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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 secrets color matching that will help you to identify when buying optimal combination laminate and wallpaper.

In public opinion, stable stereotypes have long been formed regarding the psychology of color perception. For example, green combined 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. Best source inspiration - 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, oppressive impression is created for any person, regardless of age, taste, 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. Highly important point when developing the design of objects, decorating them. It is not for nothing that they say 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 uniform 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.
Lightness (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 a 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 this useful tool designer as color palettes. The most famous is rainbow or color circle Itten. 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 stable and relevant combinations are obtained when using three-dimensional color tree Munsell, on the basis of which the 10-color wheel was 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's color scheme

This interesting effect can be checked 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.

Surprisingly, but classic styles the interior is therefore recognized as reference, because in their development, a combination of real primary and additional colors is used.

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 wallpaper, selected by professional decorators and designers, as well as auxiliary elements(borders, friezes, photo inserts, etc.). More than $ 25 million are offered to Russian buyers. color combinations and decors, and the series is 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.

At the time of buying wallpaper coverings first try to 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-gloss 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. Combine successfully with wall coverings colored in pastel, rich, dark and even bright colours... 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 under exotic breeds... 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.

A special approach is required for series manufactured in dark range... It is difficult for a non-professional to create an interior, say, for a hall in which stained oak floor and dark blue walls... The room can be very bright due to panoramic glazing, but even in this case, the situation will oppress, 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 the general style solution... All elements must be consistent in the same spirit. Dissonance of tones, textures or lines always spoils 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 ordinary 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 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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Laminate in the interior performs not only the main function - it serves topcoat surfaces, but also decorative - depending on what type, color and method of attaching individual plates to each other. Critical the way of styling also plays - ultimately depends on this appearance interior.

In which rooms to use laminate flooring?

This finishing material can be used in the bedroom, and in the living room, and in the "walk-through" areas of the apartment, and in areas with difficult conditions exploitation. The main thing is to choose the right look.

Living room. The main purpose of the laminate in the living room interior is decorative: it should emphasize the overall style and, possibly, highlight separate areas, for example, for reading, relaxing or watching TV.

Bedroom and nursery. A coating with aesthetically pleasing properties is suitable here, while performance are not so important. For use in living rooms only materials marked with the environmental symbol are recommended.

Hallway. Laminate in the interior of the hallway, on the other hand, must be durable and withstand heavy loads - this is the most "walk-through" place in the house.

Kitchen. Resistance to high temperatures, the action of acids and other aggressive substances - these are the qualities that a laminate should have for a kitchen interior, since the conditions in this room are very specific.

Laminate color and design

Using different colors finishing coating allows you to get interesting interior effects, and at the same time to correct certain imperfections of the room.

Allows you to make the space brighter and visually spacious. Suitable for shaded rooms and rooms with a lack of natural light.

Black laminate in the interior is used in cases when they want to achieve graphics, effective presentation of furniture and decorative elements... Suitable for modern interior styles - techno, pop, loft.

allows you to create a neutral background for furniture and other active elements of the environment. Against this background, bright colored accents look advantageous.

To the colors listed above, two more very popular shades must be added.

has such a quality as tradition. It suits most styles of room decoration, is perceived as neutral, and, depending on the saturation and hue, can either increase the visual space or slightly reduce it.

Recently, wenge has also been popular - a laminate in the interior of this tone is similar in properties to black, but has an expressive pattern. natural wood.

Laminate in the interior of the apartment: types of surfaces

When choosing a coating for decoration, first of all, they are guided by the appearance. In the production of finishing material, it is possible to give it any pattern, imitate the surface of stone, wood, metal, leather, and also apply any pattern. Another important selection criterion is the surface of the plates. The appearance, its "naturalness" and expressiveness depends on it. There are the following types of surface:

Wood. Smooth surface has small bulges and depressions, imitating the pores of natural wood.
Aged tree... On the surface, they reproduce the unevenness characteristic of boards that have been in use for a long time.
Butter. Imitates wood treated with linseed oil - the surface is smooth and even.
Gloss. Glossy laminate the interior is similar to lacquered floors.
Wax. The matt sheen of the wood, as if treated with wax and then well polished.
Natural texture... Surface reproduces surface natural material which is simulated. It can be wood, stone, leather.

