When you think about how to choose the right wallpaper for laminate flooring, you need to remember that due to color, you can always visually enlarge or expand the room, visually change the parameters of the room and simply create either a very warm or cold atmosphere.
In principle, the rules are quite simple: colorful, cheerful and multi-colored walls do not match the traditional shade of the floor. The atmosphere of disharmony in this case will be oppressive and it will no longer be possible to speak of such a room as comfortable.
Combinations of wallpaper and laminate
How to choose wallpaper for a light laminate? As a rule, such a coating imitates ash, birch, maple or hornbeam, but the most popular option is the color of oak. In the process of producing lamellas, special paper with a pattern applied to it is used, therefore the color range is wider than the offer of materials from natural wood
White floor
With the selection of the shade of the walls, problems rarely arise. You should definitely consider the desired style and lighting level. Do you want to expand the premises? Pick up a wallpaper at least three shades darker than the coating, otherwise both the walls and the floor will merge. If the boards are completely white or milky, use more saturated wall tones, because the room can seem like a hospital, very sterile.
It is better to give up dark shades, and give preference to pink, turquoise and light green.
Gray floor
It is not as difficult to choose wallpaper for a gray laminate as it seems at first glance. In fact, the gray surface is almost universal. Therefore, in this version, any color scheme of the walls would be ideal.
Of course, there are some nuances here. So, for example, you'd better stick to the same scale as the floor: if the boards are in a warm shade of gray, then the walls should be warm. Cool shades work best with a cold surface. If you want to play on the contrast of cold and warm colors, then you better turn to professionals. It is quite difficult to realize such an idea on your own.
Gray goes well with white and black. The standard option is gray wallpaper several tones darker or lighter. This room will look stylish, but also boring enough. For lovers of bright emotions, yellow walls are suitable.
Yellow floor
If the floor is yellow (birch, ash, pine, maple or oak), then it can also be considered universal. It blends well with a wide range of colors and fits into any decor. Most often, combinations of white and black walls are used. This adds austerity, while creating a homely feel. Bright yellow walls will add brightness and radiance. Brown shades are for lovers of nobility and severity, and red ones are for those who like brightness, cheerfulness and originality.
Floor red
If you choose a mahogany base, the vertical surfaces can be yellow, green or brown. One of the most successful combinations is autumn shades.
But, in this case, the brighter the orange in the lamellas is, the more careful you need to approach the design. It is better to give preference to discreet tones, supporting the general atmosphere with some decorative element (orange lamps, vases, photo frames, etc.).
Cherries and Milanese are also referred to as red bases. Red wallpaper is suitable for them. If it's a nursery, you can make the walls yellow and the bedroom blue or green.
Dark floor
Pay particular attention to the difference between horizontal and vertical supports. Light wallpapers are suitable for dark laminate flooring. This combination looks the most natural. Such a combination is also quite harmonious when horizontal patterns of a dark shade are present on the walls.
The color of the floor determines how the interior will look as a whole. Of course, if the coating is chosen incorrectly, it can be re-covered, but then you will have to spend time and money again. Therefore, it is better to choose intelligently: so that later you will not have to regret. Moreover, a good laminate is durable and survives subsequent repairs without problems. You will re-glue the wallpaper and furniture several times, and the floor will remain the same. It's great if the interior retains its integrity at the same time.
What characteristics should you pay attention to when buying?
When a buyer chooses a laminate, he looks at the price, appearance, and sometimes - at the class of wear resistance. The latter characteristic ceased to be important when production technologies were modernized, and the market was replenished with Chinese brands. For example, grade 34 coverage from China may be inferior to grade 31 from Germany. It is better to focus on the warranty: if the manufacturer is confident in the quality, he will indicate a long warranty period.
All technical characteristics are indicated on the packaging. Consider what markings are important if you plan to lay laminate flooring in a residential area:
- panel thickness: 8-9 mm is enough. If this figure is higher, most likely, the manufacturer used a material of low density. Such a lamella can bend under the influence of static loads;
- abrasion: for a corridor or a dining room, the normal indicator is AC3 (W3). For a bedroom or nursery, it may be smaller;
- moisture resistance: mandatory for the kitchen;
- density: from 850 kg / m 3.
Sometimes badges are placed on the packaging, which also provide information about the product. This is convenient: the characteristics are clear, and it is easier to understand whether the coating is suitable.
