Annette Callari

Annette Callari is a highly regarded interior design expert with over 20 years of residential and commercial design experience. She is district manager for Mannington/Amtico in Southern California. She is an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers, a contributing member of Color Marketing Group International, and has authored numerous articles on color and design trends. She holds a degree in interior design from Fullerton College in Fullerton, California, and a professional writer’s Certificate from California State University at Fullerton.

You can reach her at <a href="mailto:Annette_callari@mannington.com" _cke_saved_href="mailto:Annette_callari@mannington.com" "="">Annette_callari@mannington.com.

Carpet Trends Focus on Softness, Modular

Annette Callari

August 8, 2013

2013 has brought about some amazing trends in both commercial and residential carpets.

Healthcare Design Update: Hospital Settings Inspired by the Home

Annette Callari

June 18, 2013

Healthcare design is in a state of evolution.

Floors For Walls Are Walls That Floor You

Annette Callari

May 15, 2013

Every decade moves design forward in leaps and bounds.

What’s New in Commercial Carpet? Answer: Solution-Driven Design

Annette Callari

April 11, 2013

Communication and networking are powerful forces pushing the pace of our lives into overdrive, and now even design innovations are drawing inspiration from the concept of networking.

The “Fascination Factor” of LVT

Annette Callari

February 14, 2013

Luxury vinyl tile continues to stir up a lot of excitement in the world of floor coverings.

The Color Roadmap: Your Palette for Success

Annette Callari

December 4, 2012

Color enriches and influences every aspect of our lives; from what we wear to the environments we create. Of course, floor covering is an integral foundation for our environments, and the right colors are critical.

LVT: Strong and Getting Stronger

Annette Callari

October 1, 2012

I recently attended a meeting with a number of leaders in LVT manufacturing. One attendee referred to his product as “a luxury flooring system featuring vinyl chemistry technology.”That’s ingenious, and a pretty accurate definition of pure LVT.

K&B Design Drivers: What’s Moving Tomorrow’s Markets Today

Annette Callari

August 1, 2012

Remodeling dollars are precious, and homeowners want to direct those dollars where they will make the biggest impact: rooms that are most used, rooms where guests are entertained and rooms where family gathers.

Senior Living: A Hot Segment for a Chilly Economy

Annette Callari

June 9, 2012

Today's floor covering retailer has to be a chameleon. A healthy mix of both commercial and residential products is vital to survival in a volatile economy.

Floor Coverings Connecting with 2012 Design Trends

Annette Callari

April 4, 2012

Floor coverings have never been more creative, nor have there ever before been so many options from which to choose.

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