Commercial flooring is a massive industry, and style trends shift just like they do for home flooring. Here are some trends to watch out for in 2025 so you know what to look for with your commercial flooring installation in the coming year.
Sustainability
Every year, flooring moves to become more sustainable, and 2025 is no different. Expect many flooring companies to make major strides with more eco-friendly commercial flooring trends. Cork floors and rubber flooring often lead the recyclable flooring charge, and for good reason. Cork and rubber are both naturally renewable resources, both deriving from trees. But even man-made cork and rubber flooring are usually made with recycled materials or as byproducts of other industries. This makes both options great for business owners who are looking to keep their company as carbon-neutral as possible. There are also government grants available for businesses that are using renewable materials, which could help expand your budget for a new installation.
Rubber and cork aren’t the only eco-friendly contenders; luxury vinyl tile made from recycled materials is also very popular. Vinyl flooring can be recycled multiple times without jeopardizing the strength of its materials, making it a product that can have multiple lives. So, if you need to replace your vinyl flooring for your business, know that it can be recycled and reused for another project, just as your new flooring may have been.
Carpeting Returns
Carpet has often faced a bad rap, and recent interior design trends have all but left it behind. That’s changing in 2025. Carpet can work in a commercial space for a few reasons, but one of the biggest is its repairability. In high-traffic areas, carpeting can become damaged from heavy office furniture or a spill. With carpet tiles, which are often used in office or commercial spaces, you can easily replace a few tiles and have your floor looking as good as new. This economical and easy solution is a great draw for business owners looking to provide their employees and customers with comfort and aesthetics. Carpeting, especially in the commercial sphere, has often been disliked for its somewhat boring look. But there’s good news—patterns, bold colors, and unique materials have all found their way into the carpeting mainstream. This means you’re going to have a lot of choices when the time comes for your commercial carpet installation.
Hybrid Flooring
Hardwood floor trends are always interesting to follow. Their popularity has continued to grow as their aesthetic versatility keeps people interested. They can be paired with almost anything, and they give off very different feels depending on what you need. In some spaces, hardwoods can appear rustic and homey, or they can look modern and sleek. Hybrid flooring is a newer trend that gives you the look of hardwoods without the downsides of using hardwood in a commercial space. A hardwood veneer is applied to a composite of wood, plastics, or other materials to give the appearance of hardwood for a fraction of the cost. These resilient flooring options are also much more resistant to water damage, sun damage, scratches, and foot traffic. Hybrid flooring is going to be much more common in commercial spaces in the coming years—you can count on that.
Try New Flooring for Your Business
Your business’s flooring doesn’t need to be cutting-edge, but you should keep up with the trends when it’s time to update or install. Interested in learning more about commercial flooring trends and what to expect from installation? Call us at Ozburn-Hessey for a consultation and estimate today.
