Articles by Tanja Kern

The 2025 Starnet Design Awards reveal how top contractors and designers are pushing the boundaries of what commercial flooring can achieve in modern spaces.

From Jeremiah Brent's AD100 vision to Joanna Gaines' farmhouse charm, discover how celebrity designers are transforming home decor with star-powered rug collections.

Bjelin joins forces with Strawberry Hotels, supplying Woodura Planks to iconic projects across Scandinavia, blending durability, style, and sustainability in hospitality design.

A one-of-a-kind hotel carpet demanded perfection—no repeats, no second chances. From dry-lay rehearsals to transatlantic teamwork, installers overcame staggering challenges to bring the hotel’s vision to life. Hear how precision, patience, and collaboration turned one of the most complex patterns into a breathtaking success story.

The crew at Pruitt Flooring pulled off a stunning overnight restaurant renovation, transforming the space with a bold herringbone design. In this episode, they share the challenges of late-night installs, the teamwork that made it smooth, and the customer’s thrilled reaction to a project that exceeded expectations.

Five years in the making, this stunning showroom showcases the evolution from flooring retailer to full-service design destination.

Rather than abstract claims about sustainability, SolidTech R offers a tangible connection between consumer choices and conservation outcomes. Each installation becomes a visible demonstration of circular economy principles in action.

Flooring installers showcased exceptional artistry at the 12th Annual Awards, from hand-cut porcelain details to complex carpet patterns requiring two installations.

Outdoor spaces are getting the indoor treatment. These five flooring trends are helping homeowners create patios and decks that feel just as polished as their living rooms.

Commercial flooring transforms a basic surface to wellness catalyst and sustainability driver. Discover the four game-changing trends from Chicago Design Week: sensory-intelligent designs, adaptable modular systems, circular materials, and climate-resilient solutions reshaping how we design healthier, more flexible spaces.