- the image of shoes with heels is a sign that the laminate is scratch-resistant and furniture can be moved over it.
- if you see a lightning - the coating is antistatic, does not attract dust.
- a picture with sun rays means that the decorative layer will not lose its brightness due to ultraviolet radiation.
Laminate colors
The color scheme of the laminate determines whether the interior will be harmonious. Designers advise not to combine more than three primary colors. If the walls are neutral, the floor can be saturated, and textiles and furniture will help to place accents. And vice versa: if the wallpaper has large ornaments, you need a muted floor covering.
General rule: for a room decorated in cold colors, the same "cold" laminate is suitable. And vice versa - warm shades require warm colors to support themselves. The figure shows how to work with color temperature.
Tips to help maintain color harmony:
- pine, birch, oak and beech are considered neutral solutions. They are suitable for any room, but such an interior will not make much impression. To make it more interesting, place accents;
- the reddish hue, characteristic of alder, apple, cherry and pear, is combined with yellow and green tones. It is great if the furniture is made of natural wood, and there is a floral ornament on the walls or textiles;
- if you stick to a laconic style, use light woods - maple, bleached oak. They are also suitable for creating contrasts. The main thing is to remember the rule of three colors;
- the most difficult laminate for a designer is a dark shade (wenge). It makes the lower part of the room heavier and is categorically not suitable for small rooms. To make the interior lighter, add bright colors that will draw attention to yourself;
- it is difficult to work with gray as well. It is great for high-tech interiors, but requires furniture in a neutral shade, metal parts or complex play on black and white contrast to support;
- To divide the room into zones, combine different colors of the laminate. Use only related woods (eg bleached oak with normal) and uniform tones (cold with cold).
How is wallpaper selected for laminate flooring?
We will tell you how to choose the right wallpaper if the floor is already installed. Which one to choose depends on the color of the floor covering.
The red shade of the laminate. Milanese and cherry give a noble reddish sheen. appreciated by lovers of the classics. It is not difficult to combine such a floor with walls: for a bedroom or living room, choose dense non-woven wallpaper in light colors with red flowers. If you need to arrange a nursery, pale blue or marsh green options are suitable.
Brown. This is the most common type of flooring that can be combined with almost any wall. Cream, yellow, green, all modifications of pastel colors - decide for yourself. Pictures on the walls will help to add personality - let them also be dominated by brown tones.
An interesting solution is to combine dark brown and purple. A bold combination is suitable only for spacious rooms in which there is a lot of light. Consider additional lighting in the evening: add LED lights that will create a cozy feeling.
Grey. Another common option, which is chosen because of its simplicity - the dust on such a coating is almost invisible. Combine it with wallpaper of the same shade of any brightness - from saturated to almost white. To add accents, choose yellow accessories. Be careful with red: this energetic color needs to be diluted with beige elements.
Light. Such a floor visually expands the room, and it is easiest to combine it with wallpaper. Avoid only saturated purple hues: they will negate all attempts to expand the space. Pastel floors with bright walls look good, but then the furniture should be neutral.
Dark. It is difficult to beat wenge. We do not recommend experimenting with color: without the help of a professional designer, they will most likely fail. Choose classic light wallpaper and try to give as much light as possible. This will help to achieve harmony.
How to choose a laminate for your doors?
Here the situation is the opposite: the doors have already been installed, and the laminate has yet to be selected. Follow one of the suggested scenarios to create an organic environment.
Contrast. Combine shades that are radically different from each other. A dark door and light floor are a bold decision that will visually enlarge the room. Observe the color temperature: cold to cold, warm to warm.
Combination. Laminate, which is one or two shades lighter than the door, is a classic option. It has been attracting designers for many years. To achieve complete harmony, try to match the door hardware to the floor color. It is difficult, but you will like the result.
Coincidence. The easiest way to match a door and laminate flooring is to match them. Gamma, tone, texture should be the same. Find out what kind of wood the door is made of (or what it imitates). Look for laminate flooring made from the same wood and see to it that the guidelines for adherence to the overall color temperature are followed.
How to match a skirting board to a laminate?
The skirting board is the link between the door and the floor. When chosen correctly, the door leaf integrates into the interior and it looks complete. There are several ways to choose this accessory:
- match it with the color of the door. This is the best option if the doors are of a contrasting color and you need to introduce them into the interior. This is especially important when the floor is dark - this creates a feeling of airiness;
- combine with laminate. This solution will create the effect of a monolithic floor. To make your interior more interesting, use a baseboard that is darker or lighter in tone. This will add variety to the decor.
