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Laminate Wood Flooring Ideas

Holly Honeycutt

By Holly Honeycutt
Updated July 2, 2024

DIY-friendly wood-look laminate flooring looks great all around the house, and it won’t bust your budget! Laminate flooring is the all-around go-to for comfort, affordability, ease-of-installation, and durability.

Laminate wood-look flooring samples in light and dark colors with several plank widths and wood species.

What Is Laminate Wood-Look Flooring?

Floating wood-look laminate planks are a real wood product made of dense fiberboard. They mimic a wide array of woods and look great in every room in the house.

Why Choose Laminate Flooring?

Various laminate floor samples, a person installing laminate and a kid playing on laminate floor.

Advantages of Laminate Flooring

  • Laminate flooring resists dents and scratches and discoloration from sunlight.
  • It’s easy to install and easy to clean.
  • Laminate looks great in a living room, as well as other areas of your home.
  • Laminate is affordable for budget-conscious homeowners.

You Can Install Laminate Flooring Yourself

Choose from A Variety of Laminate Wood Floor Colors and Finishes

  • Check out textured and distressed or hand-scraped finishes.
  • Choose a wood look from light to dark or even on-trend gray.
  • Mix tones and plank widths for a focal-point design.
  • Beveled edges and multi-sheen texturing add realism and make it indistinguishable from real wood.

Make a Statement

Light-tone or gray laminate wood-look flooring in a dining room.

When you’re designing your room, plan for all the elements to work together—including the flooring. This gray wood-look laminate pairs seamlessly with the furnishings and wall decor.

Lighten Up!

Light-tone or whitewash laminate wood-look flooring in a living room.

Light-tone laminate planks bring a spot-on casual contemporary look to this mostly monochromatic living room.

Plays Well with Others

Deep-tone laminate wood-look flooring in both an entry and a living room.

Don’t forget the fun. Deep-tone wood-look laminate flooring serves as a serious backdrop for colorful, contemporary area rugs in this semi-formal setting.

Room-by-Room Laminate Flooring Ideas

Every room in your home can benefit from the beauty and strength of wood-look laminate flooring. Not only is it functional, but there are a variety of styles you can select to customize the look and feel of your home.

See which laminate wood flooring will look best in your space with Lowe's Flooring Visualizer.

Bedroom

A bedroom with a grey comforter, a side table and QuickStep Studio chestnut wood laminate floor.

Your bedroom is your haven and it should have a comfortable vibe and fit your personal style. For a restful, relaxing atmosphere, choose neutral colors like gray and natural hardwood flooring. White laminate flooring provides a spacious, clean, minimalist look and it’s a great choice if you want to achieve a coastal look. Dark laminate gives a classic look.

Kitchen

A kitchen with an island, white wood cabinets and QuickStep Studio golden brown laminate wood floor.

Your kitchen is the nerve center of the home. It’s where people gather to chat, prepare food and peek in the oven to see what’s baking. Waterproof laminate works great in the kitchen as it’s easy to maintain and stands up to heavy foot traffic. If offers the best level of protection for your kitchen flooring. This golden brown laminate lends an open feel to the kitchen without weighing it down with a dark hue.

Living Room

A living room with Stainmaster a gray sofa, a small table and oak wood laminate flooring.

Light laminate flooring creates a large, open and airy feel to the room. If you want a more rustic, inviting and warm feel, choose dark laminate flooring. Take advantage of wood-look laminate flooring with its many colors and grain patterns.

Bathroom

A bathroom with white vanity, green wainscoting and Pergo Portfolio oak wood laminate flooring.

If your bathroom floor receives the laminate treatment, waterproof laminate flooring is an absolute must. It protects your floors from moisture damage while looking great.

Laundry Room

Laundry room with washer and dryer, blue cabinetry and Pergo TimberCraft oak wood laminate flooring.

Your laundry room flooring should be stain-resistant and waterproof to prevent accidental spills, moisture and water from causing damage to the floor.

Entryway

An entryway with an umbrella and rubber boots on a QuickStep Studio chestnut wood laminate flooring.

Welcome guests to your home with laminate wood flooring that’s not only functional but attractive as well. For this high traffic area, laminate can stand up to the punishment of wet umbrellas, dirty or muddy shoes and boots, excited dogs and more. 

Dining Room

Dining room with formal table and chairs and QuickStep Studio wood laminate flooring.

The dining room sees lots of traffic so you need a floor that is durable yet attractive. If your dining room is an extension of your kitchen, stick with that laminate flooring for a cohesive look. If you have a standalone dining room, select a laminate that has a distinctive look while being scratch- and water-resistant.

Office

A home office with a white desk, a black chair, a potted plant and light wood laminate flooring.

No matter if your home office is a corner in the bedroom or you’ve commandeered your guest room, you need to create the ideal work-from-home space. Start with flooring, like this blond laminate floor.

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