As a little girl, I looked forward to summer for one reason…going barefoot! I could feel
the cool ticklish stubble of newly mowed grass, the comforting warmth of the patio baking in
the sun, and the joy of sloshing though rain puddles as mud squished between my toes.
Then, as now, the peaceful and relaxing experience of feeling those textures underfoot impacts
the way I specify flooring materials for my client's homes. I guess you can say that as a
designer who remains a child at heart, I prefer to specify flooring that has a natural quality
that mimics the textures, patterns, and colors found on the surface of the earth.
Recently, Mannington Mills gained national attention with resilient (also called vinyl)
flooring that imitates nature's colors, textures, and patterns. Not your grandmother's
vinyl, the patterns and textures of these modern floorcoverings are truly amazing -- from
the sensual appeal of Indian Slate, to energetic Lava Stone, to the upscale elegance of
Shangri-La, these patterns have been designed with realism in mind. A nature-inspired,
affordable luxury, Mannington's line of resilient flooring is styled to enhance any room
of your home while adding a textural serenity so that you too can kick back, go barefoot,
and feel the difference nature makes!
So no matter your style or budget, the thing to keep in mind when selecting flooring for
your home is to always trust your feet! By selecting a pattern that is both pleasing to
your eyes AND bare feet, you’ll be assured that your floor will remain a source of pleasure
for years to come.