A universal option is to install a white baseboard. It is important to take into account the contrast and imagine the color combination in advance. If you see that there are more than three basic shades, do not experiment. Choose one of the two methods suggested above.
How to choose the style of laminate flooring?
If you are decorating an apartment in a certain style, you need to know how to match the color of the laminate to the interior. The wrong decision will ruin the overall impression. Let's take a look at the main styles.
Scandinavian. Laconic and modern. It is characterized by lightness and a large amount of light - natural or artificial. Bright textile elements help to add coziness. Choose a light-colored laminate that gives you a fresh feel. All whites work - limestone, arctic, bleached, blond and platinum.
Modern. Soft lines, cotton fabrics, natural textures. The gender must match. All colors that imitate natural wood will do. Cedar, beech, ivory and sequoia are what you need.
Loft. If at least one wall resembles brickwork, then the interior is decorated in this style. It assumes the presence of metal accessories, the absence of unnecessary details, muted colors. Gray laminate and all its modifications are suitable - quartz, granite, silver, bleached oak, stone.
Classical. It is based on a combination of brown shades of different saturations with noble wood. Traditional English furniture, flowing lines, conservative outlines. Look for a matching laminate in a warm brown shade - chestnut, honey, rich oak, golden nutmeg.
High tech. The combination of glass, plastic and metal reminds us that we are living in an age of high technology. This style demonstrates the status of the owner. It is found in respectable offices and home interiors, which the designer worked on creating. Let the high-tech laminate flooring be dark. Both grayish shades and almost black will do.
Experts in the field of decoration of residential premises note that when decorating houses and apartments, laminate in light colors is actively used. This flooring option has several advantages. Despite the fact that the material in this color is less practical, it attracts buyers with its sophistication and sophistication. Further in the article we will talk about light laminate in the interior of apartments and houses.
Peculiarities
Before discussing the aesthetic side of the issue, you need to say a few words about this version of the finishing material. Laminate flooring gets its name from the Latin word "lamina", meaning plate. The basis of this material is fiberboard. To protect the pattern from external influences, the laminate is covered with a special film.
One finishing board consists of four layers that are securely connected to each other. For this, various formulations and special equipment are used. Each layer performs its own specific task.
All products available on the market today are divided into classes, indicated by a two-digit marking. The higher the mark, the greater the reliability and durability of the product.
All groups are distinguished:
- Household laminate flooring: grades 21-22-23.
- Commercial Laminate: Grades 31-32-33-34.
Also, the material differs in color, texture and pattern.
Color palette
White, beige, milky and other similar laminate embodies lightness, chic and sophistication. Light colors visually enlarge the space, expanding it. This option is recommended to be laid in a room where there is a lack of lighting, artificial or natural. It is worth noting that due to such a floor covering, design flaws and some defects can be hidden.
Designers love the light colored laminate due to the harmony of the light product with different colors and shades. Whether it is bright colors, pastel colors or a thick and dark palette, the above type of laminate will be successfully combined, complementing the decor. Despite this parameter, it is necessary to choose the right shade for other elements in the interior.
The modern market of finishing materials offers customers a huge selection of various models. On sale you can find options with an artificial antiquity effect and an expressive pattern. For modern styles, choose a monochromatic laminate.
It should be noted that this type of finishing material is actively used for both classic and new decorative directions.
Advantages and disadvantages
Laminate in light shades is used to decorate residential premises not only in the former Soviet Union, but also in America, Europe and some regions of Asia. Consider the pros of a light finish on floors:
- Visual increase in space. Ideal for compact living spaces.
- The room is filled with light. A light and peaceful atmosphere reigns in the room.
- White is a classic. He will always remain at the peak of relevance.
- Light colors are harmoniously combined with paints of different temperatures and saturations.
- Contrary to popular belief, dust is less visible on the white surface. Marking on it is also less noticeable.
- Laminate in light color is a stylish and fashionable solution. The coating will add a touch of sophistication and chic to the interior.
Despite a number of advantages, the light laminate also has disadvantages:
- Designers note that when using such a floor covering, the effect of unnatural lighting can be formed. To get around this drawback, manufacturers are trying to make the material look more natural and choose a more natural color.
