Laminate is special modern material, which has a multilayer structure. It first appeared in the seventies of the last century. And since then he has enjoyed well-deserved demand.

What is laminate?

Since laminate flooring is mainly used to make floors, it is made on the basis of fibreboard of special strength. This is the first, so-called “load-bearing” layer. Next, the slab is covered with a second, stabilizing layer, then next is the third, decorative layer, which is a special laminated film. Completes the superstructure on fibreboard protective film made of melamine or synthetic resins, resistant to abrasion, chemicals and mechanical factors. In addition, there is another type of laminate - a material made on a plastic basis. This laminate is considered moisture resistant and is practically indispensable when carrying out renovation work in country houses, in bathrooms and toilet rooms, and in kitchens. It is often used in rooms where temperature and humidity change sharply and frequently.

How can laminate be used in the interior?

Laminate in the interior- today an absolutely irreplaceable thing. With the help of this innovative material, you can change the space of your own apartment, making a dark room noticeably brighter. You can also raise low ceilings, of course visually, using the same laminate. This is possible due to the fact that laminate today is produced in a wide variety of color scheme. The material can have a different structure, repeating various natural finishing materials, wood, natural stone.

Laminate in the interior is able to prove itself as a very obedient and easy-to-process material. If you use a light material on the floor and wall panels (thinner) laminate of the same shade, you can visually brighten up a small, dark room.

If you are a fan of the classics in the interior, then the ideal solution for you would be to use dark-colored laminate flooring. Fortunately, you can find material in any, even the rarest, colors and structures on the market. In combination with light wall tones, color accents and appropriate accessories, you will create an elegant environment in your home - cozy, comfortable, fashionable. You just need to take into account that the abundance of dark objects in the interior noticeably reduces its space and “eats” the light.

What does laminate look like in the interior? Photo

Modern technologies make it possible to produce laminate of such quality that it is difficult for an uninitiated person to distinguish it from natural material. Especially if the assembly of the floor or furniture, panels or structures dividing the space in the apartment was done with skillful hands, carefully and in compliance with all technological rules.
Today on trading platforms where they trade building materials, you can find laminate not only in traditional wood texture and color, but also in a material that imitates the look of concrete, brickwork or natural stone. However, the wealth of choice only complicates the task of the average person.

As an option, you can make a laminate floor in the kitchen that imitates the look of stone, thus achieving an unexpected effect. After all, stone floors are notoriously cold. And how surprised is a guest when, upon touching the floor, he feels a pleasant warmth?

To make the floor warm, you can install electric or water heaters under the laminate. Laminate in the interior- one of the most popular materials, and you will not go wrong if you decide to use this particular material to create the interior of your home.

IN modern design gender, in addition to a purely practical one, also plays an important aesthetic role. In the overall interior, it can only complement the overall picture, or it can become the main highlight of the room. Let's try to understand the rules for choosing the color of laminate flooring (see photos with names below).

Laminate is affordable, easy to install, and you can safely add “durable.” If previously it was swollen with water and easily deformed, now manufacturers have eliminated this drawback. Laminate imitates any texture and material, which makes it an even more versatile material for finishing. How to decide what color laminate to choose for your apartment?

When choosing a color scheme for decorating a room, you need to adhere to the principle: the interior should contain no more than 3 primary colors. If the walls are painted in a neutral color, the floor can be in rich colors with the addition of bright spots using textiles (curtains, sofa cushions, furniture upholstery). When the room has furniture in contrasting colors or large patterns on the walls, it is better to choose a muted shade of the floor. Below are photos using laminate of different colors in the interior.

Here are some interesting design combinations:

Oak, beech, pine, birch are considered neutral and will fit into the decoration of any color scheme.
Wood of bright red and golden shades (walnut, alder, apple, cherry, pear) will look harmonious in the interior with the presence of yellow and green tones and floral patterns.
Too light wood species (maple, bleached oak and ash, white coconut) will fit into the contrasting colors of a laconic style.
Radically dark color (wenge) is the most difficult to use (examples in the photo). A dark floor visually weighs down the lower part of the apartment. To maintain balance, it is necessary to add bright spots of color and details to the middle and upper parts of the room that distract attention from the floor.
Gray color is controversial. The best solution when using a laminate of this color would be a combination of black and white or pastel colors and furniture using metal parts.
Bright non-wood colors are suitable for eclecticism and the interior of children's rooms (examples of use are in the photo).
Combined laminate options can be chosen for a room where the floor plays one of the key roles. In this case, only homogeneous colors are combined: either cold or warm shades (golden with red, white with black, regular and bleached oak).

Using the same principle, it is worth choosing a combination of floor shade and doorways. They can be of different colors, but the texture, general color scheme and price category should be similar. How smaller size room, the less contrasting the combination should be.

The texture of the laminate also plays an important role. A pronounced wood texture would be appropriate when decorating an apartment using natural materials: linen, cotton, wood. Smooth laminate will do for rooms where the interior contains plastic, metal, leatherette, and synthetic fabrics.

