We have seen beautiful concrete floors everywhere, from bars to restaurants to clubs to warehouses, and over the last decade they have become increasingly popular in modern home interiors as well. More

The Mannington Commercial showroom at NeoCon was sporting this totally-on-trend parquet flooring in a herringbone pattern. The wow factor was provided by the unusually fashion-forward mix of color and wood tones - the funky modern rose and blue with the light and dark wood textures. More

Looking to add a bit of natural, woodsy whimsy to your decor? Faux bois, or "false wood," is an artsy rendition of wood grain. You can style it to be bold and eye-catching, or demure and unassuming, but either way, it's timeless and classic. Come see ten faux bois floors — painted surfaces and rugs both — and get inspired to add a little bark to your floors. More

When I search for "traditional" bathroom styles, a plethora of images pops up that looks nothing like the kinds of classic bathrooms found in historic American homes. Somehow, traditional has become less about classical style and more about ornate flourishes, dark wood, and heavy, overlapping patterns and textures. More

Likely one of the most-utilized spaces in your home is the bathroom. That's why my dream bathroom has to hold its own in form and function. A nice mix of ingenious hidden technology and elegant furnishings work together to make this space a daily spa-like escape. More

What: Blue & White FEZ Cement tile
Source: Granada Tile
Where: Intelligentsia Coffee, Silverlake, LA
Why: This has got to be one of the most stunning uses of tile we've ever seen. It totally transforms the space and gives a cheery, almost otherworldy feeling to the space. Designed by Barbara Bestor for Intelligentsia, she obviously sourced this tile carefully. We first ran this post in 2008 when we didn't know the source and it collected a ton of comments. More

Black and white floor tiles for the bathroom have a long history. They were popular during the Victorian times and during the Arts and Crafts period. The style has been copied in vinyl form, but there are many elegant versions available today. White hexagon tiles can be used with contrast dots, or with contrast circles which look like flowers. Or you can go with simple square tiles in various sizes and patterns. And then there is the pinwheel design, with its lovely geometric symmetry. More

As a decorator I'm pretty excitable about beautiful materials, but even so, it has been a long time since I've found myself completely gaga over an entire collection and the company behind it. Known for stone, Charles Luck is a LEED certified, style-minded source of natural stone products, ranging from tile to furniture, that suits a range of budgets. More

Specialty: Sustainable flooring and backsplash materials from Madison, Wisconsin.
Price Range: ($) Budget — ($$) Mid-Range

Their name couldn't be more direct ... nor could their simple website. But beyond that basic website, Madison, Wisconsin-based Eco Friendly Flooring offers a broad range of green flooring and backsplash options for your renovating project. More

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