Floor design in the apartment and the house: parquet, laminate, tiles 155 photo

Floor covering properties and different appearance suitable for certain operating conditions. From the choice of material depends on comfort, security, order in the room. Lucky floor design emphasizes style solution, creates the necessary emphasis. With the help of color, texture visually change the proportions of the room, distracted attention from the low ceiling and uneven walls. The combination of the floor color to walls, doors, ceiling creates a relaxed atmosphere. Color contrast, pronounced texture cladding does not dull room. When you create a design project takes into account the form of the fabric and pattern layout. The original pattern accentuates the beauty of the floor, making the interior of the novelty.

Among a variety of facings easy to select a suitable ratio of quality, practicality, originality and price option. Realistic simulation of expensive wood, marble inexpensively helps arrange the room according to the fashionable minimalism, hi-tech, eco style, Rustico.

New trends in flooring

This year's strong position will laconic style and natural flooring. The floor design relevant gray, beige shades, which are in harmony with the different styles of interior design, creating a good backdrop for furniture and decorative items. In place of the polished surfaces comes rustic style.

The emphasis is on:

• natural texture of stone;
• geometric prints on the tile;
• earthy shades;
• highly visible texture of untreated wood;
• matt surfaces.

Flooring should look the most natural, to create a feeling that it is inherited by more than one generation. The trend interior materials with 3-D effects of abrasions, rough texture, crack depth, half-erased paint. Kind of aged noble give scratches, irregularities in the grain. Returned style 60s with parquet flooring in the form of Christmas trees, chess laying tiles of black and white palette. Muted colors can be diluted with blue, green, brick-red carpet. Preference is given to the parquet and solid wood, stone. You can use jute and sisal carpet. With small investments generated corresponding to the latest trends floors of linoleum and laminate with simulated aged wood. For wet rooms suitable tiles with watercolor imitation of natural materials.

Species properties floorings

Paul - the most important sector in the room. Besides the aesthetic appeal it must absorb sounds accordance with the use of the room. Finishing materials differ in performance. When choosing a finish for wet areas is taken into account the degree of water resistance of the material. You need to take care of the strength deck, if the house live animals. Not every floor will retain the attractiveness of claws after pets.

When you create a design project are considered:

• material resistance to abrasion, maintainability;
• security;
• complexity care;
• aesthetics.

The appropriate color and texture flooring selected after considering the characteristics of each type of finishing for a particular room.

Laminate

Laminated board consists of MDF, decorative coatings, protective layer. The lower layer prevents deformation of the board.

In the high density moisture resistant grades of plates are used, all elements are treated with special wax or mastic formulations. Moisture resistant laminate can withstand frequent wet cleaning is used for lining the floor in the hallway and kitchen.

The waterproof moisture-proof panels provides a basis of polyvinyl chloride, which does not swell in contact with water.

Appearance of a laminate depends on the decorative layer. The traditional material with a flat smooth structure resembles a wooden floor. Depending on the texture mimics the waxed surface laminate parquet, rough wood, vintage array.

For underfloor available grade laminate with marks, which indicate the recommended temperature range and the type of heating.

Laminate is not toxic, it does not need special care, not prone to fire, easy to assemble by hand. Inexpensive, resistant to stress, abrasion resistant flooring used in different purpose and style rooms.

Tile

Durable waterproof coating easy to clean, does not support combustion, it does not change color over time. On a tile mold is not formed, does not absorb dust and dirt. The tile surface retains an attractive appearance in areas with heavy traffic. A tile can withstand fluctuations in temperature, it is not sensitive to chemicals, ultraviolet. Available tile with simulated marble, granite, parquet, mosaic, floral and graphic designs. Tile is combined with wood, metal. The decorative effect obtained by combination of different size and pattern tiles. Tile is recommended for wet rooms, rooms with water or electric heating.

Linoleum

Inexpensive material for a long time keeps the original appearance of the rooms, requiring frequent cleaning. Linoleum is easy to install on their own without the skills and tools. Soft material does not slip, it keeps you warm, easy to clean. Due to a variety of coating colors suitable for both classical and modern interiors. It is not always at first sight is possible to determine that the bed on the floor linoleum, not whitewashed wood or tile.

The material is deformed by heavy furniture, in wet areas Mold may form underneath.

Self-leveling floors

Solid coating created from polimerosoderzhaschih mixtures. Self-leveling floor is resistant to water, cleaning agents, shocks, will serve at least 40 years. Polymeric materials are engaged with any base, protected from moisture, mildew, microorganisms. For designers of interest stereoscopic effect. Bored pattern varies by applying another layer. The main disadvantage of self-leveling floor - a cold, uncomfortable surface.

