A Foot's Perspective #23 - Wow! Mirage Hallway Carpet

This episode of A Foot's Perspective is about a Wow! carpet style that I came across at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, NV where I stayed for the yearly Surfaces flooring trade show.

In the previous episode of A Foot's Perspective, I showed you the carpet inside my room at the Mirage. This time, I take you outside into the hallway of the 22nd floor!

From the photos you get a feel for the animal print and nature inspired patterns and colors - which echoes the theme of the Mirage hotel itself.

The circular motif carpet pattern is what greets you as you step outside of the elevator bank. The pattern morphs from giraffe and leopard/cheetah patterns to butterfly or moth-like spots. Note the brown border surrounding this central focal point.

From there, three separate hallways - like spokes on a wheel - go off toward the guest rooms.

The hallway carpet pattern builds off of the central motif, but introduces tree branch motifs, in two alternating patterns: one stretched out vertically; the other, horizontal and bordered in red indicating guest room door entries.

In this video, I start out by the guest room section of the hallway where the tree branch and bark qualities are strongest. The flow toward animal inspired patterns works smoothly and naturally; it's also visually intriguing.

Note how color is used to indicate direction and destination. It works hand-in-hand with the pattern changes. It creates rhythm and flow - as you might in your own home.

See for yourself in this episode of A Foot's Perspective!

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How might you apply some of these ideas to your home?

For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 21: Wow! Mirage Carpet.

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A Foot's Perspective #22: Wow! Mirage Carpet

This episode of A Foot's Perspective is about another Wow! carpet style that I came across at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. That's where I stayed last week for the yearly Surfaces flooring trade show.

This was my first visit to the Mirage and I really enjoyed my room.

The style: definitely modern! And, really fun!

From the photo, you can see that the lines are clean and straightforward, almost sparse. If it weren't for the splash of orange accents, and the bold carpet pattern, the room might have seemed oppressive or uninspiring.

I can assure you that that wasn't the case! The room was a haven from the gaudiness of the casino scene and the hectic pace of Surfaces. It helped me recalibrate and rebalance.

The carpet, as you can see, features a large, contemporary circular pattern in chocolate brown and light-cafe-latte [i.e., a shade of beige]. I love that the color contrast is so stark and yet the textural contrast so subtle between loop and texture carpet construction styles.

The orange accents pop and that bolster pillow is preposterous!

See for yourself!

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What do you think? Would you try something like this at home?

For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 21: Wow! Dallas Carpet. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

Thank you for watching and reading!




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A Foot's Perspective #21 - Wow Dallas Carpet!

This episode of A Foot's Perspective is about another Wow! carpet style that I came across at the Comfort Inn by the Dallas/Fort Worth airport. I was more than pleasantly surprised!

This photo captures the wall facing you as you enter through the hotel's front doors: whimsical, eye-catching and very comfortable. My first thought was that I wouldn't mind sitting and spending time in this lobby.

What made the space so engaging, welcoming and warm was... you guessed it: the carpet!

It's a bold, circular abstract pattern that combines a loop construction with a texture [i.e., "cut/loop or cut & loop] in two different shades: a warm buttery ochre-yellow with a cool grey.

The same pattern is repeated in the breakfast area in another color combination: the same grey with a darker grey. I love how the pattern was matched so perfectly at the seams, too!

In the breakfast area, the darker carpet creates a different look and feel. Still sophisticated, but more private, more conducive to breakfast and lots of people sitting at small tables and conversing.

Also more practical.

Note the pattern of the upholstered seating: the plaid pattern and colors do a lovely job of reflecting the breakfast area look and feel while also relating to the warm lobby tones.

I commented on the smart look of the lobby to the hotel manager, assuming that it had just been upgraded and remodeled. Guess what he said? They upgraded in 2005, and put a lot of effort in maintaining the space.

See for yourselves in this episode of A Foot's Perspective.

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[The background noise comes from the TV News playing in the breakfast room.]

