--- title: Milliken Europe Blog | Workplace design description: Workplace design | Our blog is a hub for our latest news, updates, well-being and design insights and more, with content curated by our in-house design team and some of Europe's best interior designers and architects. Learn more. --- [![Milliken Flooring Blog](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5677727/Milliken_April2019%20Header%20Sitemap/Images/milliken-blog_logo.png)](https://europeblog.milliken.com/) [Find a Rep](https://floors.milliken.com/floors/en-gb/company/rep-locator) - [Home](https://www.milliken.com/en-gb/businesses/floor-covering) - [Products](https://fcproductcatalog.milliken.com/en-gb/search/collections?regionName=Europe&marketName=Contract&catalogName=Products®ionId=78&marketId=73&catalogId=17&sort=recent&totalResults=18) - [Contact Us](https://www.milliken.com/en-gb/businesses/floor-covering/contact-us/contact-us---stay-connected) ## [How Biophilic Design Transformed Renomia's Workplace](https://europeblog.milliken.com/using-biophilic-design-to-transform-renomias-office) Mar 18, 2026 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Well-being](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/well-being), [biophilia](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/biophilia), [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design) When Czechian-based insurance business [Renomia](https://www.renomia.com/) was creating a new office space the well-being and comfort of Remomia’s employees was central to the design. The new workplace needed to be an inviting and productive space that would allow employees to thrive. The design team chose to incorporate Milliken’s biophilic inspired flooring, bringing the outside in and boosting comfort, creativity and productivity. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/using-biophilic-design-to-transform-renomias-office) ## [How NatWest’s Office Redesign Champions Circular Design with Milliken Flooring](https://europeblog.milliken.com/how-natwests-office-redesign-champions-circular-design-with-milliken-flooring) Mar 18, 2026 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Sustainability](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/sustainability), [Well-being](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/well-being), [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design) Urgent climate action isn’t just about protecting the planet but about creating healthier spaces for people as well. Responsible design decisions can help accelerate the way to a more sustainable circular future. At NatWest’s Manchester office sustainable design drove decision making. That’s why the team chose Milliken flooring, renowned for its sustainability credentials and its ability to support a circular future. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/how-natwests-office-redesign-champions-circular-design-with-milliken-flooring) ## [Pattern Play: Why it's so much more than a fabulous modular carpet design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/pattern-play-why-its-so-much-more-than-a-fabulous-modular-carpet-design) Feb 9, 2026 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Innovation](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/innovation), [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design), [Performance Benefits](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/performance-benefits) When Milliken launched the [Pattern Play](https://fcproductcatalog.milliken.com/en-gb/search/colors?regionName=Europe&marketName=Contract&catalogName=Products®ionId=78&marketId=73&catalogId=17&sort=recent&totalResults=18&collectionId=646&collectionName=Pattern+Play) collection at last year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, it was a moment of excitement and a massive shift in possibilities for what could be achieved in modular carpet design. As well as winning the [CDW 2025 Carpet Product Award](https://design-milk.com/clerkenwell-design-week-product-awards-winners/?__hstc=78336971.57b565154fb01907776d144b06baca96.1769086928179.1769086928179.1769086928179.1&__hssc=78336971.1.1769086928179&__hsfp=22596329b60a2b58b701d964d9db1357), it also won the hearts of interior designers who could see the collection’s enormous design potential. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/pattern-play-why-its-so-much-more-than-a-fabulous-modular-carpet-design) ## [Milliken Flooring to exhibit at the Workspace Design Show London 2026](https://europeblog.milliken.com/milliken-flooring-to-exhibit-at-the-workspace-design-show) Jan 30, 2026 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design) Milliken Flooring, a leading provider of innovative commercial flooring solutions, is delighted to announce its participation in the [Workspace Design Show](https://workspaceshow.co.uk/) London 2026. The event, renowned as the UK’s premier workspace interiors exhibition, will take place in London and attract architects, designers, and workplace professionals from across the country and beyond. The exhibition takes place from the 25th to the 26thFebruary 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London, unveiling its bold new theme: Connected Realities. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/milliken-flooring-to-exhibit-at-the-workspace-design-show) ## [How to Choose The Right LVT for Your New Office](https://europeblog.milliken.com/how-to-choose-the-best-lvt-for-new-offices) Jan 23, 2026 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Design Inspiration](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/design-inspiration), [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design), [Design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/design), [Performance Benefits](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/performance-benefits) 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. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/how-to-choose-the-best-lvt-for-new-offices) ## [The Problems with Open-Plan Offices & the Design Solutions that Actually Work](https://europeblog.milliken.com/problems-with-open-plan-offices-and-design-solutions-that-work) Jan 15, 2026 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Well-being](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/well-being), [Acoustics](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/acoustics), [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design), [Performance Benefits](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/performance-benefits) 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. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/problems-with-open-plan-offices-and-design-solutions-that-work) ## [Everything You Need to Know About The WELL Building Standard](https://europeblog.milliken.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-well-building-standard) Dec 17, 2025 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Well-being](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/well-being), [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design), [Design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/design) 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. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-well-building-standard) ## [Improving Workplace Well-being - A Case Study with EFG International](https://europeblog.milliken.com/how-to-improve-workplace-well-being-with-interior-design-a-case-study-with-efg-international) Nov 21, 2025 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Well-being](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/well-being), [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design) In today’s evolving work culture, prioritising employee well-being is no longer a luxury, it’s a strategic priority. Financial management firm [EFG International](https://www.efginternational.com/us.html) embraced this attitude in its ambitious office redesign, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and create a flexible, productive, wellness-focused workspace that would attract and retain top talent. Milliken’s modular flooring was chosen by the design team to help bring their vision to life. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/how-to-improve-workplace-well-being-with-interior-design-a-case-study-with-efg-international) ## [How to Select the Best Carpet Tiles for Your Next Commercial Project](https://europeblog.milliken.com/how-to-select-the-best-carpet-tiles-for-your-next-commercial-project) Oct 23, 2025 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design), [Performance Benefits](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/performance-benefits) Before you start work on your next commercial project, it’s important to understand that the flooring you specify will impact your client’s experience of using their redesigned space, every single day. [Read More »](https://europeblog.milliken.com/how-to-select-the-best-carpet-tiles-for-your-next-commercial-project) ## [Does A Noisy Office Affect Our Health?](https://europeblog.milliken.com/the-damaging-effects-of-noisy-offices) Oct 23, 2025 Posted by [Kate Collier](https://europeblog.milliken.com/author/kate-collier) posted in [Workplace design](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/workplace-design), [Performance Benefits](https://europeblog.milliken.com/tag/performance-benefits) Noise levels are one of the leading causes of workplace complaints. The open-plan office trend is making noise levels a growing problem: fewer walls to block sound and more people in a shared space. 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