A CARLISLE HERITAGE COLLECTION
Sixty Years of Color.
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Photographer: Chris Beck Builder: Mark Tanner Construction Inc.
Floors that define extraordinary spaces.
SIXTY YEARS OF COLOR
Inspired by the floors that came before. For sixty years, Carlisle has looked to history for
some of Carlisle’s earliest custom finishes and are
inspiration. Long before color trends and finish
inspired by the natural patina, character, and warmth
collections, America’s most beautiful homes told their
found in historic American interiors. Reimagined
stories through floors shaped by time, craftsmanship,
for today, they remain among the most enduring
and daily life. These five colors trace their origins to
expressions of our craft.
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Alluvium The Warmth of Pumpkin Pine
Among America’s oldest homes, few sights are more iconic than a centuries-old pumpkin pine floor glowing with rich amber tones. As pine ages, its heartwood develops a warmth and depth that only time can create. Pumpkin pine was among the materials that defined Carlisle’s earliest years. Alluvium was later developed to capture this treasured patina and its golden, sun-warmed character that made historic pine floors the heart of colonial American homes.
H E R I TA G E I N S P I R AT I O N
18th- and 19th-century pumpkin pine floors found throughout ALLUVIUM ON WHITE OAK
IMAGE
Carlisle Studio
New England.
COLOR
Alluvium - Curated
SPECIES
White Oak
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Picture Frame Inspired by Pickled Floors
Picture Frame traces its roots to the softly aged “pickled” floors found in historic homes throughout the Northeast. While these floors were rarely stained, years of cleaning with traditional lye soaps left behind a subtle white cast that softened the wood’s natural tone. Introduced as a custom site-finished color in the late 1990s, it reinterprets that understated elegance with a refined, luminous finish — both historic and remarkably modern.
H E R I TA G E I N S P I R AT I O N
Whitewashed and soap-treated pine floors of the 1800s.
PICTURE FRAME ON WHITE OAK
ARCHITECT
Jeffrey Davenport
BUILDER
Stanley Custom Homes
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jennifer Hughes
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COLOR
Picture Frame - Curated
SPECIES
White Oak
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Eden The Patina of Southern Heart Pine
Originally known as Provincial and later Coppermine, Eden was developed to recreate the rich, burnished character of reclaimed longleaf heart pine floors found throughout the American South. It draws on the naturally aged floors of historic homes and estates, where generations of use created a warm, patina that softened the grain while enhancing the wood’s natural beauty. Today, Eden remains one of Carlisle’s most timeless expressions of warmth and authenticity.
H E R I TA G E I N S P I R AT I O N
Historic southern heart pine floors from the 1700s and 1800s. EDEN ON WHITE OAK
DESIGNER
Maria Khouri Design
PHOTOGRAPHER
Christopher Stark
COLOR
Eden - Curated SPECIES
White Oak
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Sanctuary The Beauty of Timeworn Floors
More than thirty years ago, Carlisle introduced a finish known as Vermont Coffee Bean. Over time, that beloved color evolved into what is now Sanctuary. The inspiration came from centuries-old floors waxed, oiled, and lived upon for generations. As oils and daily wear accumulated over decades, they created a deeper, richer surface that enhanced the individuality of every plank — a finish that feels grounded, storied, and enduring.
H E R I TA G E I N S P I R AT I O N
Historic waxed and oiled wide plank floors of early America.
SANCTUARY ON WHITE OAK
ARCHITECT
Enda Donagher
BUILDER
Alphacraft Construction of NY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Mark Roskams SIXTY YEARS OF COLOR · CARLISLE
COLOR
Sanctuary - Curated
SPECIES
White Oak
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Pine Cone A Tribute to Traditional Craft
Pine Cone evolved from one of Carlisle’s earliest handcrafted colors: Tobacco Leaf. Inspired by traditional staining methods, craftsmen once created rich brown tones by steeping tobacco leaves in mineral spirits — a deep, nuanced finish unlike anything available commercially. The resulting floors were often finished with wax or tung oil, creating a low-luster surface that emphasized depth, texture, and natural beauty. Pine Cone carries that tradition forward in a color both timeless and distinctly American.
H E R I TA G E I N S P I R AT I O N
Traditional tobacco-based stains used by early craftsmen. PINE CONE ON WHITE OAK
IMAGE
Carlisle Studio
COLOR
Pine Cone - Curated
SPECIES
White Oak
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And the journey continues. The five colors featured in this palette represent
At Carlisle, color has never been about limits. Every
milestones in Carlisle’s history — finishes inspired by
floor we create can be further refined through our
the patina, craftsmanship, and character of America’s
Concept Studio, where species, tone, texture, sheen,
most enduring floors.
and finish are tailored to your vision.
Today, that tradition lives on through Carlisle Curated, a palette of designer-selected colors developed from decades of custom finishing experience. From warm, timeworn neutrals to contemporary expressions of natural wood, each color is designed to reveal the unique beauty of the timber beneath it.
Begin with a curated color or create one entirely your own. C A R L I S L E CU R AT E D
Designer-selected colors. Signature Carlisle craftsmanship.
Alluvium
Aquila
Argil
Beach Pathway
Cashmere
Eden
Enduring Mountain
Forest Path
Leather Chair
Native Waypoint
Ocean Sand
Old Bridle Path
Over the Moon
Peaceful Sand
Picture Frame
Pine Cone
Sanctuary
Seventh Heaven
Weekend Cottage
Windward
Looking for something uniquely yours? Color that is made, not chosen. The Carlisle Concept Studio offers virtually limitless customization, allowing designers and homeowners to create floors tailored to a specific project, space, or vision. From subtle adjustments to entirely bespoke creations, our craftsmen work alongside you to transform inspiration into a floor that exists nowhere else.
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SIXTY YEARS OF COLOR Five enduring finishes, each drawn from the historic American floors that shaped our craft. Choose a Curated color exactly as shown, adapt it to another species, or begin something entirely your own. Call 800-595-9663 Online wideplankflooring.com 7.14.2026