White laminate in the interior: 60 photos, types, design, color combination, styles

Features (pros and cons)

Undoubtedly, an effective solution for interior decoration of an apartment has both its pros and cons.

• On a light background, dust is less noticeable, but dirt is more visible;
• White color visually increases the area of ​​the room;
• The direction of the boards will correct the interior space by stretching or expanding it;
• White color goes well with any shades of walls and furniture;
• White laminate works well with many interior styles.

On the picture bright living room with white laminate, bright filling in the form of furniture and decoration elements.

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Surface types and design

Glossy

An effective way of finishing. Gloss will not only decorate the interior, but also visually enlarge the room due to its reflective properties. However, over time, scratches appear, which are especially noticeable on a glossy surface. Visible streaks may remain during cleaning.

Varnished

Lacquered coating, in contrast to glossy, reflects not only light, but also objects. The material also looks impressive in white, but, unfortunately, even high-end laminate flooring will lose its appearance over time.

Matt

A more common type of finish. Matt laminate has a more durable surface and can imitate the relief and pattern of wood indistinguishably. In addition, a matte finish is more practical and suits almost any style.

On the picture bedroom in a modern style. The headboard and curtains of the same shade are used as bright details in the interior.

Under the tiles

Tile laminate can be divided into two types. Individual tiles in the form of tiles and large segments that contain several tiles. The coating differs in the laying process from conventional laminate.

Aged

Antique white laminate will look gorgeous in a classic, provence, loft, modern interior. The worn, patina-tinged surface matches furniture with flowing shapes and straight lines.

With texture

The relief and texture of the wood applied to the surface of the laminate makes it possible to indistinguishably imitate natural wood.

Seamless

The seamless coating forms an absolutely flat, smooth surface without gaps. The material is easy to install and does not require any special maintenance.

With drawing

An interesting way is suitable for decorating the interior of a living room, bedroom or children's room. The pattern can adorn each tile in the laminate, or each element forms one pattern on the floor. In the latter case, the coating is laid out in a specific order.

With inscriptions

Floor covering with lettering is suitable for modern interior decoration.Just like any other drawing, the inscriptions can be on each board or be part of one large inscription.

Streaked

The veins imitate the cut pattern of wood. On a white background, they can be colorless or vice versa, a contrasting dark shade.

Under the board

The most popular type of laminate board color. Technology allows you to copy the pattern and texture of a painted wooden board.

Styling options

Straight laying

A simple way of laying out, the direction starts from the door. The location can be longitudinal or transverse. It can visually correct the space, making a narrow room wider due to the transverse arrangement of the board, or vice versa longer with the longitudinal layout method.

On the picture a study in a modern style. The interior is filled with decor in blue tones.

Diagonal

With the diagonal method of laying the material, an average of 20-30% is consumed more. The installation method differs from the "straight" one, the assembly starts from the center or corner of the room at an angle of 45 degrees. This finishing method makes the room more spacious.

Herringbone

For this finishing method, you will need a laminate of a special narrow shape and other locks. The herringbone-shaped laminate flooring looks original and looks like a parquet floor.

On the picture bright living room in a modern style. The laminate board is laid out in the "herringbone" way.

Artistic laminate

It has non-standard sizes of tiles and forms a pattern when assembled. Visually, the coating is similar to parquet. However, laminate flooring is much easier to assemble and has a lower price tag.

In the diagram examples of laminate laying in different ways.

Chamfered or not

Chamfers are the beveled edges of a laminate. A slight bevel can form U-shaped or V-shaped notches in the assembled surface. Chamfers can be located both on the long side and frame all 4 parts of the board.

Using bevelled laminate flooring will make the room appear longer. The coating with four-sided bevels brings the resemblance to natural wood. There is no fundamental difference in the material, the only inconvenience may be in the care, dust and dirt can clog in the gap.

In the photo on the left beveled laminate, on right - no chamfer.

Laminate shape

Rectangular board

Rectangular board is the most common finish. Laying in one direction or another helps make the room wider or longer. The rectangular shape better imitates a wooden board and is perfect for compact interiors.

On the picture Compact neoclassical living room with rectangular white laminate and dark gray accent wall.

Square board

The square shape perfectly imitates the parquet floor. The principle of laying is the same as for conventional laminate, except that the square does not require a backing. Square laminate looks impressive and will look best in the interior of a spacious room due to the pattern.

Photos in the interior

Kitchen

Modern technologies allow laminate flooring to be used as a floor covering in the kitchen, without any damage to it. White color will be an excellent background, in combination with which filling of any shade will look harmonious. The set can be either a discreet pastel shade or a deep dark color. For the interior of the kitchen, the best solution would be to use vinyl laminate, it is more "resistant" to humidity.

Living room

White laminate flooring in the living room interior will look spectacular and visually make the room larger. The pattern and texture of wood on the floor, restrained wall decoration and flowing furniture pieces will laconically combine in a classic interior, forming a single picture.

