Linoleum in the interior

A huge role in the future interior of the room is played by the floor. The choice of flooring is rich, but most often linoleum is chosen, as it has a large number of advantages, including: wear resistance, practicality, environmental friendliness and low cost. And apparently sometimes it does not differ from tile or laminate.

The main feature of linoleum - imitation of many types of coatings. In color and patterns it can look like stone, tile, various types of wood, parquet, leather, concrete or granite.

The choice of flooring is not easy. It is advisable to think about options at home, and not to choose directly in the store. Types of linoleum a large number: different colors, patterns. It is also made from different materials.

Linoleum has several advantages over other types of flooring:

• low cost;
• environmental friendliness;
• durability (from 5 to 30 years);
• easy installation

The first type of linoleum, which we consider - natural. Known in Europe since the XIX century. It consists of jute, resin of deciduous trees, wood flour and lime, which is used as a filler. Natural additives and pigments give color.

The material itself is made by simple technology. All ingredients are mixed when adding flax oil. Then this mixture is pressed and placed on a jute base. After that, the material is dried for two weeks in special chambers.

Available in a width of 2 meters, with a thickness of 2 to 4 millimeters.

Such material fits not only in homes, but in schools and hospitals, thanks to such features as:

• refractoriness;
• durability;
• environmental friendliness;
• prevents the development of bacteria.

The most popular type of linoleum is PVC. It has a large number of positive qualities: resistance to moisture, wear resistance, plasticity and inaction with acids and alkali. Such a coating can have a variety of colors - from bright and screaming to soothing tones.

It is unpretentious in the care, it is cheaper than the natural counterpart.Also, the color chosen by you, persists for a long time and does not tarnish. This linoleum is safe, because it prevents slipping. Also, such a coating can be laid where there is a system of "warm floors".

There are two minuses of this kind. The first disadvantage is that there is a smell during its installation and during operation. Required frequent airing in the room. Also on this floor you can not walk in shoes with dark soles - often stripes remain.

Another type of flooring can be highlighted relin. It consists of rubber and plastic. Until recently, it was not used in residential areas due to the release of harmful substances. Now, with stringent safety standards, you can meet him in homes.

Now the selection of linoleum can not be called simple. In addition, you need to choose a suitable material, you must choose the color, patterns and decor of linoleum. It is necessary to decide on your view on the future interior. Any, even the most beautiful version of the floor, must match the interior of the room.

Often the finishing of the room starts from the ceiling or the floor. Therefore, the first design element sets the tone for the entire interior.

Light colors in the loft style are wood, with the effect of aging. Dark floors are inherent in many trends, for example, it is characteristic of Baroque, Rococo, and Gothic styles. They will also be appropriate in rooms designed in the style of East Asian countries.

It is not always possible to focus on the style of the room. Often the indicator is the comfort in the room. Light colors can be perfectly combined with the interior of the room, but there will be a feeling of “cold”. But accessories and furniture in bright colors will fix this situation.

The classic style floor is a complete work of art. Often choose a floor with a mosaic pattern. By color classic loves wood. Also in this style you can often find the selection center of the room. Often this is done by a separate beautiful pattern on linoleum.

Sex in the antique style - a combination of geometric and vegetable patterns.

Gender in ethnic style is distinguished by a large number of sharp transitions of colors and shades. The choice of style in this case is strictly individual.Be sure to highlight bright accents. Often use a coating with a combination of light and dark tones of the same material. Also in this style you can see a combination of dark linoleum and light large carpet.

Minimalism and expediency are peculiar to hi-tech. There is no play in tones, only monochrome floors. For ethnics and country styles a big bet is placed on the texture and color of the floor covering.

The choice of linoleum depends on the purpose of the room, as well as its design.

For each room creates its own interior and a certain color scheme. We should also consider the options of linoleum in the hallway, for the living room, in the kitchen, in the hall and in the children's room.

In the hallway suitable linoleum dark shades with ripple effect. This will mask the dirt that is brought into the apartment from the street.

For the kitchen often choose a floor covering that simulates natural materials, such as:

• tree;
• granite;
• a rock;
• marble.

It is also necessary to remember that the kitchen, as well as the hallway - an area with a large cross. Also, when cooking the floor can be very dirty.In this case, the kitchen is the place where the choice of color is almost unlimited and depends most often on the color of the kitchen unit.

In the living room, as a rule, a floor covering is used. Linoleum, imitating precious woods, is often chosen in the hall. This is especially impressive when the whole room is made in a classic or art deco style. If in the living room there is little furniture and a lot of free space, then a brilliant, radiant covering would be a good choice.

In the children's room linoleum must be safe for the child. But in this case, choose the linoleum of the desired color and pattern will not be a problem.

Colors should be chosen bright, from those that the child likes and will please his eyes. It can also be a light coating with beautiful patterns or bright geometric shapes. Now let out linoleum even with characters of fairy tales, cartoon films or books. However, the intensity of the colors of the walls and the floor should be taken into account so that the child does not have a ripple in the eyes and does not impair vision.

In the bedroom it is best to use a dark coating, but not monotonous.

In the bathroom more often use tiles, but in some cases it is better to use linoleum.Especially when there are children in the house. The flooring can have beautiful 3D art that will give a special beauty to the bathroom. Also often use the option of black and white boards.

We should also make out how flooring in different colors will fit into the interior.

White color is the most popular. Any light colors: white, beige, gray - are in great demand in the market. For example, bleached oak gives lightness and airiness. Gray floor in harmony with the door color of wenge. Sand color to classic style.

Light shades visually increase the space. Especially when stacked in diagonal patterns.

Often light linoleum is chosen under the wallpaper or kitchen set. A shade of gray oak is the most popular for covering kitchen floors. Under the light beige set is better to take linoleum of the same color. Light colors harmoniously look in a room with a modern style of interior.

Often for kitchen choose a brown floor or its shades. Also looks great in the kitchen linoleum in a black and white cell. This allows you to combine light and dark furniture in the room.

Dark tones can dramatically change and decorate any room. Dark colors are best used in rooms where there are no problems with lighting. Without it, dark linoleum will only create a feeling of lack of space. Light furniture stands out well on dark floors.

Dark tones look stately, especially in contrast with light furniture. Stylish will look like a group of linoleum - the door.

With the monotonous colors of furniture and wallpaper, the saturated and bright color of the floor is well suited. Otherwise, there is a risk to get instead of a good room too bright and annoying area in the house. Also, overloading the room with brightness and saturation can lead to ripples and then fatigue in the eyes.

Also, the choice of tone depends on the location of the sides of the world in the room. Northern rooms need warm colors. In the southern rooms cold colors are preferred.

For a small room, the choice of linoleum is an important topic, since an improperly selected coating can make a small room even less.

In order to make a narrow room visually wider, the choice must fall on the linoleum in a ruler. It will need to be put across the long walls or diagonally.

Also in a room with a small area, the floor with small tiles will look good - this will increase the visual area. Large tiles are only suitable for large rooms.

Now manufacturers provide a huge selection of flooring of different colors, textures, plain or with patterns.

The most important thing in choosing colors is to take into account the fact that:

• It is necessary not to be mistaken in calculations;
• Buy linoleum from one roll, because different rolls of the same color can also vary in shade;
• Before you buy, ask to look at the linoleum in a rolled form. It will also help you not only to imagine how the coating will look, but also to see fully all the subtleties of the patterns and rulers.

The most beautiful are linoleum under parquet "Christmas tree", floor covering the color of oak or ebony. Also popular are squares and rectangles as patterns. A modern designer can also use concise colors in a minimalist style.

You will learn more about how to choose linoleum from the following video.