Flooring & Carpets

An abrasion test is a method used to measure the wear resistance, or Abrasion Resistance, of materials.

Abrasion wear refers to the damage or wear that occurs on a surface due to friction and relates closely to Abrasion Resistance.

Acrilan is a type of synthetic acrylic fiber, commonly grouped with Synthetic Materials.

Aging, in the context of interior design, refers to a deliberate process to make an object or space appear older or more worn than it actually is, often through an Antique Finish.

An allover layout or pattern refers to a design that covers an entire surface uniformly through Repetition without a distinct focal point.

Alleyways Pattern refers to a specific visual motif (Decorative Motif) inspired by the narrow passageways found between buildings, often featuring repetitive Geometric Lines or shapes evoking the sense of narrow, linear spaces and a Linear Pattern effect.

Antron is a premium brand of Nylon fiber used in commercial carpets.

An area rug is a piece of fabric used as a Floor Covering in a specific area.

Aubusson refers to a specific type of French Flat Weave tapestry or carpet.

Bidirectional flow in interior design refers to the two-way movement within a space, allowing for efficient Circulation and interaction.

Carpet is a Floor Covering made from thick woven fabric.

Ceramic refers to objects made from Clay that have been shaped and then hardened by heat.

Checks refer to a Geometric pattern comprising of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical Lines, forming squares.

Chevron is a V-shaped Geometric pattern used in various design aspects.

Cork is a lightweight, natural material and one of many Natural Materials harvested from the cork oak tree.

A fiber rug is a Floor Covering made from Natural Fibers or synthetic fibers.

A method of darkening wood to mimic the appearance of Ebony.

Engineered hardwood is a type of Hardwood Flooring made from multiple layers of wood, including a real hardwood top layer.

Figuring refers to the natural Patterns and markings found in wood.

End matching refers to a technique used in the installation of Wood Flooring and Wood Paneling.

A Dhurrie rug is a traditional Flat Weave rug from India, known for its durability, lightness, and versatile patterns.

Plywood is a versatile and durable Engineered Wood building material made from thin layers of wood veneer.

Mosaic tiles are small, often decorative, pieces of tile used in creating images or Patterns on floors, walls, and other surfaces.

Parquet is a geometric mosaic of Wood pieces used for decorative flooring.

A Persian rug is a handwoven Carpet from Iran, known for its intricate designs and high quality.

An Oriental rug is a heavy Textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes in countries of the Oriental region.

A runner is a long, narrow rug designed to be placed in Hallways or Staircases.

Texture refers to the tactile surface quality, or Tactility, of materials or objects within an interior space.

Tongue & Groove is a Joinery method of fitting similar objects together, edge to edge.

Grout is a dense fluid used to fill and seal the joints between Tiles.

As a Design Principle, variety in interior design refers to the quality of being different or diverse.

Hardwood is a type of wood, distinct from Softwood, that comes from dicot trees.

Herringbone refers to a distinctive V-shaped Twill weaving or tiling pattern.

Italian Provincial is a design style that blends refined elegance with a rustic, countryside vibe.

Kilim refers to a flat Tapestry-woven Carpet or rug traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans.

Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber, a type of Natural Fiber, that can be spun into coarse, strong threads.

Marble is a timeless, elegant Natural Stone often used in interior design.

Laminate is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product, a type of Floor Covering made with Synthetic Materials, fused together with a lamination process.

Liming is a decorative technique, one of the Decorative Techniques, that lightens Wood while also highlighting its grain.

A mudroom is a transitional Entryway area designed to contain outdoor gear, shoes, coats, bags, and mess before they enter the main living spaces.