Colors, lights and combinations to enhance raised floors

The first thing to consider is the panel size . The most common formats are 60x60 cm, but there are also rectangular solutions (for example, 60x120 cm) or special modules that, once finished, give the effect of planks or large slabs. The basic module influences the visual design of the floor: a regular grid emphasizes the technical aspect, while large formats and well-designed patterns make the floor more similar to a traditional covering.

When it comes to colors, neutrals are often the most popular choice: grays in varying intensities, beige, greige, concrete and stone tones. These palettes work well in workspaces, easily matching furnishings and walls, and never tire over time. Light grays and concrete tones lighten spaces, while medium and dark grays add character, especially when paired with light walls and black or metal details.

Wood-effect finishes (laminate or LVT) add warmth even to technical flooring, while still allowing the panels to be raised. They're ideal for executive offices, meeting rooms, and reception areas, especially when paired with neutral walls and dark or metallic window and door frames.

For more technical or contemporary spaces, concrete and stone tones in porcelain stoneware are highly effective: subtly textured surfaces, with controlled variations in tone, create elegant and durable floors that integrate perfectly with minimalist furnishings, metal, glass, and plasterboard. In these cases, the joints between the panels are designed to resemble normal tile joints.

Wall and ceiling combinations complete the picture. A light gray raised floor paired with white walls and a few accent walls (e.g., sage green, petrol blue, or greige) creates a bright, contemporary space. If the floor is darker, light walls and ceilings maintain a sense of lightness and prevent the space from feeling visually closed in.

In corridors and open spaces, you can play with patterns and differentiated zones : subtly change colors or finishes to suggest pathways, work areas, and relaxation zones. For example, maintaining a concrete-effect floor throughout the work area and introducing a wood-effect floor in the lounge areas or meeting rooms creates a change of atmosphere while remaining on the same raised floor system.

Lighting also plays an important role: more neutral light (3000–4000 K) emphasizes the clean, technical look of grays and concrete, while warmer light (2700–3000 K) enhances wood, beige, and greige tones, making workspaces more welcoming. Grazing lights along corridors highlight textures and shapes, so it's important to coordinate the choice of flooring and the lighting design.