There are three important words in the tile industry right now: We have stock. Nearly every industry is facing supply shortages, increased freight expenses and long lead times, including the home improvement business. Design Works went to work over the past few weeks to secure all-important in-stock items that are either in our warehouses or stored locally by manufacturers and can be accessed near-immediately. And while some might think that in-stock can also mean boring, with over 40,000 product varieties in our showrooms, we can help accent an in-stock, tried-and-true flooring choice, with a backsplash, inset or flooring accent. 

Let’s start with the in-stock floor - an espresso colored porcelain flooring by Portobello called Adrock. Its dark hue is perfect for a kitchen when married with light colored cabinets and quartz counter tops. To enhance the basic, add a pop of interest. We recommend accenting the floor using a smaller 8x8 porcelain tile with a wood-inspired look by Stones & More called Artwood. You can inset a small accent area, use under the kitchen table, place up the walls of the island, or use it as a backsplash. As you begin your home improvement project, be sure to consider retailers like us who offer in-stock merchandise, but also offer ways to accent your project. Visit the Sarasota Design Works showroom or contact us to start your design. 

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