When planning the interior, designers advise focusing on the following principles (photos can be seen below):

In cold rooms with insufficient natural light, it is better to use warm, warming colors.
Bright, well-lit rooms with windows facing south and southeast can be done in cold colors.
In large rooms and open-plan rooms it is necessary to visually “break up” large space, adding contrasting combinations of floor and door shades. Skirting boards allow you to make a large space more tangible and comfortable.
Small rooms need smoothing corners and visual expansion. Here it is better to choose neutral or light shades of the floor, matching the color of the interior door and baseboard. How smaller room, the lighter the floor should be.
In apartments with low ceiling You should avoid using dark laminate colors, otherwise the room will seem even lower.
If the ceiling height is 3 meters or more, a dark floor will look harmonious.
Even small stains of dirt are clearly visible on the light shade. In the hallway and in the kitchen, such a laminate will require frequent cleaning; it is better to stick to beige and brown shades.
On a dark floor, dust and water splashes are very noticeable. Therefore, you should think before laying laminate of this shade in the bathroom or kitchen.
It is not recommended to use dark laminate in rooms with a lot of textiles (bedrooms, children's rooms) and in sanitary facilities.
For children's rooms, the color scheme depends primarily on the baby's temperament and the functionality of the room. For active fidgets, calm colors (oak, ash) are preferable. For slow and leisurely children, you can add bright colors (alder, apple tree, cherry). You can always choose colors in neutral tones (birch, olive, beech) for a children's room. Avoid cool or red shades.

Light-colored laminate has a calming effect. It is well suited for bedrooms, recreation rooms, bathrooms. Dark, deep colors in the interior create coziness, increase communication, and encourage communication. These shades are good for the living room, dining room, and general purpose rooms.

Saturated reddish colors activate, give energy, put you in a working mood. Laminate in these shades is ideal for a study or office space. Natural natural colors and textures harmonize and balance internal state. They are preferable for people whose work requires a lot of stress, for excitable and restless natures.

It is customary to use style for the design of a room. Each style has certain shades:

Provence, shabby chic. The main thing in these styles is the feeling of antiquity, pastel colors and natural materials. The ideal solution would be wood texture, artificial abrasions, warm muted natural shades.

Country style is based on the use simple solutions: rustic country life, simple natural materials. You can do without the aging effect, but you definitely need to choose colors that match the wood. The shade depends on the overall color scheme of the apartment; you can use bright wood, if appropriate.

High-tech loves a combination of everything high-tech and unnatural in the interior. Much attention is paid to details made of plastic, metal and glass. In such a room, a laminate with a smooth surface and a monochrome color scheme with an imitation of plastic and stone will look good. The most commonly used colors are gray, white, black, and less often milky and coffee shades.

Classic style implies restraint, dignity and adherence to tradition. Features of classicism - high cost, deep soft colors, the use of natural materials (stone, marble, wood, silk, wool). A laminate of exclusively noble wood shades and natural texture is appropriate here. Oak, dark walnut, maple will fit perfectly.

Baroque, Renaissance and Empire. These styles are designed to emphasize the highest wealth of the owner. Unlike the classics, what is important in them is not only high cost, but flashy luxury. The decoration contains a lot of gold and defiantly expensive items. Everything should be pretentious, pompous, on a grand scale. Laminate in this interior is used to resemble marble, stone, and mahogany.

Eco-style requires the use of only natural natural materials. They can be simple, carelessly processed, but always natural. The color scheme needs to be appropriate. All shades of plants, tree bark, stone, rough ceramics, and fabrics made from natural undyed fibers are present here. In eco-style, a laminate that imitates cork, bamboo, linen, and natural leather will look organic. All shades of wood are suitable.

Modernism is non-standard solutions, rejection of any canons, abundance of abstractions, asymmetry and contrast. The main role is given to playing with color and geometry. When choosing a laminate for modernism, you can give free rein to your imagination. Any colors and textures are suitable, it is possible combined option laying laminate.

Any non-standard and unusual options are also suitable for eclecticism. Flashy colors, unusual patterns, and bright combinations are acceptable. The essence of eclecticism is the mixture of different styles, eras and cultures. Antiques here coexist with cheap plastic, Genuine Leather with metal, rough wood with polishing. The choice of laminate depends on which style is more present.
Scandinavian style has become especially popular recently. The main thing in the Scandinavian style is simplicity and convenience. Unpainted wood furniture is often used; interior items can be coated with simple oil paint. Lots of plastic, simple lines, light colors. Everything is functional and discreet. Laminate for this style can be chosen with imitation of natural wood species, but matte plastic is also acceptable. But the floor did not stand out from the overall picture or be the main element of the interior.

With a huge variety of shapes, colors, and textures, it is important to choose an option that will harmoniously combine with the other elements of the apartment without disturbing the overall balance. The floor can set the mood of the entire composition, add the missing touch and make the room as comfortable as possible. Choosing a laminate is no less important than choosing other interior details.

