Pros and Cons of Open-plan Offices
Explore the pros and cons of open-plan offices and how the right design can make them productive places to work.
This comparison table will help you see at a glance the best flooring options for every area of an office. The costs of each type of flooring varies greatly and depends on a number of factors. If you would like to find out more about the best type of flooring for your office redesign and the associated costs then speak to the experts at Dale Office Interiors on 0114 2331115 or contact us here.
To find out more about choosing the right carpet for your office re-fit, read our Office Carpet ‘How To’ Guide.
Material | Type | Pros | Cons | Best locations | Suitable for raised access | Reclaimed |
Carpet |
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Tiles | YES | YES | ||||
Vinyl |
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Sheet | YES, with appropriate preparation | NO | ||||
Tiles | YES | NO | ||||
Laminate |
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Smooth | YES, with appropriate preparation | YES | ||||
Embossed | YES, with appropriate preparation | YES | ||||
Timber |
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Solid timber | YES | YES | ||||
Engineered timber | YES | YES | ||||
Tiles |
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Ceramic | YES, with appropriate preparation | YES | ||||
Natural stone | YES, with appropriate preparation | YES | ||||
Concrete |
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Polished | NO | NO | ||||
Stained | NO | NO | ||||
Rubber |
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Explore the pros and cons of open-plan offices and how the right design can make them productive places to work.
Biophilic design refers to designing interior spaces to satisfy a basic human desire to be connected with the natural world. It’s all about “bringing the outside in” with indoor plants, natural light, bright colour palettes, water features and more.
We’ve outlined 5 common agile design “fails” to avoid in your office project, and how you can avoid them to create an agile office that works for you.
Find out why office partitions are the answer to creating functional private spaces within the office.