The world of carpet trends may not move at the same pace as the world of clothing fashion, and this is no bad thing. After all, a new carpet is a significant investment and you want and expect it to last for several years at least. However, trends do evolve over time and it’s important to keep commercial spaces looking up to date.

Here’s a look ahead at the latest trends for carpets in commercial or public sector settings such as schools, care homes, student accommodation, offices, and shops. 

Pastel colours

Commercial spaces usually tend to stick to practical neutral colours such as grey or beige. However, this wariness of colour is slowly starting to change, particularly in learning and healthcare environments where there is a need to create a welcoming, calm and relaxed atmosphere. 

In recent years, there has been more extensive use of pastel shades such as soft greens, light yellows and even baby pinks. These colours are associated with cheerfulness and can promote an uplifting, energising or soothing effect; all particularly useful in a classroom or hospital setting. They can however be more challenging to keep clean than neutral colours. 

More use of pattern

Patterned carpets are a strong design choice and have been out of fashion in recent years. However, they are now making a comeback as a way to create more memorable and individual spaces. This can be a refreshing change from the sea of blue, grey and beige carpets that tend to dominate commercial spaces.

Patterns are particularly suited to carpet tiles because they can be arranged in different formats, with alternating colours or even shapes used to create a design. Individual tiles can be branded with a company logo or motif, or arranged to reflect the colour scheme of the brand identity. 

Colour and pattern layouts can even be used to aid wayfinding in larger commercial spaces. Alternatively, a carpet with a design such as a stripe can simply be used to add vibrancy and personality to an otherwise bland corporate space. 

Patterns that are designed to reflect nature, such as a rippling ocean or forest floor, are also becoming popular as companies seek out ways to bring the grounding benefits of the great outdoors inside. 

Practical and inexpensive options

The economy has taken a battering over the past few years, and the public sector in particular has been badly affected with budget cuts. Therefore more affordable flooring options are more popular at the moment, and also hardwearing and practical choices that are easy to clean and maintain.

For example, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) are in demand as an alternative to traditional carpeting. LVT is available in an extensive range of colours, patterns and textures, and is very durable and hardwearing. It is stain and moisture resistant and provides more sound insulation than laminate or hardwood flooring.

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