At the frontier of eco design and slow design, Bleu Nature's driftwood flooring is created by the smooth evolution of objects and shapes over time. Twice a year the design studio combs the beaches of France in search of the perfect driftwood pieces for use in their projects. During the manufacturing process, driftwood pieces are positioned and glued by hand to plywood tile substrates. With color variations and natural imperfections creating a time-worn character, each tile is made to order in a saw-cut or worn saw-cut finish.

In the creation of their Vintage Barrel Collection, Fontenay mills discarded wine barrel heads into three distinct wood flooring products. The Stave is taken from the outside of the barrel where the hoops have been removed and features horizontal striations. Wine Infusion is acquired from the inside of the barrel and is characterized by a natural staining left by the wine. However, the most distinguished is the Cooperage, which represents the outside of the barrel head including its patina, cooper's stamps and special markings.

The first manufacturer to offer a fresh concept in a somewhat conventional product, Model Hardwood features photo images printed on the surface of wood flooring. Coincidentally, one of the latest trends in interior design is the integration of 'brand identity'; making Model's S Series a valuable resource for designers looking for unique ways to incorporate custom images into their projects. With the S Series, images can be printed on any of Model’s existing series of hardwood or engineered wood flooring collections.