As one of the most popular floor coverings chosen for commercial buildings, carpet tiles and carpet planks are available in a huge array of different design styles. At the higher end of the market, there are two main processes used for designing modular carpet that are well worth understanding to best achieve both the look and performance characteristics you’re looking for from your project.    

In a digital-first world, it’s easy to overlook the power of print however, in commercial interior design, print is experiencing something of a renaissance. From patterned floor coverings to immersive wall graphics and soft furnishing fabrics, printed interior finishes are creating memorable experiences, connecting people and being used to express identity more than ever before.

In this behind-the-scenes Q&A, we sit down with Helen Lloyd, the designer behind Milliken’s latest and most expressive collection, to explore how Pattern Play came to life.

Milliken introduces two new Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collections: 'All About Wood' and 'All About Stone.' They bring together the beauty of nature and biophilic design with the practicality and functionality of LVT. They are designed to suit a wide variety of interior settings, including offices, retail spaces, hospitality environments, educational facilities and residential areas. They provide exceptional durability, quieter floors, and ease of maintenance.

Carpet installation can take up a significant percentage of your flooring budget - especially if removing existing flooring reveals unexpected problems, or you run into complications during the project. To help streamline your carpet installation, we've compiled a list of seven things to check - and why they're so important.

We spend upwards of 40 hours every week in the office - more of our waking time than we spend anywhere else. As such, it's becoming increasingly important to design office spaces that not only look the part, but create a comfortable working environment too. We're sharing five ways your choice of carpet can breathe new life into your office design, and create a space that improves communication, collaboration and engagement between employees.

Pattern Play is a carpet tile collection designed by Milliken’s in-house design team from the company’s UK HQ in Wigan. It takes as its starting point the New London Fabulous Movement, celebrating joy, diversity and creativity. Pattern Play is a bold and playful collection combining pattern, colour and texture showcasing what Milliken does best: creating a design statement and blending artistry with technology.

Sustainability has long been a priority for designers looking to make a positive impact with their work, beyond simply focusing on aesthetics and functionality. But now every major company has its own 'green' stance and sustainability measures in place, and there's a new trend emerging in sustainable design.

Increasingly, designers are turning their attentions towards health and wellness, finding ways to design a space that's good for its users. People become the focal point of the design: how will they use this space every day, and how can we design it to improve their lives?

Today we're looking at these shifting priorities in sustainable design, and exploring exactly why health and wellness is on the rise.

Modular carpet tiles are one of the most popular flooring options in commercial environments. Today I'm sharing the pros and cons of this versatile floor covering, to help you determine whether carpet tiles are a good fit for your next project.

Is pattern-phobia a thing? For what seems like years, many workplace designers have avoided the use of pattern, instead retreating to the safety of minimal finishes. Now, however, we are beginning to experience a shift. Interior designers are exploring pattern more and discovering new and exciting ways to use it.