The appearance of the material, and, ultimately, the interior, depends on its color and texture, as well as on what material was chosen as the "initial" and taken as a sample for imitation.

Of all the wood species, oak is the most attractive in terms of quality and durability, so its imitations are in great demand. Natural oak has many shades, which allows you to choose the material for any interior.

The greatest opportunities for design imagination are provided in interiors by a light oak laminate. It creates a favorable backdrop for any experimentation. Furniture of contrasting shades or bright colors looks spectacular on it.

Laminate "white oak" in the interior goes well with the walls of snow-white shades, the interior with laminate "gray oak" can be either neutral or quite bright - for example, when combining a gray floor with colored walls or large pattern on the wallpaper. Laminate " bleached oak»In the interior of the Scandinavian type it can be used both as a floor covering and for wall decoration.

Non-standard finishing surfaces: walls and ceilings

Laminate flooring allows you to get flooring for an interior in any style, from classics to modern "techno". But this is by no means the only option for using this material in finishing work.

In any interior light laminate, "Passed" from the floor to the wall, will expand the space, it will seem lighter. The use of dark laminate in the interior will help to highlight certain parts of the walls, for example, by the fireplace or near the TV panel.

On the walls of the living room, he will highlight functional areas, in the kitchen it will serve as an apron over the work surface, in the bedroom he will place an accent on the wall near the head of the bed, in the hallway he will close the wall that gets dirty from contact with outerwear.

The first obvious advantage of such a ceiling finish is its originality. Few people dare to try this option, although in fact, it has only one minus: quite high price... There are more pluses. Firstly, the appearance of such a ceiling is not worse than the appearance of a Euro-lining ceiling, and the cost is lower. Secondly, such a ceiling increases sound insulation.

Laying options for laminate

The perception of the room and the interior as a whole largely depends on the way the plates are laid in relation to each other.

Standard installation methods for laminate flooring:

Straight. Laying in a straight line emphasizes the direction in which the flooring is carried out. Long proportions narrow room can be corrected by placing the plates perpendicular to a long wall.

Diagonal. The direction of laying at an angle to the direction of one of the walls is usually used in non-standard rooms. Also, laying the laminate diagonally in the interior is used in order to emphasize the zoning.

Curly. Herringbone or squares can give the illusion of parquet, but it requires a special laminate with small planks and special latches for right-angle grip.

Types of locks for stacking

The plates are supplied with locks so that they can be fastened together during laying. There are three types of locks:

Lock. A protrusion on one plate is connected to a recess on the other, which coincides with the protrusion in shape. The main disadvantage is that the mount wears out quickly. It is impossible to disassemble and assemble it in another place.
Click. The design of the lock allows you to "snap" it by connecting the plates at an angle. Over time, the lock does not break. The cover can be disassembled, moved to another place and reassembled.
Uniclic. Assembly is faster and easier than with other types of locks. The quick step laminate made using this technology looks very dignified in the interior of any room. The coating is absolutely even, suitable for disassembly and installation in a new place.

Laminate is also distinguished by the presence or absence of a chamfer - a beveled edge along the plate. Chamfers are used when constructing wooden floors in order to make cracks less noticeable and to protect the wood from chips. Beveled laminate in the interior looks more like natural wood.

Photos of interiors with laminate of various colors

Below are examples of using laminate flooring different kind in the decoration of apartments.

Photo 1. The dark brown flooring unites the kitchen and living room spaces.

Photo 2. The shade "bleached oak" allows you to create a light, "transparent" interior.

Photo 3. Light tone the floor perfectly matches the darker shade of the same material on one of the walls.

Photo 4. The flooring in the bedroom looks indistinguishable from natural wood.

Photo 5. Laminate floors, walls and ceilings match in color and form the basis of the original interior of the living room.

Photo 6. Bright and cheerful interior is based on a combination yellow tones in wall decoration, green in furniture and lush warm shades of mahogany flooring.

Photo 7. Covering under old boards introduces elements scandinavian style in the interior of the hallway.

Photo 8. The noble combination of the natural wood color of the flooring with the deep blue in the textile elements adds a touch of luxury to the atmosphere.

