Laminates might have been created as affordable substitutes for natural materials such as stone, marble and wood, but for designer Redzuan Abu Bakar, the creative director of interior design firm Ensemble, the material has far surpassed its humble beginnings. “In the past, laminates tend to look very ‘fake’ and people saw them as poor substitutes for natural materials, but now thanks to better technology, they have become extremely realistic-looking.” Adds the affable designer, “I’ve never regarded laminates as cheaper alternatives, I see them simply as materials that are really easy to maintain.”
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Topics:
Design Inspiration,
Interior Design,
Design Tips,
Designer Interview,
Hotel Look
Apartment sizes in Singapore are shrinking, especially those in newly built condominiums. These shoebox-sized living spaces might have one-, two, or even three-bedrooms, but it’s often the case that apart from the bed, you’re not going to be able to fit much else in one room. The solution lies in customising the furniture you need to maximise every inch of your (expensive) space. Often the ideas involve building up instead of sideways to fit everything you want – you might even be able to carve out extra storage space! Try out these ideas below, which not just work well, but look great too.
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Design Inspiration,
Interior Design,
Wood-look laminate,
Storage Cabinet,
Design Tips,
Bedroom,
Hotel Look,
small spaces
We’re feeling blue and loving it. The colour that dominated the runways for the Spring 2018 fashion collections in New York is finally making its way into homes. In fashion, the spectrum ran the gamut from powder to electric. However, for our spaces, designers have been embracing mid-tones as well as darker, more formal shades which go perfectly with wood grains and metallic accents such as brass and gold. In colour psychology, blue creates a feeling of calmness and serenity; its darker tones signal security, stability and sophistication. Whatever you feel about blue, there’s no denying the appeal of these following five spaces.
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Topics:
Interior Design,
Colour Trend,
Wood-look laminate,
Bedroom,
Hotel Look,
Study Room,
kitchen
With more than 400 laminate designs in their current catalogue to choose from, Lamitak has got every look covered. Whether you’re hankering for a light and airy Scandinavian feel or a dark atmospheric vibe, there’s a laminate to help you achieve your dream home. Interior designers know this only too well, and laminates are an important component of their design arsenal. Lucas Yang of Archive Design uses laminates, in particular, Lamitak laminates, in all his projects, to help bring his designs to reality. “Laminates provide a nice smooth and even finish, and I use them to create different design concepts,” says Lucas. His two-year-old firm has amassed a pretty impressive portfolio of works so far, and we spoke to Lucas to find out how he does what he does best with laminates.
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Topics:
Solid Colour Laminate,
Design Inspiration,
Interior Design,
Living Room,
Wood-look laminate,
Design Tips,
Designer Interview,
Design Trend,
Bedroom,
Hotel Look,
Fabric-look laminate,
kitchen
Stone can be perceived as being cold, solid, even boring – but that is far from the truth. Being an organic material, it contains nuances of colour and texture that are delightfully individual. Weathered by the elements, rock surfaces take on a different character. However, stone is not seen as a suitable material for residential wall claddings due to the high cost of material, the challenge of installation, and the labour of maintenance. Now, this intriguing material can easily be a part of home decor, thanks to stone-inspired laminates.
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Topics:
Stone-look Laminate,
Bedroom,
Hotel Look,
Study Room,
contemporary designs
Bookmatched marble, once exclusive to luxury hotels and swanky abodes for its prohibitive price, has now been democratised. Lamitak has just launched two laminate designs inspired by bookmatched marble, and it looks set to revolutionise home design!
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Topics:
Marble-look Laminate,
Large-Format Design,
Bedroom,
Hotel Look,
Exotic Marble,
Bathroom,
laminate design,
luxurious look
Whether you’re planning to design a relaxing mancave or aiming for upscale hotel-like aesthetics for your space, dark-coloured laminates can help you achieve the look you desire. Look at these seven marvellously moody examples for inspiration.
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Topics:
Design Inspiration,
Marble-look Laminate,
Stone-look Laminate,
Wood-look laminate,
Metal-look laminate,
Hotel Look,
Fabric-look laminate,
Exotic Marble,
Bathroom,
Study Room,
Industrial Look
Laminates are great decorative materials for wardrobes. Their large surfaces make perfect canvases to show off laminate patterns, especially those with large-format designs. With laminates, you can enjoy the appeal of wood, metal, stone, even fabric-inspired surfaces without spending a fortune to achieve those looks! See what we mean with these five wardrobe designs.
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Topics:
Design Inspiration,
Interior Design,
Stone-look Laminate,
Wood-look laminate,
Large-Format Design,
Metal-look laminate,
Bedroom,
Hotel Look,
Wardrobe Design
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