For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 20: Another Wow! Carpet Style. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

Thank you for watching and reading!





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A Foot's Perspective #20 - Another Wow! Carpet Style

This episode of A Foot's Perspective is about another Wow! carpet style from a La Quinta Inn hotel room in Fort Wayne, IN.

BTW, are you as excited as I am to encounter these really fun examples of home fashion design that incorporate carpet? Would you consider taking photos of videos as you come across interesting carpet style design concepts? Let me know at CBWhittemore [at] gmail [dot] com and I will then post about it here to share with others.

It's really neat to see hotel interiors [and I'm not talking super high-end, untouchable hotels] getting more fashionable in an edgy way. There's real style happening and it's giving me ideas.

This La Quinta Inn has just remodeled its rooms and the end result - particularly from a carpet style perspective - is fantastic, sophisticated, soothing and inspiring!

Look at that carpet pattern - in an energizing synergy of browns. Grounding, yet versatile. In my mind, it redefines the notion of a 'neutral' and appeals to both male and female sensibilities. It's comforting to the soul and the soles of your feet [I couldn't resist :-)].

I particularly like how the carpet accessorizes with the other room elements.

Above you see the curtain pattern. And, next, the bedspread. They add airiness and additional warmth.

The pattern combination is fun. Until seeing how well stripes, the curvy organic bedspread pattern and the geometric carpet grid worked together, I never would have considered such a combination.

Now, I know better.

Check it out for yourself by viewing this episode of A Foot's Perspective. What do you think of the walls?

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For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 19: The Night Before Christmas. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

Thank you for watching and reading!




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A Foot's Perspective #19: The Night Before Christmas

In honor of the Holiday season, I share with you in this episode of A Foot's Perspective, my very favorite Christmas story, The Night Before Christmas.

This version of Clement C. Moore's famous story [which was originally published anonymously in 1823 as A Visit From St. Nicholas] is illustrated by Mary Engelbreit, a St. Louis artist. I find the richness of patterns and details entrancing and particularly delightful, as does my daughter. We received this copy when she was born 7 years ago.

[BTW, this story per Wikipedia is "largely responsible for the conception of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today, including his physical appearance, the night of his visit, his mode of transportation, the number and names of his reindeer, and that he brings toys to children. Prior to the poem, American ideas about St. Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors varied considerably." Amazing!]

My 'foot' drop for the story is a scrumptiously opulent feeling textured carpet style called Touch of Heaven from WundaWeve, made with Wear-Dated carpet fiber.

Without further ado, I present you with "The Night Before Christmas."

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Thank you for watching [and reading!].

As says jolly St. Nicholas, "Merry Christmas to all & to all a Good Night!" I wish you the Happiest of Holidays!

For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 18: Fabrica's Silk Weave Carpet. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 18: Fabrica's Silk Weave Carpet

[Pictured here, Fabrica's Antigua and Silk Weave carpet styles.]

This episode of A Foot's Perspective comes from the beautiful showroom of Associated Inc. in Seattle, Washington -- located one half block from the Seattle Design Center -- where I had the honor of co-presenting with a most talented and design-inspiring woman, Robbie Schuette.

Robbie is territory manager for Fabrica, a carpet mill. She has a rich background in design and describes carpet style trends in a way particularly relevant to me, and, I think, to you.

The Associated showroom is an inspiring space. It's no wonder that designers around Seattle consider it a haven for ideas. I took many photos and plan to share with you what I observed in a separate blogpost.

One section of the showroom has been carpeted with Fabrica's Silk Weave carpet style, which is elegant and evocative of The Elegance of Dupioni Silk. It looked so stunning that Robbie suggested that we use it for this episode of A Foot's Perspective to illustrate the carpet style and color trends she has observed in the Northwest. I agreed.

Robbie makes points about carpet style trends inspired by fabric [e.g., silk for Silk Weave], asian influences, and timeless colors and patterns [note Silk Weave's palette of 15 colors]. Even though she talks about the Northwest, I suggest that her observations are relevant to the rest of the country, too.

