• Baffle ceilings: Natural look with wood-effect finishes, composed of strips called ‘baffle tubes’ with optional lighting.

• Open cell ceilings: Grid-like format, made of aluminium alloy, popular finishes in white or black.

• Exposed ceilings: Minimalist industrial look, painted or left unpainted with visible pipes and wires.

• Gypsum ceilings: Cost-effective, easy installation, and fire-resistant, suitable for various styles.

Baffle Ceilings

Baffle ceilings are becoming increasingly popular for commercial spaces around the world. Its look is an interesting one, often made of aluminium but finished in a timber-style to give it a more natural look. There’s a range of finishes available, in reality, with various wood-effects like oak and beech, and the baffle tubes can take various widths and shapes for a little extra personalisation.

The ‘baffle tubes’ are the strips that make up the ceiling. Lighting can be fitted between each tube, or the space can be left empty to present a section of the ceiling above, depending on what it looks like. Baffle ceilings are favoured for the way they help create atmosphere in a space, and they’re often installed on concrete ceilings to help improve the level of noise pollution and the quality of the acoustics in a room.

Open Cell Ceilings

Open cell ceiling takes a grid-like format. The ceiling itself is made from aluminium alloy, meaning it can be finished with a variety of powder coatings, but the most popular choices are white and black. The size of cells themselves – the square gaps between the lines – can be altered to suit your requirements.

Exposed Ceilings

The minimalist, faux-industrial look is becoming more and more popular around commercial spaces. The bare ceiling is painted a certain colour, as are the pipes and wires that run along it. Depending on the type of pipes, sometimes they are left unpainted – copper pipes are a good example of this, as their colour and appearance has been on-trend for the last few years. Exposed ceilings also allow for more natural light to enter a room, as well as offering a greater sense of space, particularly in rooms with lower ceilings.

Gypsum Ceilings

Also known as drywall, gypsum ceilings are a popular option for people looking for a cheaper method of ceiling or wall installation. It’s commonly used in new-build homes and offices, and it also works very well for those looking for suspended ceilings. Gypsum ceiling tiles are also a popular option, with a range of styles available to suit aesthetic requirements, from subtle patterns to different colours.

Gypsum ceilings are easy to install and offer excellent fire-resistant properties; these are the main reasons why it’s so popular as a building material.

No matter which ceiling type you’d like for your office, Arc Business Interiors can install it with complete professionalism, efficiency and high-quality workmanship. We can work closely with you to determine which type of ceiling will suit your property best, discussing your requirements in detail to make sure we reach the perfect conclusion.

Our office fit-outs enjoy a stellar reputation across Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, Coventry, Northampton and the UK- if you’d like to find out how we can help you, contact us today.