Residents all over the world have already appreciated this coverage. Laminate has won the trust and love of millions of owners of apartments of any type thanks to its exceptional properties. Some people love its functionality and wear resistance, while others like the ease of laying laminate flooring. But true connoisseurs of art know that this material can be used to make a masterpiece!
And how impressive the designers are with the variety of colors and shades, designs, ease of combination and other features.
Light laminate in the interior
Light laminate goes very well with almost any interior style. Made to look like wood, it both warms and gives the space visual expansion.
This type of laminate is made to look like light old oak wood. It will fit perfectly into the interior of a high-tech apartment and will please the eye for many years.
White laminate in the interior of a private house, cottage or apartment must certainly be combined with furniture elements.
And this photo clearly demonstrates this. Although, some creative individuals make bold decisions to combine completely opposite tones. But this already depends on the skill and experience of the designer.
Dark laminate in the apartment
Depending on your personal preference, you can choose a matte laminate, made to look like wood or another material, or glossy, which will give your interior a sparkling, mirror-like twist.
In such a bedroom, the laminate is chosen so perfectly that all the elements of the interior seem to merge together, but at the same time, the style is maintained and every little detail is visible. The photo shows Tarkett laminate, the Cinema collection is always exclusive coatings for sophisticated people!
The Tarkett company produces durable, eco-friendly laminate of various textures and a wide range of colors.
It is practically indistinguishable from parquet, thanks to the features of embossing. This coating is suitable not only for residential buildings and apartments, but also for high-traffic areas, offices, and commercial enterprises.
Red oak laminate flooring goes perfectly with wooden furniture both in a classic-style interior and in an art-house studio.
Lovers of sophisticated charm can order laminate flooring with handmade elements. For example, this sample of dark laminate in the art house style is decorated with hand carvings. This kind of chic is always in fashion.
And here is an example of an apartment with Quick Step laminate from the famous Classic collection. This brand has established itself as a reliable manufacturer of high-strength laminate and wood flooring.
White laminate in the interior
White laminate is often made to look like gray oak or light wood. If you want to choose a white or vanilla oak laminate as a floor covering, you must take into account that the ceiling covering will have to be selected in strict accordance.
If the walls, floor and ceiling are not in harmony, the impression of a narrowed space or a “heavy ceiling” may be created.
This photo clearly demonstrates a light laminate under the board, which can also be used in any design. This type of covering is well suited for the bedroom.
This material from the Balterio collection is ideal for a country house or cottage. This type of laminate requires decorative elements to fully express its relevance.
Laminate on the wall
Initially, laminate was intended as a floor covering. Now, having thoroughly studied its amazing qualities, many designers propose fixing laminate flooring to the walls and even the ceiling.
Fastening to the wall can be carried out using the frame and adhesive method. The wall is first cleaned of old coatings and plaster. Properly selected laminate flooring in accordance with the basic design of the room will give a cozy atmosphere and become a certain “highlight” of any space.
There are no limits to the designer's imagination. Laminate on the walls can be combined with other coverings, can serve functionally for zoning space or simply stylishly decorate an apartment.
The photo shows vivid examples of finished designs with laminate of various modifications on the walls.
In the bedroom, laminate wall covering also adds a special charm to the seemingly simple interior.
Laminate on the ceiling
The ceiling, finished with laminate from the selected collection, should also be combined with the rest of the interior.
This is what laminate flooring looks like, made to look like parquet in the color of light wood. An ideal solution for a summer house, country cottage or living room.
This is not a complicated, but very impressive floor and wall laminate, which is also attached to the ceiling - the latest word in the design industry.
The laminate ceiling can be decorated with stylish LED lighting - this also looks incredibly beautiful in any room, especially in the evening. For lovers of classics and minimalism, the ceiling design may look like this:
Combination of doors and laminate
When decorating your house or apartment, it is important to take into account in advance the correct combination of all coatings with interior items. For example, floor and wall laminate must certainly be in harmony or combined with entrance and interior doors.
