Curated Spaces: Flooring Palettes Shape Purposeful Environments

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^{Article written by: Lilly Carroll | Published by Shaw Contract}

A Designer-Led Journey Through Color, Pattern, and Performance

Curated Spaces is more than a collection of flooring palettes; it’s a design philosophy. Developed by Shaw Contract’s StudioOne Interior design services team, each palette was designed to reflect the emotional tone, functional needs and cultural identity of the environments they serve. Whether the vibe is playful, creative, sophisticated or luxe, Curate has the style to express every mood.

A Conversation with the Designer – Environments That Engage and Inspire

This inspiring series of palettes was thoughtfully created by the design team at StudioONE, led by interior designer Patrick Parker who brings a deep understanding of how environments shape experience. From higher education campus spaces to residential communities and workplace offices, each concept was crafted to elevate the user experience through intentional color stories, installation techniques and material selections. The designer’s approach balances creativity with functionality to ensure each space feels engaging, purposeful and welcoming.

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Higher Ed Muted Palette Highlight: Andy + Keith

The Muted palette displays a unique use of color and asymmetrical installation brings inspiration and excitement to the higher ed environment. Bringing students and faculty together, this flooring design offers unique workspaces with intentionality. Some words from the designers themselves explain the design intent beautifully.

What design choices make Andy + Keith a unifying force in higher education environments and balance inspiration, collaboration and intentionality?

• “Finishes selected balance playfulness with a level of sophistication, bolstering an environment of learning for the higher ed environment.”
• “The use of color expounds upon the idea of school spirit through color and supports the idea that the learning environment regardless of the demographic the space services should offer and inviting, engaging, and stimulating space for occupants to collaborate and expand their knowledge within their personal learning objectives.”
• “The use of Hand Stitch Tile as a textural solid offers a sophisticated foundation and an intentionality to the design within the faculty workspaces.” - Patrick Parker, StudioOne interior designer

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Higher Ed Playful Palette Highlight: Agnes + Josef

The Playful Palette blends organic tones with bold geometry to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. With bold contrasts and expressive color, Agnes and Josef help transform the vision into a lively, dynamic environment.

How do Agnes + Josef use contrast and color to create a learning space that feels both grounded and engaging?

• “The color story pulls inspiration from nature—blues, greens, and wood tones—balanced with angular, stimulating patterns.”
• “The patterns and installation offer exciting contrast from the more organic colors through the use of angles, stimulating patterns, and repetitious stripes.” - Patrick Parker

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Multifamily Palette Highlight: Delphi + Jackson

Designed to support a wide demographic, this palette uses neutral tones and organic patterns to create a tranquil, elevated living experience. The elegance and sense of community our designers value is evident in their reflections on Delphi and Jackson carpet tile.

What makes Delphi + Jackson a calming yet visually engaging choice for diverse multifamily communities?

• “This palette is all about quiet and sophisticated luxury. With the use of organic patterners and neutral colors the space supports a tranquil living environment for tenants across a wide demographic.”
• “The installation within the expansive corridors offers a simple yet effective asymmetrical installation that offers visual interest and highlights the unit entries.” - Patrick Parker

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Workplace Palette Highlight: Stella + Gustav

This palette uses bold contrast and subtle transitions to support collaboration, creativity, and comfort. Stella and Gustav were designed with the intent for the high-contrast palette to create a look and feel for today’s trendy work ecosystem.

How do Stella + Gustav reflect the evolving needs of today’s workplace—where creativity, comfort, and connection converge?

• “This high-contrast palette creates the look and feel for today’s trendy work ecosystem.”
• “Gustav offers a grounding visual with its rich green colorway that fosters the idea of growth of knowledge in the conferencing area.”
• "Selections like Stella Tile and In Common Tile with contrasting black and white yarns draw the viewer’s eye to the unique collaborative areas scattered throughout the office environment." - Patrick Parker

Designing for Impact: Sustainability & Sound

Flooring choices influence more than aesthetics, they shape acoustic performance and support sustainability goals. Together, these elements contribute to healthier, more effective environments across campuses and workplaces.

Sound Advisor® helps you select the right floor covering for your project by presenting the industry’s most comprehensive set of data— all collected at the same lab, allowing you to accurately compare the difference between floor coverings.

Eco-conscious flooring options help reduce environmental impact without compromising performance:

• EcoWorx™ and StrataWorx® platforms are PVC-free and recyclable.
• Curate Collection is made with EcoSolution Q100® fiber. EcoSolution Q100® is a high performance 100% recycled content nylon fiber* with a low carbon footprint as reflected in the EC3 tool.
• At the end of its useful life, we’ll reclaim and recycle PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient styles to make more EcoWorx® products through our Environmental Guarantee.
• Shaw Contract has reclaimed nearly 1 billion pounds of post-consumer flooring.