In a similar vein, many customers of commercial interiors are going for designs with natural, comforting feels and a bit of stylistic flair. For this reason, they're gravitating to broadloom styles, designer throw rugs, and linoleum and laminate floors. Also, products that offer a straight-from-nature aesthetic -- whether it be in color, texture or the sustainability of the material -- are emerging as favorites for today's commercial applications.
To glean firsthand insights on the current state of this market segment, NFT turned to professionals who largely owe their livelihoods to commercial interior design. Each is a member of a design team that earned top honors in the recently announced 2002 DuPont Antron Design Awards for innovative use of carpet in commercial environments.