Carpet tiles, carpet

Carpeting can be easily attached to the base, it dampens sounds, keep warm, creates comfort. Carpeting differ in the length of pile, texture, base content of natural and synthetic fibers. The heavy base prevents sliding, sitting, preserves the linear dimensions. The pile portion extends antibacterial and antistatic treatment. Pleasant to the touch flooring is not rumpled, comfortable for walking, easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner.

Carpet tile - carpet is cut into slabs. It gives more opportunities for original registration of sex.

Carpeting dislikes moisture accumulates dust, odors, dirt. Some of the fibers used in the production of can provoke allergies.

leather flooring

The material is a small tile of HDF, porcelain or cork coated leather. Before application on the basis of the skin is crushed, pressed. To improve the wear resistance of the surface is treated with a special compound and varnish. Figure is applied by embossing, relief can imitate the skin of exotic animals. Leather floor ivory, browns looks respectable. But too expensive cladding, damaged footwear and furniture, it has a specific smell.

Stone and granite

Both materials are suitable for harsh environments and wet areas:

• insusceptible to cracking;
• resistant to stress;
• do not crack;
• no fear of oily stains, alkalis, acids;
• It operated for at least 50 years.

Designers like to work with stone and granite, which are in harmony with various finishes. As a result of the processing to create an original texture, matte, satin, polished surface. Porcelain tiles can rip aged floorboards laid in a herringbone parquet floor. Smooth, polished plate become slippery when wet, to avoid injury is selected tile with non-slip coating.

Parquet

Material hardwood provides sound and heat insulation, comfort during walking. Flooring is a long time, easily restored. Through the use of wood of different breeds and breeding, sanding, varnishing, moraines, brushing creates an interesting shades. From parquet obtained intricate patterns, original compositions.

Parquet board is cheaper, easier to install, after installation does not require grinding and sanding. Each panel is different unique pattern. Parquet attracts attention, looks presentable, relevant solutions for any interior.

Parquet floor cranky not tolerate changes in temperature and humidity. To maintain the attractiveness of the coating must be periodically beeswax or mastic oil. To avoid deformation of the parquet floor, heavy furniture is installed on the special lining.

cork flooring

In terms of comfort tube - the best option for living rooms. On warm surface with shock-absorbing properties of a nice walk. The bark of cork oak belongs to the quiet coatings, dampens the noise of footsteps, falling objects.

Cork flooring is recovering from dents, non-slip, easy to clean, not afraid of water. Depending on the design, panels sizes, colors, a method of laying flooring is attached to a different effect. Manufacturers offer annually a new collection of cork tiles with a realistic texture of wood, stone, worn boards.

The protective layer of cork tiles in the hallway, the kitchen quickly wiped off and in need of updating.

Combining flooring

With the right choice of material can be improved interior zoning room. The design combines the kitchen tile and laminate. Tile with non glazed surface, laid in front of a stove, the sink is easy to clean, retains presentable. Laminate flooring in the dining area creates a comfortable environment for your feet. Lining the joints smooth gradients, round off the edges.

The apartment-studio border berth effectively highlights carpet. For the kitchen area used tiles. Parquet or laminate successfully isolated vacation spot.

In combination bathroom clearly delineate the space, you can use the tile colors. Unconventionally looks floor of a combination of warm colors and bright patterns of tiles with blue, green.

Expand the narrow room striped floor laminate or tile. Disproportionately long room shorten the drawing, located perpendicular to the long wall. Discreet colors are suitable for classic style. In the modern interior is original looks bright palette.

In the hall are independent zones due to the different texture and shades of lining. Combines cork laminate or carpet.

By combining the materials in smaller rooms it is desirable to avoid dark and bright shades. This design reduces the space visually.

Comparison floorings

coating type	Humidity resistance	heat irradiation	wear resistance	Life time	slip resistance
Linoleum	9	6	7	7	7
carpeting	10	3	5	10
Laminate	5	7	6	7	8
Tile	10	3	9	9	3
Parquet	5	8	8	9	9

Practical floor for every room

to the floor covering requirements in different areas are different for other purposes. Floor in the kitchen, the bathroom needed moisture resistant material. In the hallway, the floor gets dirty, worn out from the constant contact with the shoes, bicycles. Facing must withstand frequent cleaning, scratches, and the attractive look. Nipped nondescript floor in the hall leaves a bad impression about the apartment. For actual room floor, emphasizing the interior. In children, the bedroom is selected pleasing walking planking with sound insulating properties. joint line material at the junction of rooms are made using molding, flexible Profile, cork expansion joint.

