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How to Create Kid-Friendly Designs with Formica® Laminate

06/17/2024 13:17

Designing welcoming spaces for all members of the family is easy with Formica® Laminate.

Using Formica® Laminate for High-Traffic Home Surfaces

Life is busy. Durable surfaces are a must for families on the go. Fortunately, creating kid-friendly designs in your home is easy with Formica® Laminate sheets. From markerboard desks ready for drawings and doodles to cozy bedrooms, the design ideas you’ll find below can help inspire your next home improvement project. 

 Formica® Laminate is an excellent choice for:

  • Workspaces and craft rooms
  • Bedrooms
  • Game rooms and playrooms
  • Mudrooms and entryways
Why High Pressure Laminate?

Formica® Laminate is known around the world as a beautiful, durable and cost-effective surfacing option. Because it’s impact resistant, easy to clean and durable, it’s a fan favorite for many, especially families with younger children. In addition, the 100+ patterns and colours make it highly versatile for creating modern, eye-catching designs. 

Ready to install Formica® Laminate? Check out our DIY Center for tips and videos.

 Workspaces

 

Kids need a good place for homework, artwork, gaming, connecting, relaxing and more. Or perhaps you have a budding CEO who would love their own home office. Your child can pick their favorite Formica® Laminate pattern or colour to make their desk or workspace one of a kind.

Reading Nooks

 

Sometimes kids need a quiet spot to curl up and read or daydream. Craft a reading nook near a window to give your young folks a stylish place to get away for a while. Durable Formica® Laminate surfaces stay beautiful for years and resist light scratches and most impacts.

Bedroom Retreats

When it’s time to unwind or hit the sheets, a cozy bedroom is hard to beat. Formica® Laminate is an excellent option for making a headboard or bedframe that works with your child’s existing décor or colour palette. From woodgrains to solid colours, Formica® Laminate décors offer a wide range of design possibilities. 

Bonus idea: Closet doors in Formica® Markerboard Laminate double as a blank canvas, and kids won’t get in trouble for writing on the walls! Explore dozens of Formica® Laminate colours and patterns available with dry-erase capabilities.

Mudrooms and Entryways

Let’s face it - kids can bring outdoor messes inside. Creating a functional entryway, mudroom or laundry room where sports equipment, toys, shoes or other gear can be stored is a win for everyone. Plus, with easy cleanup and impact resistance, Formica® Laminate keeps your space looking good for years.

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