Designing a contract space requires a thorough understanding of how end users will spend their time in it. One of the most crucial decisions a designer or contractor will have to make on behalf of their client is choosing the right type of flooring. Not only does the product set the tone for the space, it also has to last and stay relevant over time.
As owner and principal of Stacy Garcia, Inc., I forecast what’s next in the world of flooring, and what trends consumers will respond to best. Geared toward the hospitality, office space and healthcare markets, the flooring I design takes more than just a “best guess.” My team and I take a very research-based design approach, investigating what will be trending a year or two year from now by visiting with flooring manufacturers at trade shows and subscribing to various forecasting associations to attain a healthy cross-section of the market.