A new range of on-trend colours for TORLYS’ luxury SPC vinyl category.
TORONTO, ON – January 2024 –TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, is excited to announce the re-introduction of TORLYS RigidWood™, a SPC luxury vinyl offering with beautiful, refreshed colours.
Included in TORLYS’ first launch of 2024 are RigidWood™ Firm Premier, Elite, and Vista collections, each in a complete range of stunning on-trend, lightly textured surfaces with matching painted bevels options that are perfect for any residential or commercial project.
RigidWood™ Firm Elite
RigidWood™ Firm Premier
RigidWood™ Firm Vista
TORLYS RigidWood™ Firm lines offer a 5-layer continuous press construction and with no peaking cupping, or gapping- performance that’s built to last. The Smart Core with the Unliclic® joint adds another level of stability which allows for transition free installations in spaces up to 70’x70! As with any TORLYS Smart Floor that “Starts Beautiful and Stays Beautiful”, RigidWood™ is repairable and is also protected by TORLYS S.M.A.R.T. Warranty, which even guarantees a second use.
ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS has been dedicated to creating smarter flooring solutions for homeowners, builders, and property managers with unmatched innovation and value. Since 1988, TORLYS has been committed to developing premium floors that reduce environmental impact, without ever sacrificing performance or beauty.
For further information:
Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
The summer is around the corner, meaning long days spent at the beach are almost here! If you’re fortunate enough to have a place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the sea breeze, make sure your décor matches the environment. Beachy cushions aside, we can help with the starting point- choosing the best floor for your beach house!
Choosing Floors for a Beach House
There are several factors to consider when choosing floors for your beach house. First and foremost, be sure the material is long-lasting and resistant to moisture. Many people prefer floors with a distressed look that ties in with nautical elements. As an added bonus, these floors also help to conceal the sand/wet feet coming in and out.
Types of Floors Suitable for Beach Houses
TORLYS offers five flooring categories with a variety of colours and styles to suit all tastes. When it comes to create the perfect flooring canvas in your beach house, here’s some of our favourites:
A natural hardwood look with the benefits of a durable laminate.
Want to explore more options?
Use our Room Visualizer by uploading a photo of the room you’re renovating and let our visualizer do the rest! Preview any TORLYS floor in your space without leaving your home.
One Step Closer to Your Perfect Beach House
If you have a few colours in mind, order a sample online or visit your nearest TORLYS Dealer to see it in person. Once you’ve selected your favorite, the sky is the limit. Imagine a light floor colour paired with blue, green, or turquoise décor – you’ll have the ultimate beach house! Enjoy the process, we are here to help!
Participate in milestone anniversary and see latest innovations at Booth 626 at the Interior Design Show.
TORONTO, ON – January 2023 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, is excited to commemorate 35 years in business by showcasing its eye-catching design-focused booth that centers around new product innovations at the Canadian design show of the year- IDS!
Held January 19th to 22nd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, TORLYS Booth #626 aligns perfectly with this year’s Interior Design Show theme of “Moving Parts- Design for a Complex World”, as the spectacular booth demonstrates TORLYS ongoing commitment to adapting to trends and paving the way in flooring design.
“This year we teamed up with Michael Krus of TACT Design to create an engaging booth design, featuring a wide range of TORLYS products across 5 different flooring categories and a celebration of our big 35th,” said Cam Bowen, VP of Sales, Builder/Hospitality, North America at TORLYS, adding, “We are thrilled to start off the celebrations of this exciting anniversary by connecting with our A&D community, and showcasing why TORLYS continues to be the trusted leader in flooring- from beautiful aesthetics, to service and expertise.”
As part of the 35th milestone, the TORLYS Team will be handing out $100 Rebate Coupons on the consumer days to use towards any purchase of TORLYS floors. Be sure to snap a selfie under the neon sign on the cozy leather bench and tag TORLYS using hashtag #TORLYS35.
ABOUT IDS THEME- MOVING PARTS
At IDS 2023, visitors will experience the Moving Parts of the design world: products incorporating sustainable materials and components, designs adapting to how humans want to live and interact now, and work resulting from reinvented manufacturing.
ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 35 years and counting.