Photo 9. "Straight" stacking of the plates emphasizes the line of the work surface in the kitchen, and its natural shade adds warmth to the interior.

Constant popularity gray interiors led to a large selection of flooring options that suit this design style. From tiles, concrete, wood, laminate and vinyl flooring, variety is growing all the time. Is gray laminate good option? In the past few years, laminate flooring design has come a long way. The finishes are much better now, and the texture, image and durability make it a great option for flooring.

Why is gray laminate flooring a great choice?

Laminate floors can now mimic wood, tile, and concrete, while gray is the natural color of all of these materials. Wood, when untreated and aged, turns gray, and tiles and concrete are most often of this color. This subdued tone can work with a wide variety of interior styles and offers the flexibility to redesign in the future if you want to transform the decor while keeping the floor the same.

Interesting! Some people may initially associate gray flooring as "boring" or "uninspired", thinking that there is no way to make a surface look spectacular and attractive. This belief is far from the truth. In fact, gray laminated flooring is fast becoming one of the most popular products.

Noble gray oak laminate

Gray wood floors are becoming more popular and for good reason. Gray is a versatile color that comes in both cool and warm shades. It is also a neutral tone, which indicates endless design possibilities. Add a chic wood texture to the floor for a winning combination.

Real wood is an unrivaled classic, but there are high quality alternatives on the market today. Laminate is more budget-friendly than parquet while still providing the same warm feel. Many quality brands are on the market and offer guarantees that can give you the confidence to choose the right floor.

Gray laminate flooring in an apartment: endless combinations

Gray can be used as the basis for countless interior styles, allowing you to create both sophisticated and avant-garde appearance of the room. Since gray is neutral, it works well with just about any other color, making it one of the easiest colors to combine.

Bright interiors are good with gray

Use the gray floor as a basis for bright decor to create a lively, fun space by combining with:

red;
mustard;
orange.

Take advantage of an interesting combination with metallic colors like gold or silver.

Light gray laminate - great choice for scandinavian style

Gray is the perfect base for a wide range of colors. Popular style Scandinavian interiors includes a light gray floor that harmonizes perfectly with muted pastels and other light wooden furniture for a beautiful modern look.

Dark gray laminate

Gray doesn't always have to be soft and light, it can be dark and gloomy. Dark gray can add real drama to a room by playing with shades of color against a dark background. In this way, dark floors or walls can have a truly impressive appearance. Even gardeners love to use gray as a backdrop in the garden, as it can actually make green plants stand out. Therefore, if you love green indoor accessories, then dark gray laminate can be a great backdrop for them.

Gray laminate that can warm a room

Most people think of gray as the cool color that most often is. But that doesn't mean your design will be cold. Combining gray with warm wood tones or leather furniture can make a room feel very cozy. Soft bedspreads, pillows, and carpets can bring color and warmth to you. Gray can also come in many shades that make the space feel cozier. Warm grays bring more browns and greens, while cooler grays have shades of blue as a base. Again, both can be paired with warm elements in the room to make the appearance of the room cozy. Gray is a really flexible color.

Interesting! Gray laminate flooring opens up possibilities for a wide range of styles and colors. It is versatile so it creates the perfect balance for your home.

What makes a gray floor so special?

Gray is a versatile color that can match many different modern interiors when used correctly. Gray laminate flooring provides a more rustic look that nothing else can achieve. Laminated parquet in gray can be made to look like an old wooden floor that has faded over the years, but is still in its original state. Gray laminates can also feel like cold stone, and you can almost feel the touch of hard rock under your feet.

Interesting! The best part about gray is that it doesn't distract from furniture, walls and other objects in the room, while delivering an elegant aesthetic. Laminate parquet has many advantages over traditional floor finishes.

Benefits of laminate flooring

Laminate floors are practical, economical and flexible for various interiors, being the main finishing material in many homes and offices.

Multifunctionality

Since laminated flooring uses a printed image, it can be imitated in a variety of materials. There are a variety of gray laminate options on the market, from hardwood to stone, using high quality images that look like authentic versions.

Flexibility

Laminate floors can fit into any room in your home. While traditional floor boards needs to be cut and resized several times, laminate comes in shorter planks that simply snap into place. As a result, the finishing material is easy to squeeze around narrow corners and awkward areas of the room.

