The summertime wrap-up of Labor Day weekend has come and gone, but thankfully so has the long-held opinion that white decor and design must now go by the wayside. As autumn hues creep into your clients' wardrobes and Pinterest feeds, don't let outdated style rules stand in your way. Whether it's a crisp bright tone or a creamy warmth, here are nine products to help your interiors stylishly wear white after Labor Day.
Classic Tile
There may be no more classic way for a home to wear white than with traditional subway tile. Dating back to the 1900s, the rectangular tiles have seen a resurgence in recent years, but Arizona Tile's Subway Series goes beyond 3-by-6 and 4-by-12-inch tiles. The trim package includes bead, beak, chair rail, and multiple bullnose options. A 1x6-inch black accent flat liner bar is also available. Arizona Tile | arizonatile.com
Fine Vinyl
Advancements in vinyl flooring have helped Armstrong improve its CushionStep product line with exclusive vein-cut linear travertine designs, making it easy and affordable to get the look of the popular stone flooring. The creamy-colored flooring comes in three styles: Mineral Travertine plank-look design in three colors; staggered-style Capadocia Travertine in three colors; and striated Tidal Sandstone in four colors. At 155 mils thick with a 20-mil wear layer, CushionStep sheet vinyl features a fiberglass backing and CushionCore for quiet, comfortable floors. Armstrong | 800.233.3823 | armstrong.com
Get a Handle
Marbled white acrylic with polished chrome accents makes door handles in the Static collection a cool and contemporary touch in the bathroom. The handles measure 6 7/8 long and 1 3/8 wide, with a 1 1/4-inch projection and 160mm hole spacing. Also available in brown, black, and clear. Berenson Hardware | 716.833.3100 | berensonhardware.com
Frosted Finish
Sparkling Frost from Carlisle Wide Plank Floors' Natural Finish collection offers a cooler version of the traditional beachy whitewashed floor. The white oak planks feature a softened edge profile and zero-VOC matte finish. Available in solid or engineered wood, the flooring can be installed over concrete slab, plywood, or radiant heating materials at any grade. Planks measure 8 inches wide with custom widths available upon request, and come in random lengths measuring 2 feet to 12 feet, with an average length of 6 feet. Carlisle Wide Plank Floors | 855.557.0436 | wideplankflooring.com
Light Your Fuse
Have brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze run their course in your designs? Delta's Fuse kitchen faucet collection offers some new color combinations to offer more interest in an unexpected place. The collection combines the maker's Brilliance Stainless finish with a choice of cracked pepper, chili pepper, or snowflake white accents at the base and spout. The pull-down faucet features MagnaTite docking, a Diamond Seal technology valve for smooth operation, and an optional coordinating soap dispenser. The faucet's integrated valve allows for single-hole installations, making it ideal for designing around granite countertops. Delta | 800.345.3358 | deltafaucet.com
Cool Surface
Looking for just the right light surface for that white country kitchen? Snowdrift is one of 14 new Zodiaq colors in DuPont latest collection, Next, which also introduces 18 new colors of Corian. Snowdrift offers a clean, cool tone that adds dimension to a kitchen without being obtrusive. It's part of the Next's "Filtered" color category of softened, subtle hues. Also choose from the "Deep" collection of rich, darker tones, or "Catalyst" offering bold colors and patterns. Dupont | 877.229.3935 | countertops.dupont.com
Vanity Fair
A white linen paint finish is just one option designers can choose from in Kohler's tailored vanity program. In addition to the Jacquard vanity style shown in white, the program offers an additional four vanity styles and seven wood finishes and stains. All of the vanities are available in 24-, 30-, 36-, 48-, 60, and 72-inch-double widths, and designers can opt for countless door and drawer configurations to suit their needs. Furniture legs, toe-kicks, or wall-hung designs are available depending on the vanity selected. Other options include drawer bridges, electrical outlets, drawer dividers and make-up storage trays, and more. Kohler | 800.456.4537 | kohler.com
White Light
Looking for just the right white pendant to finish off a design? Nora Lighting has plenty to choose from, with more than 20 styles available in a range of sizes and lamping options, including LED. Pictured styles, from left to right, are Karen, Wind, Cocoon, Maya, and Ghost. Multiple mounting options are available for all lamp sources, including Nora rail, mini rail, track, mini track, or canopy mount. The Nora QuickJack system for low-voltage lighting feature pendant cables that attach directly to Nora QuickJack mounts on monopoint canopies or rail and track systems. Nora Lighting | 800.686.6672 | noralighting.com
Cool Quartz
When your design calls for a clean slate, Samsung Radianz in Diamond White might be just the surface you need. Radianz surfaces comprise more than 93% natural quartz crystals blended with advanced polymers to create a durable, scratch-resistant surface. The dense composition is also highly resistant to staining - an important feature for a nearly pure white countertop. The product line features nearly three dozen colors, including 8 colorways made from recycled material. Samsung Radianz surfaces are available nationwide, including Arizona Tile throughout the western U.S. Visit the website to find a distributor near you. Samsung Staron | 800.795.7177 | staron.com