Examples of successful design:
Here is another interesting example of a contrasting combination of light walls and a dark floor:
Laminate in the kitchen
In the kitchen, laminate has long won its place as the best flooring, with waterproofing properties, a durable surface and specific design.
You can use a combined floor covering, and order or buy laminate flooring to look like stone, brick, or with an abstract design.
The only peculiarity is that if you want to install laminate in the kitchen as a floor covering that is more comfortable and warm to walk on, all joints must be firmly treated with a special waterproofing agent.
In this photo, the laminate is made in the form of tiles, however, unlike tile flooring, laminate is very warm and durable (many people give a lifetime guarantee upon purchase).
Laminate flooring in the kitchen does not require special treatments or frequent cleaning. The antistatic base prevents dust from settling on the coating, and after washing with a mild detergent, it never leaves streaks.
In combination with wooden furniture, laminate flooring gives the kitchen completeness and warmth. Design ideas with parquet flooring and countertops or furniture made of natural or artificial stone also look good.
Laminate for the kitchen is often chosen as class 34, due to its high strength and ease of use. In some cases, laminate flooring in the kitchen is combined with tiled or other coverings that frame objects such as a stove, sink, or work area. By choosing creative flooring solutions, for example: 
It should be remembered that you may want to make cosmetic repairs or change furniture, but the laminate will look the same for a long time in its original condition.
Although, introducing some decorative highlights will allow you to achieve harmony in any interior or, on the contrary, transform it into something completely new and exclusive. Feel like designers, experiment!
Laminate in the interior performs not only the main function - it serves as a finishing coating for the surface, but also a decorative one - depending on what type, color and method of attaching the individual plates to each other will be used. The method of installation also plays a vital role - the appearance of the interior ultimately depends on this.
In which rooms should laminate be used?
This finishing material can be used in the bedroom, in the living room, in the “passage” areas of the apartment, and in areas with difficult operating conditions. The main thing is to choose the right type.
- Living room. The main purpose of laminate in the living room interior is decorative: it should emphasize the overall style and, possibly, highlight separate areas, for example, for reading, relaxing or watching TV.
- Bedroom and children's room. A coating with aesthetically attractive properties is suitable here, while performance is not so important. For use in living rooms, only materials marked with an environmental safety symbol are recommended.
- Hallway. Laminate in the hallway interior, on the contrary, must be wear-resistant and withstand heavy loads - this is the most “passable” place in the house.
- Kitchen. Resistance to elevated temperatures, acids and other aggressive substances - these are the qualities that a laminate flooring for a kitchen interior should have, since the conditions in this room are very specific.
Laminate color and design
The use of different colors of finishing coating allows you to obtain interesting interior effects, and at the same time correct certain shortcomings of the room.
- Allows you to make the space lighter and visually spacious. Suitable for shaded rooms and rooms with insufficient natural light.
- Black laminate in the interior used in cases where they want to achieve graphics, an effective presentation of furniture and decorative elements. Suitable for modern interior styles - techno, pop, loft.
- allows you to create a neutral background for furniture and other active elements of the environment. Bright colored accents look great against this background.
To the colors listed above, you need to add two more very popular shades.
- has such a quality as traditionalism. It suits most room decoration styles, is perceived as neutral, and, depending on the saturation and shade, can either visually enlarge the room or slightly reduce it.
- Recently, wenge has also been popular - laminate in the interior of this tone is similar in properties to black, but has an expressive pattern of natural wood.
Laminate in the interior of an apartment: types of surface
When choosing a coating for finishing, first of all, they focus on appearance. When producing finishing materials, it is possible to give it any design, imitate the surface of stone, wood, metal, leather, and also apply any pattern. Another important selection criterion is the surface of the plates. The appearance, its “naturalness” and expressiveness depend on it. The following types of surface are distinguished:
- Tree. The smooth surface has small bulges and depressions that imitate the pores of natural wood.