Bedroom

Laminate, parquet neutral hues create a relaxing environment, will be the backdrop for bedside rugs.

Carpeting with high pile to bring to the bedroom warm and cozy, will take care of the comfort for the feet. On the warm carpet to relax and walk barefoot. Looks nice carpet with textured pile, wool carpeting regulates the humidity level. Worth absorb excess moisture, and sends back when the room air becomes dry. The intensity of walking in the bedroom is small, the material will maintain an attractive appearance, it is not deformed.

Cork does not accumulate dust and static electricity.

To help set up a dream gray, beige, milk, caramel color. They are suitable for small and large rooms.

Living room

In a room welcome guests in the evenings going to a family during the holidays are organized dances. That often do not spend money on repairs in the living room spreads high-quality coverage. In any environment appropriate laminate, imitating stone, wood. Cork flooring is expensive, but the cost justifies the attractive appearance without losing strength.

Budget linoleum, with clearly-drawn texture wood floor living room will make interesting, create the visual effect of the road facing.

Good background for furniture will be massive or laminated boards, stylized wood. Universally considered shades of ash, oak, walnut.

Kitchen

Kitchen selected slip coating that will withstand frequent cleaning, will not absorb fat drops, will not break if dropped dishes.

These requirements are met:

• granite;
• tile;
• linoleum;
• self-leveling floor.

In a large room, living room combined with kitchen, dining area finished with laminate, cork. Before designing a kitchen design for the successful combination of the floor, thought out decoration and color of the walls, facades, wall cabinets, countertops. The white color of the floor, grass-green or apricot facades variety of cuisine in a minimalist style, or IVF.

nursery

When you select a preference for lining safe, non-slippery, warm materials. According carpet child comfortably walk, crawl. Soft non-slip flooring, protects against colds, injuries, injuries. For a child's room is suitable woven, tufted, velor carpet. For short pile easier to care for, it adheres to it less dust.

In order not to provoke the child's allergy, do not buy a carpet with high pile of natural wool.

Flooring, laminate flooring can be easily cleaned by chocolate, watercolors, plasticine. When the baby gets older, the floor will support gymnastic training.

Most environmental coating in the nursery - cork flooring, having antibacterial properties. Facing pleasantly springy when walking, and mutes the baby steps, hitting the ball.

bathroom

Ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles with a rough surface does not slide, do not absorb moisture to the substrate. The surfaces are cleaned by means of aggressive, not afraid of humidity drops. On granite, tile does not take root molds and microorganisms. Tile with a realistic simulation of the old boards, wooden panels turn a boring bathroom into a village bath. For ekostilya ceramics, copying timber, combine with a green decor.

Artificial stone is superior in reliability, all water-resistant lining. The walls and floor with granite or marble will transform the bathroom into an antique bathhouse.

Minimalist Neutral finish suitable for small bathrooms, showers.

study

Solid flooring in the office creates a visually attractive space, creates a working environment.

In classic and modern styles to fit:

• parquet;
• leather;
• a rock;
• solid wood;
• cork.

Expensive high quality coating emphasize beauty furniture withstand high loads.
Linoleum and laminate flooring as an economical option suitable for any design office. Lack cladding - dents and deformations of the furniture legs

In the absence of a separate room home office settle in living room using differing in texture and color of the floor, a podium, screens.

floor color in the interior

Next year, natural, natural colors claimed. The black color of the floor make the room bright and expressive, but will reduce the height of the room. Neutralize this disadvantage will help light the walls and the ceiling, metal accessories. Black granite in combination with white furniture advantageous to look in the kitchen.

On the subfloor is visible dust, stains scratch. It needs careful care, is not relevant in the flats, where animals are kept.

Gray floor is combined with blue, beige, green color in the finishing of the furniture and walls. It looks cozy parquet, laminate, combining gray, beige, brown shades.

Floor covering terracotta color is suitable for rustic and modern style. Light terracotta flooring makes the room more spacious. Reddish-brown floors luxurious look at a country house living in combination with linen curtains, ceramic vases, green plants.

White laminate, tiles, floors, bleached wood bring a sense of ease, increase the volume. In combination with light walls, furniture upholstery creates a refined interior. Contrasting the walls and textiles, furniture wenge enliven the room.

Modern design options for the floor

The main trends of the year make it possible to experiment with color and texture of flooring, bright accessories to complement the room. Natural shades, noble wood and stone texture do not go out of style, will be in demand in a variety of design solutions.

Board, flooring with natural flaws, the texture of tree diversity, make the interior impressive. This timeless materials created by nature. Imitations of natural flooring replace parquet, solid wood, stone. All variants are suitable for the finishing of floors in flats and private homes.