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. Essential The method of installation also plays a role - this ultimately determines appearance interior

This finishing material can be used in the bedroom, in the living room, and in walk-through rooms. 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 interior of a living room 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 interior of the hallway, on the contrary, must be wear-resistant and withstand heavy loads - this is the most “passable” thing; 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.

Using different colors finishing coating allows you to get interesting interior effects, and at the same time correct certain shortcomings of the room.

White laminate in the interior. 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 is used in cases where they want to achieve graphics, effective presentation of furniture and decorative elements. Suitable for modern interior styles - techno, pop, loft.

Gray laminate in the interior allows you to create a neutral background for furniture and other active furnishings. Bright colored accents look great against this background.

To the colors listed above, you need to add two more very popular shades.

An interior with brown laminate 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.

When choosing a coating for finishing, first of all, they focus on appearance. During production finishing material 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” depends on it. and expressiveness. 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. On the surface they reproduce the irregularities characteristic of boards that were for a long time in use.
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 “original”; and taken as a sample for simulation.

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 large drawing on the wallpaper. Laminate “bleached oak” in a Scandinavian-type interior can also be used as flooring, and for wall decoration.

Non-standard surfaces for finishing: walls and ceilings

Laminate flooring allows you to get interior flooring in any style on a modest budget, from classic to modern “techno”. But this is by no means the only option for using this material in finishing work.

In any interior light laminate, “passed9raquo; from the floor to the wall will help expand the space, it will seem lighter. Using a dark laminate in the interior will help highlight certain areas 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.

The way the plates are laid in relation to each other largely determines the perception of the room and the interior as a whole.

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. Herringbone styling or squares allows you to create the illusion of parquet, but it requires a special laminate with small strips and special locks for adhesion at right angles.

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” into place; 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.

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 shade “bleached oak” allows you to create a light, “transparent” color. 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. Covering under old boards brings in elements Scandinavian style into 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. “Direct9raquo; laying the plates emphasizes the line work surface in the kitchen, and its natural shade adds warmth to the interior.

If you are interested in a specific color, shade or type of wood, then by choosing one of the items presented above, you can choose exactly what you are looking for. In our catalog you will find different laminate colors and their reliable photos.

As a rule, laminate is an inexpensive and practical analogue of parquet or wooden boards. And it has the appropriate color and texture. But there is also a stone-like laminate, for example, marble or green onyx.

Of course, the color of the floor should be harmoniously combined with other colors of the interior. It should also help create the atmosphere of the room.

For example, for a strict office with an official atmosphere, certain types of oak are perfect. Light shades are preferable, as they visually enlarge the space and create cozy atmosphere, conducive to communication. And if you want to create a richer, more formal atmosphere, then red shades (mahogany) will come in handy. They will add nobility, but the furniture will also have to match (for example, a mahogany table, leather chairs).

Another thing is the choice of colored laminate for the nursery. Dynamic, bright, light shades are suitable here. If you want the floor to be relevant for the nursery for a long time (as they say, “for growth”), then, for example, maple or alder are suitable. Their dynamic patterns and light colors allow you to vary the design of a room from a child's room to a youth's room without the need to replace the flooring.

It is believed that the laminate should be darker than the walls, so the interior is perceived easier and more familiar. However, in modern design, a dark floor and light walls can create not only a stylish, but also very cozy design for a home in art deco or hi-tech style.

Laminate flooring in light colors visually makes the room more spacious and bright;
If you choose a dark laminate, then let the walls and ceiling be light;
For the north side of the house (and cold rooms), warm shades of laminate flooring (golden, such as honey or cream oak) are preferable;
It is better if the shades of the floor match the shade of the furniture and doors. Moreover, they can be lighter or darker, different colors, but of the same shade.

You can get more advice and help in choosing from our consultants, because each case is individual, and choosing a laminate is a delicate matter. Contact us by phone numbers listed on the website right now!

It's hard to name more new material for finishing floors than laminate. It immediately became one of the most commonly used for self-finishing floors when renovating apartments. I liked it because its installation is simplified by the fact that the tongue-and-groove lock helps create monolithic coating without gaps or differences in height.

The color spectrum of laminate flooring is quite wide - from white to dark brown and black.

The first types of laminate had one significant drawback– they were afraid of moisture, from direct contact even with a small amount of water appearance PVC coating was losing its attractiveness. Now cover with this wood material flooring can be installed in almost all rooms of the apartment. The increased resistance of certain types of laminate to water is achieved by a special selection of resins in the composition of the panel and for coating the laminating layer.

Most often on sale you can find panels with a pattern that imitates natural wood, both in appearance and texture. The rough surface reduces the risk of falling on wet floors. The wood pattern gives the room warmth and comfort. True, it is not always possible to choose the ideal flooring color to match the design of the room due to the mixing of colors and styles in the interior of its overall design.

Thanks to the many shades of laminate and the same panel sizes, it becomes possible to create a combined coating.

Creating a floor covering in the living room and bedroom from two shades of wood must comply with several rules.

It is better to use one shade from a cold color scheme, and the other from a warm one. Such a selection of colors in the coating will not only advantageously highlight the current interior of the room. During the next cosmetic renovation, the choice of wall color will no longer depend on the selected laminate color.