For further information, contact:
Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
TORLYS knows that there is nothing quite like the companionship of a furry four-legged friend. They bring us an incredible amount of joy and happiness, and truly become valued members of our families. Owning a pet is a massive commitment and they are so much more than just animals. They require ample time, love, and attention to make sure they thrive! Optimizing your home for your fur baby is the first key step in providing them with a loving forever home.
Below are five tips TORLYS has outlined to make your home more pet friendly. Follow these tips and you can be sure that you’ve created a safe and welcoming space for your new friend!
1. Create a Dedicated Space for Your Pet
Like humans, pets need a small area to call their own. Pick a bed that will fit your pet’s size. Try to pick out a plush-looking bed for your pets’ comfort, and maybe even get a few pillows and a cozy blanket for additional comfort! You can place the bed in the living room, one of the bedrooms or set up an area in your den or family room. Try your best to pick out a spot that looks cozy! If you’re welcoming in a cat into your home, find a suitable place to place the kitty litter. Be sure to load up a basket full of toys while you’re out shopping for your furry friend!
2. Pet-Proof Your House
Cats and dogs but especially puppies are naturally curious animals and will put random objects in their mouth if they’re left lying around on the ground, which could be a potential choking hazard. Pet-proofing your space is a critical step to make sure your pet stays safe. It’s best to make sure all loose objects are put away prior to bringing your new pet home and its good practice to routinely tidy up objects such as clips, pins, remotes, bags, and clothes that may be lying around in easy to reach areas.
3. Use Stain Resistant Fabrics
We all know that pets can leave behind yucky messes every now and then. Being proactive is key if you want to avoid a costly repair job! Using stain resistant fabrics to cover furniture such as beds and couches will save you a lot of hassle and time down the road.
4. Choosing the Right Flooring
TORLYS Everest XP Designer Plus in Toro Oak
When it comes to owning a pet, having durable and scratch resistant floors can be a game changer. With the right flooring, you won’t ever have to worry about your floor deteriorating from your pets’ claws or any untimely accidents inside the home!
TORLYS Smart Floors not only look and feel amazing, but many of our floors are fully waterproof, dent and scratch resistant and contain an antimicrobial layer, making them the perfect flooring option to make your home more pet friendly! Browse TORLYS flooring options on our website and pick out the best flooring to accommodate your pet! Reach out to a local trusted TORLYS dealer when you’re ready to make a change.
TORLYS knows that there’s nothing quite like the feeling you get in the middle of the summer! Whether it’s at a BBQ or by the beach, it’s time to embrace the summery mood. Colour has a known affect on human behaviours and moods, so it’s important to consider what shades and tones you’re incorporating in your space. If you’re looking for ways to incorporate that summer feeling into your home décor, look no further!
Pops of Colour
There’s nothing more summertime than bright, happy colours. Whether you prefer pastel shades or tend to gravitate towards neon, colour is the easiest way to brighten up your space.
Paint
Adding an accent wall or splashing out on an entire room is an instant way to refresh your space. The colourful paint colours can be outrageous and high impact, but even muted, pastel shades will add a pop to the room you’ve painted. Think about perhaps incorporating a light terracotta or yellow into your space to add a warm, sunny hue to a space.
Try out TORLYS Room Visualizer to test out different paint colours in a variety of scenes paired with our flooring selections.
Décor
Pillows: If you aren’t ready to incorporate colour via paint, seasonal décor for the summer is the easiest way to change the feeling in your space. Throw pillows in brighter shades instantly change a neutral couch to feel summery. Plus, you can incorporate patterned pillows like florals to bring some of the outside-in.
Art: Rather than changing a wall colour up, you might consider switching up what is on your walls instead. Incorporating art that uses bright, sunny colours or depicts the scene of a beach or a pool will remind you exactly what season we’re in!
Light Floors:
Perhaps you are looking to make a more permanent change to your space in order to add a brighter, happy feeling. Light floors open rooms up to make them feel bigger and brighter, creating a contemporary, artistic style to a home. If you’re looking for more tips on how to style light flooring, check out our previous blog here.
