MODULAR FLOORING
the spaces to be both functional and visually appealing for the residents. The flooring’s subtle cues made it clear which zones were for entertaining, relaxing and working.
It’s clear that good design has a positive impact on occupants. Indeed, we’re seeing more designers and contractors take a ‘resimercial’ approach in workplace projects – a hybrid of ‘residential’ and ‘commercial’ design. This trend is increasingly prominent in office projects where flooring design is used to demarcate specific departments, meeting areas or quiet workspaces. Such variations show that companies recognise their employees’ need for personal space, while safeguarding the familiar office culture which encourages collaboration, productivity and creativity.
We have also seen floor designs increase in scale as interiors specialists choose a combination of small- and large-format tiles to divide open-plan spaces using materials or colour. In addition, key areas can be defined in a subtle, but design-led way using material and texture combinations, such as LVT in terrazzo or aged oak designs. This provides pattern and detail, as opposed to relying on abstract shapes and strong contrasts of colour to outline a zone.
Consequently, with the evolution of integrated design solutions, zones shouldn’t just be regarded as isolating or separating a space visually. For example, specifying safety LVT flooring in a stone decor from Amtico’s Spacia 36+ collection for a tea point area that requires enhanced slip resistance, while fitting the same decor in the standard LVT version to the perimeter without creating any visual interruptions. Given there is so much potential with LVT, it is best to work with a leading flooring manufacturer to help bring project ideas to life.
Ultimately, it’s vital to create the right experience for the user – and LVT makes this simple, as it can be integrated so seamlessly. Regardless of trends, design-based or otherwise, flooring will always have a multitude of roles to fulfil and LVT will continue to grow and establish itself as the top choice for commercial projects.
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