New York Magazine

Flooring

Architectural Systems

150 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave., eighth fl.; 212-206-1730; archsystems.com

Browse architectural materials from wood paneling to flooring to artisan glass here; consultants are available to help you make an informed decision. $$-$$$ (consulting services) (ecofriendly)

Aroson's Floor Covering

135 W. 17th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-243-4993; arosonsfloors.com

With a history that stretches all the way back to 1867, Aronson’s is totally up-to-date, offering contemporary flooring options such as bamboo, cork, rubber, and natural fiber. Also check out their colorful area rugs to liven up your space. $$-$$$ (ecofriendly)

Carpet Resources LTD.

37 W. 39th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-302-1113

For a head-spinning array of flooring options, the experts turn to Richard Glanzer of Carpet Resources Ltd. He carries everything from luxe materials including stainless-steel tiles and purple heartwood to comparative bargains such as vinyl treadplate, solid-wood laminates, or an ecofriendly sawdust tile that can be embossed to look like dyed ostrich leather. $$-$$$

Chelsea Floor Covering

139–41 W. 19th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-243-0375; chelseafloors.com

This business provides wood, carpet, and resilient flooring for commercial and residential spaces. Each client is partnered with a dedicated sales and design specialist who will oversee the project from design to installation. $$

Downtown Floor Supplies

38 Lafayette St., nr. Bleecker St.; 212-982-2600; dtfloors.com

Find everything you’ll need here to install and maintain your flooring system, except for the flooring itself. They offer waxes and cleaners, as well as glue, tacks, sandpaper, and equipment rental. $$

LV Wood Floors

24 W. 20th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-627-9663; lvwood.com

As flooring stores go, this one’s notably chic. Reclaimed and oiled plank floors are both available, as are custom patterns like chevron and parquet, but the pièce de résistance is the store’s bespoke floor service, produced plank by plank to your specifications. $$$

New York Flooring

129 E. 124th St., nr. Lexington Ave.; 212-410-1348; newyorkflooring.com

In the business for 60 years, this family-owned outfit will install, maintain, and refinish your hardwood flooring. Also on offer are custom parquet designs and decorative Brazilian cherrywood floor borders. $$-$$$

Patterson, Flynn, & Martin

979 Third Ave., at 59th St., Ste. 632; 212-688-7700; pattersonflynnmartin.com

Since 1943, this firm has produced bespoke floor coverings: Oriental carpets, historic reproductions, and dozens of contemporary styles made from New Zealand wool using green production methods. $$-$$$ (ecofriendly)

MD Floors

979 Third Ave., at 59th St., Ste. 15; 212-308-2822; mdfloors.co

Michael Savino is the go-to guy for wood flooring: from installation and sanding to finishing. He and his team can do templates and mock-ups of intricate patterns like circles, curves, and difficult miters in any stain or finish. $$