Beyond Aesthetics: Functional Benefits of Carpets in Modern Offices

In the realm of office design, every element plays a crucial role. The lighting, the furniture, and any other accents used often take the limelight but little does anyone pay attention to the flooring of the workspace. During childhood, it was the school and during adulthood, the office is the place where one spends one-third of the day. It is a place of productivity, ethics, and also a place of fun. People say, “If you love your work, it won’t seem like work”. But to work, you need the right environment. The right working environment is one that not only allows you to enter that zone but is also comfortable to leave you undisturbed. Sitting on the office chair for long hours, keeping your feet leaned against the hardwood floors might be ‘not comfortable’ at all. Even the sound of the footsteps in the workspace can be distracting. A simple solution to creating and transforming the workspace into a sanctuary of concentration, and comfort is to introduce the office interior with carpets simply.

What goes back, comes back. Carpets are decorative accents with the same quality. Earlier the concepts of carpeting were limited to traditionalism but now, many contemporary interiors are adapting to the concept of carpeting. An office or any workspace today usually follows the approach of minimalism to maintain that formal appeal. Installing a wall-to-wall rug in this space or getting multiple rugs to distinguish between departments won’t just enhance the comfort and the aesthetics but also highlight the creativity of the team. Below mentioned are some of the benefits of placing carpets in the work environment.

1. Ergonomic and comfortable- The primary function of carpets is their ability to enhance the comfort and flexibility in the space. Hard surfaces like tiles, hardwood floors, and marble are enemies for the feet and the knee joints when it comes to sitting for long hours. A thick carpet underneath offers a soft cushion to rest the feet upon and reduces discomfort. These small changes not only enable a healthier work environment for the employees but also keep them fresh and relaxed.
   
2. Noise Insulation- The thick pile of carpets is made using natural fibers like wool and cotton. These fibers when knotted together can absorb the extra sound waves in the area. They do not allow the sound waves to bounce back, preventing the echo in the room. A workspace with no noise is free from disturbance. Since the office is a busy place, apart from the “talking nose” of employees, the carpet flooring completely stops the noise of the footsteps, creating a calm and composed space for everyone.
   
3. Temperature- To create a perfect working space, maintaining the temperature of the room is important. If you are feeling too cold or the summer heat annoys you, you won’t be able to work productively. Carpets can retain heat/cold within their canvas, maintaining the environment's temperature. Like the cherry on the cake, this ability of the carpets allows the business owner to cut costs on the electricity bill.
   
4. Safety- As mentioned earlier, a workspace is a pretty busy space. Employees, clients, and customers are always walking around the office. In case of a mishap or an accident where someone falls, the soft carpet flooring will prevent you from getting hurt or spraining any body part.
   Another aspect is that carpets ensure the safety of the floor. The dragging of the furniture, and rolling of the office chairs can be cruel to the flooring and cause scratches and dents. The carpets act as a resistance between the two and keep your floor safe.
   
5. Visual aesthetics- Beyond the multiple benefits of carpets, they are the most important decor accent. A carpet that goes well with the existing interior of the office space will enhance the visual appeal of the space. It will lend aesthetics to the environment, making it feel much more than just a workspace.
   
6. Define the area- In case you do not wish to get a wall-to-wall carpet, getting multiple carpets and placing them in different departments will help distinguish the space. The sales team can have a carpet in their area that looks bold and appealing while a well-patterned carpet can distinguish the creative team with vibrant hues.

Calling out to all the business owners, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, we at Obeetee Carpets would like to tell a bit about ourselves. Since the past century, we, with our artisans, have been handcrafting carpets for the world. From homes to commercial spaces like hotels and other major hospitality projects like the Rashtapati Bhawan and both the upper and the lower house of the parliament, our carpets have been adding life to all kinds of spaces. Carpets at our house are crafted using the best quality fibers, sourced naturally from highly fertile fields. Rugs from our collection are durable and last for generations. If you are looking to get carpets for your office space or maybe your home office, you can reach out to us through our website, https://www.obeetee.in/, or visit our stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.