- Aged wood. The surface reproduces the unevenness characteristic of boards that have been in use for a long time.
- Oil. Imitates wood treated with drying oil - the surface is smooth and even.
- Gloss. Glossy laminate in the interior is similar to varnished floors.
- Wax. The matte shine of wood, as if treated with wax and then well polished.
- Natural texture. The surface reproduces the surface of the natural material that is being imitated. It could be wood, stone, leather.
The appearance of the material, and, ultimately, the interior, depends on its color and texture, as well as on what material was chosen as the “source” and taken as a sample for imitation.
Of all types of wood, oak is the most attractive in terms of quality and durability, so its imitations are in great demand. Natural oak has many shades, which allows you to choose the material to suit any interior.
The greatest opportunities for design imagination are provided by light oak laminate in interiors. It creates a favorable background for any experiments. Furniture in contrasting shades or bright colors looks impressive on it.
The “white oak” laminate in the interior goes well with walls in snow-white shades; the interior with the “gray oak” laminate can be either neutral or quite bright - for example, when combining a gray floor with colored walls or a large pattern on the wallpaper. Bleached oak laminate in a Scandinavian-style interior can be used both as flooring and for wall decoration.
Non-standard surfaces for finishing: walls and ceilings
Laminate flooring allows you to get flooring for an interior in any style, from classic to modern “techno”, on a modest budget. But this is by no means the only option for using this material in finishing work.
In any interior, a light laminate, “transitioned” from the floor to the wall, will help expand the space; it will appear lighter. Using a dark laminate in the interior will help highlight certain sections of the walls, for example, by the fireplace or near the TV panel.
On the walls of the living room it will highlight functional areas, in the kitchen it will serve as an apron over the work surface, in the bedroom it will place an emphasis on the wall near the head of the bed, in the hallway it will cover a wall that gets dirty from contact with outer clothing.
The first obvious advantage of this ceiling decoration is its originality. Few people decide to try this option, although in fact it has only one disadvantage: a rather high cost. There are more advantages. Firstly, the appearance of such a ceiling is no worse than the appearance of a ceiling made of eurolining, and the cost is lower. Secondly, such a ceiling increases sound insulation.
Laminate installation options
The way the plates are laid in relation to each other largely determines the perception of the room and the interior as a whole.
Standard laminate installation methods:
- Straight. Laying “in a straight line” emphasizes the direction in which the flooring is being laid. The proportions of a long narrow room can be corrected by placing the plates perpendicular to the long wall.
- Diagonal. The laying direction at an angle to the direction of one of the walls is usually used in non-standard shaped rooms. Also, laying laminate flooring diagonally in the interior is used to emphasize zoning.
- Curly. Laying in herringbone or squares can create the illusion of parquet, but it requires a special laminate with small strips and special locks for adhesion at right angles.
Types of locks for installation
The plates are equipped with locks so that they can be fastened when stacked together. There are three types of locks:
- Lock. The protrusion on one plate connects to a recess on the other, which matches the shape of the protrusion. The main disadvantage is that the mount wears out quickly. It cannot be disassembled and reassembled in another place.
- Click. The design of the lock allows you to “snap” it by connecting the plates at an angle. Over time, the lock does not come apart. The coating can be disassembled, moved to another place and reassembled.
- Uniclic. Assembly is faster and easier than with other types of locks. Quick step laminate produced using this technology looks very decent in the interior of any room. The coating is absolutely flat, suitable for disassembly and installation in a new location.
Laminate is also distinguished by the presence or absence of a chamfer - a beveled edge along the plate. Bevels are used when installing wooden floors to make cracks less noticeable and protect the wood from chipping. Laminate with a chamfer in the interior looks more like natural wood.
Photos of interiors with laminate flooring in various colors
Below are examples of the use of different types of laminate in apartment decoration.
Photo 1. Dark brown flooring unites the kitchen and living room spaces.
Photo 2. The “bleached oak” shade allows you to create a light, “transparent” interior.
