What Should an Office Carpet Be Like? A Guide to Considerations When Choosing an Office Carpet

How to choose an office carpet? How to buy a carpet for the office? What should be considered? You have built your dream office, or you have started working in an office that is not at all what you dreamed of, or you are an interior designer and need an office carpet, or you love decoration and wonder what the carpet would be like if you had an office. We have prepared a wonderful article that answers the questions you have in mind with our 20 years of experience and knowledge.

"Below you can find the information, inspirations, and ideas you need, and if you have any further questions, you can contact us. We wish you enjoyable reading in advance."

What is an Office Carpet?

As the name suggests, the carpet spread in the office is called 'office carpet'. So, what are the common features of these carpets?

1. They are durable

Durable office carpet is the first point you should consider. Because an office likely means stepping on the carpet with shoes. It means that rolling chairs will come into contact with the carpet. Carpets with high aesthetic value but low durability may not be very suitable for offices.

2. They reflect the spirit of the work:

The carpet laid in the meeting room of an agency known for its creative work should be different from the carpet laid in the manager's office of a metal processing facility, because each job has a different feel, and therefore different feelings should be highlighted in each workplace.

3. Cleaning issue:

"Some offices have wet floors from shoes, while others are entered with spotless shoes. Therefore, pay attention to whether the carpet's cleanliness meets your needs."

Is Rug Used in the Office?

"Let's get straight to the point, using a carpet in the office is practical. Rug makes the office more sophisticated and impressive. Visitors and staff form a deeper connection while using the office. The dominant emotion inside is intervened from the start. For example, using a gray, black, or navy carpet in a meeting room facilitates focus, while a yellow or red carpet enhances dynamism and creativity. "

What are the Office Carpet Models?

Office carpet models are just like other carpet models. What distinguishes them is not just the models suitable for the office, but rather the designs and functions that are 'suitable for that office.' Because just as every home has a different spirit, every office has a different ambiance. Now, let's take a look at the details about office carpet models below:

Square Office Carpet

Square office carpets are generally preferred in reception areas, under round or square meeting tables. They can be in sizes of 200*200 cm, 250*250 cm, 300*300 cm, or 250*300 cm. Square carpet options are more limited compared to rectangular office carpets. They can also be made by cutting roll carpets or wall-to-wall carpets.

Modern Office Carpet

If you want to lay a calm, non-patterned, or abstract and geometric patterned carpet on the floor, modern carpets will be suitable for you. Unlike authentic patterns, these carpets do not strain the eyes with their minimal designs, balance the environment, and allow your visitors to work calmly. On the other hand, if you lay a handwoven modern office carpet, you can deepen the aesthetic value of the office with both a characterful and simple touch.

Leather Office Carpet

One of the important points to consider when searching for office decoration rugs is to remove the space from a home atmosphere, reflecting the desire to work and the joy of producing, alongside feeling comfortable and safe. For this, laying a leather rug with the function of balancing the warmth of the environment is quite a reasonable idea. Therefore, as Halıcızade, we never offer animal skins that have been harmed for fur and hide for sale while manufacturing rugs only from the skins of animals raised for meat.

Large Office Carpet

Some offices can be huge, and huge offices have huge carpets. So why do we lay large carpets in offices, and what exactly do we mean by large? One of the primary reasons for laying large carpets in offices is to enhance the impact of the space and to make guests feel like they have entered a different realm from the outside world. On the other hand, large carpets can be necessary in some situations. For example, a carpet that starts from the executive desk and continues under the seating area, or one that is laid under a large conference table, must be quite large.

So, when we talk about a large carpet, what size are we referring to? Of course, the size of a carpet being large is quite related to the space it is laid in; a 4 square meter carpet looks quite large when laid in a room of 8 square meters, while in a room of 80 square meters, a 4 square meter carpet will appear small. However, we generally refer to carpets between 6 square meters and 25 square meters as large office carpets.

Durable Office Carpet

Some offices receive a lot of heavy traffic. Some offices have furniture like chairs that move on the carpet. In some offices, you can enter with wet or muddy shoes. For such situations, we recommend considering whether you need a durable office carpet before purchasing one. Durable office carpets wear out less quickly and offer easier maintenance.