- In order for the coating to become a decoration, you should choose the right finish for the baseboard, doors and other elements in the decor.
- If you overdo it with light colors, the interior can become dull and dull. Especially if you pick up a white laminate under light wallpaper and place furniture in a similar color in the room.
As you can see, the coating has both pros and cons.
It is worth noting that regardless of the interior style and color of the coating, the laminate must be of high quality. In this case, the material will serve for a long time, retaining its beauty for the entire period of operation.
How to choose the right one?
Designers use various techniques to present this finishing material option in all its glory. Initially, you need to choose a suitable shade. It can be white, almost snow-white, laminate or a more saturated shade: gray, beige and their shades.
Once a suitable model has been selected, you need to accurately determine the final effect. If the task is to create an atmosphere of naturalness in the room, you should choose a coating with a more natural color and pattern. A mountain oak laminate model, a bleached oak finish or any other similar option is perfect.
A monochromatic material without patterns and any pattern will fit into the glamorous decor. A glossy finish in one color is ideal for modern interiors such as hi-tech or minimalism. If a smooth, light-shine finish is not suitable, you can opt for a matte finish instead. Given the rich assortment, it will not be difficult to find the right position
Design techniques
Specialists in the field of decoration of premises note that laminate in light colors can be used as a link between different zones and rooms of the house. Despite the fact that white, beige and similar paints saturate the room with light, you should correctly think over the layout of the lamps. You can choose both central and peripheral.
The contrast effect is very popular. This is a win-win.
Light laminate (ivory, champagne, mountain oak, bleached oak and other popular items) matches perfectly with dark wood doors. Colors on both sides of the spectrum accentuate each other's expressiveness. This technique is actively used in both modern and classical directions. It should be noted that the above type of flooring can be successfully combined with other light elements in a similar color.
Light laminate - light doors
Every designer knows that the color palette used in the design is very important. Each style has a specific set of colors. Walls and floors draw a lot of attention. If the room has doors of white, milky or beige color, in this location you can safely lay a light laminate. Such a duet will create an atmosphere of lightness and freshness in the room. Together with well-thought-out lighting, the room will visually increase.
To prevent the finishing of the floor, walls and doors from merging together, forming a boring and dull interior, you need to install dark furniture or pieces of furniture in the room several shades darker than the laminate. Also, various decorative elements in a more expressive color will do, such as paintings, lamps, rugs and much more.
Designers recommend making a choice in favor of solid wood doors, but when it comes to decorating a modern interior, you should refuse a wooden product. Lacquered canvases can be matched to a glossy laminate.
Light laminate - dark doors
Decor experts note that the technique of combining light flooring and doors in a dark color has been used for a long time. Given its success, it is widespread. Such a blow can be found not only in houses and apartments, but also in hotels, restaurants and other facilities. In this case, it is recommended to choose a light wallpaper that will contrast with the doors and merge with the floor. It should be noted that the above technique is used in classic and innovative decorative directions.
The expressive harmony of dark and light colors is better suited for spacious rooms, due to the fact that thick and rich colors visually reduce the volume of the room. To reveal the fullness of dark shades and present the laminate in the best possible light, install a sufficient number of lighting fixtures in the room, especially if the location is located on the north side.
Expressiveness
If you want to accentuate your laminate flooring, shade it with small dark rugs. This element will look great, standing out against a light background. If the size of the room allows, along with the light flooring in the room, you can hang dark curtains made of thick and heavy fabrics. Such an element is perfect for classic decor based on spacious rooms.
Intense dark colors add elegance and chic to the ambiance, but be careful when using them.
Remember that these shades will reduce the volume of the room. If you overdo it, instead of an exquisite decor, you will get a gloomy and depressing atmosphere.
Versatility
In combination with this flooring option, soft and pastel colors will look great: coral, lilac, mint, blue, apricot and their shades.
It is better to refuse from a large number of decorative elements in flashy colors and choose a calmer and more classic range.
If you choose fittings for decorating a room, it should be several shades lighter than the floor.
Veteran decorators and designers argue that there are no incompatible colors and materials. However, in practice, it is sometimes difficult for ordinary people to choose such shades for the floor and walls so that they harmoniously complement, contrast or reinforce each other. We will reveal the secrets of color selection, which will help you to identify the optimal combination of laminate and wallpaper when buying.
