Luxist Giveaway: Flor Carpet Tiles

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Nov 9th 2010 at 10:00AM

Carpet tiles aren't exactly the sexy topic around. Certainly the idea of trekking across town to attend the opening of a carpet store isn't generally my idea of a fun Thursday night but there was wisdom to be had at the new Flor store on Broadway in Santa Monica. The store, located near the popular Third Street Promenade shopping area is only the second bricks and mortar store for the online brand in the U.S. (the other is in Chicago). This one is literally bricks and mortar, full of exposed brick, concrete floors and open light-filled space.

What is Flor? It's a system of carpet squares designed to work in a modular system that lets you design the size of floor covering you want as well as choose from a variety of mix and match colors, patterns and styles. The squares assemble together quickly and easily using special non-toxic, adhesives that stick to the back of each square and not to the floor. You can remove and move your squares, pulling up old squares to refresh your design with new ones or to relocate your rug to another room or take it with you when you move. The squares are also washable and replaceable. They come shipped in flat, recyclable boxes and you can even send in your old Flor tiles for recycling. The squares are made with varied degrees of renewable and recycled materials including natural, un-dyed wool and post-consumer waste like plastic soda and water bottles. They are also non-toxic and contain an antimicrobial that inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew.

Part of the magic of Flor is that the head of the parent company, Interstate, Ray C. Anderson, is committed to running businesses that respect people and the earth. In fact the wrote the book on it. His "Confessions of A Radical Industrialist" details his decision to overhaul his business in selling industrial carpet tiles into a green business.

At the event I received a Flor press bag that I'm passing on to on Luxist reader. The bag contains Ray C. Anderson's book "Confessions of A Radical Industrialist" as well as a gift certificate for a six square (3'x5') Flor rug in Fedora (a total value of $120). To enter, leave a comment below letting us know which of your rooms could use a little Flor.

Additional details:
* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before November 16, 2010 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the Flor gift pack--a mini Flor tote bag containing Ray C. Anderson's book "Confessions of A Radical Industrialist" as well as a gift certificate for a six square (3'x5') Flor rug in Fedora (total value $120).

* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

Tags: carpet, carpet tiles, decor, flor, luxist giveaway, modular carpeting, rug

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Reader Comments (Page 5 of 16)

bettyboot36 Nov 10th 2010 8:26AM

Beautiful! This rug would look awesome in my daughters kitchen. Good luck to everyone!

herechilln Nov 10th 2010 8:29AM

I had carpet squares when carpet squares weren't cool.
I took a lot of kidden, cuz I never did fit in
Now look at everybod tryen to have what I had then.
I had carpet squares, when carpet squares weren't cool.

Yup, I could use some new ones.

LizD Nov 10th 2010 8:31AM

I love that you can change the feel of your room so quickly and easily. The idea of a custom area rug that anchors everything together is great!

LisaE Nov 10th 2010 10:14AM

My living room is in need of something chic and these Flor carpet tiles would be jut the thing to spice it up! I would LOVE these tiles, please pick me!

Shoe girl Nov 10th 2010 9:10AM

These are so cute! Flor would look great in our newly-remodeled living room!

cher Nov 10th 2010 8:51AM

ANY of the rooms in my house could use some Flor...I have hardwood and then 2 bedrooms has painted concrete...it could surely use some warmth and color and softness...

Tabitha M. Nov 14th 2010 6:27PM

New carpet tiles would look great on my bedroom floor!

cbmd Nov 11th 2010 10:15AM

I would love to win one of these,I watch designing and redecorating shows every day. I would probably put it in the living room.

sgkrieg Nov 10th 2010 3:53PM

The carpet tiles would look great in my family room. It's great that you can swap one out if it gets dirty or ruined by kids.

Veronica Nov 10th 2010 8:56AM

I would love to put Flor Carpet Tiles in my office and see how they stand up to abuse from my dog.

antcmanche Nov 10th 2010 8:57AM

These Flor Carpet Tiles would be great to use in an apartment, (like mine). Apartments have strict rules about flooring and walls, most being in neutral colors as in white, beige, and/or gray. Therefore, having something like carpet tiles that are reusable, colorful and interchangeable go great lengths in adding that added bit of snap to a dull basic apartment floor!