Hygiene

Laminate floors are incredibly easy to maintain and clean due to the top coat over the image. This makes the flooring material resistant to stains or moisture, and most stains can be removed by wiping down with a damp towel.

Consider the huge benefits of choosing a gray laminate for your next home remodeling project. Browse beautiful examples design different rooms and choose the most suitable interior for yourself using laminate in different shades of gray.

The gray floor in the living room is a vast field for further arrangement. The vintage design and the trendy throwback to the 50s and 60s of the 20th century are some of the most attractive solutions with this floor. Gray laminate flooring in the interior of an apartment is an idea that will be in vogue for many years. Not everyone knows that this color is universal and provides us different options room design.

With a simple change of additives, you can easily introduce an aura of a warm, cozy atmosphere, or vice versa - a cool and minimalist atmosphere. How can you beat gray laminate in a living room, kitchen or bedroom in different styles?

Gray laminate in the interior

Color psychologists believe that a person whose home is dominated by shades of gray, trying to prove to others that he is independent and copes well with all problems. Gray is also one of the favorite colors of shy people who don't like to stand out. Consider how gray affects the interior. How to create an impression of classic elegance that won't overwhelm you.

Gray flooring is currently a hit in interior design. It will be perfect for minimalist styling, as well as when we want a raw and aesthetic look.

The effect of a gray floor can be provided by various materials: from classic plank parquet to laminate, wood, tiles, porcelain stoneware, cement screed. Depending on what effect needs to be achieved, and in what style the interior will be, we make a decision about the material.

Gray is a great option for those who can't choose between dark and light laminate colors. The rise in popularity of gray laminate is, of course, also associated with the huge interest in Scandinavian-style interior design and the ubiquitous gray shades in fashion magazines. It provides the perfect backdrop for bold colors and more conservative designs. Light gray or bleached flooring is also associated with fashion trend on old and antique interiors... It is suitable for the room where we want to present the most beautiful furniture in retro and vintage styles.

As you can see, the gray floor is very universal solution... It suits modern interiors, Scandinavian minimalist arrangements, and also provides the perfect backdrop for vintage furniture, retro and shabby chic.

Gray laminate flooring looks very impressive when it is located throughout the apartment, from the entrance to the living room, kitchen, bedroom and other rooms. Deciding on an AC4 abrasion class laminate (which uses HDF board very high density, and the surface is very scratch resistant), you can not worry and place it all over the house or apartment, even in the hallway.

In a classic interior

It is known that the classic interior looks better in the company of wooden floors. However, wood can successfully replace the modern gray oak laminate, in the interior of the classic type it will give elegance and chic, especially if you can choose an option that very accurately imitates the texture of natural wood.

Laminate gray oak in the interior

Contemporary styles - loft and eclecticism

A dark gray laminate in a loft interior will look good if you use the option with an aging effect that imitates natural board or panels of different shades.

Loft style and gray laminate in the interior

Into interiors in eclectic design, where we combine different styles, any option will do. It is important to demonstrate ingenuity and imagination here.

Scandinavian classics and provence

Light gray laminate flooring in a Scandinavian style interior will be a real decoration of the room, giving the atmosphere a sense of spaciousness and airiness. Combined with white or beige walls and wooden furnishings, this base creates a noble ambience with the humble charm of Scandinavia. This space invites you to relax, there are no saturated colors and dominant accents here. A rug with white fur will also come in handy in the arrangement, which heats up the raw and minimalist interior.

Scandinavian style and gray laminate in the interior of the living room

White-gray laminate in Provence style interior will emphasize the climate French province imitating aged painted boards.

Shabby chic style

This floor is also an integral part of the shabby chic style, which includes deliberately aged furniture, household items and finishes in order to achieve an effect full of charm. Additives can be pastel accents in the room - for example, a light blue table with thin legs and a pale pink chest of drawers.

English style

This flooring is perfect for a cottage style that reminds of rural houses England - elegant and full of charm.

Which furniture will fit to gray laminate?

