BY KAREN GEORGE, MANAGING EDITOR
Laminate…
Call it Tough. Call it Frugal.
Definitely Call it Gorgeous!
L
aminate flooring, already celebrated for its ability to project the look of
hardwood, now offers remarkable innovations in realistic stone, dazzling
digital-age images and lustrous glosses. Yet, through all of this, today’s lami-
nate stubbornly insists that beauty should show off its practical side.
Starting with thrift.
Designers are particularly enchanted by wide planks with hand-scraped or
wire-brushed distressed looks. Some designers are even mixing plank widths to
create a custom look that remains traditional, but is less formal.
Because mixed-media is the design trend, you can create a truly custom look
for less, adding in a ceramic, leather or metal tile, for example. Contrasting borders
and striking inlays can also make a dramatic appearance at a fraction of the cost.
Designers are
particularly
enchanted by
wide planks with
hand-scraped
or wire-brushed
distressed looks.
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