How to Use Flooring to Enhance Your Modern Office Space

Posted on: 7th January 2016

In the past, when it came to office flooring ‘durability’ was the watchword. The most desired quality in an office carpet was that it should not need to be replaced for a long time. Carpet squares in dull tones of beige and grey were a favoured product as areas of low use (under desks, say) need not be disturbed when worn areas of high traffic were finally replaced. However, modern office spaces should be environments that cater for modern office life and with modern flooring options, you can select a style that will be practical and look professional for years to come. Here’s how you can best use flooring to enhance your corporate space.

Utilise the Features of Your Space

Increasingly, startups are taking over disused industrial spaces as old factories are being converted for corporate use. If this is the kind of space you will be converting, consider keeping some of the features such as exposed brickwork, copper plumbing works and steel girders. Complement this with a floor of marmoleum from Forbo Flooring Systems. Marmoleum is produced from 37% recycled materials and is available in vibrant metal finishes.

Create Zones

If you have a big space to work with, consider using flooring to create ‘zones’. Different colours or shades of flooring can delineate working spaces, while the open space promotes an atmosphere of cooperation.

Direct Foot Traffic

Use flooring to suggest pathways through your building. Strangers to your space should find themselves naturally guided to the desired zone by the pattern of the floor.

Announce Yourself

Who is your company, and how can that be reflected in your choice of flooring? A marble-effect tiled entrance hall suggests stately professionalism. A hardwood floor recalls the glamour of a 1930s palais de danse. A serious commercial food enterprise should have the latest in non-slip kitchen flooring.

Whatever the size and setup of your commercial enterprise, we can find and fit the right floor for you. To arrange an appointment simply call us on 01603 879359, or email any queries to sales@reformflooring.co.uk.