In public opinion, stable stereotypes have long been formed regarding the psychology of color perception. For example, green in combination with brown is considered pleasing to the eye, has a calming effect, and blue, combined with gray or white, adjusts to a business mood, creates an atmosphere of freshness. But try to decorate all the walls in a lime or indigo shade. We guarantee that you will not like the result at all. And even a beautiful coffee or silver-gray laminate won't fix it. Because a positive impression of the interior creates:
- Color harmony for a sense of order. The best source of inspiration is nature. It is she who can safely be called the most ingenious designer who creates perfect combinations.
- Correctly selected proportion of tones. It has long been noticed that when flowers are used in the design of rooms in a ratio of 50:50 or 33:33:33, a repulsive, depressing impression is created for any person, regardless of age, taste preferences, mood. Therefore, the asymmetric use of shades (for example, 40:60, 60:30:10) will allow you to create an interior from seemingly completely inappropriate colors.
- Various optical illusions. Good designers have in their arsenal a whole set of techniques with which you can beat a complex-shaped room, visually expand the room, visually raise the ceiling, etc.
- Individual color perception or personality psychology of color. A very important point in the development of the design of objects, their decoration. It is not for nothing that it is said that "there is no comrade for the taste and color." One person feels comfortable in a room decorated in cheerful orange-red tones. And the other is satisfied only with the typically Scandinavian interior in white and gray tones.
Remember: there are NO uniform standards or unified design rules. Any advice, instruction, opinion is not a guide to action, but just a recommendation that must be adapted "for yourself." Simply put - choose what you like, not the designer, craftsman, neighbor, relative.
It is difficult for an untrained person to understand how to choose the right colors for walls and floors. Let's start with a quick walkthrough of the theory that color is characterized by several parameters. For clarity, we will summarize everything in a table.
| Characteristic | Description | Example |
| Hue | The wavelength of light emitted or reflected by an object. It is thanks to this criterion that we can distinguish red from yellow or blue from green. The range of visible light for humans is from 700 nm (infrared) to 400 nm (ultraviolet). |  |
| Chromaticity | A property of a color that signifies its purity. That is, the absence of impurities in the shade of achromatic (monochromatic) white, gray or black gives us the brightest, juicy (main) color. Sometimes this property is confused with saturation. |  |
| Saturation | A characteristic of color intensity, which, together with chromaticity, indicates how a particular tone looks under different lighting conditions. That is, one color can look pale or weak in the evening twilight, and clean, strong in the daytime sun. |  |
| Brightness (value / brightness) | Directly depends on the amount of light that is emitted by a particular color. To illustrate with an example: imagine a scale where white turns into black with all gray tones. The more light, the brighter the tone. The terms "dark", "light" are used to describe this characteristic. |  |
| Luminance / lightness | Color index, defined as the intensity of the luminous flux per unit area of its source. Simply put, when white is added to a pure tone, its luminosity increases, and when black pigment is added, its lightness decreases. |  |
| Tone | A characteristic that demonstrates what happens if you add gray to the initial tone. |  |
| Tint | The property of a color changes when white is added to the main tone. The gradation goes from dark to light. |  |
| Shade | A term used to refer to a color to which black is added. |  |
All of the above is reflected in such a useful designer tool as color palettes. The most famous is Itten's rainbow or color wheel. A very convenient graphic model, with the help of which it is easy to identify harmonious combinations. The basic tones are yellow, red and blue, which are mixed to give the colors of the second level. The entire hexagonal structure fits into a circle divided by Johannes Itten into 12 sectors. For a long time he studied the features of color and from the entire spectrum he singled out exactly twelve tones, placed them around a circle in such a way that the most contrasting or complementary pairs were located opposite each other or next to each other.
Itten's color wheel.
The basic tool is perfectly complemented by its more advanced version, ideally suited for decoration - the saturation circle. As you can see in the figure below, in each column, the shades change from highly chromatic to monochromatic. That is, the intensity of the color varies.
Saturation color wheel.
Of course, readers may wonder - is it possible to "cross" pastel walls with a rich dark floor? Of course, but for this you need to choose the right proportions and colors, use various visual effects. For example, zoning using halftones, playing on the contrast of textures, volume or degree of gloss.
If the color wheel is not available to you, in hardware stores, as a rule, there are coloristic fans, flyers or booklets in which complex combinations have already been selected by professional designers. Although you may well create your own.
