Creating a visually attractive and functional space often lies with the materials you use and more specifically with the finishes of the materials you select. Paired with texture, color is one of the more glamorous and unnoticed solid choices in interior design. At Royale Touche, we believe the perfect blend of colourful laminates and innovative textured laminate finishes can change the style and energy of a space significantly.
If you haven’t used laminate sheets before and have a wall, furniture, or cabinets that you are looking to add some character to, we have compiled our best tips, with the help of several professionals.
1. Develop a Visual Theme
Before you get caught up in a number of selections of textures or colours, decide what the overall theme of your space is. Contemporary? Rustic? Minimal? Luxurious? Each of these styles has its own characteristics of palettes and associated finishes. In one case, modern may require more brightly colored offerings and high-gloss laminate sheets, and in another, rustic could offer more textured laminate options such as woodgrains or semi-matte stone-like finishes. After you develop your concept theme, you may find it easier to discern appropriate combinations.
2. Provide Some Energy with Colourful Laminates
Color is an important aspect for mood and perception. If you want to add some energy or mark your space with a bold colour or personality, colourful laminates can provide this opportunity with clever integration into the façade of furniture, wardrobe panels, or kitchen cabinets. Shades like deep teal, mustard yellow, or wine red can add energy to lackluster spaces, but balance is key, you want to combine bright laminates with neutral or earthy textures; otherwise, the visual will be overwhelming.
3. Add Depth with Texture
Texture will give visual and tactile richness to the space. A textured laminate that looks like stone, raw wood, or concrete will bring depth and dimension to an otherwise flat interior. Although textures work on any surface, vertical surfaces like feature walls, headboards, and cabinetry paneling are particularly effective. When selecting laminates, whether sheets, solid or textured, don’t just look at the color, run your hand over the surface. How it is affected by the light will add to the visual dimension of the space.
4. Mix Mattes and Glosses Intelligently
Like color, finishes can be just as important. Glossy colourful laminates will keep reflecting light and ultimately make smaller spaces feel larger, while a matte textured laminate will ground the room by mitigating glare. Use gloss around high-use areas where cleaning is a priority (e.g. kitchens). For the serene feel of a bedroom or office, matte textures contribute to a calming atmosphere for work or rest.
5. Layer Light and Dark Tones
One effective way to balance colour and texture is to mix light tones and dark tones. For example, pairing a light oak textured laminate with a rich navy or charcoal laminate sheets would not only create contrast but also highlight the texture much better. Look to layer vertically on walls or horizontally in cabinetry to offer the eye a natural invitation to venture into a space.
6. Zone Spaces with Colour and Texture
In an open-plan home, you can use colourful laminates that highlight textures to create zones by using a different colour laminate across each. A bar area clad in vibrant high-gloss red laminate is a stark contrast to a muted living room with ash woodgrain textured laminate. Each area can support its intention to delineate space when it otherwise doesn’t exist, which is visually interesting and a subtle way to interrupt a tightly defined space.
7. Don’t Overlook Edges and Accents
You might think the surface is what matters the most, but don’t neglect the edges and trims of the laminate. Royale Touche manufactures edge bands and finishing trims in a vast array of colour options that complement both laminate sheets and textured laminate design. Edging with a contrasting or metallic option will add sophistication and texture to the edges of your project.
Conclusion
The combination of texture and colour in laminates is more than just a design trend, it is an art. By being mindful to pair colourful laminates designed for functionality with textured laminate finishes that have been carefully selected, you give your interior the ability to reflect your personality, serve function, and still remain stylish in the future.
Royale Touche has over 800+ laminate sheet varieties with rich textures, warm colours, and premium finished products to suit every design style and space. Play with combinations, sample the textures, and discover how layers of colour and surface design in interior spaces can come to life.
Are you ready to experience interior transformations? Royale Touche provides a level of quality with luxurious textures and unlimited colour possibilities.