article thumbnail

Flooring STATS 2023: Dollars see gains, volume down

Floor Covering News

The war in Ukraine that created a global energy crisis. Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. The Russian invasion of Ukraine led many countries to end dependence on Russian gas completely. FCNews research shows commercial flooring sales totaled $7.34

article thumbnail

Exclusive: MSI sees opportunities amid challenges

Floor Covering News

Will flooring wind up in the black this year? Every survey will show you that 80% to 90% of homeowners, given the choice and affordability, would want a hard surface floor—which the first level up is SPC. My brother enjoys the countertop side more; I enjoy the flooring side much more. What about the war in Ukraine?

Ukraine 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Ultra-Modern Country House Design in Ukraine: Riba House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Located in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, this ultra-modern country house was re-imagined by Ukraine based SVOYA Studio starting from the idea of adding insignificant changes to the space. Placing the emphasis on the floors, designers decorated the spaces with balanced masculine and feminine elegance.

Ukraine 111
article thumbnail

Lavish Ornamentation Exhibited by Belle Epoque Residence in Kiev

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Lavish ornamentation sets the rhythm for the dynamic Belle Epoque Residence imagined by Dream Design Studio in Kiev, Ukraine. The living and dining room are situated on the ground floor, while the first level accommodates the guestroom and the daughter’s bedroom.

Ukraine 111
article thumbnail

Volumetric Architecture Shaping Sophisticated Home in Ukraine 

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Located in Horenychi, Ukraine, and spreading over 235 square meters, the sophisticated home showcases a large wall of floor-to-ceiling windows exposing the public areas, as well as the owner’s bedroom on the second floor. In the middle of the open social floor-plan, a stunningly dark bookcase flows up to the second floor.

Ukraine 40
article thumbnail

Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

Floor Covering News

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

article thumbnail

Hardwood: State of the Industry 2022

Floor Covering News

1 issue on the minds of many hardwood flooring executives was how the category would fare in the midst of a raging pandemic. Turns out the segment—and the industry by and large—would fare well as consumers and homeowners spent more time inside and more of their disposable income on flooring and other home improvement projects.