Office floors: anything but an obvious choice

An office is a crucial representative area for any company, as well as being one of the places where employees spend most of their day. So its design needs to focus on aesthetics and style, whilst bearing in mind ergonomics and the well-being of employees. These aspects must be considered also when it comes to choosing the materials for the floors, combining aesthetics with functionality and taking into account all the factors that might influence them.

Light or dark floor?

Choosing the colour of the floor in an office requires an amount of attention that goes far beyond simple personal taste. Unlike a domestic environment, where individual preferences have a key role, choosing the colour of the floor in a work setting must go hand in hand with careful thought to the effect it will have on people’s productivity. As well as being in line with the style of the furniture, the colour of the floor must indeed help create a pleasant, relaxing environment that promotes productivity. From this point of view, light colours are highly recommended as they make rooms brighter, making them feel cleaner and more airy. They can bring a lighter touch even in the most confined of spaces and help create a cosy setting.

The “vibe” of the office? It might depend on the weather outside!

Plus, when choosing the floor for an office, you shouldn’t ignore all the external factors that can affect its appearance and presentability, as for example the weather. Indeed, a good floor should be able to look clean and tidy enough regardless of the weather outside. Take rainy or particularly snowy days for instance. As you might easily imagine, rain can affect how clean floors are, leading you to use detergents to clean them and remove water or mud. The potential need for frequent, deep cleaning mustn’t be overlooked when choosing a floor: it’s important to choose a material that is resistant to commonly used detergents and chemicals.

Marble or Quartz?

In terms of looks, both SM Marble and SM Quartz are particularly popular when it comes to creating office floors. Indeed, their extensive colour range lets you bring a personal touch to settings, whilst adding elegance and brightness in rooms with their polished finish. Marble is the ideal choice for warm, dry climates. In case of colder weather with frequent rainfall, quartz is definitely more suitable as it is resistant to the chemicals used in detergents. 

The Editor