Last week, we got wind of FLOR’s latest line of colorful carpet tiles, and we like ’em! The new Chenille Charade FLOR carpet tiles seems to channel that 70s house: Check out the sculpted pattern — which seems to copy vintage towels…. And how about the earthy colors — including avocado, harvest orange and even flash-in-the-pan poppy. If you’re in the midst of putting together a 70s style interior — or simply want to add a bit of 70s house vibe underfoot — these new carpet squares might be just what you’ve been searching for. Thanks to Flor for the photos!
By now many folks have probably heard of FLOR — a company that makes carpet tiles that can be joined together with “Flor dots” and made into a custom area rug — or even installed as wall to wall carpeting. As I type this, there are 5 different styles of FLOR tile in my home — in orange, deep teal, lime green, yellow and red. The wide range of colors and styles that FLOR offers is great for mid century and retro decorators — since they have nearly every color in the rainbow available.
Above: FLOR is calling this color “Charade Kiwi.” Here at Retro Renovation, we would say: “Avocado Green by any other name would look as sweet.”
Above: Pam added this photo of one of her 1970s vintage Fieldcrest towels. It’s a lighter shade of avocado, a different jacquard chenille, but the family resemblance seems undeniable. (Aside: Vintage towels are our the best bath towels for the money, we believe. To find them: Shop for them on etsy.com, and head straight for the linen closet at estate sales.)
From the product description:
Raised plush softness evokes a cottage coverlet… all vintage. But bold contrast etched through vivid hues keeps things contemporary. An instant heirloom. This style features a random pattern designed to vary from square to square, so patterns will not always align. Each tile is unique, not all variations may be shown in photography.
Above: Azure Chenille Charade — channels Bitossi Rimini Blu — our 2012 Retro Renovation color of the year.
Above: Chenille Charade Maize — looks to us like a good proxy for 1970s harvest gold.
Above: Chenille Charade Tangerine — the failed “Poppy” is baaaack!
Above: Chenille Charade Persimmon. Aka Antique red, albeit perhaps more vibrant than the original.
Above: Chenille Charade Frost. Hey, real grey, not greige!
This new style of FLOR tile $20 for a 19.7 inch x 19.7 inch square ($7.44 per sq. ft.) and is rated for high traffic areas. FLOR has a wide range of styles that range in price from $8/square to $40/square. If you live with messy kids, pets or other spill prone people these tiles could be the perfect solution because single tiles can be pulled up and cleaned in the kitchen sink — or if the stain is particularly bad — replaced without having to worry about replacing an entire, expensive area rug due to one stubborn stain or the family dog chewing on one corner. Colors and styles can be easily mixed and matched to create eye popping custom patterns. FLOR also has a recycling program, so if you ever tire of your tiles or they wear out, you can call the company, get a prepaid shipping label and send them back for recycling.
Lauryn says
Wow. I am not a big fan of carpet and I live in a cottage style house from 1939, but I am really, really digging these. Love the idea of tiles (my beloved cat and her hairballs are probably part of why I don’t usually like carpet) and my aging dog could use a break from the gripless wood floors. I love how rich the textures are and, of course, the colors. Anyone have any thoughts to how these might look in an older home?
Rebecca@MidCenturyModernRemodel says
Very funny: “As I type this, there are 5 different styles of FLOR tile in my home — in orange, deep teal, lime green, yellow and red. ” My mom had harvest gold shag back in the day. This gold is darn close.
Frank says
These look bvery nice, I never heard of them before. Ill check them out. They might be perfect for our house.
Caryn says
Oh yay!! Love these! I get all jittery whenever something late 60s/early 70s style is featured on here 🙂 Our 1970 ranch has a house full of original harvest gold groovy carpet, overall in pretty decent shape but the master bedroom and hallway are icky with cigarette burns, etc… blech. We lucked up on enough tongue & groove wood flooring to do the bedroom (for $20, squeal!) but I have come to really love having carpet since living here. So I’m thinking some of these fabulous FLOR tiles would be a perfect solution as a huge area rug on top of the wood floor!
Annie B. says
This is luscious stuff, Kate. Carpet squares would so suit my messy life. I think they’d be great covering the floor of a pink bathroom.
I have to say that the side table in photo #1 is one incredibly unique piece. Those legs are alive!
Jay says
Cottage coverlet my hind foot. They are definately channeling the 70s, all that’s missing is some French Provincial or Medtierainian style furniture. Yes, I like the avocado green. The pattern would be appropriate for my basement, I have a brick wall like the one pictured. This would be a good replacement for the multi toned shag I pulled up. The VAT (“A” as in asbestos) that was hiding below looks awlful, splattered with paint, stain and plaster smears from when the basement was given its 70s vibe.
Sarah says
I loooooove my FLOR tiles! They solved a multitude of flooring problems for me and work fantastic on stair treads. Get them cut in half, toss them on the stair. Voila! They stick just enough to not slip but can be picked up and shaken out or rinsed off. Brilliant product. I’m seeing the future for my bare living room and dining room floors up above.
Vince says
I love it! the patterns, the colours, everything! I always liked the look of sculpted carpet. I also like the idea of carpet tiles… very easy to install!
Jenny A. says
I like these a lot. My wheels are starting to turn…
Eartha Kitsch says
LOVE.