Photo 3. The light tone of the floor goes well with the darker shade of the same material on one of the walls.
Photo 4. The flooring in the bedroom looks indistinguishable from natural wood.
Photo 5. Laminate on the floor, walls and ceiling matches in color and is the basis of the original living room interior.
Photo 6. The bright and cheerful interior is based on a combination of yellow tones in the wall decoration, green in the furniture and rich warm shades of mahogany flooring.
Photo 7. The covering under old boards brings elements of Scandinavian style to the interior of the hallway.
Photo 8. The noble combination of the color of natural wood flooring with deep blue in textile elements adds a touch of luxury to the decor.
Photo 9. “Straight” laying of the plates emphasizes the line of the work surface in the kitchen, and its natural shade adds warmth to the interior.
High wear resistance, sound insulation, imitation of textured patterns, a varied palette - the catalog contains laminate flooring at low prices. Different characteristics, colors, types of floor coverings - products are made by Russian and foreign manufacturers.
Advantages:
· thanks to the multi-layer durable structure, it can withstand high pressure - there are no dents even from heavy furniture, objects on wheels can be moved safely;
· no polishing or sanding required;
Dirt can be easily removed with a damp cloth;
· simple installation of panels - on PVC coating, heated, linoleum or seamless;
· environmentally friendly - no poisons, chemicals;
· multi-layering - several layers that ensure the stability of each slab and prevent deformation under difficult operating conditions.
How is the cost of laminate flooring determined? The indicator will increase if the declared service life is long. More often it is 8 years, some analogues are up to 12 years. The presence of reliable protection from moisture, the scope of permissible use, resistance class, trendy color also affect the cost.
Get acquainted with the price catalog, buy laminate with different board thicknesses and gloss levels. Check delivery times and the possibility of ordering a small batch.
Most designers consider a dark shade to be the most traditional floor design option. Light laminate in the interior is not as common as other coatings. But with proper organization of the entire design, it will fit there perfectly.
Light laminate is not used very often in interiors
If you choose the right color, light laminate can fit very well into the interior
The laminate should be combined with the interior of the room
Laminate flooring resembles wooden parquet. But it cannot be completely attributed to wood products. The top layer is made of resin, acrylic or melamine. It is a protective coating that preserves the beauty of the decorative finish. The first layer is followed by a film. It is decorative and imitates wood. Then comes a slab made of fiberboard or chipboard, which makes the product tougher and stronger.
The manufactured products have different consumer properties. You can choose the most suitable one for a particular room.
The top layer of the laminate is made of resin
You can choose the appropriate laminate for a specific room.
How to choose a laminate
The choice usually comes down to two parameters, including appearance and quality characteristics. But it is recommended to take into account other factors:
- wear resistance, strength;
- manufacturer;
- sensitivity indicator for wet cleaning;
- moisture resistance.
Appearance matters. You need to understand how to choose everything according to style. Recommendations are presented in the table.
Very beautiful light laminate will look in a modern style
Preference should be given to trusted manufacturers
Light laminate can fit into any interior style
Light laminate in the interior
A light laminate in the interior of an apartment is a suitable option for decorating the floor. It goes well with other colors, fills the room with light and hides some imperfections in the room. The main thing is to combine it correctly with different shades and factors. If you are not careful, you can end up with an absurd interior. Therefore, it is worth carefully studying the features of the product.
Light laminate: advantages
There are a number of advantages that make it a good option when creating a design.
- The ability to visually enlarge the space. Therefore, it is worth using in small rooms. Dark colors narrow the space, while the opposite ones make it more spacious.
- Everything is filled with light. If the windows are not on the sunny side, which leads to a lack of the required natural light, then you should choose a similar laminate. It will make the space more illuminated.
- It gets dirty less than a dark color coating. The dust on it is almost invisible. Therefore, this option is much more practical and less capricious.
- Creation of original and complex styles. You can apply many different details that look bright on white. Therefore, the use of contrasting elements is suitable.
