The Rise of Laminate In Interior Design

Wood flooring has quickly become one of the go to interior design features in millions of homes the world over.

It’s not hard to see why either, with wood flooring offering a unique tone and texture which can act as a catalyst for your room an even your entire home design.

Combine this with its incredible durability and charisma and it’s easy to why it has grown to become a staple of interior design.

However, a completely natural wood floor design does require a lot of commitment, both in terms of maintenance as well as the financial commitment, meaning some will simply be unable to enjoy the benefits of natural wood flooring in their home.

However, this unfair reality no longer needs to be, thanks to laminate flooring!

So what is laminate and how can this help take your interior design to the next level? 

Well, unlike traditional solid wood flooring which is made from a single piece of wood, laminate flooring is made using 4 layers.

These are the backing, the core, image and finally the wear layer, creating a visually similar look to traditional wood flooring.

So why is it worth compromising and going laminate over hardwood flooring?

1. Price

Depending on how exotic your choice of flooring is and your home layout, the initial purchasing and installation costs can vary.

However, on the whole, laminate flooring tends to be cheaper than going down the hardwood route thanks to the engineered design being more readily available.

Along with the initial cost, the more flexible nature of laminate means that installation costs are on average 50% less.

2. Reliability

With natural hardwood furniture you are getting the undisputed real deal, however, this also creates a sense of fragility. Natural wood flooring must be kept maintained at all times, with a higher risk of scratching as well as moisture being something to watch out for.

The laminate may be engineered to replicate the unique charisma of wood flooring. However, due to this it is designed with modern homes in mind, better suited to rooms with heavier traffic, as well as being more durable for pets. Along with these benefits, laminate requires less maintenance, making it great for busy family homes and apartments.

3. Easy to install

Laminate flooring offers fantastic versatility for those looking for a new look without needing to seriously re-work their room. For instance, the laminate is suitable to be placed on a wide variety of subfloors. This can include concrete and vinyl flooring, reducing the risk of incompatibility commonly found when installing new flooring and the extra hassle that can come as a result.

4. Diverse Designs

Imagine your browsing for some new wood furniture and your looking for a specific look and feel, finding hardwood flooring to suit your exact tastes at an affordable price could prove to be a large task.

However engineered wood flooring offers a wide range of styles, with various tones and textures available to compliment your home’s design theme and layout.

Nothing beats the real deal, however, if you are willing to go down the compromise route and chose laminate, you will not be disappointed with the charm and incredible versatility this flooring option can offer.

All of these reasons and many more have contributed to the rise of laminate, meaning it will continue to become a staple of interior design for generations to come.