Where and why laminate flooring can work for you

1/11 Pale flooring with black staircase

Get a contemporary look by creating a strong contrast. Pale Oak-effect laminate softens a strong monochrome scheme in this dining room-cum-hallway. The attention is drawn to the dramatic black painted straircase and white Eames-style dining chairs. Add character with a reclaimed table for a modern and eclectic mix.

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UK Flooring Direct

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Fusion Living

2/11 Striped open-plan living room

Continue a colour scheme with attractive dark-wood laminate flooring. Smart horizontal striped wallpaper shows off the wood-effect tones of this open-plan floor space. Keep the look balanced and maximise the sense of space with cream and white furniture.

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Topps Tiles
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Debenhams

3/11 Cream gloss kitchen

The walnut laminate in this kitchen is a practical choice for a small space. Team with a similar shade worktop and high gloss, oyster cabinets for a calming modern look. A splashback of ice white split-face slate tiles makes a great impact.

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Howdens
Splashback
Topps Tiles

4/11 Colourful family living room

Use warm laminate flooring to tie a scheme together. This living space is mostly yellow and grey and, by choosing a similar warm-toned floor, you can create an attractive and practical space perfect for relaxed family living. Funky wallpaper blends in perfectly and adds a sense of fun.

Similar floor
Howdens
Wallpaper
Mini Moderns

5/11 Glass dining room extension

Inject classic style into a modern glass extension with the use of comforting oak-style flooring and an inviting deep-pile rug. The French artisan dining chairs are a quirky addition and give the light-filled room wow factor.

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Sweetpea & Willow
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B&Q

6/11 1950s-style kitchen-diner

Bring together an eclectic mix of colourful upcycled furniture and rich-coloured flooring. This dark-wood laminate creates a timeless canvas and helps level up an even concrete base underneath. The finished look is bright and homely, with a subtle 1950s vibe.

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Ikea
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Habitat

7/11 Clutter-free hallway

Keep a high traffic area, such as a hallway, clean and clutter free with practical modern laminate. Fresh-blue walls and warm wood-effect flooring ensures the look is fresh and up to date, while an iconic retro console table gives the space character.

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Wickes
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Made.com

8/11 Pastel country-style bedroom

Create a rustic French feel by choosing a soft cream backdrop, and a mix of white wood and metal furninture. Display pretty boxes, glassware and pastel bedlinen for feminine charm and complete the look with distressed wood-effect flooring.

Similar dresser
Ikea

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UK flooring direct

9/11 White Shaker-style kitchen

Enhance the sense of light and space in your kitchen with continuous flooring throughout. Soft colours create calm in this modern Shaker-style kitchen. The central island helps to break up the large floor space, while a touch of instant glamour is added by a glass bar light above.

Shaker kitchen
Yew Tree Designs
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The Home Lighting Centre

10/11 Traditional bathroom

Give a bathroom a sophisticated look with parquet-effect flooring. The geometric block design adds interest and gives the room a refined feel. Continue the scheme with a traditional suite and vintage accessories like this Venetian mirror. A vibrant aqua paint colour and stand-out bath mat bring the look up to date.

Similar bath mat
John Lewis
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B&Q

11/11 Child’s bedroom

Give your children's room a practical finish with an easy-to-clean floor. Choose a neutral backdrop that can be easily updated and add colour with a mixture of different frames to display artwork. A soft textured rug will warm the scheme and tie everything together.

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Ikea
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