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Easy to both install and maintain, laminate is the flooring of choice in many homes. Not only is laminate flooring attractive, it's stain- and scratch-resistant. Since it's so durable and holds up well to daily wear and tear, laminate is ideal if you have kids and pets. 

While being less expensive, laminate flooring is also available in a wide range of colors and textures, so you can easily coordinate with your home decor even if you are on a budget. You can either choose to do your entire home in one type of laminate, such as wood grain, or customize it according to individual room colors or themes.

Here are some laminate flooring options to consider when updating your home:

Wood-Inspired 

If you love the look of natural hardwood floors but it isn't in your home decor budget, wood-inspired laminate flooring may be for you. You can find laminate flooring to resemble any type of wood, such as Brazilian cherry, oak, pine, hickory, chestnut, driftwood, pecan, mountain laurel, beech, maple and teak. This type of laminate features realistic grains and varied patterns for an authentic look.

Choose the type of wood that matches your home decor style, such as cherry or teak for a polished, modern look, or driftwood or hickory for a rustic appeal. You many want to use a darker, sophisticated rosewood laminate for your formal dining room and a lighter, spa-inspired oak wood in your bathroom. If you have a restored historic home, keep the vintage feel with an antique-looking wood, such as acacia or mahogany. 

Textured 

Laminate flooring also comes in realistic-looking textured stone options, such as slate, limestone, terracotta and iron ore. Stone-inspired laminate flooring is ideal for everything from kitchens to bathrooms.

For instance, if you have a Mediterranean- or Tuscan-themed kitchen, opt for rustic-yet-sophisticated terracotta. A sand-colored limestone laminate will give your bathroom a clean look, while grey slate laminate, which can resemble concrete, will infuse a space with a modern, industrial feel.

Colorful 

You can add an instant pop of color to any room using colorful laminate flooring. Perfect for kids' rooms, colored laminate is available in a rainbow of hues, including glossy blue, red and yellow. You can also choose plain white laminate for a clean, fresh look, which is ideal for bathrooms. Lastly, not only is black laminate flooring sophisticated looking, it hides stains in heavy-traffic areas. 

As one idea, choose the colorful laminate according to a room theme, such as blue for a nautical-inspired look, or red for a modern Asian feel. 

Whatever option you choose, there are a wide variety of laminate options that are affordable and tasteful. If you have any more questions or want to explore even more options, contact a local contractor or flooring business such as Montgomery Flooring Systems for more information.