Watch for yourself.

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What do you think? Isn't Silk Weave timelessly elegant, yet texturally casual? Can't you see it in your home?

Thank you for watching [and reading!].

Note: Silk Weave is a carpet made with Wear-Dated carpet fiber.

For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 17: Wow! Carpet. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.




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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 17: Wow Carpet!

This episode of A Foot's Perspective comes from the Marriott Town Place Suites in Kent, WA and describes what I consider to be Wow Carpet!

I had never stayed in a Marriott Town Place Suites before. In fact, I had no idea they even existed.

What I now know and greatly appreciate is how they have created a fantastic and inspiring carpet style experience.

Don't you love it?

The carpet style you see pictured here features a wild striped/circle pattern where the pale yellow part of the pattern is a textured construction whereas the red part is a loop construction.

The pattern works very well in the space: whimsical yet also grounding. Enough visual interest to make the room comfortable and energizing, but not so much that you felt overwhelmed or uncomfortable.

I didn't capture all of the furniture in the room as they were much more subdued. In fact, they were unpatterned [i.e., solid colors] and dark except for a red cushion on the sofa.

Why don't you experience the effect for yourselves?

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For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 16: The Wear-Dated Office. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

Thank you for watching [and reading!].




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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 16: The Wear-Dated Office

Today's episode of A Foot's Perspective comes from the Wear-Dated and Ultron office in Kennesaw, GA.

What's most wonderful about visiting our office it that it's all about carpet and carpet style ideas... The ideas range from carpet concept samples and new carpet introductions, to carpet on the floors, carpet on the walls, and the building blocks of carpet as art.

As you enter through our main doors [these are glass so you can view what lies beyond], you come face-to-face with this dramatic display pictured to the right. It's a celebration of color and yarn, surrounded by residential and commercial carpet samples [see photos below].

[By the way, Ann Hurley regularly updates this entry display to reflect the latest in color trends and product concept ideas.]

As I mentioned, this display immediately faces the front entry double doors. To the right side, you find the Ultron commercial carpet style wall and to the left, the Wear-Dated residential carpet style wall.

On the floors, we showcase a wide variety of wonderful carpet styles and patterns.

[The Wear-Dated side]
Even on the walls we feature carpet!

You'll notice artwork created completely with carpet as well as framed pieces celebrating the winning concepts submitted to our yearly Doc Award Competition.

Have you heard about it? The 2008 Doc Award Competition is underway right now. We've named the judges and now we're eagerly awaiting to hear about the results.

The story behind the Doc Award Competition is a fascinating one that I thought I would share with you here...

The Doc Award Competition is named after Robert F. Docherty, also known as “Doc.” He spent most of his 30-year career at Solutia focusing on the contract interior design market. He was a true pioneer in that he was among the first to recognize the importance of interior designers and went about establishing relationships with professional associations such as ASID and IIDA. This was unheard of at the time.

[The Ultron side]

He also pioneered the use of carpet in education and healthcare, and funded research that resulted in the first use of carpet in patient care areas.

Imagine doing all of this starting back in the 1960s.

The Doc Award Competition was established in 1988 to "recognize outstanding achievement in contract design." It takes place on an annual basis with selection made by an independent jury of recognized architecture and design professionals and "honors superior achievement in contract projects that orchestrate color, space, form, function and materials with consummate finesse. In addition to honoring project design, the competition also honors carpet mills for outstanding achievement in product design. Carpet products are judged based on originality of design, overall aesthetic, pricing and usability in the contract environment."

I'm in awe every year when the results are announced.

In the meantime, please join me for this episode of A Foot's Perspective and a walk through the Wear-Dated office in Kennesaw, GA to experience how we celebrate carpet.

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For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 15: How To Remove Carpet Stains. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

Thank you for watching [and reading!].




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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 15: How To Remove A Carpet Stain

This episode of A Foot's Perspective captures expert advice - courtesy of Annette Smith - on how best to remove a carpet stain.