By the way, wallpaper manufacturers use the same tools when developing a collection, so in each series there are 2–4 designs of the main color, at least 2–8 canvases of additional shades, as well as 1–6 decorative borders, friezes, etc.
However, back to the color wheels. It was from Itten's development that the modern circle for the selection of combinations and its numerous variations (Oswald's spectral, RGB, CMYK, HSL, etc.) were born. This tool is actively used by designers, stylists, artists, florists, etc.
Modern designer color wheel.
During their work, specialists use 3 basic schemes that allow achieving harmony in almost all parameters:
Let's make a small digression. Many experts in color science and coloristics consider Itten's circle to be inaccurate and approximate. More sustainable and relevant combinations are obtained by using the three-dimensional Munsell color tree, on the basis of which the 10-color wheel is created. Let's explain why: complementary colors not only reinforce each other, but when mixed, they give a uniform gray without halftones. That is, in fact, they are mutually neutralized.
Munsell color scheme
This interesting effect can be tested with an example: in Itten's circle, purple corresponds to yellow. If you mix them, gray will not work. And in the interior, the resulting combination looks heavy, so multiple additional tones are required, distracting and diluting the main ones. And if you add blue-violet (according to Munsell) to the yellow pigment, then it will be gray.
Surprising as it may seem, but the classic interior styles are recognized as reference because they are developed using a combination of real primary and complementary colors.
Features of the design of finishing coatings
Wallpaper is one of the most famous wall coverings, available in the widest range:
Each species is produced in a variety of collections, from simple monochromatic to extraordinarily variegated. The main pattern or tone, as a rule, is accompanied by companion wallpapers selected by professional decorators and designers, as well as auxiliary elements (borders, friezes, photo inserts, etc.). More than 25 million color combinations and decors are offered to Russian buyers, and the series are updated every year, new designs are developed. Such wealth cannot be classified or divided into groups. Therefore, we recommend choosing a laminate for wallpaper, and not vice versa.
When buying wallpaper coverings, try to first choose one basic design at the stand, and then ask the consultants for catalogs from the manufacturer and familiarize yourself with the combinations that he offers to the decor you like.
Laminated parquet is a unique flooring with the richest color assortment. Only 8% of our products are decorated with stone, ceramics, cork, grass, concrete and even plastic. And 92% of the collections are imitation of matte, semi-glossy or glossy wood in all sorts of shades:
But color isn't everything. The décor can mimic rustic planks or a new lacquered herringbone, oiled palace parquet or worn deck decking. In this case, the surface can be smooth or corrugated, have a U- or V-shaped chamfer. All these little things must also be taken into account when choosing a combination with wallpaper. You must admit that wall coverings with a decor imitating palace textiles with golden ligature do not at all harmonize with a rough laminate, the surface of which seems to be covered with paint of different colors peeled off from old age.
Let's start simple. The easiest way is to choose the floor to match the light colors of the wallpaper: white, beige, pale pink and all the others are pastel. This is a winning combination for any room, regardless of the style chosen, as seen in the photo below. Most often used for hallways (due to low luminous flux), bedrooms, children's rooms. Skirting boards and doors in a contrasting or similar floor range act as implicit accents.
Since floor coverings in a monochrome palette are in high demand in central Russia, we will separately touch upon such an issue as wallpaper under a gray laminate. It can be combined with equal success with light and dark undertones. But with wallpaper in rich, highly chromatic colors, it is better not to use it.
The most versatile floors are laminate in natural golden and honey (no red) shades of oak, pine, ash, alder and walnut. They are successfully combined with wall coverings painted in pastel, rich, dark and even bright colors. In addition, floor materials in natural tones are the only ones that are always in harmony with any photo wallpaper, even extraordinarily colorful ones.
The most difficult thing is to combine wallpaper with a laminated floor in red and red-burgundy undertones, as well as with non-uniform colors for exotic species. Here you need to clearly maintain a balance between saturated and light colors. Therefore, we recommend choosing them for wall paintings in beige, white, peach-orange, green, brown and terracotta palettes.
Series made in dark colors require a special approach. It is difficult for a non-professional to create an interior, say, for a hall, in which stained oak floor and dark blue walls will harmoniously intertwine. The room can be very light due to panoramic glazing, but even in this case, the situation will press, oppress. Accordingly, if you do not have a project developed by a professional, use the good old trick of contrast: the darker the floors, the lighter the walls.
