection/

Transform your business, venue or building with Radici’s elegant area rugs for commercial spaces. Radici’s area rugs combine quality carpeting and unique designs. Make a statement with a large area rug in a space that needs a pop of style, or add a small area rug to welcome your guests at the entrance. Read more: https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/area-rugs-for-commercial-spaces/

ive your home a dose of Autumn splendor with Spiced Revival inspiration from Couristan.  Boasting rich hues, Couristan’s Spiced Revival trend adds instant warmth.  Shop Couristan in-store at A. A. I. Flooring to find the perfect tones for your Connecticut home. Read more: https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/spiced-revival/

AAI Flooring, located in Orange, Connecticut has all of your flooring needs. AAI Flooring’s knowledgeable staff is trained to assist you in finding the ideal flooring for your interior design. Visit our location to assemble your palette and browse our various flooring lines, including VOGUEBAY, Marble Systems, Mohawk Industries, Daltile, Karastan, Karndean Design Flooring, and more!

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Also take a look at AAI Flooring’s monthly promotions to see if your favorite from 2017 is on sale: https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/promotions/

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Would you like to see stars? Let AAI Flooring help you imagine a home inspired by our night’s sky. A star is type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun.

Adding a small patch of tile to your floors can be an exciting way to renovate your home. It is a newer design trend in home improvements. Want to refresh your wooden floor bathroom? Try adding some tiled stars.

Mosaics are not just a style of the past, it can be used to add a fresh design to your home. Using smaller tiles to create designs on your floor can feel like a puzzle. Incorporating different textures of tiling to your star pattern might also inspire your design to take a turn from bleak to retro!

If you’ve always wanted to bath in the stars, adding a start design to your bathroom will create a more luxurious setting. Above is EliteTile Royalty 17.63″ x 17.63″ Ceramic Field Tile in Beige/Gray.

When it comes to designing a home, some details can bring the home good luck. Stars are often considered good luck to home owners. There is some stories that indicate that placing a star in your home references the north star and always being able to “find your way home.”

If you would like to know more about how you can make stars shine in your home, contact https://aaiflooringspecialist.com/free-estimate/

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Need a flooring update for 2018? Here is one of our favorite trends spring up for next year! Corked flooring is eco-friendly, lights, and has a similar appearance to wood. As an affordable flooring option, cork floors are becoming one of next year’s most popular styles for home design.

Kitchen

Cork flooring handles foot traffic really well. Making it a great choice for a busy kitchen! Cork flooring is a bit more shock absorbent then other flooring. Glasses and dishes are less likely to shatter or break when falling on cork floors.

Bathroom

Cork materials are a great choice for a bathroom. Unlike tile, cork can hold in warmth. This makes getting out of the bathtub a little easier.

Design

With many designs to choose from, cork flooring can replace all of the flooring in your home.

Ease

Cork Floors are not waterproof, however they are pretty water resistant. Usually seen in a bathroom. Often applied is a polyurethane topcoat that will protect the floors from minor spills.

More about this image: https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/kitchen-floors-how-i-chose-cork-tiles/

Beauty

A cork floor is interesting to look at. Yes, it is similar to wood, however has beautiful ascents almost like marble. No pattern is the same.

Mix Matching Designs

Not only are corked floors a great way to update your home, but also including other design styles will make your floors worth mentioning. Take a look at this flooring collaboration of cork floors and parquet.

Inspiration from: https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/cork-floors-one-year-report/

Up Close

As mentioned before, the look of the cork floors is unique with remnants of other materials used for flooring. If you are looking to update your flooring for 2018, take a look at our cork flooring. It will leave your home refreshed.

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Back from ancient times, Terrazzo is another leading trend of 2018 for redoing your floors.Terrazzo can be traced back to the ancient mosaics of Egypt, its predecessors come from Italy. If you are looking for something new for your Connecticut home, this might be the tasteful floors you’ve been looking for.

Creation

Creating Terrazzo flooring can be a long process. It consists of chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass, or other suitable material, poured with a cement binder, polymeric, or a combination of both.

Update Any Room

With Terrazzo flooring you can add a modern touch to any room. This style of flooring can fit any design, however one of our favorites is in a muted room.

Not Just Flooring

Think outside the box! Terrazzo doesn’t have to end at the floors. We often see it being used on walls and for stairs. Terrazzo is a beautiful medium and can create a beautiful ascent to any room.

Unique Design

Another great design detail about Terrazzo flooring is that the mix matched shimmering flakes in the floor give a unique look that is hard to replicate.

Mixing Matierals

Mixing materials with Terrazzo can bring new inspirations. Terrazzo is a fun flooring material. It looks brilliant with other designs because of all the colors that can be found inside of flooring. We enjoy mixing a metallic trim around the Terrazzo pieces.

Have you seen Terrazzo flooring before? This style of flooring has been around for some time and a lot of popular places can be seen with Terrazzo flooring. One of the more famous and frequently visited examples of Terrazzo is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. What are your favorite places that use Terrazzo?

As one of our favorite 2018 trends, we, at AAI Flooring in Orange CT, are eager to help you with updating your flooring. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you improve your home, visit us today.

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A popular trend 2018 has us going back. To update your home with a modern farm house design, try using distressed wood planks. Distressed wood planks have a lot of character. They are often Eco-friendly and used from reclaimed wood.

Distressed plank flooring takes us back to some of the older days of flooring. A traditional hardwood floor is a beautiful improvement to any home. There are plenty of options for distressed plank floors. Brighten a room with light rustic planks or a darker wooden look to add warmth.

Another look captured by the distressed plank flooring is peeled paint.The planks are often reclaimed wood and may have some paint on them. Buffing the paint out may create an inspiring design for your home. It is also possible to recreate this look with new wooden planks.

Mix matching the distressed plank flooring can also offer a new design to your home! The above image show cases reclaimed wooden planks. This distressed look is complimented with a parquet geometric design. As previously mentioned in our blog, parquet hardwood flooring is a trend for 2018.

Planks are easy to add to a home. Planks are light and affordable when compared to traditional hardwood floors. Planks are easy to self install. They leave room for error and are very forgiving in fixing mistakes. Planks are a great alternative to traditional wooden floors because they are easy to replace.

With hardwood floors, the worry often comes from scratching them up. Distressed plank flooring can be more manageable when moving furniture around due to the planks being hard to scratch. Though with an intentional distressed look, the benefit from the design is that mishaps on the floor usually come with good stories.

If you are looking for a distressed plank floor look to update your home for 2018, contact us today at AAI Flooring in Orange, CT.

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