Floors in this color are successfully used in high-tech and minimalist interiors that are equipped with simple furnishings. But gray floors are also a great starting point for most interiors. This in itself is a fairly neutral basis. Any details such as textiles or furniture can be placed on it to give the room style, tone and expression.

To gray semi suitable furniture:

Dark wood (e.g. wenge);

Pine wood of light natural color;

Light and dark oak;

Black and anthracite cabinets and shelves;

In walnut and ash colors;

Dark, light and colored sofas and armchairs.

It is important that the room does not look gloomy with dark furniture. To do this, you can enliven the interior with colorful additions, which can be in the form of colored pillows, a bright armchair or a graphic wallpaper pattern on one of the walls, for example, on the wall behind the sofa. An interesting solution is a graphic and bright carpet. In a monochrome combination of gray laminate and anthracite furniture, it will look phenomenal and add chic to the entire arrangement.

Gray will always go well with gray, no matter the shade, so don't be afraid to play with this color in the same space.

Gray laminate in the kitchen - what kind of furniture?

Gray laminate in the kitchen can be a neutral backdrop for further variations:

It can accommodate kitchen furniture with a veneered facade in colors walnut, in a warm, nutmeg shade of beige - this is an excellent combination for arranging a warm and cozy kitchen;

Such a floor can decorate a modern kitchen with lacquered glossy MDF kitchen cabinets, in graphite or black;

The color of aluminum will also show itself perfectly here;

Natural stone on the walls will look harmonious, for example, slate stone with an interesting texture;

Gorgeous presented on such a basis white kitchen that will reflect from it, sparkling with purity and freshness;

Red, green, pink, brown facades of kitchen furniture will go well with such a base.

Gray floor: warm or cold?

Not everyone knows that light gray as a base in an interior can be interpreted in two polarized options - it can be either cold or warm. In this case, this feature will be determined by the color of furniture and additions bordering the floor.

To make an interior with such a base warmer, you need to use the following colors:

Beige,

Brown,

Shades of nutmeg

Accessories made of copper or gold.

Interiors with gray laminate flooring with a warm atmosphere. The presence of wood and accessories in warm colors (yellow and pale pink, vanilla) create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort against a seemingly cold background.

To make an interior with such a base cooler, you should use the colors of furniture and accessories:

Dark grey,

Cold cobalt,

Intense blue,

Blue,

Ashen.

Light gray laminate in the interior. Here, cool colors of walls and furniture add volume and cool atmosphere to the interior.

Of course, it all depends on the interior, its shape, ceiling height, the amount of natural and artificial light. In a dimly lit room, a crisp white background can be absolutely essential.

If we chose dark furniture (or almost black wenge) for the gray floor to get the effect of light, cozy space, it is necessary to supplement the interior with such shades as light beige, coffee with milk, pastel.

Using certain elements of the interior, you can create a warm and cozy atmosphere or a cold fresh space. It all depends on what kind of effect we want to get. By choosing the right additions, we can make the interior warm or cold. In some versions, the floor and walls merge into a gray color and we get the effect of a room that seems to be bathed in smoke. But interiors, where there are beautiful contrasts - strong or fuzzy, still look better. All bright elements will be especially visible against such a background. For example, a stylish miniature yellow table in such an interior looks like a gem.

Interior designers have underestimated gray for years, which is associated with elegance and class. Now, this color is back in fashion and is harmoniously combined with intense and bright colors... Gray, due to its neutrality, goes well with many colors and is one of the best shades to be displayed against its background in houseplants. The fashion for this universal color was immediately reflected in the new products of many manufacturers of floor coverings. Many manufacturers produce gray laminate flooring: Balterio, Quickstep, Berryfloor and Tarkett.

This finishing material is great for modern interiors and is often combined with white skirting boards or lacquered doors. It is very practical because it is easy to keep clean and can also be good at masking any signs of wear. Elegance, aesthetic appearance and ease of maintenance - this is why gray laminate is so popular and is presented in large quantities in modern interiors. .

Gray laminate flooring in the interior is becoming more and more popular. Designers use it in various projects, repeatedly expanding the boundaries of their capabilities. A gray color that is difficult to identify with wood flooring, is the perfect backdrop for focusing attention on detail. The floors in wenge, bleached oak, cherry are quite beautiful and chic, but so traditional that they can hardly amaze or surprise. Therefore, the gray-colored laminate will be an original and fresh solution in the design of any apartment. Gray is constantly criticized and is rarely used in residential interiors, as it is considered complex and ambiguous. But right choice shade will give any apartment a cozy and aristocratic look.