Washable Office Carpet

"In the offices, carpets are being stepped on with shoes that are not clean at all. Or, there are quite a number of factors that can spill and stain the carpet. For such situations, we recommend carpets made from synthetic fibers that will not wear out as they are washed by professional hands. On the other hand, if the space where the carpet is laid is culturally valuable, a handwoven carpet woven with tight knots can also be washed with peace of mind by expert cleaners."

Office Room Carpet

The carpets of the office rooms should be in harmony with the values represented by the relevant authority. For example, while the carpet of an office room claiming simplicity and minimalism reflects the same elegance, the carpets of office rooms claiming grandeur and power should be accordingly designed. However, when we look at those searching for office room carpets as Halıcızade over the last 20 years, we see that the vast majority prefer Afghan, Turkmen, and Uşak motifs. In addition, you can also choose simple and modern office carpets from our collection.

Round Office Carpet

Where should a round office carpet be placed, and what should its size be? Round carpets are generally placed at the entrances of spaces or in square areas within the space. You can comfortably choose a round office carpet under a round office table. For this, we recommend that the diameter of your carpet be about 20-25% larger than the diameter of your table. On the other hand, you can also place a round carpet at the office entrance to reflect the aesthetics of having no corners in the space.

What to Consider When Choosing Office Carpet?

While choosing a carpet for home may be easier, selecting an office carpet can be a bit more challenging. This is because both personal preferences and the office's working logic, as well as the reputation of the business, come into play. Below, we have prepared a list of what to pay attention to when choosing an office carpet.

 

• Area of use:

Do you want durability, or how important is easy cleaning? Remember, every point in your filter will narrow down your options, so please focus on the essentials.

• Colors:

"What kind of atmosphere do you want to create? For example, if your priority is freshness and brightness, you might prefer a light-colored carpet; if power and mystery are your priorities, black or anthracite tones would be suitable; if energy and creativity are your priorities, you can choose red, green, or yellow. Alongside all of these, a gray office carpet will be the most problem-free option to lay down what suits without taking risks."

• Design and Patterns:

"Do you want to take the cultural value wind of the classics behind you, the simplicity of modernity, or the claim of authentic motifs? Close your eyes, what kind of office do you envision in your dreams?"

• Budget:

"Do not forget that carpets are like shoes, and to avoid problems when it comes time for shoes after spending your entire budget on clothing, allocate a balanced budget from the beginning. Allocating 15-25% of the space decoration budget to carpets shows that you have an approach that values details. And this approach is valuable because it is rare in the business world."

• Size:

"If you have an interior designer, or if you can support it with coverings that you can lay on the floor, look at what the area of the carpet in your office should be. We generally think that 6 square meters of carpets are suitable for many offices. On the other hand, you can also check carpets over 6 square meters from the link below. If you are considering covering the entire office with carpet, you can also choose wall-to-wall office carpet and tile office carpet."

What Should Be the Size and Layout of the Office Carpet?

Another important point when buying office carpet is size and layout. The size of the office carpet varies depending on which area of the office it will be placed in. For example, a 10 square meter office carpet may be suitable under a table for 12 people, while a 6 or 8 square meter office carpet would be appropriate for a seating area for 6 people. On the other hand, placing an executive desk on the office carpet is one of Halıcızade's office decoration tips. This way, the area will appear larger.

In addition to these, covering about 25% of the total area with carpet is a point to consider during office carpet decoration. On the other hand, you can also lay square office carpets in square offices. You can get support from our expert team when deciding on the size of the office floor carpet.

If you want to cover the space with office carpeting, you can choose wall-to-wall office carpet or tile office carpet. These two options will give you a flooring feel rather than just carpet, while ensuring that your office stands out with professionalism.

Which Carpets Should Be Preferred According to Office Type?

Office types vary according to factors such as what work is done inside, and what values they represent. While it is recommended to lay durable and economical office carpets in more commonly used areas, more visually striking or simple carpets can be laid in executive offices and meeting rooms according to the values of the relevant area. Especially in offices where hygiene is important, you can consider the health of your guests by choosing antibacterial office carpets.

What Should Be the Pattern and Color of the Office Carpet?

