The Ground Game

Written by Emily Lyons

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Flooring used to be an afterthought, a line item. No longer, says Chris Sy, sales manager at Carlisle Wide Plank Floors – people are earmarking a substantial amount of their building or remodeling budgets for architectural details such as the millwork, the ceiling, and especially the floor. “They know it’s critical,” Sy says. And where once laid lush carpet or flawless polished wood, we’re now seeing uneven planks with nail holes, festive Tunisian mosaics, and cement so pretty you’d never recognize the material. Read on for some of our favorite looks, many of which are eco-friendly.