When was the last time you heard the phrase, "Think outside the box." It's usually associated with the business world, but is applicable to a lot of things in our personal lives too, particularly home decorating.
Where is it written that you have to paint all four walls in a room the same color; get a sofa for the living room and a bed for the guestroom; or lay down the same kind of flooring throughout a room? Dare to be different, and you're sure to be impressed with the results.

When it comes to flooring, getting creative with design and color can be time consuming and costly. "Not so with Forbo's new Marmoleum click," says Piera Marotto of Forbo Flooring.

The company's latest flooring option, Marmoleum Click, is getting a lot of attention from professional home decorators these days because of its versatility. It's available in 18 different colors, including barbados and caribbean, which look like different shades of sand; serene gray, which resembles a piece of granite; virgin blue which could be likened to the ocean; and golden sunset, which is fiery orange like the sun going down in the western sky. This smooth, warm-to-the touch natural flooring offers a healthy, easy to clean surface, along with an ultra comfortable platform for your tired feet. Log on to www.themarmoleumstore.com to learn more!

"You can do pretty much anything you can imagine with this flooring," says Marotto. Not only can the flooring be used to create visual effects, but optical ones as well. You can make a room appear larger by using light colors and simple patterns, or choose a busy pattern and darker colors to make the room feel cozier. "If you want the patterns to be the focal point of the room, you can install zig zags of alternating colors, or even checkerboards," she adds.

Unlike conventional flooring materials, such as tile that requires cement, vinyl that has to be glued down, or hardwood that needs to be nailed down, Marmoleum Click comes in easy-to-install click panels and squares. The panels simply lock into place with a tongue and groove system. Each panel is approximately12 inches wide and 36 inches long. They can be combined with the 12-inch by 12-inch squares for a wide variety of patterns and color combinations. Since no glue is required, you can walk on the floor immediately after installation.

Easy installation is just one of the many benefits this product offers. Marmoleum is a favorite among environmentalists because it is natural and environmentally responsible. Marmoleum is made of linseed oil, rosins, and wood flour, calendered onto a natural jute backing. It is naturally anti-static and anti-microbial, making it a great choice for a healthy indoor environment.