Create the Perfect Flooring Plan
Flooring (1)
Tracy Pulley
The Tennessean
When Jamie Beckwith started planning the decor for her home in Franklin, Tenn., she knew it needed to complement the house's old-world characteristics. When it came to flooring, she chose materials that showed their handmade origins.
From the wide planks of hand-hewn distressed walnut in the living room to the tumbled travertine in the foyer, Beckwith's floors reflect not only her home's personality but also an ever-growing trend in homebuilding toward high-end natural materials that are low maintenance with minimal environmental impact.
"Everybody is going to a handcrafted look, getting away from flat flooring," says Dan Antes, owner of Nashville, ...