TORLYS has many light flooring options across the categories of our flooring. Use our Product Filter to sort TORLYS flooring by “Light” colours. Plus, we’ve highlighted a few options for you below.
EverestXP Hardwood
TORLYS EverestXP offers better performance, smarter design and is more sustainable than conventional hardwood. This 100% natural, eco-engineered line is available in multiple species in wider, longer, and cleaner grade planks to create endless design possibilities.
Worry less about what life throws at you. TORLYS Smart Floors Laminate’s exceptionally durable material is designed to withstand an active household while being virtually indistinguishable from hardwood.
Luxury vinyl flooring perfect for your modern home. Our precision-crafted luxury vinyl floors are waterproof, warm, quiet, and easy to maintain.
Vinyl Light Flooring Options:
TORLYS EverWood Elite in Waverley
TORLYS RigidTile Firm Designer in Carrara
TORLYS RigidWood Firm Premier in Dakota
Explore all of TORLYS flooring options on our website. Once you’ve decided on your favourite TORLYS floors, order samples from our website to see the floors up close and visit your local TORLYS dealer to get started on your renovation!
With these changes in mind, the feeling you get at this time of year doesn’t need to be limited to one season – summer can last all year long if you incorporate it into your home décor!
Dark floors create a dramatic, chic look throughout a home when they’re styled correctly. When done wrong, dark floors can make a room feel claustrophobic, heavy, and sometimes even dated. Choosing the right furniture, paint, and accents to go along with dark floors is essential to achieve the right overall look and feel in your home.
Furniture
Furniture pieces should typically be a few shades lighter than dark floors. To create a harmonized look, choose furniture that has the same overall undertone. Lighter matching furniture will create a sense of openness while complementing the look of the dark floors. Pale wood can also add visual contrast to break up your space.
If you’re not looking for any contrast and want a cohesive, elegant look throughout your house, choose furniture that matches the colour of your floors. For instance, if you decide on upholstered chairs, find some with wooden legs that match the colour of your floors and then freshen things up with a lighter fabric.
Choosing to mix and match your furniture is also an option. A dark dining room table with light chairs gives the best of both worlds, without distracting from the beauty of your dark floors. If you do mix and match, keep in mind that light furniture will stand out the most. Ensure that the lighter furniture pieces you choose are your favourite ones.
Walls
TORLYS Smart Floors Leather Tile in Novara Black
The standard design rule is dark floors, light walls. White or off-white paint will open up your room and give your dark floor a lift. You can maximize your white space by making your trims and mouldings thicker, allowing you to paint your walls a darker hue without losing any brightness.
Consider the furniture you own or plan on purchasing when deciding on your paint colour. If your furniture is already colourful, stick to neutral wall colours to avoid any clashing. For white furntire, paint your walls or an accent wall a bold colour, such as a bright green. Delicate touches from light hues like light blue or lavender can complement dark flooring and are a more subtle way to add some colour.
Accessories and Accents
A rug can add some colour and style to your space. It can act like a piece of art or centerpiece for your space. We recommend choosing the contrast between your rug and floors depending on how much you want your rug to pop from the rest of the room. If you need to brighten up a room, choose a light rug.
Leather, velvet and steel accents can complement a dark floor and give an area a soft, muddy or masculine feel. For window treatments, keep them light and translucent— allow as much natural light in a room with a dark floor to make it feel spacious. And in the kitchen, white cabinetry and countertops will make the room feel airy.
Brighten up your home with leafy plants and flowers. Put a vase of bright flowers on your kitchen counter or in the middle of your dining room table and your room will automatically gain some life.
Make sure to design to your space properly when you have dark floors to avoid a claustrophobic, dated look. With the right furniture, paint colours and accents, you can create a beautiful, modern space with dark floors.
TORLYS Dark Flooring Options
TORLYS CorkWood XP Designer in Eaglecrest Oak
Are you interested in adding dark floors to your home? TORLYS has a wide selection of dark flooring for a bold look to achieve the best style for your home.
Use our Product Filter to see a complete list of TORLYS floors categorized as Dark. Plus, use our Room Visualizer tool to explore what floors filtered by colour look like in a variety of scenes!
Visit a local TORLYS dealer near you for more information about our collections.
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