Tanja Kern

Pacific Northwest-based Contract Furnishings Mart continues its strategic growth with new showroom locations in Salem, Oregon, and Scottsdale, Arizona. The wholesale flooring company, known for its relationship-based business model and extensive product selection, plans further expansion in the Phoenix metro area to mirror its successful multi-location approach in Seattle and Portland.

As we look ahead to 2025, home design is taking a decisive turn toward warmth, personality, and lived-in luxury. From nature-inspired tones to curves, the coming year promises to transform how we think about our living spaces. Here's a look at the trends set to define home design in 2025.

After three decades of service, Marilyn Kelland has been promoted from vice president to president of CF Data Systems, a leading construction industry software provider. Known for her customer-first approach and deep industry knowledge, Kelland started as a support representative in 1994 and has been instrumental in the company's evolution.

QFloors, a company founded by Chad, Trent, and Chris Ogden in 1999, has grown significantly over the past 25 years. Learn how the software streamlines operations for small, mid-size, and large carpet and flooring stores.

DeGraaf Interiors recently opened a new flagship location in Ada, Michigan, transforming a vacant building into a state-of-the-art design center. The 7,500-sq.-ft. showroom features over 40 installed flooring products, dedicated designer spaces, and luxury amenities, reflecting the company's commitment to creating an elevated shopping experience.

San Antonio-based O'Krent Floors hosted a Wine & Design event featuring Emser Tile executives while expanding its design trade connections by strategically hiring a former Interceramic showroom manager as trade liaison.

In a spectacular display of industry solidarity and philanthropy, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) hosted its annual gala at New York's historic Gotham Hall.

What's ahead for commercial tile in 2025? Hilary Frank, Dal-Tile's new VP of commercial sales, shares market trends, sustainability wins, and why color coordination is the next big thing in commercial spaces.

Now in its second year, this prestigious reader-driven competition celebrates the most remarkable products that have transformed the flooring landscape in the last year.