Specialty Design Elements

Custom wood flooring can range from high-end handcrafted borders to medallions . Other options include adding exotic wood accents to an otherwise standard floor or mixing wood with entirely different materials like marble, tile, and even brass.

Borders and Medallions

Wood floors can be enhanced with a carefully chosen border and medallion.

• Borders
  A border defines the main area of the floor, so it contrasts the main floor to some extent. An intricate border calls for a simple field, and vice versa. But remember to keep the border's width in scale with the room.
• Medallions
  Medallions and other inlays are often the focal point in many wood floors. They can include intricate patterns, detailed artwork, and even corporate logos and family crests. Medallions are available either pre-manufactured or custom-made at the job site, and are installed after the floor is installed to ensure a proper fit.

Mixed Media

You can create one-of-a-kind flooring designs by mixing wood with other materials such as tile, stone, or metal. Different combinations can be used in borders, accents, medallions, or corner treatments. Materials come in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles.

Use slate, granite, marble, or tile to unify flooring in different rooms, act as a transition to the outdoors, or complement a view. A marble foyer might give way to a marble-trimmed wood floor in a living area or conference room. Granite-inlaid wood floors can complement granite countertops in a kitchen installation. Slate borders in a sunroom could act as a transition to a slate terrace outdoors. Sparkling accent strips of brass, copper, or stainless steel could add drama in a room with a dramatic city view. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

Mixed and Exotic Species

Consider complementing your floor with a different species of wood, domestic or exotic, to enliven your entire room. Depending on the look you want to achieve, you can find several species to meet your needs. Try Brazilian Cherry, Bamboo, Maple, Ash, Birch, Santos Mahogany, Wenge and many more species available today