Natural timber adds a greater atmosphere to any business space. It also conjures up the glory of a bygone age, as well as being futuristic. It smacks of the future because it is eco-friendly.
Hardwood flooring is popular because it is long-lasting and adds a warm glow to your office environment that less natural products fail to do. Oh, and you will not have any VOCs (volatile organic compounds) infiltrating your HVAC ducts.
The latest wood flooring trends have spread to the commercial sphere too. Let’s take a look at why.
The Real Thing
Real hardwood is timeless, warm, comfortable and stylish. It also sure beats those worn office carpets that need replacing because of wear and tear every few years.
Oak, wenge or cumaru are well-suited commercial settings since they can undergo heavy-duty wear and tear. As you know, oak comes in a variety of grades and hues. You might be less familiar with wenge or cumaru.
Cumaru, also known as Brazilian teak, comes from regulated government plantations. As such, it is a renewable resource and it is harvested sustainably. It gives a touch of the exotic and therefore a touch of class to any office environment.
There are of course the northern hemisphere staples such as walnut, ash, mahogany and maple.
Choosing a suitable finish to protect your floor and retain that nice natural luster is something that flooring experts can help you with.
Architecture and Wood Flooring Trends
Wide plank flooring has the advantage in commercial spaces, which tend to occupy a greater area than the average residential building. The trend by architects to incorporate natural products such as wood and stone into structural elements of the building seems alive and well. A good hardwood floor would serve to complement modern architectural design.
Conversely, the versatility of wood flooring is evident when one considers old-fashioned premises where consistency with the period is desired.
Patterning and Stains
If your company considers itself creative, then you might consider using commercially available wood stains to create a two-tone effect. You can create your own tailor-made floor pattern. It is certainly one way to stand out from the crowd and will provide an interesting talking point with visitors to your premises.
Aesthetics Add Value
By enhancing the isolated appeal of your commercial floor space you will add value to your property. The added attraction of wooden floors gives the immediate impression of prosperity. If you are putting your property on the market and need to refurbish your flooring, hardwood floors would certainly give you a boost to your return on investment.
With all the high-tech devices around your offices, natural wood provides the solid, stable contrast most interior designers dream of.
Remodeling and Renovation
If the time has come for you to renovate your commercial building, then sprucing up your interior by installing wooden flooring is an excellent idea. The current wood flooring trends are likely to continue for some time. Call it timeless fashion, if you will.
Not only does upgrading to wood flooring signal your commitment to the future since many hardwood floors last for up to 100 years, but it also indicates your confidence in the ability of your business to sustain itself in these challenging times.
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