Designing Relaxing and Calm Interior Spaces with Formica® Laminate

The spaces we inhabit can reflect and influance our moods. Today's focus on mental health and wellbeing, especially among youger generations, is increasingle reflected in the design world. From spa-like bathrooms to cozy bedrooms and inviting kitchens, there's a need for serenity in our environments.Often associated with biophilic design, this approach reflects a growing desire to reconnect with nature and incorporate its calming, restorative qulities into everyday spaces.

The four patterns below exemplify the Casually Biophilic design trend from the 2024 Living Impressions™ Collection. Explore these innovative looks to gain inspiration for incorporating wellbeing into your next home project.

With its leafy silhouettes and sun-dappled white background, Foliage laminate adds a soft, subtle pattern to countertops and other surfaces. It’s the perfect complement to both dark and light wood cabinetry and provides a grounding element in design. You can also learn how the Formica Group team created this original pattern in our Foliage design story.

Reminiscent of moss and lichen on stone, Patine Stone laminate features a mottled pattern of rich golden beige, cool gray and natural green. It’s a statement stone that beautifully anchors a design concept rooted in nature, ideal for inspiring relaxing room ideas.

Jatoba Green 180fx® laminate brings high-resolution, true-to-scale detailing to home spaces. This luxury green stone look is the perfect blend of nature’s shades as its colours range from deep forest to cool juniper. The highlights of yellow-green and green-beige moss add intrigue as soft crackles of light sage accentuate the surface. Bonus: Unlike natural stone, Jatoba Green is easy to care for and budget friendly.

Wood elements are a key component of biophilic design. Luxe Mango laminate presents a colourful, lively grained wood pattern with a luxurious, mid-tone brown colour. Gold-beige and green-gray highlights add character and depth. This warm, grounding décor works well as a foundational component of a variety of design aesthetics. In addition, woodgrain laminate offers the look of real wood at a fraction of the price — and with less maintenance. For guidance, read our article on choosing the best wood look laminate countertop.