For a room with dark cabinet furniture, the best option would be laminate in muted, but not very light colors. For example, the gray color of driftwood harmonizes perfectly with a beige shade. When using ocher, it is better to replace the gray shade with brown.

A good shade of gray in the floor covering is combined with a lighter almost white tone. But here the color of the floor dictates some restrictions in the choice of the color of furniture and wallpaper for the walls.

The presence of one of the two floor elements of a dark brown color when correct selection the second shade is an excellent addition to the interior in any color scheme. When using a combination of this floor color in a white bedroom, the second color should match the interior of the room. If the main elements of the decoration have varnish shine or gloss, it is better to choose a pure white material. A bedroom in matte tones will seem warmer if the second floor element has a shade of cream, ivory or baked milk.

Using two contrasting tones in a floor covering is the exception, not the rule. The domino effect on the floor requires certain selection tones in the interior, which is difficult to do without the invitation of a designer. When choosing two laminate colors, it is better to take the design of a wooden chessboard as a standard.

If you don’t think about the next renovation, then you can use other types of laminate for flooring – green, blue, bright yellow.

Selection of laminate tones for the bathroom, kitchen, corridor

When choosing a floor covering for a hallway, a sanitary unit and a catering unit, the first requirement for it is the increased moisture resistance of the laminating layer. In places where water can get on the flooring, it is necessary to use a moisture-resistant laminate. The choice is no less wide; besides, you can choose the necessary colors to match any tone of the walls and ceiling.

Walls covered with PVC panels easily harmonize with most shades of wood, but for small rooms it is quite possible to use brighter colors.

The rich blue color of the floor will match the turquoise walls. You can also use alternating yellow and blue panels in a checkerboard pattern. This will make a small bathroom look sunny – very bright. A black floor will perfectly set off white walls, but in a square bathroom, this flooring option will visually narrow the space even more.

For the kitchen, choosing light-colored laminate flooring is not very advisable due to the fact that something may spill or fall on the floor while cooking. Ingress of fruit or vegetable juice can, even with immediate cleaning, stain the surface of light-colored laminate flooring. To cover the cooking area and dining area, you can use laminate in two different colors.

Directly near the stove and cutting table, it is better to use a dark cherry, rich brown laminate; the floor of the eating area can be laid out in a selection of several tones lighter or darker than the dining set.

Not only theater begins with a hanger. Guests get their first impression when they cross the threshold of an unfamiliar house. This means that the hallway should be exemplary not only in order, but also in design. Quite often you can find materials in the design of panels that imitate the look of natural wood, brick, and natural stone. It is quite inappropriate to leave the floor covered with oil paint or lay linoleum with a carpet pattern when decorating the walls in this way.

It is not difficult to choose a laminate to match the walls, but this will create the effect of an enclosed space, reminiscent of an elevator. People suffering from claustrophobia will find such an interior extremely uncomfortable.

For walls covered with panels from floor to ceiling, you need to choose a floor covering slightly darker than the walls themselves, and lay the laminate from the wall where the front door is located.

In a small square hallway, it is better to avoid clear lines on the floor altogether. There are two options to avoid this - use a laminate with a natural stone pattern or make a two-color floor with panels moving in adjacent rows by 1/3 of the panel.

Names of colors for laminate flooring, photos of options

Flooring is the most important part of the interior of a room. It should be in harmony with overall design rooms and complement it. Laminate is often used when installing floors. It has high strength, long wear and a fairly rich design. If desired, you can purchase material that imitates expensive parquet. But when choosing this base, you should also pay attention to the colors. The color range of laminate material can be varied, so you can choose a material that will perfectly match the walls, ceiling or even furniture. So what colors of laminate flooring are available? Photos with names will help you figure this out and tell you how to choose the tone of the material so that it matches exactly with the overall style of the apartment.

Selecting shades of laminate flooring is not an easy task, because it is important that it matches all the objects in the room. Moreover, if you are laying it for the first time, then first of all you need to choose it correctly. This coating will last for many years, so first of all it should create a style for the apartment as a whole. Usually in stores they offer to look at photos with the names of the colors of the laminate flooring, but in order to make a choice faster, it is better to first familiarize yourself with the main colors laminated coating.

The color range in which modern laminate flooring is currently produced is very rich and extensive.

The classic options are the following laminate colors:

Classic laminate colors

Recently, unusual collections such as:

Jute Coconut Flax

Often it is necessary to choose colored laminate not to match the look of furniture, walls or ceilings, but to match the colors of doors and frames.

Traditionally, doors come in a variety of colors:

light brown or light red color;
dark (oak or walnut color);
white (acacia);
gray colors of numerous varieties different shades;
beige shades.

If you are planning to update your flooring, then pay attention to the color schemes of your doors, because the laminate material should be combined with these attributes of the room.

In addition, the choice of laminate depends not only on the color, but also on the type of surface. If you select a coating with a glossy surface, then it is better to install it in the kitchen or living room, because this material gives the room a solemn, rich appearance. But for the bedroom, work room will suitable option material with a matte surface.

