Patina Floor Design Makes Buying Tile Fun

My friend Todd wrote about Patina back in May, but I visited the new Knox-Henderson location last week, so I thought I’d add my two cents. In addition to all of the real-life samples of tile, wood, sample, and carpet and the super nice in-house designers, Patina has these touch-screen computer screens that show you what a number of selections will look like in a “real” setting. It’s so cool. ( I really like pressing buttons.) Sound confusing? Check out this photo. Those cabinets are real. The countertop is real. Even the wine is real. But that backsplash is a computer screen. I talk about the store in more detail in the upcoming September/October issue of D Home, but until then, I suggest you check out the merchandise—both real and virtual.