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With the goal of reducing energy costs and minimizing environmental impact, architects and designers are getting serious about green design. Every part of the property can be impacted and savvy designers are incorporating reclaimed materials and restorative greenery. Visit Green Lodging News for the latest news and best practices. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com. Tarkett Extends Masquerade Printed Wall Base Collection
SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has extended its line of Masquerade printed wall base visuals. Part of Tarkett’s Johnsonite family of wall base systems, Masquerade is the only printed wall base in the industry. This unique capability provides endless design possibilities and separates Johnsonite from other wall base manufacturers.
The new extended line consists of 14 all-new, terrazzo-inspired patterns, 16 wood visuals, two concrete visuals, and a painterly abstract design that further represents the detailed printing capabilities for custom orders. Each Masquerade design is digitally printed to provide crisper pattern details and longer pattern repeats. Available on 12...
The Mitchell Group Adds New Fashion-Forward Options to Its Collection
NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, has introduced new colorways for Elio and Enzo, two of the most popular vinyl patterns within The Mitchell Collection.
Created with both style and furniture functionality in mind, The Mitchell Collection offers an expansive array of patterns, textures, and colors that lend themselves to a broad range of commercial interiors. From classic leather looks to woven textures and embossed skins, the collection spans from traditional to contemporary and is suitable for a variety of furniture and design accents.
As two cornerstone offerings within the collection, Elio...
Momentum Showcased New Products & Collections at BDNY
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Momentum, the leading innovator of commercial textiles and wallcoverings, created an immersive “Wonderland” at BDNY 2025. Drawing inspiration from its floral Idyllwild pattern, the booth invited visitors into a space rich with color and nature. This playful and captivating Wonderland not only reflects key Momentum designs such as Idyllwild and partner brand B+N's Iconic Panel system, but also taps into key market trends such as maximalism, biophilic motifs and practices, and immersive spaces.
Originally conceived as a textile, the Idyllwild pattern is now available as a wallcovering and has also been reimagined with additional motifs in Idyllwild Enchanted. Both...
Tarkett Enhances Service with New Customer Portal App
SOLON, OHIO—Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett is making it easier for customers to manage their orders anytime and anywhere with a new app. Designed for commercial flooring customers, Tarkett’s Customer Portal app streamlines workflows by providing real-time information—including order information, inventory, and account details—at customers’ fingertips on any mobile device.
Key features of the mobile app include:
Check Inventory Availability—Instantly check stock levels, browse Tarkett’s full product list, easily submit sample orders and place purchase orders (available only for dealers). This saves time by providing real-time availability without needing to contact a Tarkett representative.
Order History—View and track all past and current orders,...
Sustainable Product Highlights from Boutique Design New York
NEW YORK—Boutique Design New York (BDNY) wrapped up at the Javits Center in New York on November 10 after a two-day event that featured 750 exhibitors and drew 16,000 industry professionals.
Featured were innovations in boutique hospitality design, including new furniture, lighting, and textiles, and accredited sessions focused on topics like AI, wellness, sustainability, and the future of luxury.
In the Best of BDNY Product Design Competition’s Sustainable category, the winner was Daltile’s Panoramic Black Diamond.
On the trade show floor there were hundreds of collections with robust sustainability stories. It would be impossible to list them all here but the following...
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead Awarded LEED Green Building Certification
ATLANTA—Following the completion of its multi-phased renovation, Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), recognizing the hotel’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable operations.
“We are proud to achieve LEED Silver certification, which reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible hospitality,” said Kristi Cotton-Morris, General Manager of Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. “From energy-efficient systems to water-saving initiatives and healthier indoor environments, every detail of our operations is guided by our dedication to the planet and the well-being of our guests.”
Situated in one of Atlanta’s most...
Tarkett Launches Resonant Spaces Ethos Carpet Tile Collection
SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, the global flooring company known for innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has launched its Resonant Spaces collection. First introduced at Design Days 2025, Resonant Spaces is the company’s most anticipated workplace carpet tile collection of the year, creating work environments that support positive energy and provide havens where people feel engaged, empowered and comfortable.
“Something wonderful happens when a space resonates with you. There’s an invisible flow of energy that harmonizes with your own—a certain magnetism that connects on a personal level to spark creativity and deepen focus. The Resonant Spaces collection builds on these invisible dynamics to shape...
Shaw Contract Hospitality Unveiled Reverie at BDNY 2025
CARTERSVILLE, GA.—Shaw Contract Hospitality unveiled its latest hospitality collection, Reverie, at BDNY 2025. Offering attendees an early look at a series inspired by the fluid beauty and emotional resonance of nature, Reverie draws from a creative journey through Japan and is a visual and tactile exploration of the natural world, where each design layer captures the movement, color and quiet rhythm of the seasons.
Rooted in the themes of reflection and transformation, Reverie interprets four seasonal moments—Spring Bloom, Summer Lake, Autumn Wind, and Winter Storm—through richly layered texture and subtle tonal transitions. Each pattern evokes the serenity and impermanence of nature,...
Star Tile Introduces Crystallize Tile
YUCCA VALLEY, CALIF.—Star Tile introduces Crystallize Tile, its pattern derived from the intricate, repeating structures found in naturally occurring crystal formations.
“Crystallize’s geometric pattern is the epitome of fractal design,” said Mikayla Mitchell, partner/designer at Star Tile. “Its fractal patterns, ratios, and geometries aren’t arbitrary; they are the foundation of what our brains are wired to perceive as most beautiful. They are neuroscientifically proven to heal.”
Similar to all Star Tile designs, Crystallize’s one tile pattern creates an infinite number of layouts. Each tile is designed to unlock limitless possibilities for one-of-a-kind installations.
Crystallize is also meant to be touched. Its raised...
Carnegie’s Xorel Luxe Wins Metropolis Planet Positive Award
NEW YORK—Carnegie, a leader in sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the commercial industry, announced that its latest innovation, Xorel Luxe, has been named the winner in the “Textiles” category of the 2025 Planet Positive Awards. The Planet Positive Awards, hosted by Metropolis, are the largest global awards program celebrating sustainability, health, and wellbeing in the built environment.
Xorel Luxe sets a new benchmark in sustainable luxury by merging high-performance design with environmental responsibility. Engineered from a proprietary blend of biobased Xorel yarn and richly textured bouclé, this upholstery textile delivers indoor/outdoor versatility, bleach cleanability, and 160,000 double rubs with exceptional durability. Made...