Psychological influence of gray

At first glance, it seems that gray is dull and boring. Some people believe that it negatively affects the human psyche, having a suppressive effect. This is not true. First, gray shades soothe, relieve tension and stress. Secondly, the purchase of a floor covering of this color can be considered the beginning of an amazing and bright decoration of an apartment. The gray laminate flooring is the perfect base for any interior design. It will effectively emphasize the color of furniture and walls. Each decor element will appear unique and vibrant against a discreet background.

Gray flooring has a calming effect, bringing a person into a state of balance and complete composure. But the abuse of gray in the decoration can lead to the fact that it will be impossible to concentrate in such a room. It is this property that makes gray laminate an ideal flooring for bedrooms, kitchen areas and living rooms. It is not recommended to use this shade in the design of study rooms and children's rooms where the student lives.

Gray laminate properties

The severity of black and simplicity are completely absent here. white... Nobility, grace, aristocracy, conciseness and space for imagination carries a gray color, being the basis for decorating a room.

Laminate of dark gray color visually reduces the room. The light gray shade visually enlarges the area of the room, erasing the boundaries, gives a feeling of airiness, freshness and coolness.

The gray interior sometimes seems icy or lifeless, to add warmth, bright sultry blotches are used in the form of details of yellow, orange, beige colour... But the best solution will become beige walls combined with a gray floor.

The use of shades of gray in the interior:

Light gray, pearl laminate will create a feeling of coolness and freshness in the room. It will fill it with light and give the interior a slightly austere and aristocratic look.
Wet asphalt, dark gray or graphite shades are used to give the room the desired dynamics or contrast.
To make the room warmer and softer, lay a gray-brown or gray-beige laminate.

How to use in the interior

Designers often use the variety of shades of gray laminate flooring to create optical illusions that add style to a room.

Imitation of gray wooden floors is perfect for hi tech interiors, urban minimalism, loft. In such rooms, gray is used everywhere: decoration, furniture, appliances, accessories.

A few examples of the use of gray laminate:

The basis for the loft style is urban decoration against the background of a light, spacious room filled with air. Therefore, a gray floor associated with metal, asphalt or concrete is indispensable.
Glass, metal, chrome surfaces and the glossy whiteness of a hi-tech room will be perfectly set off by the gray laminate.
A gray floor, reminiscent of wood that has darkened with time, will look harmonious in vintage or rustic interiors. Provence, shabby, country, retro, classic styles, which are created using stone and brickwork, stucco, antiques or aged furniture look especially bright against a gray background.
The gray base slightly restrains the chaotic scenery and confusion of the kitsch style. Therefore, gray laminate is just perfect in such an interior.
Using gray flooring when creating a Scandinavian style, you need to make bright color accents to give the room dynamism and uniqueness.
Even in classic interiors that cannot do without luxury and gilding (baroque, art deco, rococo), gray laminate can be used. Expensive wood, velvet and silk fabrics, exquisite silver or its imitation will look gorgeous against a smoky gray background.

Combination with other interior elements

When choosing wallpaper for laminate flooring, it should be remembered that warm shades of gray coating require the same wall decoration. Conversely, flooring with a cool color suggests a cool color scheme for the walls. With design skills, you can play on the contrast of warm and cold tones.

As an intermediate color, gray is perfectly combined with black and white interior details, while reducing the antagonism of opposite shades. Furniture in wenge, vanilla, zebrano colors will look great in combination with a gray floor. Textiles can be blue, yellow, purple, cream, white, black.

White doors are perfect solution at gray floors... You can also pay attention to the gray doors, which differ in tone from the floor.

What combinations are not allowed

Gray laminate does not accept the uniformity of shades and textures in the interior. This color needs bright elements, original patterns and a metallic sheen. If a designer performs an apartment in gray, then he will surely mix many textures in the decoration (velvet, fur, silk, metal, gloss), as well as shades. Otherwise, the room will look cold and lifeless.