
2025/26 Commercial Flooring Trends Forecast
The spaces we create have a powerful influence on how we live, work, and connect. As design continues to evolve, there’s a growing emphasis on well-being, adaptability, and a stronger bond with nature and culture. In response, Tarkett’s latest design trends highlight five key themes shaping today’s commercial interiors—each rooted in shifting human needs and emerging creative influences. From calming biophilic features to layered, story-rich aesthetics, these curated palettes and textures offer inspiration for designing spaces that are both purposeful and enduring.
Explore the trends:
Nurture
Biophilic design nurtures our innate connection to the living world, enhancing both aesthetics and well-being. This approach fosters creativity, focus, and cognitive function while promoting a sense of calm. Organic elements establish a tranquil atmosphere, reducing stress and elevating mood. This mood board channels the natural world through a soothing green palette and rich textures.
Products in this image: 1. DESSO & Patricia Urquiola AD03 2913 2. ProtectWALL Uni Kaki 3. ProtectWALL Uni Linen 4. Urban Naturals Hickory Black 5. DESSO Grezzo Vivid AD05 7932 6. iD Naturals 70 Fibra Green 7. iD Naturals 70 Emperador Green 8. DESSO & Patricia Urquiola AD03 7943 9. iQ Optima Lichen Blend Green 10.Acczent Excellence Oak Tree Beige
Balance
The spaces we inhabit shape not only what we see, but how we feel. Tactile, sensory design encourages us to slow down, disconnect from technology, and reconnect with simple, mindful moments. Airflow, scent, and natural light foster a nurturing atmosphere rooted in balance and well-being.
This mood board brings serenity to spaces through warm, grounding tones and layered textures.Â
Products in this image: 1. AirMaster Classic AD20 2926 2. iQ Optima Agril Blend Sand 3. DESSO Grezzo Vivid AD05 2091 4. iD Naturals 70 Charred Wood Black 5. iQ Eminent Dusty Sand 6. DESSO Grezzo Vivid AD05 2056 7. ProtectWALL Uni Terracotta 8. iD Naturals 70 Belgian Stone Dune 9. ProtectWALL Rustic Velvet Copper
Collected
This mood board celebrates individuality through a curated mix of eras, cultures, and artistic influences. Designed for creative, people-focused spaces, it invites exploration, introspection, and discovery. A rich, layered palette blends deep red with soft beige, pale grey, and pink, enhanced by contrasting textures—shiny and matte,
rough and smooth.
Products in this image: 1. iQ Optima Oxide Beige 2. DESSO & Patricia Urquiola AD03 2086 3. iD Naturals 70 Marquina Grande Black 4. iQ Eminent Dusty Beige 5. iQ Optima Oxide Soft Brick 6. DESSO AirMaster Classic AD20 2084 7. DESSO & Patricia Urquiola AD03 2956 8. Urban Natural Basalt 9. Urban Naturals Rustic White Maple
Harmony
As work-life balance and remote flexibility reshape the modern office, adaptable spaces are more essential than ever. Open-plan layouts benefit from defined zones that
support both collaboration and focus, blending function with calm aesthetics. Muted, earthy tones such as warm browns and soft beiges create a clutter-free, calming backdrop that enhances productivity.
Products in this image: 1. iD Naturals 70 Fibra Natura 2. DESSO AirMaster Earth AD31 2023 3. iD Comfort 19 Ash Chocolate Brown 4. DESSO AirMaster Classic AD20 1510 5. iQ Optima Argril Sand 6. ProtectWALL Luxury Concrete Golden 7. iD Naturals Chantilon Oak Beige 8. DESSO AirMaster Sphere AD21 2926
Restore
Yellow has a powerful psychological impact, often associated with sunlight, warmth, and positivity. It evokes feelings of energy, cheerfulness, and a connection to nature. Featuring softer tones, this palette creates a calm, uplifting atmosphere that enhances well-being and comfort.
Products in this image: 1.iQ Optima Argil Soft Sand 2. DESSO Essence Pure AD07 1510 3. ProtectWALL Uni Ochre 4. iQ Optima Argil Grey Sand 5. DESSO Linon AA83 2927 6. Acczent Excellence Scandinavian Oak 7. Acczent Excellence Granito Warm Grey 8. Acczent Excellence Tissage Soft Beige 9. ProtectWALL Concrete Mastic