What Is The Best Flooring For A Home Office?

Thanks to the working from home order during the pandemic, a huge number of employees have now set up an office in their property, favouring the flexible working arrangement over a daily commute.  

In fact, recent figures show that nearly a third (29 per cent) of people in the UK work from home some of the time, and ten per cent do so all of the time. 

Staff have certainly seen the benefits of working from home, with 78 per cent claiming it has improved their work-life balance, 53 per cent saying they are not distracted as much, 52 per cent believe they can finish their work more quickly, and 47 per cent think it improves their wellbeing. 

Therefore, they are not likely to give up their working-from-home arrangement, which is why more homeowners have either already transformed a space in their house into a study, or are in the process of doing so. 

One of the things to consider when creating a home office is the flooring, so here are some ideas on the best options. 

Quiet flooring

Working from home requires lots of phone and video calls, making sure that communication between colleagues, clients and customers remains high. Therefore, it is essential to have a floor that absorbs the noise, so it is easier to hear the line. 

Vinyl floor tiles with cushioned backing on are good for being sound-absorbent, while they are also quiet, so you do not have to worry about making too much noise while moving the chair or walking around. 

Carpet is also quiet, as its fibres provide cushioning underfoot, and soak up a lot of the background noise. 

Warmth 

If you have to spend all day sitting in a room, you need it to be warm. You might not notice how cold your house can get until you are in it all day long, so it is important to add features to your study to make it as comfortable as possible. 

In this case, carpet tiles are a good choice, as they make the room feel warmer, trapping in the heat within the piles. 

Of course, you don’t have to have carpet to heat up the space, and you can simply place a thick rug over a laminate or vinyl floor instead. 

Smart

Some businesses require workers to meet and greet clients, and if you plan to do this in your home, it is important to choose a flooring that is smart. 

It needs to be high quality and be stylish, while you may also want it to look timeless to save you from having to change it every few years. 

Engineered wood or laminate flooring are sensible options, as they do not date, look sophisticated, and are hard wearing so can deal with lots of traffic. 

Durable

Although more homeowners are trying to add a designated study space to their house, whether by renovating a bedroom, building a garden office or extending into the loft, lots still have to set up their workstation in shared areas of the house like the kitchen or lounge. 

Therefore, it is sensible that durable flooring is used, as it will have to deal with lots of people coming and going, and possible spillages. 

A floor that is low maintenance, such as laminate, means that it can be swept or washed easily, keeping your office space tidy, so workers are better able to focus on their work without being distracted by mess.