Floor Trends checked in with leading commercial manufacturers and the design community to find out what’s currently at the forefront of commercial design.

With the help of innovative flooring solutions, the A&D community is pushing the envelope of design to create hospitality spaces that enhance the human experience.

The days of sitting at a desk from 9 to 5 are becoming a thing of the past. Today, companies are encouraging collaboration, comfort and autonomy in the workplace by way of design.

Fiber make up, construction and backing play important roles in creating a high-performing carpet; and with their investment in technology advancements, carpet manufacturers are meeting the demand for durable, long lasting floors.

As consumers push for more environmentally friendly products across all markets and industries, flooring manufacturers and retailers are developing and selling more sustainable products to meet this “green” demand—without compromising the look, integrity and durability that end-users continue to seek in flooring.

Be it solid or engineered, hardwood flooring lends a classic and elegant look to interiors.

With 2016 well under way, we checked in with retailers to see how laminate is fairing thus far.

With carpet remaining a top choice in commercial applications, Floor Trends sat down with manufacturers to find out what is driving commercial carpet trends and what is keeping the segment relevant in the ever-evolving world of flooring.

As corporate environments continue to evolve, so does the flooring in these spaces.