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From Nordic to Mediterranean: Explore Laminate Flooring Styles for Your Space

When we talk about our home, the first thing we think about is comfort and warmth. We seek to create spaces where we can feel at ease, spacious spaces where we can enjoy and relax after a busy day or an intense work day.  One method to accomplish this is by selecting the appropriate laminate flooring. Natural laminate flooring has a warm and inviting feel that helps to create a homey ambiance and improves the comfort of your living area.

In most urban spaces, it is time to reconnect with nature and the essence of our roots. In addition to using decoration primarily with plants and bright colors, wood evokes the most natural places and the innate character of our forests. This post shows you some ideas to create the environment that best suits you!

A laminate floor for every decorative style

If you are thinking of giving your home a different touch, renovating a room, and adding a style that fits your personality and your tastes, here are some tips for you to achieve the home of your dreams by creating all kinds of styles, from classic to Mediterranean, as shown below:

Nordic style

These are floors where white and light grey colors predominate. In northern countries, where natural light does not last many hours a day, it is very important to make the most of it. For this reason, enjoy and take advantage of the fact that we have many hours of sunshine a day here and show off a home where natural light penetrates every corner of your rooms. The greige laminate flooring perfectly complements the Nordic style, providing a soft yet contemporary touch that balances warmth and modernity. Its beauty lies in its simplicity, naturalness, and minimalist character. Create open rooms, where you can feel the spaciousness and freedom of space.

Mediterranean style

To create a coastal atmosphere, with fresh air and the smell of the sea, it is ideal to choose light floors or soft woods that let in as much light as possible. In the Mediterranean area, the most characteristic trees that surround it are pine, beech, or oak. Woods with very subtle knots and marked grain, in the case of oak. Soft colors with sinuous grains create relaxed and warm spaces. You can combine wood with white and blue colors, typical of coastal cottages, in this way, you will be able to create bright, fresh, and relaxed environments. For a charming coastal look, Chestnut effect laminate flooring can mimic the natural beauty of Mediterranean woods, enhancing the fresh and airy ambiance.

Classic style

As we have said before, oak is the wood par excellence used in most homes. It provides warmth, harmony, and connection with nature. Its characteristics and graphics give it an appearance and properties worthy of being placed in the living room or any other room in the home. To create a more classic atmosphere, the tone of the wood should be a not-too-soft brown, to create spaces where the wood is the protagonist and the decoration is an addition to make your home a more comfortable and welcoming place.

Industrial style

This style is reflected by an urban and casual character where cold and dark colors predominate, such as grey, brown, or anthracite. The sobriety of the floor together with decorative elements such as brown furniture, black colors in the details, and leaving some walls with exposed brick, will make a totally industrial and contemporary room. Open, spacious spaces without very showy decorations, for a simple and practical home.

Original placement patterns

You will be used to seeing countless homes and commercial premises with parquet laid traditionally, that is, horizontally or vertically. Slats placed parallel to each other, supported by each other, normally in staggered rows, creating spaces of rectangular pieces with continuity in space and a rectilinear visual length.

This is the most common and traditional way to lay parquet, as it accurately represents the shape of natural wood. But if you are looking for a little extra originality and creativity when laying your laminate flooring, here are the three creative patterns to design your room:

1. Herringbone placement

One of the most popular installation methods is the herringbone pattern, which gives the floor a sense of volume and greater stability. To install the parquet slats in this way, they must be placed at a 45º angle to the wall, so that they are diagonal and the clipping of the slats joins at the ends. This type of installation provides great stability and resistance to deformation of the parquet thanks to the overlapping of the slats, which is carried out more firmly. In addition, it achieves a visual effect and an aesthetic appeal that is innovative and different from traditional installation, a trend that is widely used even in large-format slats. For a unique and refined look, Satin finish laminate flooring enhances the herringbone pattern with a touch of elegance.

2. Placement in a cross line or checkerboard

Following a linear and creative aesthetic, this type of installation is characterized by placing slats, usually small in size, parallel, and perpendicular at the same time. You can create the design you like best, following a pattern of two, three, or four slats horizontally and then the same number of slats vertically, thus creating a striking and innovative installation pattern.

This style is a classic in many homes and is currently widely used in garden areas or terraces for decorating outdoor spaces. With this pattern you will make your living room, bedroom, or any other room stand out by highlighting the naturalness of the wood, transforming it into a unique decorative finish.

3. Diagonal placement

An aesthetic that visually breaks with the stereotypes of straight lines, both vertical and horizontal. It brings dynamism and creativity to the space by following a simple and continuous pattern, giving the room a distinctive touch. To create this effect, the slats should be placed at an angle of approximately 45º with respect to the wall, all of them parallel from the beginning to the end of the room.

Conclusion

Choosing the appropriate laminate flooring can completely transform your room, whether you prefer the chilly elegance of Nordic style, the warm charm of Mediterranean design, or the timeless appeal of oak. For a distinctive touch, consider using unique installation patterns like as herringbone or diagonal. Floor Land provides skilled advice in bringing your concept to reality.