The laying of laminate flooring is more of an aesthetic problem than a technical issue, but it can change the sight of your hallway completely. The direction influences the sense of proportions and is important if you want it to have a smooth transition to other places in the house. Here are some tips to make it look more natural.
- Make the flooring run in the same direction as the long walls
- Making rooms tie together by going diagonal
- Follow the direction of natural light
Make the flooring run in the same direction as the long walls
Laminate or wooden flooring looks the best when it is placed in the same direction as the long walls in the hallway. The sightlines of the laminate run parallel with the walls, which makes the hallway appear longer and spacious. If you want to add even more depth to a room, choose a dark-colored floor if you have darker walls.
Making rooms tie together by going diagonal
If your hallway is really small and wants to open it up a bit more, you can choose to lay the laminate diagonal. The most common angle is 45-degree, and the result will be a feast for the eyes. Even if you lay your laminate with a little 10-degree angle, it ties a wall visually to another wall in your hallway, giving it a unifying effect.
Follow the direction of natural light
If you have any natural light coming in your hallway, this is another way of deciding which direction to lay your laminate. Just follow the way the natural lights fall in your space. It will give a much more natural sense to the hallway then placing it in another or opposing direction.