Little tricks of a big renovation
What to look for when buying finishing materials? Start by working out a general styling solution. All elements must be consistent in the same spirit. Dissonance in tones, textures or lines always spoils the final result. Therefore, do not try to add a note of eclecticism to the interior yourself. It certainly gives the room some charm, but only if the overall background is balanced. It is usually very difficult for an average person to achieve harmony; a professional look is required here.
- For classic interiors, choose calm, pastel shades. Furniture and other decorative elements should have smooth or laconic lines. Some liberty is allowed in the form of separate small accents. Walls can be decorated with wallpaper with simple patterns or photomurals in dim colors. And for flooring, choose laminate collections in natural golden and stained shades.
A classic combination in the interior.
- Refined Baroque, Empire, Rococo, Romano and others require luxury. But not lurid and rude, but stylish. The line is thin, so in order not to be mistaken, it is better to use ready-made examples or invite an experienced designer. For wall decoration, give preference to special collections for palace decoration. But there are no restrictions on gender. Make sure that the laminate does not imitate heavily aged wood. Wipes and wormholes are also discouraged.
Laminate and wallpaper in the Empire style.
- Country, loft, provence, eco is characterized by an abundance of natural finishing materials. Therefore, collections are suitable for rustic or with imitation of oil, wax treatment. Walls are most often covered with wallpaper with neutral decor or imitating natural cladding.
Eco-style experiments.
- Ethnic styles require decoration with a national flavor. For example, for the Scandinavian direction, the best are paintable wallpaper and light gray or white laminate. The Moroccan interior is not only an abundance of azure and gold, but also rich tones of teak, mahogany, tinted cherry, oak, etc.
Ethnic decoration of the premises.
- High-tech, neo-modern and other modern interior solutions emphasize the middle level of decoration (walls, furniture, accessories). However, the atmosphere of industrialization does not affect gender. Laminate flooring with classic oak planks, worn parquet and even exotic woods is still relevant.
High-tech laminate flooring is not a hindrance.
Don't forget about the optical effects:
At the end, we list a few immutable rules that will help you when designing an interior:
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Light laminate flooring in the interior of an apartment is undoubtedly a luxurious material for flooring that will help enrich the space with light, hide all its imperfections, as well as white shades in the interior are ideally combined with other shades and bright textures. However, with light tones of laminated sheets, you need to be careful and combine them with other shades correctly, otherwise they will create an uncomfortable feeling and a kind of facelessness.
Light laminate and light doors
The combination of light tones of the laminate floor and light colors of the doors is ideal, as this combination gives the space a sense of cleanliness and lightness.
Due to the light tones of the flooring and light shades of the doors, the space of the apartment will be visually expand, be enriched with light, a feeling of comfort and warmth.
Combination with wallpaper
The combination of light colors of the flooring with wallpaper must be approached as responsibly as possible, otherwise incorrectly selected wallpaper and laminated sheets will create a feeling of discomfort and cheapness.
- If the laminated sheets are gray, then it is better to combine it with bright orange and wallpaper. This combination will be very unusual, but very effective and original.
- If you have planned to decorate a room in a classic style, then it is better to choose wallpaper in beige tones in combination with a light flooring, and this combination of wallpaper and laminate flooring is very often used in a modern style.
- If you decide to decorate the room in a more fashionable and modern style, then you should pay attention to such a combination as bright red wallpaper and laminated sheets in the color of bleached oak. However, it is worth adding a little white detail to this design to make it easier to perceive such a contract.
- If you have chosen wallpaper with details in bright yellow shades, then you should pay attention to the laminated floor in gray tones. However, there should be a small amount of bright yellow details.
- You should also pay attention to the wallpaper in purple tones and white flooring, this combination will look perfect in absolutely any style.
- Crimson wallpaper and white flooring are also the perfect combination for almost any style, as long as you use the same color finish as the flooring.
- If the space in the room is small, then it is best to pay attention to the wallpaper in blue tones and the white laminate floor. This combination of wallpaper and flooring creates a feeling of lightness and freedom.
- The combination of bleached oak flooring and vibrant red wallpaper is ideal for a kitchen or living room. However, this combination of flooring and wallpaper should be used with caution, as such a contrast visually expands the space.
- If you want to create a feeling of lightness and spaciousness in the room, then you should choose wallpaper in yellow or brown shades and white flooring.
