Which laminate color to choose

Often, when choosing finishing materials, people do not pay attention to their external design. There is a stereotype that the main thing in finishing is quality, and even if there are some cosmetic flaws, then this is a small price that you can pay to get a good repair. But the result can be disappointing not only in the appearance of the finish in combination with new furniture and new renovations, but also in the quality - after all, the technological properties of the material sometimes depend on the appearance. This is especially true for those materials that are used to decorate surfaces that are susceptible to constant aggressive influence - for example, floors.

Why is it important to choose a good laminate?

Laminate or laminated board is very popular as a floor covering these days. This is a tile material that is made from the smallest fractions of sawdust. They are glued together and sandwiched with special films. An important role is played by the top layer - acrylic or melamine film. Depending on what material is used, the quality of the laminate and its wear resistance also depend.

Melamine film is considered the best solution, since it is more durable and strong, it protects not only the plate itself, but also its textured pattern from abrasion, while acrylic film wears out much faster. Both materials have their own color palette and texture, so you also need to pay attention to these signs when choosing a laminate.

What colors of laminate are there with photos?

The color and texture of the laminated board depend on the second layer - decorative, which is located between the board and the protective film.

When choosing laminate flooring for your apartment, you need to be guided by the following criteria:

• stability of the protective film and decorative layer;
• color compatibility with the background of walls, ceilings, furniture;
• harmony with the general idea of ​​the apartment’s interior;
• texture compatibility;
• practicality.

Modern manufacturers offer a wide palette of colors. The pattern can be either single-strip, two-strip, or even three-strip – you should choose it based on the size of the room. The pattern can have different textures - some of them do not even remotely resemble wood, but can imitate stone, tile and marble.

Most of the palette, one way or another, lies in the color wheel of warm wood shades, although laminate in light beige and white shades, which is used in rooms decorated in Scandinavian style, is no less popular today.

Last but not least, users pay attention to how practical the design of the floor is in one way or another. There is a misconception that light-colored floors are less practical, but this is not the case. Dust, stains, and debris are clearly visible on a dark floor.

ATTENTION! Matte laminate creates an atmosphere of comfort and fits well into a room of any size, but if not properly cleaned, it quickly becomes clogged. The glossy surface visually expands the space, but requires very high-quality cleaning - since there is a risk that any stains and stains will be visible.

Selection of color combinations

In the process of selecting color combinations when decorating a room, you always need to place the right accents. The proportions of the combination of 2 colors should not be equal, but distributed in a ratio of 60/40, or 30/70. If the design combines 3 colors, one of them is trendy, the second sets accents, and the third is used to design bright details.

The most popular option is to use light colors in floor design in combination with dark furniture. Such an interior turns out to be restrained and stylish, but this design should be used carefully in rooms that are located on the shady northern side. Furniture and laminate flooring should not strictly repeat each other in color. It is optimal for them to differ by 1–2 tones in one direction or another. However, if you separate the floor and furniture with a contrasting spot - for example, a bright carpet, then such a combination is acceptable.

There is no need to overuse textured laminate options. The room should not have many textured accents. If you focus on the floor, then you need to adhere to minimalism in the decoration elements.

1. White color will add laconicism and purity; it is the optimal basis for further experiments with the selection of furniture colors and finishes.
2. Gray is a very elegant color, but add other colors with caution. The optimal combination is purple, blue.
3. Yellow and beige wood colors are the most common. This flooring is more practical and versatile and can be combined with wooden furniture.
4. Darker woods are more demanding - mahogany, cherry, walnut, etc. They harmonize with bright accents - especially red and green, but they should only be introduced into details.

Choosing the color of the laminate in accordance with the design of the apartment

When choosing a laminate color, consider a few interesting life hacks:

• a completely bright room - with a light floor, walls and ceiling, it will look visually wider and larger;
• dark laminate in combination with dark wallpaper and a light ceiling can increase the height of the room;
• A room with dark laminate flooring, light walls and a dark ceiling will look wider.

Following the recommendations will help make your apartment stylish and cozy.