The listed advantages allow you to choose this design option.
Using light shades you can visually expand the boundaries of the room
This type of laminate does not get dirty as much as regular laminate.
Light laminate: disadvantages
The product has certain disadvantages that are important to consider before purchasing it.
- An unnatural effect may occur in certain lighting conditions. Most strive to ensure that the chosen model looks as natural and natural as possible. But achieving this will not be easy.
- It takes a lot of time to select related parts. You need to carefully select baseboards and window frames. The key difficulty comes down to choosing a winning combination.
- It may look rustic. Some people think that such a floor does not look so chic. Therefore, it is not suitable for every style.
Laminate in the interior of an apartment looks impressive only if you take into account all its pros, cons and features. This will help you avoid making wrong decisions.
In addition to its advantages, this coating also has disadvantages.
It will be difficult to select accompanying elements for a light floor
Before laying such a floor, it is worth considering all the little things
Features of choosing a light floor covering
In order for the chosen model to favorably emphasize the features of the room and hide the shortcomings, you must follow certain tips. When you have decided what color you need, you should understand what you ultimately want to get. You can achieve a natural or luxurious effect. With the latter option, buy a product that has a glossy finish. Be prepared that it will be difficult to maintain the entire design in such an image. It won't look natural. If you want a glamorous effect, it is better to choose a darker palette. Otherwise, there is a risk that the floor design will seem unnatural and cheap. But if you replace it with a matte model, it will add naturalness and sophistication to the atmosphere.
Laminate can connect several rooms. Then it is not the palette that is important, but the lighting. The chosen tone can look completely different in a certain direction and intensity of light. It is recommended to use peripheral and central lighting, arranging everything correctly.
The type of room will influence the choice. Some designers believe that light-colored coatings should not be used in the hallway or corridor. But if you manage to think through and organize everything carefully, you don’t have to follow the designers’ recommendations.
The choice of flooring should be approached with caution
You need to select lighting for this floor
When using laminate in the interior of an apartment, you must carefully consider the wall palette. If the tone matches the floor, the ceilings will visually become higher. But the space itself will seem narrower. If you don't carefully consider the design, you end up with a room that resembles a hospital ward. A properly selected plinth will add completeness. It is better if it is several tones darker than the color of the floor.
Let the baseboard repeat one of the shades of the room design. Any decorative element will do. The same color of the baseboard and door looks ideal.
If you don’t like the standard and want to add originality, it is recommended to use a simple technique. The baseboard and floor should have contrasting colors. If the latter is decorated in light colors, then the first will be black. It will turn out expressive. Be sure to add a few black elements to the interior, complementing the baseboard.
An excellent solution would be to use a flooring color that is several shades lighter than the furniture. If you do not follow this advice, there is a risk that the objects will merge into a single spot. The style will not be bright or expressive. You can avoid merging by placing a dark carpet on the floor. This will become a spot that will perfectly dilute the overall look.
The best option is a competent combination of colors in the interior.
Gender should be at least a little different from the overall picture
A rug is great for breaking up the overall look.
Choosing a laminate shade and room style
It is logical and simple to select interior doors to match the tone of the floor design. This helps expand the space and add freedom. White is a fashionable and popular solution.
Light shades of laminate flooring are suitable for the following styles.
- Scandinavian. Involves maximum use of white colors. Dark oak is not suitable for the floor. The effect of a hospital room can be avoided by placing bright, contrasting elements. A painting, vases, carpet, pillows will do.
- Provence. In this case, white is replaced with delicate pastel colors. There is a floral pattern on the details. This will have a positive effect on the entire image;
- Minimalism. It is necessary to combine a white palette and free open space in one room. Minimalism involves using a minimum of furniture and decor. Only the necessary, practical and functional.
- Hi-tech. Add strong, clean lines. The style does not require the presence of naturalness, which allows the use of laminate with a glossy surface. The more the industrial atmosphere is emphasized, the more ideal it will be. Let the doors between rooms not open, but slide apart. Metallic, black, gray and white tones predominate.
