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What laminate flooring is right for you? The complete buyer’s guide

By / November 13th, 2023 / There are currently 0 comments

At Morgan & Quinn, we believe that getting your flooring right is crucial for setting the right tone for your home. Laminate flooring has grown rapidly in popularity over recent years, with more and more homeowners choosing laminate for various reasons. Offering a natural look and feel in various designs and styles, laminate flooring could be a breath of fresh air that your home needs.

Due to the increased demand, more choices are available for laminate flooring than ever. Like any flooring, it can be daunting to scroll through option after option without knowing what would suit you best. That’s where we can help.

Learn how this kind of flooring can work for you with our comprehensive guide to laminate flooring. From wooden and stone stylings to how laminate flooring can complement the different rooms in your house, our guide covers everything.

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Benefits of laminate flooring

Laminate flooring provides a sleek look to any room in your home. Modern production standards and processes mean that any style of flooring can be recreated with laminate. Classic wood stylings like oak and chestnut can provide an earthy feel to your home, whereas stone and slate designs are available to suit more modern tastes. Despite not being the ‘real’ thing, there are plenty of reasons to choose laminate flooring.

Durability

Laminate flooring has become very popular in busy households due to its ability to withstand heavy foot traffic. If you have kids or pets running around the house all day, it’s important to have flooring that can manage it and come out the other side just as strong.

Easy installation & maintenance

Real wood and tile flooring can be tasking to install; with laminate flooring, that isn’t an issue. Modern groove and click systems make installing laminate flooring a piece of cake and can satisfy the DIY lover in yourself or someone from your family. Laminate flooring also requires very little ongoing maintenance, as standard sweeping and occasional mopping is more than enough to keep laminate looking fresh.

Affordability

Many choose laminate flooring as it provides an affordable alternative to solid wood, making it perfect for interior design on a budget. Despite the reduced cost, the quality of the eye isn’t lost. All laminate designs retain the character and feel of the flooring materials they emulate while remaining cost-effective in the short and long term.

Laminate flooring styles

We’ve previously mentioned the versatility of laminate flooring in terms of style and aesthetics, but what styles are available? To help you narrow down your desired style, we’ve collated a list of laminate flooring design options to browse through.

  • Wooden laminate – Give your home a timeless finish and feel that suits any decor. A practical alternative to solid wood, achieve an incredible look without spending big. Oak, chestnut and walnut designs are the most popular choices with classic and modern tastes.
  • Stone laminate – A tile effect flooring is a perfect alternative if you’ve wanted a stone floor for your home. Stone effect laminate not only looks stunning, but it also has anti-slip properties and provides a warm and comfortable feel to walk on.

How to choose laminate flooring by room

The versatility and practicality of laminate flooring make it an ideal choice for many rooms in the house. There’s a design in our collection for every style and for every part of your home. Each room has its purpose in your home, so we’ve gone through each and detailed how laminate flooring can meet their needs.

Kitchen

Laminate flooring is immensely practical for kitchens due to easy cleaning and maintenance. Any spills or dropped food can be quickly wiped away, with the flooring looking as good as new afterwards. Choose an oak design to give your kitchen a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. 

A lot of love and hard work goes into cooking a good meal for yourself or your family, and the look and feel of your kitchen should reflect that. This mix of style and practicality is ideal when your kitchen becomes a social space for family and guests. Browse our kitchen laminate flooring collection and find a style to suit your decor.

Lounge

Living rooms are often the most popular locations for laminate flooring and with good reason! In busy households, lounges are often the busiest room of them all, and the durability of laminate flooring can provide a much-needed defence against heavy foot traffic.

Plus, the realistic emulation of classic flooring styles makes any lounge area good-looking. Use wood effect laminate flooring from our lounge collection for a warm and inviting feel in the room you should be most comfortable. These oak and chestnut designs can act as a blank canvas to build your dream living room. 

Bedroom

On the opposite end of the busy spectrum, laminate flooring for bedrooms is where design and style take the main focus. Browse bedroom laminate flooring at Morgan & Quinn and choose from beautiful designs to lay the foundation for your ideal bedroom. 

Choose slate laminate flooring for a rustic appearance, giving off a charming and comforting vibe. Liven it up with warmer tones in your bedding and other furnishings. Laminate flooring is ideal for children’s rooms. Encourage their creativity and imagination while not worrying about the clean-up afterwards.

Dining room

Sticking with the easily cleaned theme, this makes laminate flooring a go-to for dining rooms. Eating can be a messy affair sometimes, especially if you’ve got a young family, so leave yourself with minimal stress by opting for laminate flooring in your dining room. Food and drink spillages can be easily cleaned away without lingering stains on the surface.

Any laminate flooring design would suit a dining room so that you can create your desired look. Slate and stone effects will suit more modern tastes, while a wood effect can create a homely aura for your space. Choose from our dining room laminate flooring collection to find your favourite look.

Hallway

The hard-wearing material of laminate flooring makes it ideal for hallways. High-traffic areas require material that can handle the weight of several people and sometimes animals constantly parading the surface.

Choose a light oak to brighten your hall, or opt for a darker wood or even stone effect to create a subtle ambience. Our selection of hallway laminate flooring options will have your preferred style.

Laminate flooring at Morgan & Quinn

We specialise in flooring at Morgan & Quinn, so look no further if you’re ready to choose laminate flooring for your home. We have a range of designs from premium quality brands at affordable prices. Browse wood effect flooring styles from Egger with beautiful oak and walnut designs available. If stone effect flooring is closer to your tastes, take a look at our selection from Furlong Flooring. Their designs, inspired by iconic cities from around the world, offer character in abundance. Whatever your styles, we have a design for you at Morgan & Quinn.

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