- If you want to create a sense of austerity in the room, then you should pay attention to such combinations as black and white tones of wallpaper with wood laminate flooring or brown tones of wallpaper with wood flooring.
- If you want to add a little light to the room, then choose wood flooring combined with yellow tones.
Shades: dark, bleached wenge oak, chamfer, walnut
Dark shades
If you nevertheless decide to choose a floor covering in a darker color, then you should pay attention to shades such as:
- Light gray
- Dark grey
- Ash
- Dark walnut
- Light walnut
- Mahony
- Wenge noble
- Milanese nut
- Old tree
- Mahogany
- Selection cherry
Bleached oak and wenge
The combination of bleached oak and wenge flooring is ideal for decorating the kitchen and hallway, as well as these shades blend perfectly with other different shades... In addition, you can easily match the shade of furniture to bleached oak and wenge.
Chamfer
A chamfer is a slightly beveled edge that is very strong and waterproof. Beveled flooring is often used as a decoration. However, the chamfer can create some inconvenience during cleaning.
Nut
Walnut color is often used in the interior. With this floor covering in the room, you can create a feeling of warmth and comfort... This option makes it possible to use absolutely any color palette, and it can also be used in almost any style. For example, country.
How to choose a skirting board for a light laminate
The combination of skirting boards and flooring can be chosen according to three main criteria:
- Skirting and laminate can be the same shade.
- Skirting boards and doors can be the same shade, but they must match the color of the flooring.
- Furniture and skirting boards can be of the same shade, but then they should look harmoniously with the shade of the doors and with the color of the flooring.
How to choose a laminate flooring?
Laminate is usually chosen for only two parameters - this is quality and appearance, but it will be best if you pay attention to both of these parameters.
What to look for when choosing a floor covering:
- Stability and wear
- Manufacturer
- Sensitivity to wet cleaning
- Water resistance
How to choose the style of laminate flooring
- If you want to decorate the interior in a country style, then it is better to use the flooring in warm colors.
- If you are decorating the interior in the Provence style, then pay attention to the laminate in white or other light shades. Bleached oak is ideal.
- In the style of minimalism, flooring in light shades will also look perfect and harmonious.
How to choose a decor in combination with a light-colored laminate
White laminate care
Undoubtedly, laminate in light shades is an ideal option for decorating absolutely any room, but it requires more careful maintenance.
How to wash laminate flooring:
Waterproof laminate is much more expensive than usual and not everyone can afford it, but such a laminate can also be washed with water, but for ordinary flooring it is best to use only dry cleaning.
How to wash laminate flooring:
For the care of the laminate, there are specialized household chemicals for this, and if you use ordinary soap-based products, this will lead to stains.
How to remove scratches and scuffs from laminate flooring:
A mixture of water and baking soda will help remove scratches and scuffs.
Special floor markings are available in stores.
Ordinary wax crayons can also help remove scratches from the floor. However, you need to find the most suitable shades for each other. This method is suitable for very small damage, but for larger damage it is best to purchase a special paste or mastic for this.
Pros and cons of light colored laminate:
Pros:
- Laminate in light shades visually expands the space, so laminate in these shades is ideal for small spaces.
- Light colors in the interior have a positive effect on the psyche and mood of a person.
- The combination of white flooring and black tones in the interior serves as an ideal and luxurious option for interior decoration, and this combination is very popular now.
- Laminate in light shades is ideally combined with almost any decorative elements.
- Light-colored laminate does not fade from sunlight.
- Light-resistant laminate flooring.
- It is quite difficult to remove any damage from a light floor covering and often one or two boards have to be replaced, and sometimes the entire floor covering as a whole.
Minuses:
- Despite the fact that light laminate has a huge number of advantages, this does not mean that it does not have any disadvantages.
- It is quite difficult to remove stains from light-colored flooring, and from almost any laminate.
- Laminate is very sensitive to wet cleaning. It is necessary to clean such a laminate with the help of special household chemicals.
- White laminate is not easy to combine with other shades, contrasts are very important to consider.
- The color of light flooring is difficult to choose, as light laminate looks different in different lighting conditions. For example, in a store, the flooring will have one shade, but after covering the floor in the room of your apartment, the laminate takes on a slightly different shade.
- Covering a floor with a dark colored laminate is considered more solid than a light colored laminate.
- Light colored flooring often looks as unnatural as possible, no matter how much money you pay for it.