How difficult can it be to remove a carpet stain? Liquid in, liquid out - right? Well, not quite. Or, at least, not that quickly.
And, in terms of how I do it, well - aren't all surfaces the same? Doesn't the movement I use to wipe Windex off a grease-covered counter top the same I should use on carpet? Or, can't I just energetically rub that stain out of the carpet?
Absolutely not!

Here follows a primer on how best to go about removing a stain on carpet.
As mentioned in Carpet: The Solution for Uncertain Economic Times?, if you have a carpet stain, attend to it immediately!

Next, before applying any substance onto your carpet, work with water. Water is your best first line of defense against carpet stains. More often than not, water will take care of the problem.

Notice the spray bottle filled with water in the photo above, and in the video.

If water doesn't do the trick for the stain on your carpet, please only use the method recommended for that stain.

Definitely assemble your tools before you attend to the carpet stain: water, paper towels, and any other materials based on the method recommended for that stain substance. Also a brick or a massive dictionary or some old Encyclopedia Britannicas.

Note the movement that Annette uses to deal with the carpet stain. Is she wiping? No. Is she rubbing? No. She is blotting. And, blotting only. Blotting intensely and blotting consistently.

Here's something else I learned from watching [and videotaping] Annette removing a carpet stain. This will take a while. It will take longer than you expect. But, it works - if you blot, if you work consistently and if you start with water. Here, watch this episode of A Foot's Perspective:
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What do you think? Are you ready to banish the rubbing or wiping motion? Ready to blot only, and start with water?

Let me know how it goes.

For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 14. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

Thank you for watching [and reading!].








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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 14

This episode of A Foot's Perspective comes again from my Mom's house - as did episode 12.

My Mom's house features quite a range of carpet throughout. Not only does she have wall to wall carpet, but she also readily places area rugs on top of carpet. That's how she infuses color into her design scheme, as you see here.

She also has bound rugs - rugs that she will have created or custom cut from broadloom selections.
Although her preferred color scheme is light and airy, more than anyone else I've met she loves to mix patterns. And it works. This one you see below abuts the double construction style in her dining room. It also works well with the strong area rug patterns.

Finally, she mixes soft with hard surface, while maximizing the soft surfaces for visual appeal, for comfort and to dampen sound - this central living area is quite open with flights of stairs connecting upstairs and downstairs; both staircases are carpeted.

This episode of A Foot's Perspective shows you the variety of my Mom's carpet style selections. You'll see the contrast between hard and soft surfaces, as well as how the pattern variety works together. I'm very pleased to share with you carpet design inspiration direct from my Mom's home.

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Thank you for watching!


For the most recent episode, visit A Foot's Perspective - Episode 13. Or you can scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.



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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 12

This episode of A Foot's Perspective takes place in my Mom's dining room in Washington, DC, which features two different carpet styles.

She has taken a patterned carpet and inserted it within a textured carpet border. The effect is wonderful!

What my Mom created is something that Thom Filicia suggests in Thom Filicia's Design Inspiration Tips [although the solid texture style is not what my Mom has used in the rest of the house] and Vickie Gilstrap in The Latest in Carpet Style Trends.

This photo to the left shows you the diagonal trellis pattern and the solid textured border she chose. Isn't is fantastic?

What a way to create your own statement of style!

See for yourself how it looks. Let me know if it inspires you to try new things with carpet, especially given how many beautiful new carpet styles are now available....

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For the most recent episode from A Foot's Perspective - Episode 11.

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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 11

This episode of A Foot's Perspective - as did A Foot's Perspective - Episode 10 - comes from Carpet One Floor & Home's Summer Convention in Nashville, TN.

This time, the view comes from Mohawk's booth as I expose you to a carpet style, made with Wear-Dated Natural Nylon, called Hardanger by Wunda Weve.

Wear-Dated Natural Nylon refers to Nylon 6,6 carpet fiber that is combined with a proprietary insert technology. The resulting fiber generates a carpet with the look and feel of wool, yet with the durability of Nylon 6,6 - the best nylon available for carpet.