The pattern and color of the office carpet, like all carpets, should be as you like, and should suit your space. Because that is the function of the carpet; it makes the place a home, an office, a workspace. In terms of decoration, you can look at the most commonly used colors in the office and choose carpets in those tones or in the exact opposite tones (for example, if brown dominates the room, you can use blue; if gray dominates, you can use yellow, red, etc.). The pattern is entirely up to your imagination. Do you want to create a calm and simple area, or something authentic or industrial? You can choose the pattern of your carpet according to this preference.

How to Use Office Carpet?

Using an office carpet is the same as using other carpets. Rejoice, caress it, and look at it with gratitude because you have an office. On the other hand, from the functional side of the job, sweep your carpet in one direction as much as possible, using the vacuum cleaner's hard floor attachment. If it gets stained, intervene with natural white soap, and keep chemicals away from your carpet. Nevertheless, if it needs to be washed, prefer professional cleaning experts. If you ensure that there are no sharp objects on your carpet and occasionally move the legs of the executive desks a few centimeters, your carpet can be used for a long time without damage.

What Types of Materials Should Be Preferred for Office Carpets?

The material or yarn you prefer for office carpet depends on your usage habits and budget. Natural yarns offer a more authentic appearance and are healthier. Synthetic yarns, on the other hand, provide durability (after all, they do not decompose in nature) and ease of cleaning together. Below, we have listed different types of yarns for you to make a comfortable decision.

• Wool office carpet
• Viscose office carpet
• Wicker office carpet
• Bamboo office carpet
• Cotton office carpet
• Silk office carpet
• Acrylic office carpet
• Polyamide office carpet
• Polypropylene office carpet
• Polyester office carpet

Which carpets are suitable for high-traffic office areas?

For heavy traffic office areas:

1. Durable

2. Easy-to-clean office carpets are suitable.

Therefore, synthetic office carpet and tile office carpet will be the right choice. On the other hand, if there is a special sensitivity regarding natural fibers, wool can be preferred due to its durability compared to other natural fibers. Bamboo, cotton, and viscose are fibers that are easier to clean than wool.

How Should the Rug Selection Be for Office Waiting Areas?

Another area in office decoration is the waiting areas. Since these areas generally receive more traffic, light-colored and delicate carpets are not preferred. You can lay down more pastel and darker-toned, durable carpets. On the other hand, round carpets suit waiting areas, especially if the overall office decoration is simple, you can create a completely different atmosphere in these areas with an authentic carpet. For example, using a carpet that stands out with its surreal design and geometric patterns in the waiting area of a therapist's clinic helps visitors feel as if they are in a space independent of the outside world.

How Should the Harmony of Office Carpet, Furniture, and Accessories Be?

Office accessories are quite diverse; figurines, paintings, books, daggers, and thousands of other different accessories tell stories about you and your work. When choosing an office carpet, you can consider these stories, whether as a complementary element to these stories or as a simple canvas where these stories are displayed. Our recommendation is to either lay a carpet that matches the lines, colors, and shapes in your office decor, or, on the contrary, for example, to place a simple carpet in a classic office or to prefer a classic-authentic patterned carpet in a contemporary modern office.

How Should the Care and Cleaning of Office Carpets Be Done?

The maintenance and cleaning of the office carpet should be done in the same way as other carpets. In summary:

1. Your carpet should be wiped with a damp cloth at regular intervals.

2. The vacuum cleaner should be swept in one direction with the brushless, parquet nozzle.

3. It should be ventilated.

4. When stained, first compress to remove the excess of the stain, then wipe in one direction with white soap and warm water.

By clicking here, you can get more information about our content on carpet cleaning and maintenance, and you can use your carpet comfortably for many years.

From Whom/Where to Buy Office Carpet?

Before buying an office carpet, you should pay attention to references, customer reviews and complaints, and product variety. If there are those around you who have solved similar office carpet needs, you should get their opinions, and you should consult an interior designer or decorator.

As Halıcızade, we have been providing solutions such as handwoven office carpets, wall-to-wall office carpets, carpet tiles, and durable office carpets to state institutions, country representations, and company headquarters for 20 years. We recommend that you definitely get information from our expert team before purchasing office carpets.

We wish you good work and healthy days.