by Arimar | Oct 5, 2016 | Arimar International, Blogs, Floor Art Collection
Arimar International was feature in Florida Design magazine
Arimar International was featured in the prestigious magazine Florida Design and Florida Design Miami Home and Decor. www.floridadesign.com
For the past 20 years we have strive to bring to the Flooring market the latest trends. Our quality and service has made us one of the best choices for high-end hardwood floors in Florida.
The European White Oak Wide Plank Collection with its long length board offers a balance between contemporary design and modern classicism.
Our lines are distinguished by a restrained tasteful elegance. Our International alliance around the world has allowed us to bring the best there is in high end hardwood floors.
The Florida Design Magazine article features a Beautiful Beach House in Sarasota Florida, the floor they choose was Rossell European Wide Planks White Oak.
Floor installed by: The Wood Floor Store, Home of The Floor Doctor www.thefloordoctor.com
Photography by Ryan Gamma
If you want to see our Collection of European Wide Planks White Oak visit us at www.arimarwood.com
by Arimar | Sep 5, 2016 | Arimar International, Blogs, Floor Art Collection
Upcoming trends in wood flooring for 2017
What can you expect to see in 2017? Here are three trends to watch in the flooring industry that will continue to trend in the coming year.
Hand-scraped: Contractors are noting growing interest among homeowners who want to replicate the rustic look. This has led to an upswing in demand for distressed, hand-scraped flooring. These floors are also practical; many homeowners select hand-scraped floors to place in spaces that may sustain wear and tear.
Kitchens: The “great room” concept uniting kitchens and family rooms into one expansive space is gaining popularity, according to home designers. With an increase in homeowners asking for open concept spaces, it has become more common to see hardwoods on kitchen floors, which create a seamless, flow between the spaces.
Wider planks: We have seen preferences in hardwoods lean toward wider planks or toward using multiple-sized planks. Wider planks give a room the appearance of added depth, making them particularly good to install in a small room or open floor plan to make the space look bigger.
Metz-Brown Rustic European White Oak
by Arimar | Aug 30, 2016 | Arimar International, Blogs, Iberian Collection
Hardwood Flooring Increases Home Resale Value
Flooring, regardless of the type, is the focal point of nearly any home and ties the rooms of a house together. And the right flooring can add value to a home now and in the future when it comes time to sell.
Wood floors add beauty and charm, and its character and sophistication is hard to match. The rule of thumb on flooring is the most resilient and long lasting, the higher the upgrade, but the higher return is on investment – wood flooring, solid and engineered, is on the higher end of the spectrum.
Lucca European White Oak
A study of home buyer preferences by USA Today, using data from the National Association of Realtors found that 54% of home buyers were willing to pay more for a home with hardwood flooring. Homeowners have also seen a higher return on investment if they sell their home with new or refinished hardwood floors.
Likewise, a survey by the National Wood Flooring Association echoed this, with a majority of real estate agents saying houses with hardwood flooring are easier to sell, sell for more money and sell faster. Anecdotally, this is especially so when homes have wood flooring in key rooms, such as living room, dining room and family room, as well as master bedroom.
While the up-front cost may be higher, hardwood flooring can greatly impact resale value. There is no doubt that wood flooring brings a “wow” factor to a home.
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by Arimar | Aug 4, 2016 | Arimar International, Blogs, Floor Art Collection, Iberian Collection
Hardwood Flooring 101: Color Choice
After making the decision to install hardwood flooring in their home, many homeowners will then ask about choosing the right color. Today, wood flooring is available in the lightest shades of whites and natural neutrals to the deepest ebony and mahogany hues. Here are some simple yet powerful tips to keep in mind when helping a client decide on a wood floor color that best suits their home.
Light Wood Flooring
As the light palette complements most décor styles, light wood flooring offers a blank canvas from which to build off of to create a variety of looks, as in the charming rustic bedroom below. European White Oak Rossell
Or create a more modern appeal on trend like the sleek space below. Seville Rustic White Oak
Light flooring will help give the illusion of space and make a smaller-sized room feel larger and much more open. Because they can create a sense of spaciousness, lighter shades of greys and neutrals also work well in rooms with low-ceilings. Malaga European Rustic White Oak
Very light flooring pairs well with darker details as in the kitchen above. For families with children, light hardwood floors tend to show less dirt than dark hardwood floors.
Dark Wood Flooring
Dark wood floors are on trend and work well with a variety of design styles, whether modern furniture and fabrics or a mix of earth tones with antique-aged wood furniture. Smoked Brushed Oak
Here you see how the dark floors complement the vibrant-colored furniture. They can be used to create for a formal dining room, bring out the warmth in other elements of décor for a more rustic cozy feel in a den as in the one below, or add a touch of chic modernity to an office space.
Vigo European Rustic White Oak
Whereas light colors make a room look airy, dark wood floors can make a room look smaller. If you do use a dark wood floor, wide plank hardwood flooring can make a room look bigger; the wider board will create fewer seams, which will balance out the dark color of the floor.