As we describe it in Wear-Dated Natural Nylon Makes for Stylish Carpet [which includes PowerPoint slides with micron photography], the proprietary insert technology process literally inserts a low-melt nylon fiber in between the yarn plies. During manufacturing when heat comes into play, the low-melt nylon melts, binding the yarn together. The result: tufts that cannot be untwisted, creating a carpet that has better resistance to matting [i.e., great performance], and better tip definition [i.e., that means you can create some unusually fashionable carpet styles].

[Also check out Marianne Cone Discusses Surfaces, By The Foot and Natural Nylon.]

Back to this episode of A Foot's Perspective.

Handanger is a textured loop or an uneven loop carpet construction where the unevenness creates texture. From the photos, you may notice a fuzziness [my term and it's not just from camera focus] to the construction that I associate with the wool-ness of Wear-Dated Natural Nylon [i.e., luster, hand and appearance - if you want to get really technical].

See for yourself.

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Other recently introduced carpet styles made with Wear-Dated Natural Nylon carpet fiber include:

+ From Wunda Weve: Shining Allure, Sisal Chic, and Rosewood

+ From Gulistan: Craftwork, Weymouth and Ashmore

+ From Karastan: Nob Hill, Eloquence Classic, McLaren Park and Union Street.

They are definitely worth checking out.

For the most recent episode from A Foot's Perspective - Episode 10. Or you can also scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

Thanks for watching!


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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 10

Episode 10 of A Foot's Perspective celebrates one of my very favorite carpet styles - Millennium Nouveau by Wunda Weve - in the most glorious color possible: Gerber Daisy.

It just so happens that I had the luxury of having Millennium Nouveau underfoot the week of July 21, 2008 when I spent the entire week in Nashville, TN. The reason? Carpet One Floor & Home and Flooring America/Flooring Canada's summer conventions.

Millennium Nouveau in Gerber Daisy energized me. It also inspired me to record and share this episode of A Foot's Perspective with you...

First, a bit of carpet style information.

Millennium Nouveau is considered a textured loop construction. It's a loop [although not totally a level loop]. It consists entirely of loops, but the unevenness of the loops creates a textured look and feel.

Gerber Daisy may not be the color you decide to surround yourself with, however it is a color with character. Millennium Nouveau comes in a range of 60 colors -- all equally vibrant. For someone who loves color as much as I do, the color line is refreshingly intense.

And, yes, it is made with Wear-Dated carpet fiber.

Possibly the most fun aspect of having spent several days with Millennium Nouveau in Gerber Daisy pink underfoot was being so perfectly coordinated with the Wear-Dated By The Foot marketing campaign [if you haven't already, please read Marianne's post about "Feet Appreciate Beauty"]!

It made for some very fun conversations with convention-goers, and terrific foot photo opportunities [do check out my Carpet One Flickr set].

In the meantime, I proudly share with you Episode 10 of A Foot's Perspective from the Wear-Dated booth at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

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For the most recent episode from NeoCon, click A Foot's Perspective - Episode 9. Or you can also scroll through previous blogposts with links to all previous episodes of A Foot's Perspective.

Thank you for watching!





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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 9

Mannington's Runway Collection - Savy made with Ultron carpet fiber.

Episode 9 of A Foot's Perspective takes place in Solutia's Ultron Carpet Fiber showroom at the Chicago Merchandise Mart during the recent NeoCon.

NeoCon takes place every year in early June. This is the time when the contract divisions of carpet mills and furniture manufacturers unveil the latest collections and concepts for the corporate world.

What's important to us as consumers is that these trends trickle down to our world in one to two years - usually with lighter colors.

Clayton Miller's Cadence from the Peace Collection made with Solutia Ultron Prismatic with StainGuard carpet fiber

Here, I spend time with Ann Hurley as she describes new carpet trends relevant to the corporate side of the marketplace.