When choosing a color, you should use important recommendations:

first of all, you need to create the right atmosphere in the living space, and it is not at all necessary to purchase the same color for the doors and frames, the main thing is that everything is combined;
you can create a contrast of colors, but at the same time, so that it does not catch the eye, first of all, everything should be in harmony;
if different colors are selected, then the baseboard should have an average color between the floor, walls, doors;
It’s better to consider all the colors in advance, so you can quickly choose the right material for the flooring.

The most suitable colors for the floor are laminate colors with neutral and pastel colors. Golden and warm beige shades are considered universal shades.

This type includes panels with color names:

Flooring material with pastel colors will be an excellent flooring for bedrooms and children's rooms. These shades visually increase the space of the room, making it wide and spacious. In addition, they can be combined with any furniture, with different tones of walls, ceilings, doors.

Birch Alder Ash Oak

The color schemes of this type are not suitable for marine colors. Also, they cannot be combined with pink, purple, lilac colors.

They can be perfectly combined with colors:

Under the colors red, gold, yellow, slats with the names of the tree are produced:

wild cherry Linden Milanese nut

These colors go great with fall colors. Therefore, if you decide to choose the color of the laminate in these particular shades, then be sure to think about the style of the room in advance. You should not give preference to bright shades, as this will make the style of the room specific.

Cool shades can be different, it is worth highlighting the most popular:

A cool flooring color is not always appropriate. Typically, this coating fits the classic style of the room, as well as vintage design or minimalist style. It is important that the cool shades of the floor harmonize with the color of the doors.

Gray laminate makes the room more formal, elegant, and aristocratic. This shade should not be combined with light or dark surfaces, but it will perfectly complement white or black. These panels can be used in the bedroom, living room, hallway, office.

Beige milky White oak Cream Light gray Dark gray

White is an inconvenient color for the floor. If white panels are chosen to cover the floor, then the rest of the room must be decorated in white - doors, walls, furniture. Window openings should also be made in white. Also, a little dirt, various stains, and damage will always be visible on the surface of the white floor covering.

But white material also has positive qualities:

a room with a white laminate floor will look wider and more spacious;
this color will be excellent options for the kitchen floor. bedrooms. hallway hall;
great option for modern interior, if you combine it with purple colors, you get stylish design apartment interior.

Dark shades are considered universal. they go with all colors. The dark-colored laminate flooring harmonizes with the overall style of the entire room. Usually the name dark shades laminate is associated with varieties of expensive wood. which is used for parquet. So. dark colors Usually in construction stores they go under the names of the following wood:

In this case, doors and frames must be combined with the tone of the floor. Windows should also be in dark colors. Only in this combination can you get a prestigious, luxurious, rich appearance.

Wenge Chestnut Dark oak

There are several important rules, which you should rely on when choosing the color of the laminate.

In addition to color, you should also consider the design options of the laminated material. The design of the laminate can be different; here its diversity simply has no limits. Let's look at popular types of design.

They began to imitate a wooden surface a long time ago. Recently, a variety of laminated materials have been produced that successfully replace wooden parquet. It can be designed to match any wood, so you can purchase it according to different style premises. For example, oak will look rich and luxurious in the interior. The design of oak laminate is made exactly to match the original style of the expensive coating.

Laminate made to look like leather would be an excellent option for a work room or living room. The crocodile skin laminate looks quite beautiful and rich looking. Skin color can be different - dark, brown, light brown, white.

A laminate with a metal design would be appropriate for flooring in a room where there are many glass and metal items. It can be installed in a room for teenagers, in a kitchen with a large number of stainless steel items. Can also be used for a hall or a spacious nightclub.

Stone material gives the floors of the room reliability and strength. But using ceramic flooring material is not always convenient. It will emit cold, and its cost is quite high. Therefore, laminate material manufacturers decided to produce a warm floor covering that completely imitates the design of stone. Laminate flooring with a stone design can be laid in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway, hallway.

How to choose a laminate so that it fits harmoniously into the style of the room? This is a serious issue that needs to be approached seriously.

The optimal color for a classic style would be a laminated base, which is painted to resemble wood. Oak or beech will look stylish in the interior. The colors of this wood bring richness and luxury. Laminate flooring with oak color will be an ideal solution for the style of an office or living room.

A laminate with the color of bleached oak will fit perfectly into a country or retro style interior. A laminated base made to look like cherry, teak, oak or other exotic type of wood would look ideal. Laminate flooring will fit harmoniously with a combination of several types of wood. Whitewashed, wiped surfaces are also suitable for retro and country style.

Typically, this style combines non-standard shapes of interior items; the same requirement also applies to colors. This style is characterized by the use of black, white, and red flooring. The color of the floor is selected depending on the dominant color of the overall style of the room.

Recently, laminate boards with different colors or a variety of patterns have begun to gain popularity. At the same time, you can purchase laminate with almost any imitation. The stores offer options for laminated material in beech, ash, and oak. A drawing or pattern can be depicted on the surface.