Proper design helps the laminate look advantageous. First you need to decide on the result you want to get.
This laminate is more suitable for modern style
To make the floor look great, you need to decorate the room correctly.
We use light laminate in the interior of the apartment
When decorating an apartment, it is important to remember the features that each color has. There are paints that absorb light streams, and others that play with them and create glare and shimmer. The key is the organization of light, its location and intensity. Maintain moderation and remember compatibility.
Laminate and skirting boards are selected taking into account the following factors:
- appearance of furniture;
- opening design;
- design of walls and use of decorative elements.
Designers believe that there is no need to select everything in exactly the same tone. The exception will be spaces where a dark carpet is introduced, which is a diluting and contrasting element.
Lighting plays a major role in the use of this floor.
When choosing a laminate, you should consider all the little things
It’s not worth choosing everything in one tone
The right color combination of laminate and doors in the interior
There are the following principles for a competent combination.
- Contrast. Using radically different colors. Dark laminate in the interior of the apartment together with details that are opposite in palette and vice versa. To enhance the effect, the chosen colors should be both warm or cold.
- Combination. When the laminate is a little lighter. There is one gamma temperature.
- Coincidence. Maximum approximation in palette and texture. Choose a door made of the same wood that imitates laminate. Don't try to achieve identity. Close proximity to each other is enough.
Color combination.
- Beige. It is neutral, so the door can have any shade in the same spectrum.
- Grey. Anything from milky to smoky. The entire gray palette can be used.
- White. A door of the same color would be ideal. The temperature must be maintained, either only warm or cold.
Dark tones of the laminate are combined with the same doors. Additionally, the texture and pattern must match.
In some cases, a light laminate in a bright room can look advantageous
Usually, if the walls in the room are light, choose a slightly darker floor
Selection rules depending on the room
- Kitchen. It is a difficult space in terms of choosing the wear resistance class of the material. Match the appearance to the overall design. There is high humidity in the kitchen, and there is a possibility of greasy drops falling on the floor. Therefore, a material with a high degree of resistance to the negative influence of these factors is ideal.
- Bathroom. Experts do not recommend using such a coating in this room. Stone or tile is considered the most suitable. If you are only considering a laminate option, be sure to choose one with high water resistance. It is expensive, but copes with steam, moisture and condensation.
- Living room or bedroom. In addition to wear resistance and beauty, other indicators need to be taken into account. It matters how well the material absorbs noise, especially for the bedroom. Therefore, a high-quality product that will not creak when walking is suitable. For children, it is necessary to consider the safety of the material, whether it causes allergies, and how warm it is. Rough surfaces are better suited instead of smooth.
- Hallway. The corridor has a high traffic level. The floor is more exposed to contamination and is washed more often. Therefore, models with resistance to moisture and good wear resistance are suitable.
The tips listed will help you choose the right covering for your room. Thanks to this, you will be able to avoid many errors during registration.
We want to buy laminate flooring. Which one is better to choose?
Our store specialists do not provide special collections for city apartments and country houses. You can choose laminate of 32, 33 and 34 classes from a variety of brands. It is best to purchase laminate of class 33 and 34, in a narrow board and 10-12 mm thick.
For commercial properties - shops, cafes, offices - it is better to buy laminate of classes 33 and 34, 12 mm thick and with a smoothed texture.
Chamfer on laminate. What is this?
A bevel on laminate is a cut/bevel on four or two sides. The chamfer comes in V and U shapes. The chamfer emphasizes the grain of the wood or tile. But, in addition to the aesthetic function, it also has a practical one - the chamfer protects the edge of the board from damage.
Laminate safety.
All modern laminate flooring is safe for health. The safety class is determined by the E marking. 99% of modern types of boards have a safety class of E1. The German plant Kaindl also offers a stove with virtually no emissions - class E0.