Solutia's Ultron showroom floor showcased four new introductions:

+ Mannington's Savy from the Runway Collection [pictured above]. The random starburst pattern has a shadow effect that comes from the sheared loops.

+ Clayton Miller's Cadence from the Peach Collection [to the left]. Note the handcrafted sweater quality that comes from the tufting.

North Adams from Bentley Prince Street with Solutia Ultron Prismatic carpet fiber

+ North Adams from Bentley Prince Street [see left]. Note the contrast coming from light and dark yarns, with accents of black and multicolor yarns.

+ JJ/Invision's Broken Slate from Altered Elements [see below right]. Here, you see a combination of tonal color with bright and dull luster.

As Ann points out in her comments, the carpet style or trend story has to do with contrast. Whether it is created through texture, color variation, and -the newest- luster, or a combination, contrast is the story.

JJ/Invision Broken Slate from Altered Elements from Solutia Ultron carpet fiber

In an upcoming blogpost, I'll show you more of the showroom - this time, the walls!

Meanwhile, here is an up-close-and-personal foot's perspective on new carpet introductions featuring Solutia's Ultron carpet fiber.

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Previous episodes can be viewed by clicking on these links:

+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 8
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 7
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 6
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 5
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 4
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 3
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 2
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 1

Thanks for reading and watching!


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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 8

Episode 8 of A Foot's Perspective comes from the Sear's Tower in Chicago.

The Sears Tower is an impressive building- it's the tallest building in the U.S. since 1973 - and offers an unsurpassed view of the Chicago area.

Not to dash your expectations, but I won't be showing you any of that. Rather, I'll be offering you a foot's perspective of the reception area, at the top of the Tower - albeit below the SkyDeck -where we held an event during the recent NeoCon show.

The feet you see pictured here on the right are those of my associates, as we stood at the foot of the Sears Tower after the event. Yes, I had to change shoes...

NeoCon was quite exciting as Ann Hurley presented our newly introduced Ultron color forecast, aptly named "To Dye For." We also introduced a new contract carpet fiber - Ultron StainGuard - and showcased many beautiful new introductions from our mill partners.

In the next episode of A Foot's Perspective, I'll take you through the showroom and our new introductions.

Meanwhile, here is an up-close-and-personal foot's perspective on the flooring of our beautiful reception space up in the Sears Tower... The entry rug in particular is magnificent in its colors and bold pattern.

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Thank you for watching!

Previous episodes can be viewed by clicking on these links:
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 7
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 6
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 5
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 4
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 3
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 2
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 1




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A Foot's Perspective - Episode 7

Episode 7 of A Foot's Perspective comes from my gym.

My gym has recently gone through a renovation. I like what they've done - especially from the perspective of a foot.

They've opened up the space, added windows and put in this very exciting patterned carpet that delights me every time I set foot on it. Actually, it delights me the minute I see it.

To situate things, this carpet covers the second floor of the gym. Downstairs, in the lobby area, they've placed grey and black granite underfoot - which looks cold, formal and hard. The weight rooms sport a rubberized surface.

Imagine, then, coming from the cold, hard lobby up the stairs to this fabulous carpet.

The ochre color is warm to the eyes while the grey keeps it from being uncomfortably warm.

The irregular plaid pattern combined with the visual texture communicates energy and makes me feel really good about working out.

[I'm sad to say, though, that the renovation stopped at the doors to the current spinning room which features the drabbest, most thread-bare, dated carpet as you can see below. I think it was part of the 1980s mauve explosion...]



I spend the majority of my gym time in the spin room. I bemoan that drab threadbare horror as I go through my workout. Maybe that's why I love the new patterned, textured carpet so much. I see it before spinning like a demon, and get to enjoy it as I leave...

In short, the new carpet inspires me. For that reason, I am pleased to feature it in this latest episode of A Foot's Perspective.

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Thank you for watching!

Previous episodes can be viewed by clicking on these links:
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 6
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 5
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 4
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 3
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 2
+ A Foot's Perspective - Episode 1


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