Laminate of different colors can have different shades - brown and dark brown, light with transitions to white shades, yellow, golden. The floor covering looks like stone and ceramics with gray shades. At the same time, all the patterns that are characteristic of stone material are made on boards in this style.

Many craftsmen often ask the question: is it possible to paint laminate flooring? If you have good experience In this case, the floor covering can be painted bronze, silver or gold. The main thing is that it is in harmony with the overall style.

Many designers advise that in order for everything in the room to look stylish and beautiful, you should use a combined or combining laminate flooring of different shades for the floor. The table shows options for combining laminate colors with other pieces of furniture, doors, and walls.

Laminate is a laminated floor covering made of wood fiber boards, which has gained popularity due to its original installation options, as well as a variety of colors and textures. The original flooring has a high density and varying degrees of wear resistance. Laminate flooring can create an imitation of any texture and pattern. In addition to aesthetic beauty, these products differ high quality, durability, environmental friendliness and safety for use in residential premises.

Species

Choosing laminate flooring is an opportunity to individually and original decorate the interior of your apartment.

Consumers have a wide choice of more than one hundred types of products. Basically, coatings are divided into two main types: commercial and residential.

Commercial ones have a low price, and their service life exceeds the household type of coating. Today, consumers choose wear-resistant and durable coatings for apartments, such as for office use.

The following classes of products are known according to the degree of wear resistance:

Class 21-27 - laminate, which implies a low load, which can easily withstand furniture rearrangements and long-term high humidity. Recommended for use at home. Service life - from 2 to 12 years.
Classes 31-32 – coverage with an average permissible load level. Service life in the office is up to 5 years, in everyday life – up to 15 years. It is the most optimal and popular option.
Class 33 – heavy-duty laminate, designed for rooms with high traffic, including footwear. Service life in the office is up to 7 years, in everyday life – up to 20 years.
34 class – coating with high technical indicators, designed for heavy duty commercial decking applications. Today, such products are increasingly used at home, since their service life is unlimited.

Based on the type of connection, a distinction is made between adhesive and lock fastening. Adhesive is relatively inexpensive, but installation of the interlocking coating is simpler.

Depending on the interior style and personal preferences of the apartment owner, products are chosen in the form of rectangular boards and square tiles. Plank flooring is convenient in a large room. When the need arose to apply complex patterns to the floor covering, designers proposed the form of artistic tile laminate. Square products are easy to install.

Surface types

A beautiful and stylish appearance is the first guideline when choosing flooring.

Based on the texture of the top layer, the following surfaces are distinguished:

A standard surface is often found in apartment interior design. Small depressions are artificially created on it. A silky shine will give a natural finish.
The natural surface type reflects the appearance of varnished wood. The patterns of wood of different species are clearly reflected on the even and smooth canvas.

The textured surface is an imitation of wood texture with slightly visible pores and wood fibers. By analogy with wood, there are products that replicate the texture of rough, untreated stone.
The relief type of surface appears in the form of thin and smooth lines along the entire length of the board. A relief is revealed that is unlike the pattern of wood. The roughness slightly imitates a wood surface.
The type of surface in the rustic country style is rough, with large relief.

The artificially aged surface has a smooth relief that imitates natural chips. The surface looks like wooden boards, battered from rain and sun.
Oiled wood is a type of finish that imitates wood that has been soaked in natural oils. The surface is even and smooth, there are absolutely no pores on the matte plate.
Waxed type follows the surface solid board, treated with wax.
Glossy surface gives the floor a laminated look. This effect is created by wooden boards heavily varnished.

The variety of product designs makes it possible to choose the laminate flooring you like best. These include “living” wooden classics, metal lamination, exclusive designer products in the form of squares with complex patterns.

Designers offer original surface designs like crocodile or snake skin, with artificially created patterns with relief. The proposed creativity will be interesting in the interior of a living room or office.

Dimensions

Frequently used laminate boards may not be the same size. For guidance on the parameters, there are standard sizes products where the length of the coating varies in the most popular format from 1.2 to 2 m. The length directly depends on the characteristics of the production and operation of the products, and will indirectly depend on the design of the panels. When choosing a laminate, you should consider the room in which the coating will be placed.

The width of the product is divided into several categories:

90-150 mm – the size of narrow boards made “for parquet flooring”.
170-200 mm are the most common panel widths.
250-320 mm – size for wide models imitating tiles or natural stone.
350-400 mm – the most large sizes width of products for a specific laminate.

Depending on the thickness, a product up to 7 mm is thin, in the range from 8 to 12 mm – medium, from 12 mm – thick.

Competent approach when choosing suitable size products will speed up the process of high-quality room arrangement.

Color combinations

Laminate coatings are determined not only by the quality of the product, but also by the texture and color design. A variety of designs and patterns will naturally decorate a room, while glossy and matte surfaces can influence the overall perception of space. The use of different colors of finishing coating allows you to get interesting interior options, masking the identified shortcomings of the room. The psycho-emotional state of household members and the overall favorable atmosphere in the apartment largely depend on color.

