LL Style: Road Trip
A Regional Look at Popular Home + Floor Styles
Nothing is more quintessentially American than a good old-fashioned road trip. Geared up with the right tunes and a solid lineup of snacks, there’s virtually nowhere the road can’t take you for some fresh, unexpected inspiration. From the East Coast to the Midwest, through the Rocky Mountains to the West Coast, each region of the U.S. has its own special sights to see. But each also brings its own unique approach to home design, catered to the distinct climates, histories, and cultures that thrive there.
So gas up and hit the road with us as we take you on a cross-country road trip in search of some design inspiration for your own home.
New England
Starting in the Northeast, we’re in love with the quaint colonial charm that exudes from homes throughout New England. Whether you’re in a seafaring town on the coast of Maine or a ski lodge in the mountains of Vermont, you’ll notice the emphasis on classic hardwood, dating back to the building materials used by New England’s earliest European settlers.
Get the look in your own home with Grand Isle Oak solid hardwood from the Shoreline Collection. This Bellawood Artisan floor is made in the tradition of small, Northeastern seaside communities, with history and care in every plank.
Coastal
Driving down the East Coast toward the Carolinas and Florida, you’ll start to notice more bright, colorful exteriors. They feel more in line with the warmer, more tropical temperature, with lighter-colored wood finishes used for the floors.
Expect to see beachy, light-colored floors like our Mont-Blanc Pine rigid vinyl.
This waterproof floor is made to weather the sandy toes and wet swimsuits of a beach lifestyle.
Heartland
Dive into the vast Heartland of America, split through the center by the mighty Mississippi. You’ll quickly notice that traditional ways of farm life have found their way into many aspects of home decor.
The heart of America loves floors with a rustic style like Antique Wood Medley water resistant laminate.
It has the coveted look of reclaimed barnwood but with the benefits of AquaSeal's technology, including water and scratch resistance.
West Coast
Up and over the Rockies you’ll finally reach the West Coast. You may notice the vibes of both the residents and the residences are decidedly relaxed.
With so much sunshine, the emphasis is on natural light and natural wood, Bellawood StyleLife Collection’s Amsterdam White Oak engineered hardwood is perfect, with a honey-toned finish. Trust California to take this European-style white oak floor and make it their own in cool hillside homes. Bringing the outdoors in is just another way to make the most of eco-conscious lifestyles.
Pacific Northwest
We’re wrapping up our cross-country road trip with a drive up the West Coast to the misty, awe-inspiring Pacific Northwest. Living in such a humid climate, Pacific Northwesterners know, more than anyone, the importance of water protection. That discipline doesn’t stop at their home design. That’s why they know that waterproof tile is a great option for their homes.
Keep your eyes open for natural slate looks made with porcelain for extra water resistance, like Villa Bellissima Porcelain Tile.
Got a regional look you love? Or are you simply planning a summer road trip?
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