Yes, it is an excellent choice. A high-quality laminate floor is highly durable and resistant to scratches and stains, making it suitable for busy family homes. It is also easy to clean and maintain, ensuring it keeps its beautiful appearance with minimal effort.

Not if you choose the right board and protect it. A desk chair on castors concentrates a lot of wear on one spot, so pick an AC4-rated laminate, which is built for heavier use. A clear chair mat under the desk spreads the load and all but removes castor marks, keeping the floor looking new.

For an office an AC4 rating is the sensible choice. Although office footfall is light, a rolling desk chair concentrates wear on one area, so the extra durability of AC4 is worth having. AC3 will cope in a lightly used study, but AC4 is the safer pick for daily work.

Yes, when it is laid well. The hollow sound people associate with laminate comes from a thin board over poor underlay. A thicker board on a quality underlay is quiet and solid underfoot, so it will not creak or echo during a call or distract you while you work.

Grey and natural oak tones are the most popular office choices. They give a clean, professional look that keeps the focus on the work and reads well on camera during video calls. Warmer mid and dark woods suit a more traditional study. Herringbone adds a smarter, considered feel.