The most popular type of flooring design today is port oak flooring:

Dark natural oak is an imitation of oak boards and is considered a classic floor covering.
Bleached oak is varied in interior design. The variety of newfangled colors makes the coatings universal in interior design of any style. White tone gradually transitions from the colors of light gray and bleached oak to an aged, worn effect. This laminate will definitely transform the space of the room, visually making it more spacious.
Honey laminate intertwines colors from gold to rich chocolate, which will give the interior sophistication and subtlety of taste.

The fashionable black color of laminate is used in cases where it is necessary to achieve graphics and an effective presentation of accessories in furniture. Stained oak color is very popular due to the exclusivity of this type of wood.
A gray product in the interior is a neutral basis for furniture and accessories.
The multifaceted brown color in the interior is represented by shades of cappuccino, walnut, and milk chocolate, suitable for most interior design styles. It both enlarges the room and slightly reduces it.
Currently, there is an increase in the popularity of wenge colors. The surface in this color in the interior of the apartment is more inclined to a black shade and has an expressive pattern like natural wood.

If light and dark laminate tones nobly complement any interior, then colored ones can add to the atmosphere of idleness and celebration.

Room decoration ideas

The most popular place in the apartment is the living room. The flooring in this room must meet the requirements for wear resistance and strength, so class 31 coating is recommended for such rooms. You can save time and money by choosing laminate panels for your floors, walls and even ceilings.

With the help of one element, even the most boring interior is transformed. By covering part of the wall or a column in the middle of the living room with a dark laminate in a light white shade, you can achieve an original contrast in the room. A pleasant accent will be the transition of a spectacular coating from a wall or column to the ceiling.

A bedroom or children's room would benefit from a coating with decorative properties. An important point When choosing a laminate for a bedroom, the product’s environmental safety is considered. In the interior of bedrooms, the wall, being a continuation of the floor, will visually create the effect of infinity.

Laminate panels alternating different colors or shades of the same tone will look interesting.

In the hallway, where there is also the greatest traffic, products of a high wear resistance class are used. This is also related to negative impact dirt and dust. Laminate flooring quickly loses its attractive appearance.

The color design of the walls and floors with laminate boards is done in contrast. When the floor is covered with dark laminate, the walls should be light.

Laying options

What the updated interior will look like depends largely on the shape of the coatings.

Must be taken into account following points when placing laminate boards and tiles:

Taste preferences of the owners.
Dimensions and arrangement of the room.
The degree of lighting in the room.
Location of doorways, furniture and accessories.

The following installation methods are used in flooring design:

Direct installation is the most popular installation option, where laminate boards are placed parallel to the wall of the room. It is recommended to install from the door, spreading it in the direction of the light.
Perpendicular installation places the boards of the product perpendicular to the long wall. This installation option is rare, but it can visually expand narrow and low rooms.
Deck laying helps to save material, since this method is waste-free during installation.
Diagonal laying performed obliquely, at an angle to one of the walls. This type of installation is recommended for zoning and expanding the space of a room.

Curly installation, otherwise called “herringbone”, creates an imitation of parquet. Using this method of laying products requires a special laminate and professional installation.
Bevelled laminate is very popular. It resembles a floor made of powerful boards.
Checkerboard laying will look like brickwork.
The chaotic installation method is quite original. It uses boards and tiles in contrasting colors and with different patterns.

Styles

A huge selection of color, texture and stylistic options for laminated coating allows you to dream up any interior.

When recreating a classic interior victorian style or modern, the choice should be made on products made from natural wood. Laminate in this case skillfully imitates a parquet plank, filling the atmosphere with luxury and sophistication.

Natural materials, floral motifs, light warm colors– all this is harmonious in a comfortable and beautiful style Provence In such an interior, vintage furniture can best be emphasized by laminate flooring. fashionable shade bleached oak.

Laminate flooring is very popular in modern styles such as hi-tech and gothic.

Gray oak color in a laminate coating will successfully demonstrate the features of a contrasting high-tech style.

Black laminate or an exclusive shade of stained oak is the best option for massive, elongated furniture, stained glass windows and stylish “lancet” arches inherent in the Gothic style.

How to choose?

Experts and designers recommend not to stop looking at monotonous coating options. For a more impressive appearance and for the comfort of household members, laminate surfaces of different colors, textures and resistance classes are used. It is important to choose the right texture. It is necessary to take into account the wear properties of the material in different rooms. Traffic in common rooms will be much higher than, for example, in a children's room.

When choosing a laminate, you need to take into account the rules of color play. The flooring should be 2-3 shades lighter than the furniture. In small rooms, it is advisable not to use dark-colored products, otherwise there will be a visual reduction in the space of the room.

In low natural light, light oak or beech will add light to the room.

Colors in brown-red, chocolate, and cappuccino shades in the laminate flooring will fill the room with an optimistic atmosphere. This color scheme is equally suitable for apartments and commercial premises.

Kitchen floor coverings are made in light colors. Caring for this product is quite simple.

