How to Choose the Right Laminate Flooring Colors

So you’re considering installing luxury laminate flooring in your home, but are still exploring different colors and styles. A new floor is an investment that you want to be satisfied with for many years to come, so it’s completely fine to take your time with your decision. Choosing the right laminate flooring colors for your home can dramatically enhance its appeal and atmosphere. In this guide, we'll explore popular colors and styles of laminate flooring, and provide tips on how to select the best laminate option for your space. Whether you’re looking for the classic elegance of wood-look planks or the sleek sophistication of stone-look tiles, CALI has a FloorScore and NALFA certified laminate flooring collection to meet your needs. All of our floors are waterproof, easy-to-install, pet-friendly, and come with attached padding for extra comfort underfoot. The only tricky part is finding a favorite!

What Are the Most Popular Laminate Floor Colors?

Laminate floor colors have evolved to include a wide range of hues, but some remain near-constant favorites due to their versatility and aesthetic appeal. Here are some top picks:

1. Light, Sandy Tans: Perfect for creating a beachy, relaxed feel in any room, these light hues are great for brightening up spaces and keeping everything nice and airy. Example: Santa Cruz Sand from the Mavericks collection.
2. Warmer Honey Tones: These inviting sandstone colors add a cozy vibe to your home, making spaces welcoming while keeping things summery. Example: Milagra Cove from the Pacifica collection.
3. Light Browns: A versatile choice that works well with many decor styles, light brown floors offer an understated, natural elegance. Example: Mocha Del Mar from the Mavericks collection.
4. Richer Browns: Ideal for adding depth and luxury, richer browns can help make a space feel more sophisticated. These laminate floors are best when paired with a lighter decor. Example: Reyes Reserve from the Pacifica collection.
5. Whites and Marble Looks: For a sleek, modern finish, whites and marble looks provide a clean, contemporary vibe. You may notice that many of the top interior design brands are including more stone textures in their lookbooks. Example: Sea Cliff Marble from the Shorebreak collection.

Each of these popular laminate floor color choices is available in CALI's collections, including the realistic wood-look planks of the Mavericks and Pacifica collections, and the stone-look tiles of the Shorebreak collection.

What Are Some Light Laminate Floor Colors?

Choosing light-colored laminate flooring can brighten up a space and make it appear larger. CALI specializes in these airy, coastal-inspired tones, and offers plenty of options. Here are a few popular light hues:

• Half Moon Oak delivers the perfect light color with sun-kissed tans and a honeyed grain.
• Tomales Twilight fills rooms with beautiful warm tans and a hint of pearly birch wood color.
• Harbor Honey brings honey-toned beige floors with cozy sand shades and a soft oak grain.
• Vallemar Blanc delivers white-washed tones with sun-bleached color and a silky wood grain.
• Southern Salt features clean, sunny laminate flooring with a smooth oak grain.

Explore our Mavericks and Pacifica collections for even more light laminate floor colors.

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What Are the Advantages of Choosing Light Laminate Floor Colors?

Light laminate flooring tones are especially popular right now thanks to their ability to keep spaces looking bright, open, and naturally airy. They also offer colors that are easy to design with.

• Brightens Spaces: Light-colored laminate floors reflect more light, making rooms look brighter and more spacious.
• Versatile Decor Matching: These lighter shades easily complement various decor styles and color schemes.
• Hides Dust: Lighter laminate floors are more forgiving with dust, pet fur, and small debris, keeping your home looking cleaner.
• Durability: Like all laminate flooring, it’s durable and resistant to wear and tear, making it a practical choice for busy households.

Where Can I Buy Laminate Flooring Color Samples?

Exploring laminate flooring color samples is key to finding the perfect match for your home. CALI offers samples for any of our flooring and decking products which can be ordered directly from our website. Just navigate to the style you’re interested in and click “Order a Free Sample.” You can enter the code “FREESAMPLE” at checkout to get your samples for free! This is a great way to see what your favorite laminate flooring colors will look and feel like in real life and test out their waterproof construction. If your local flooring retailer carries CALI flooring, a visit to their showroom is another way to see all the color variations up close.

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Where Can I Buy Multicolor Laminate Flooring?

If you’re looking for flooring that brings some extra unique character to your space, opting for multicolor laminate flooring may be a good option. These floors rely on distinct patterns to add some special visual texturing. CALI’s Shorebreak laminate collection features stone-look tiles that blend multiple hues, mimicking marble and slate. These floors even have authentic stone mineral veins and streaks that you would see in real marble. This option is perfect for kitchens and bathrooms, providing a functional yet stylish (and waterproof!) flooring solution.

Why Choose Gray Color Laminate Flooring?

Gray color laminate flooring remains a top choice across much of the country for its ability to blend seamlessly into various decor styles with a modern twist. Reasons to choose gray include:

• Versatility: Complements a wide range of color palettes
• Contemporary Appeal: Provides a sleek, up-to-date look
• Subtle Style: Enhances other elements of your decor without overpowering them

The CALI Laminate Shorebreak collection includes beautiful stone-look tiles in varying shades of gray that are perfect for bringing this serene color to your home.

How to Use Solid Color Laminate Flooring in Any Room

If you’re looking to create a more uniform canvas with your new flooring, then a solid color laminate is a good way to go. It doesn’t necessarily have to be one pure color, but by opting for a floor that has a more understated wood grain and less color variation, you can keep your room serene and even more versatile when it comes to incorporating other decor styles. Here’s how you can utilize solid colors effectively:

• Go natural and pick a color that can support other decor in your home. You have more leeway to pick a bolder tone if your walls and decor are already neutral or white-toned.
• Plan out your furniture and decor, opting for neutral colors if your floor has a bolder shade, or go withstand-out, statement pieces if your flooring is more understated.
• Add rugs and textiles in coordinating colors to tie everything together while adding texture and character.

Navigating Waterproof Laminate Flooring Colors: Which hue is right for your space?

Selecting from the spectrum of waterproof laminate flooring colors involves considering the lighting, size, and existing decor of your room. Here are a few tips:

• Lighter hues for small or dimly lit rooms to make them feel more open and airy.
• Darker shades can add richness and depth to larger, well-lit areas.
• Neutral tones like beige, tan, or gray floors provide flexibility, allowing you to change styles down the road.

With CALI’s Mavericks, Pacifica, and Shorebreak collections, you can choose from a variety of waterproof laminate flooring colors that ensure durability and style in any setting.