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Since Covid changed the way we work, more of us are turning unused rooms into offices. We’ve created our own workspaces that, while located within our homes, make it feel like we’ve never actually left the office.
The only thing that might be missing is a randomly purchased birthday cake, or that office banter that helps make the work environment so enjoyable. But maybe you haven’t gotten around to creating a home office, instead you’ve probably been using the dining table or other area you designate as your workplace between 9am and 5pm. We all know that’s not always a viable option. Especially when the kids come back from school around 3pm, the atmosphere is suddenly broken.
Or maybe you’ve started making home office plans, but something is still missing. In many cases, we just put a desk and a laptop in an empty room and get to work. But it’s not always for the best, a properly set up home office not only reduces stress, it can increase productivity and potentially increase the value of your home when you sell it.
With that in mind, we’ve looked at three flooring types you should consider when transforming your home office into something special.
What’s the Best Choice for Home Office Flooring?
Later in this article, we’ll look at three floor types you might consider for your home office, but before you dive into this part of your project, you may want to consider what your office will be used for so you can make the right decision.
You want a home office floor that fits your furniture style; for example, a modern furniture style can quickly look out of place on a vintage floor.
You also need to weigh if this is just an office, or a place where you might have clients or colleagues visiting. The first impression your home office makes can be the difference between a successful meeting or interview. If visitors are welcomed into an area with dirty floors or too much noise, it can quickly change their perception of you and your business.
As we mentioned before, getting it right will not only increase your productivity and thus the productivity of others in the business, but it can also help reduce stress and help add value to your possessions.
Use LVT Flooring in Your Home Office
LVT or luxury vinyl tiles are a great choice for your home office. Durable, affordable, stylish and easy to maintain, LVT flooring fits the bill right from the start and can bring a variety of style effects to your home office.
Available in wood, stone or abstract designs, with many stunning patterns and finishes, this type of vinyl flooring Add a touch of personality to your room that you might not have thought of at first.
With the ability to install underfloor heating, the ability to withstand high levels of foot traffic, and the ability to handle office chair movement without damaging the floor, adding LVT flooring to your office is a worthwhile investment.
Plus it’s a low-maintenance floor that only requires simple sweeping and mopping, and dispensing coffee or dropped lunches is never really a problem.
Using Hardwood Floors in Your Home Office
Solid wood flooring is often favored by many people, and its authentic appearance, durable quality, and effortless grade all point the way for people to choose this type of flooring.
Due to its longevity, it can prove to be a very cost-effective investment as the chances of it needing to be replaced are minimal. At the same time, the degree of maintenance is the same as that of LVT floor, as long as it is careful. Solid wood floors are solid to a certain extent, but can scratch easily. This means you may have to put in a little more effort to restore it to its best condition, but don’t worry, these floors are uncomplicated to restore and can help extend the life of your home office floor.
Due to the relatively high risk of scratching, you’ll want to consult with the flooring company you plan to use to find out which wood is best for your office’s likely uses and traffic. High-quality flooring is available from many manufacturers, and you shouldn’t find yourself struggling to find the right one at an affordable price.
Using Laminate Flooring in Your Home Office
Laminate flooring can make an excellent choice for your home office, and like the LVT we mentioned earlier, it can replicate other materials in appearance. Whether you’re going for a stone or wood look, you can use laminate flooring to create the desired effect for your home office. Laminate has other similarities to vinyl tile flooring and has also proven to be easy to maintain, durable and versatile. You can use laminate in almost any room and it will look good.
Perhaps the main downside is that laminate floors aren’t the best at absorbing sound. This can make your office louder than necessary and prove distracting. This can add a bit to the cost of the project, as you will have to install a high quality underlayment to help absorb the sound that this hollow floor type helps to increase the volume.
So, with this list of three options, which one would you choose to transform your spare room into a premium workspace?
