Thoughtful office design is good for employees and a positive for productivity. It can contribute to a strong culture and create mood-enhancing energy. Organizations have adapted to hybrid work schedules by making offices more open and flexible, with spaces for both group collaboration and individual work.
What is the best flooring for a commercial office?
Beautifully crafted Karndean luxury vinyl flooring can be used to design workplace spaces that inspire. Karndean LVP and LVT flooring is available in stylish wood- and stone-inspired designs, abstract visuals and solid colors.
Abstract visuals expand the creative possibilities: Black Iron (SP727), San Marco (SP729) and Stratus (SP731)
Why choose luxury vinyl for office flooring?
Custom installations:
Gluedown and loose lay LVP and LVT can be cut and laid for custom installations, including zoning and wayfinding concepts.
Create custom installations with wood- and stone-inspired Karndean luxury vinyl: Dune Oak (RL24) and Brezza Ceppo (LM43)
Durability:
Karndean luxury vinyl flooring is available with wear layers up to 30 mil and commercial warranties up to 20 years. K-Guard+® surface protection provides scratch- and scuff-resistance.
Low-maintenance:
Luxury vinyl flooring is waterproof and easy to clean with a broom, mop and pH neutral solution. It does not require harsh chemicals, waxing, noisy machinery or expensive, time-consuming maintenance.
What are the design considerations for a modern office?
Different types of employees have different needs based on their roles. There’s also greater awareness about designing spaces that accommodate neurodiverse individuals, for whom the noise and stimulation of an open office can be a hindrance. Calm, quiet spaces where employees can focus should be part of any modern office.
For inspiration, Karndean Design Aesthetics offer curated flooring recommendations for different interior-design styles.
Open office plans:
Biophilic elements, modern furniture, vibrant colors, bold patterns and fun artwork – all can create mood-enhancing energy in office design that facilitates communication and collaboration. From a flooring perspective, creative installation patterns can be integrated for visual interest.
LVP and LVT also can be used to zone spaces designated for collaboration. Abstract visuals and solid colors expand the possibilities for mixing and matching beyond wood- and stone-inspired luxury vinyl.
Use Karndean luxury vinyl to designate spaces for collaboration: Leyster Oak (WP425) and Toledo (SP811)
Enclosed offices:
These spaces are meant to provide privacy and quiet refuge. Straight-lay flooring in earthy wood- or stone-inspired visuals contribute to a sense of calm and minimize distraction.
Natural light and wood-inspired flooring contribute to the calm of a private office: Palmaria (LLP149)
Break areas:
Vibrant colors and biophilic design elements make spaces feel inviting for gathering and socializing.
Karndean luxury vinyl offers the natural beauty of hardwood while delivering durability and performance for a high-traffic office: Natural Walnut (WP326)
Final Thoughts
For multi-story offices, Karndean LooseLay luxury vinyl – a 4.5 mm thick product that includes a sound-absorbing backing – can reduce noise between floors.
Use of chair mats is encouraged on all LVP and LVT flooring. Rigid core luxury vinyl is discouraged in areas where there will be chairs or furniture on caster wheels.
Explore our collections to find the right style and spec for your project.
