Three commercial flooring trends for 2022

Now that businesses are starting to reopen their office and retail spaces, it is possible to get an idea of what the trends for this year will be in terms of flooring. These are some of the ideas that commercial enterprises are sure to be adopting in 2022.

1. Design practicality

Flooring that combines style and practicality is shaping up as a major trend, as the Covid-19 crisis made companies more aware of health and safety issues. Floors designed to help people find their way around these spaces but that remain attractive are set to be the order of the day, not just in big stores, but all commercial premises.

That means combining different floor surfaces – for example vinyl and carpet tiles. The two different surfaces are used to clearly differentiate between separate areas, such as workspaces and walkways in offices, or customer and staff areas in shops.

2. Contrasting colours

While every year brings different ideas when it comes to the type of flooring in commercial buildings, the colour trend has always tended to stay the same. Most years see neutral shades as the favoured choice, but 2022 appears set to change all of that.

Late in 2021, floors that contrasted these blander colours with brighter ones began to gain in popularity and all the signs are that this shift will continue through 2022. Last year saw a mix of bold yellows and pinks with medium grey coloured tiles in vinyl really take off in the commercial world. These shades together suggest optimism but also soberness.

3. Rise of carpet tiling

Carpet tiles have always been a common flooring choice for offices, but are now trending upwards among other types of commercial outlets such as shops. The primary reason for this is that the carpet tiles provided by flooring companies are now attractive as well as hardwearing.

Durability has always been part of their appeal, but any company having carpet tiles fitted in its premises now can choose to ask their provider to utilise custom flooring techniques. That way, they can have a design and fit tailor made for the image of their company – something that many will be taking advantage of during 2022.

These are the big three trends that this year will bring in commercial flooring, with the signs being that companies want both innovation and practicality. Looking to a provider with long experience of fitting commercial floors is the way to ensure the best results for your space.