The smooth white surface also works well with bolder colors.Bright wall colors, brickwork or extravagant furniture, various combinations can create a unique modern interior, a fashionable loft or delicate provence.

Bedroom

White floors combine with light wall and ceiling finishes to create an incredibly open and light bedroom. Furniture can be in harmony in the same tone with the finish, or be in a contrasting dark tone. Especially successful solutions will be the design of the bedroom in Provence, classic, minimalist and Scandinavian styles.

On the picture stylish bedroom in a modern style. The minimalistic design is decorated with elements of a bright yellow hue.

Children

White laminate will brighten the interior of the child's room and will be a great solution for background color. Laminate can cover soft, playful carpet. In addition, laminate flooring is easy to clean and does not collect dust, unlike carpet.

Corridor and hallway

White flooring will definitely look spectacular in the interior of the corridor or hallway. A small room will become visually spacious and lighter, and wet cleaning will be enough to maintain cleanliness.

Combining colors

White-gray

The colors are close and harmoniously look together. Gray can be present as one of the pattern colors or as veins on a wood-like board. The combination is suitable for interior decoration in a modern, classic, loft, Scandinavian style.

Black and white

The contrasting black and white combination will complement the modern design in the interior. Depending on which color prevails, the appearance of the room will change, with a basic white tone, the design will be light with bright accents, while a black background, on the contrary, will make the interior brutal.

On the picture kitchen studio in a modern style. Black transverse stripes make the room look wider.

White-brown

A warm combination will look good in artistic styling. The combination is perfect for finishing in classic interiors. The colors also look harmonious in classic rectangular tiles with wood imitation.

Non-standard finishing surfaces: walls and ceilings

In addition to the usual flooring, you can apply imagination and make the interior unusual and interesting. Walls finished with laminate in the same color as the floor will be its continuation, the surfaces will look like a whole. Also, the accent wall may differ from the finishing of other surfaces, the result will also be spectacular and unusual.

The original interior solution will be the ceiling finish with laminate. Unusual material can overlap with the floor with a general pattern or color.

Which wall color to choose? What kind of wallpaper is right?

The main advantage of white is the ability to combine with absolutely any shade.

• The color of the walls can be any. Depending on the nature of the shade, the interior will be filled with light or dimly lit.
• White laminate looks harmonious with dark-colored wallpaper. It balances the colors by "calming them".
• With a white floor color, wallpaper of any shade will look rich and expressive.

Combination with ceiling color

To give the maximum amount of light to the interior of the room, the color of the floor and ceiling can be made white, and wallpaper can be chosen as a bright accent. The design will be light and airy. A dark or black ceiling will also look quite harmonious with a light floor covering, the colors will balance each other, maintaining balance.

How to choose a skirting board?

The white plinth will be a continuation of the floor and a smooth transition to the walls. The border between the surfaces will be blurry and smooth. The black plinth will draw a visible line between the planes and delimit them. Having chosen the black color of the skirting boards, it should be borne in mind that any unevenness will be noticeable.

Which door color to choose?

The color of the doors should be combined with the overall picture of the design and stylistic direction.For example, black, wenge and dark brown doors will look harmonious in a modern interior.

White and light brown will decorate classic, Scandinavian and Provence styles. But, given the peculiarities of the design idea, almost any shade can correspond to the chosen style of the room.

Which furniture to choose?

White furniture will merge with the flooring, but against the contrasting background of the walls it will be quite appropriate and harmonious to look. Dark gray and brown furniture will contrast with the floor, while visually retaining the area of ​​the room.

Shades of white oak, white ash, white pear

White color has many shades, when applied to the texture of different wood species, a unique combination is obtained.

• Painted white oak has a cool shade with a gray tint.
• On the contrary, white ash is more related to a warm palette and has a yellowish tint.
• White pear resembles pearlescent tints, it combines light pink, gray and blue colors.

On the picture modern bright bedroom with white oak laminate. The design is completely white with some elements of black.

Which styles are suitable for white laminate

Modern

For modern trends such as hi-tech or minimalism, white laminate will be one of the best interior solutions. Color maintains the rigor and simplicity of the design, while visually multiplying the space and looks very impressive.

On the picture the interior of the room is in a modern style, the design is made in white and gray with accents of bright green tones.

Classic

Classic and neoclassical interiors with light wood grain flooring will be an elegant yet luxurious way to decorate. Warm shades such as white ash are suitable for finishing.

Scandinavian

For Scandinavian design, the white tone can be considered an integral part of the design. Cool shades of white flooring are combined with other light pastel details to create an interior that is filled with light as much as possible.

On the picture Scandinavian style kitchen in white. The design is simple in shape and complemented by wooden elements.

Provence

The lightness of the delicate and romantic style of Provence is best emphasized by a light finish. The aged white wood-effect laminate will fit perfectly into the style picture.

White laminate flooring will be a good idea for renovation, both in a compact city apartment and in a spacious country house. The color can be successfully combined with different styles, colors and lighting.