Since COVID, workspaces have evolved beyond places to hanker down and just work. They must reflect and embrace a culture that inspires and resonates with what’s important for each individual. A successful office will improve productivity, attract and retain talent, and create a positive environment in which to work.

We look at the trends set to shape commercial interior design across Ireland in 2025 and how specifying the right flooring can play an all-important part in lifting offices beyond the ordinary.

1. Biophilic design: more than a trend

Biophilia continues to have a significant influence on modern workplace interiors. Nature-inspired design will remain at the fore, with green walls, hanging gardens, and natural materials will be key elements to reducing stress, enhancing focus, and promoting productivity by connecting employees to nature.

From beautiful real wood and true-to-life laminate and LVT imitations to carpet tiles inspired by the outside world, our portfolio of floors has every biophilic aesthetic well and truly covered!

2. Flexible focus

As hybrid work continues, adaptable layouts will dominate. Modular furniture, retractable walls, and hot-desking zones will enable offices to shift seamlessly between open spaces, collaboration zones, and private workstations, catering to diverse needs.

With more and more flooring brands delivering mix-and-match possibilities across complementing floor designs and types, the clever use of floors can create attractive zoning, regardless of the budget.

3. Sustainable style

Eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient lighting, and waste-reduction strategies will continue to define sustainable office design. Thanks to our commitment to a more sustainable future, we collaborate with brands with some of the most environmentally conscious floors available, helping us to help you create spaces that care.

4. Home comforts

To attract workers back to the office, businesses are increasingly looking to interior design to create a welcoming environment that can compete with the home. Through considered design, offices will increasingly have a home-like feel, achieved through plush sofas, soft rugs, warm lighting and, of course, space-enhancing floor design. These elements enhance comfort, boost creativity, and help retain talent by making the workplace more inviting.

5. Colour and Texture

Trend forecasts predict offices will move away from neutral tones to embrace bold colours like jewel tones and pastels. Textures like wood, metal, and velvet will add depth and personality to designs, creating unique and inspiring spaces.

Combining our comprehensive range of wood, stone and mineral flooring looks with carpet tiles inspired by materials and nature; Flooring Providers has the perfect foundation for interiors looking to embrace the colour revolution.

6. The sound solution

With open-plan layouts, noise control will be crucial. From acoustic pods and panels to soft furnishings, and noise-absorbing floors, each design element in any new-look office can help ensure distraction-free environments while adding style to offices.

7. The response

As commercial spaces focus on well-being, sustainability, and adaptability, creating spaces that inspire and energise employees, the impact flooring can have should never be underestimated.  

Our team is on hand to discuss your needs, and with their expertise, are ready to help you deliver an office of the future.

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