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PROJECT

flooring

breathe a more rustic feel into the Japanese-inspired restaurant but, given the trend with
clean, gray hues and a neutral palette, it also bolstered its ability to be taken more seriously as a contemporary dining establishment.
Lancaster Weathered from Parterre's InGrained resilient plank line was selected because of its beautifully aged and weathered wood-grain design, a simple and clean rustic
look that has become increasingly popular in the design industry. The design of Lancaster Weathered, mixed with the bright accents of the furniture and décor, brought a contemporary feel to the restaurant space. Not only was design important when choosing a
floor, but durability was as well. Restaurant flooring in particular needs to be incredibly
durable and easy to maintain and clean due to the excessive amount of wear and tear and
The design of Parterre's Lancaster Weathered resilient plank flooring, mixed with the bright accents of the
furniture and décor, brought a contemporary feel to the restaurant space.

constant spills it will endure, which is why the luxury vinyl was the perfect flooring choice
for this design project.
"Parterre worked beautifully on this project," said Kerry Ellis, senior designer at Benning Design. "It allowed us to provide the look our client wanted within budget and it is

they still needed to achieve some distinct separation from the bar and the dining area.

durable as well." CA

In an effort to create a seamless transition between spaces, designers chose to install
Parterre, Wilmington, MA, luxury vinyl flooring in the bar area and the adjacent dining
area. As a way to make the bar area stand out on its own, luxury vinyl was also installed
as a feature wall behind a row of high-top tables, and along the exterior side of the bar
underneath the counter. The neutral palette of the floor and feature wall allowed the
bright colors and designs of the neighboring mural to pop. Even though the wall was the

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same product that was on the floor, just having that distinction on the wall made the bar

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area its own, further defining the space from the remainder of the restaurant.

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