To make the interior of the apartment look aesthetically pleasing and neat, it is necessary to take into account the combination of colors interior doors and laminate.

Black laminate always looks great with white doors. In this color combination, white doors will highlight the rich texture of the flooring. This principle can also be taken into account when creating contrast with light wallpaper. In this combination there will be no limit to imagination and design solutions. However, almost always the slightest speck is visible on a dark laminate in natural light.

We want to buy laminate flooring. Which one is better to choose?

For city apartments and country houses our store specialists do not highlight special collections. You can choose laminate of 32, 33 and 34 classes of the most different brands. It is best to purchase laminate of class 33 and 34, in a narrow board and 10-12 mm thick.

For commercial facilities - 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.

Flooring is the most important part of the interior of a room. It should be in harmony with the overall design of the room and complement it. Laminate is often used when installing floors. It has high strength, long wear and a fairly rich design. If desired, you can purchase material that imitates expensive parquet. But when choosing this base, you should also pay attention to the colors. The color range of laminate material can be varied, so you can choose a material that will perfectly match the walls, ceiling or even furniture. So what colors of laminate flooring are available? Photos with names will help you figure this out and tell you how to choose the tone of the material so that it matches exactly with the overall style of the apartment.

Selecting shades of laminate flooring is not an easy task, because it is important that it matches all the objects in the room. Moreover, if you are laying it for the first time, then first of all you need to choose it correctly. This coating will last for many years, so first of all it should create a style for the apartment as a whole. Usually in stores they offer to look at photos with the names of the colors of the laminate flooring, but in order to be able to choose faster, it is better to first familiarize yourself with the main colors of the laminate flooring. The color range in which modern laminate flooring is currently produced is very rich and extensive.

The classic options are the following laminate colors:

birch;
cherry;
wenge;
light and dark walnut.

Classic laminate colors

Recently, unusual collections such as:

linen;
coconut;
jute.

Jute

Coconut

Flax

Selection of color combinations

Often it is necessary to choose colored laminate not to match the look of furniture, walls or ceilings, but to match the colors of doors and frames.

Traditionally, doors come in a variety of colors:

light brown or light red color;
dark (oak or walnut color);
white (acacia);
gray colors of numerous different shades;
beige shades.

If you are planning to update your flooring, then pay attention to the color schemes of your doors, because the laminate material should be combined with these attributes of the room.

In addition, the choice of laminate depends not only on the color, but also on the type of surface. If you select a coating with a glossy surface, then it is better to install it in the kitchen or living room, because this material gives the room a solemn, rich appearance. But for a bedroom or workroom, a material with a matte surface would be a suitable option.

When choosing a color, you should use important recommendations:

first of all, you need to create the right atmosphere in the living space, and it is not at all necessary to purchase the same color for the doors and frames, the main thing is that everything is combined;
you can create a contrast of colors, but at the same time, so that it does not catch the eye, first of all, everything should be in harmony;
if different colors are selected, then the baseboard should have an average color between the floor, walls, doors;
It’s better to consider all the colors in advance, so you can quickly choose the right material for the flooring.

Neutral colors

The most suitable colors for the floor are laminate flooring colors with neutral and pastel tones. Golden and warm beige shades are considered universal shades.

This type includes panels with color names:

ash;
birch;
light alder;
light oak.

Red, gold, yellow

The color schemes of this type are not suitable for marine colors. Also, they cannot be combined with pink, purple, lilac colors.

They can be perfectly combined with colors:

green;
orange;
terracotta;
brown.

Under the colors red, gold, yellow, slats with the names of the tree are produced:

cherry;
linden;
Milanese nut.

wild cherry

Linden

Milanese nut

Cool colors

Cool shades can be different, it is worth highlighting the most popular:

lactic;
cream;
white oak;
various shades of gray.

White

But white material also has positive qualities:

a room with a white laminate floor will look wider and more spacious;
this color will be an excellent option for the floor of the kitchen, bedroom, hallway, hall;
An excellent option for a modern interior; if you combine it with purple colors, you get a stylish apartment interior design.

Dark colors

Dark shades are considered universal; they go with all colors. The dark-colored laminate flooring harmonizes with the overall style of the entire room. Usually the name of dark shades of laminate is associated with varieties expensive wood, which is used for parquet. So, dark colors usually go under the names of the following wood in hardware stores:

madder oak or regular dark oak;
chestnut;
wenge.

In this case, doors and frames must be combined with the tone of the floor. Windows should also be in dark colors. Only in this combination can you get a prestigious, luxurious, rich appearance.
Wenge
Chestnut
Dark oak

Material color selection

There are several important rules that you should rely on when choosing the color of the laminate.

Tailored to design

Classic wood

They began to imitate a wooden surface a long time ago. Recently, a variety of laminated materials have been produced that successfully replace wooden parquet. It can be designed to match any wood, so you can purchase it to suit any room style. For example, oak will look rich and luxurious in the interior. The design of oak laminate is made exactly to match the original style of the expensive coating.

Leather

With a metallic sheen

Under the stone

Depending on the design style