Workplace well-being is an increasingly important consideration in office design, with building standards such as WELL being centred on environments that support occupant health & well-being. With this, biophilic design has become more prevalent aiming to introduce calming, nature-inspired elements into a workplace. Flooring inspired by natural timber and stone aesthetics aligns well with the shift towards wellness-focused spaces. However, with concerns over rising noise levels and their impact on employee comfort and productivity, there's uncertainty over the suitability of hard flooring in office environments. In this blog, we're exploring whether luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is suitable for offices and outlines five key considerations to help you select the right LVT for your space.

The choice of carpet tile backing is a key factor when it comes to the durability of your flooring. Backing type also affects the underfoot comfort and acoustic capabilities, making it a really important decision when choosing flooring. That said it can be difficult to find relevant information on the different types of carpet backing available and it’s often a struggle to decipher the scientific jargon. This blog simplifies and explains the options so you can be sure you choose the right backing for your next project.

Mainstream schools educate the majority of autistic children, yet many learning environments are not designed with sensory processing differences in mind. While some design strategies can be integrated into existing mainstream settings, others are more commonly found within specialist schools, where environments are purposefully shaped around neurodivergent needs. By examining where mainstream schools fall short and drawing on principles proven in specialist autism schools, this blog explores how thoughtful design can better support autistic children’s well-being, independence and ability to learn.

Open-plan offices have been widely embraced as a way to improve workplace communication and collaboration by removing the physical barriers between employees. This blog highlights a number of problems that’re preventing open-plan office design from reaching its full potential and details the clever, thoughtful design choices that can overcome them. Balancing openness with zoning to create work environments that optimise collaboration without hindering individual focus, comfort and well-being.

Pantone’s controversial announcement of its 2026 Colour of the Year ‘Cloud Dancer’, a simple shade of white, has certainly ruffled a few feathers in the world of interiors.  Like it or loathe it, there is no doubt that stripped back, bleached out, natural aesthetics are a big trend for 2026.  Described as ‘a calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection’, Pantone’s sentiment undeniably resonates for today’s turbulent world.

When it comes to commercial flooring with sustainable attributes, it doesn’t get much better than Milliken’s much loved Major Frequency modular carpet collection. Now in its 2^nd generation, the collection has recently been streamlined to focus on the Distortion design featuring an extended and refreshed palette of 25 colours.

In the face of the escalating climate crisis immediate action is essential. Our current “throwaway” economy will continue to cause irreversible damage unless we are able to close the loop on material consumption. Moving towards a more circular future requires completely rewiring the linear systems of production and consumption that are harming the natural systems that support life. Alarmingly, global material extraction has surpassed 100 billion tonnes, more than three times as much than 50 years ago. Without much needed change this is set to rise by a further 60% by 2060[i]. This blog details the actionable steps Milliken’s taking to advance the circular economy and mitigate climate change.

The WELL Building Standard (WELL) combines design and construction best practices with proven, evidence-based strategies for improving health and wellness. According to WELL, this is the "first standard of its kind that focuses solely on the health and wellness of building occupants". The standard features 10 core concepts and clearly maps out the preconditions that are required and optimisations that are encouraged for each facet.

In the fight against climate change, it is vital that every organisation does what it can to reduce its carbon footprint and find solutions that support our planet and communities. Milliken’s N/XT Life Circularity Programme includes carpet re-use initiatives where installed carpet tiles are recovered, renewed and re-installed in social housing and other community settings. This case study features some N/XT Life projects, in partnership with carpet re-use specialists Uplyfted, where ultra-low-carbon flooring has improved living conditions for people in social housing.

With concern over the climate crisis growing, it’s more important than ever to adopt circular strategies that reduce environmental impact and support our planet. Milliken’s N/XT Life™ Circularity programme works with several partners across Europe to facilitate the take back and reuse of carpet tiles. This case study explores how re-use specialists Orak recover, re-condition and re-install Milliken carpet tiles, giving them a second life.