As you will remember from our Brand Focus blog about Modulyss, we are extremely proud to be working with some of the best and biggest brands in the business so naturally, we always grab any chance we can to show them off. This time I’m here to tell you a bit about Desso, where a keen eye for creativity and individual interior style come together with premium performance benefits to provide first-class flooring solutions that are currently taking the commercial industry by storm. If you’re already a dab-hand when it comes to Desso then simply click here to skip straight to the shopping but if you fancy finding out more about the whens, the whys and the wheres then just keep reading.

The Whens

Desso came to be during the 1930s, when the very first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay and Betty Boop made her on-screen debut. The brand was founded in the Netherlands and soon became established as a reputable producer of woven carpets for both domestic and commercial use. After being acquired by flooring big-wig DLW (Deutsche Linoleum Werk) in 1993 and taken over by Armstrong World Industries five years later, Desso became independent once again in 2007 and it’s only been up from there.

The Whys

As well as wanting to produce pukka products for their customers, Desso designers quite rightly noticed that interior design and the colours; textures and patterns surrounding us all have a substantial impact on mental state of mind. This psychological disposition then directly affects physical performance and wellbeing so the brand wanted to create a flooring product that would enhance learning situations, increase productivity in the workplace, reduce absence through sickness and cultivate much calmer atmospheres at home. Desso products such as the Desso AirMaster range possess functional properties that do this by improving interior air quality and atmosphere.

The savvy brand recognised that an increasing number of people prefer to spend a majority of their time inside these days and subsequently set about creating a product that catered for ‘the great indoors’. It took its vision to make the floor work for your health and wellbeing” and ran with it to generate a collection of carpet tiles that are as physically and mentally beneficial for the customer as they are stylish and functional. People readily acknowledge the dangers of outdoor pollution and exterior threats but don’t often consider the invisible issues that are present indoors such as dust particles and harmful paint solvents harboured in carpets.

The Wheres

As well as being health-conscious and environmentally-aware, Desso also create products that are resilient and durable enough to withstand the physical impact of the commercial space. The brand focuses its carpet tiles more towards this commercial market and is a great option for those customers looking to cover floor space in the healthcare, hospitality, public and education sectors. However we do also have many residential and domestic customers who love to dabble in Desso and reap the many advantages in their homes and living spaces.

Desso is no stranger to cruise liners and airlines and with its extensive range of colourways, textures and pattern designs, they sky really is the limit. Working with its global network of architects and designers enables the brand to stay on top of the industry insights and consumer demands that tailor its trend-based innovative carpet tile designs. Whether the customer is looking for an understated colour palette and a simple design, or wants to make a statement with expressive colours and modern textures, the floor is yours”.