FX AWARDS 2016: THE WINNERS
Floor covering
Winner: Chevron Collection
by Kahrs
Image: Kährs UK
Sponsored by Universal Fibers
This is a range of four on-trend patterned wood floors, crafted from sustainable European oak.
The distinct, authentic design creates a very chic, parquet look, while a combination of surfaces, finishes and colour hues bring texture and a modern, stylish edge. As well as Chevron’s aesthetic qualities, the floor also features a truly innovative plank construction, facilitating a very fast, straightforward installation.
Chevron combines the parquet look with a modern plank construction: the floor’s design features 19 angled strips along the board’s 1900mm length, with angled ends. Boards come in alternate right and left-handed formats, so that they create the continuous zigzag pattern.
A bevelled edge emphasises the design’s pattern, while lively graining, a tactile brushed surface and durable natural oil pre-finish reinforce its natural look. During production, Kährs uses a multilayered construction, with a sustainable oak surface layer and a plywood and oak core.
The judges said:
'Kahrs Chevron Collection, A genuinely good, simple idea to great effect.'
Finalists & judges' comments
Bolon by You by Bolon
‘Clever adoption of a jacquard weave to change the styling of a woven vinyl and creating a natural 3D effect’
Gold Collection by Desso
‘Nice idea and inspiration’
Synergy by Forbo Flooring Systems
‘Good, innovative combination of quite different materials working alongside each other’
Touch of Timber by Interface
‘Clean neat interpretation of timber. Good sustainable story’
World Woven by Interface
‘Love the nostalgic use of the weave and the flexibility of the design that takes the carpet tile into rug territory’
Strata by J+J Group / Kinetex Design Team
‘Neat idea and interpretation’
Artistic Liberties by Milliken
‘Unusual designs, varied contract applications’ ‘Great colours’
Moduleo Moods by Moduleo
‘Very interesting patterns’ ‘A great collection’
iQ One by Tarkett
‘Tarkett continues to walk the sustainable walk without sacrificing its simple versatile ranges’
