New Formica® Laminate Colors Trending in Office Design

The Beauty of Unassuming Details 

Office design constantly evolves to reflect the way employees interact with common and personal areas. The challenge for designers is how to make spaces refined and welcoming while remaining professional. The answer lies in the thoughtful incorporation of unassuming details — the colors, surfaces and textures that speak volumes in a quiet voice. Employers seek to create just the right atmosphere in their corporate spaces to attract top-notch talent and boost morale.

Employees are drawn to environments with the comforts of home and wellness-related accents like restorative biophilic colors and woodgrains.

These 14 new Formica® Laminate patterns include woodgrains, textiles and stone looks ready to elevate corporate interiors in fresh ways. See which inspires you for your next project.

Iconic Looks with Modern Classics 

Natural White Oak and Silver Maple are two recently added Formica® Laminate woodgrain options that evoke a minimalist design aesthetic with a classic sensibility. These updated décors are excellent for furniture and cabinetry with their elegant layouts, arched cathedrals and fine detailing. 

Multisensory Spaces

The interplay of visual and tactile textures generates a unique and pleasant sensory experience in an office setting. Ash Riftwood and Natural Riftwood Formica^® Laminate feature this type of sensory texture with straight, structural lines and the low-luster Natural Grain (-NG) finish. The even-textured woodgrain finish adds realism with a medium-pore design. 

Quiet Moments

Every office needs quiet spaces where employees can concentrate or take a moment to regroup. Conference rooms and out-of-the-way nooks designed with calming color palettes and subtle biophilic elements support employee productivity and wellbeing. The aggregate-pebble design of Limed Siltstone Formica^® Laminate is a warm, gray neutral, while Sisal Fabric and Raw Cloth Formica^® Laminate capture the look of fabric with a natural essence.  

Residential Warmth 

Adding residential finishes to office spaces not only makes them warm and inviting, but it also adds a sense of relaxation. Woods in rich browns and light neutrals can give offices a homey feel that helps people do their best work. Brun Refined Hickory Formica^® Laminate makes an impression in high-end cabinetry or accent walls, while the lighter Natural Refined Hickory Formica^® Laminate is more subtle.

Joy and Whimsy

Offices with playful elements can establish a lively or lighthearted mood that employees respond well to during their workdays. Using a Formica® woodgrain laminate like Coco Tamarind or Fumed Maple presents a warm, inviting backdrop to highlight pops of color and establish a fun vibe in common spaces. Textile looks in soft green shades like Pampas Cloth and Palma Fabric Formica® Laminate infuse spaces with an organic feel while adding color interest to diversify the overall design concept.

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For additional surfacing inspiration, explore the full range of Formica^® Brand Laminates and other durable surfaces.