New technology and advantages in manufacturing techniques mean that the latest wood-look laminates are almost impossible to tell apart from the real deal, whether you want to give your home a vintage vibe with rustic-style or distressed floorboards, add a touch of Scandi style with cool whitewashed planks or set off a contemporary scheme to perfection with a floor in must-have shades of grey. 
 
As one of the country's leading online flooring retailers, UK Flooring Direct offers a host of high-quality European-made, stylish laminates that tap into the latest wood flooring trends, so it's never been easier to replicate the gorgeous look and texture of a real timber floor on a tight budget. We've rounded up five fabulous examples below, all of which feature an Authentic Textured Surface and bevelled edges for that characteristic wood-floor look and an easy 5G Click system for fast and easy DIY installation.

Extra-large planks

One flooring trend that's definitely taking hold in 2018 is larger boards. Woodmark 12mm Laminate Flooring Makro Nature Oak comes in longer-than-average planks (188mm x 1845mm), which work particularly well in elongated rooms, helping to make the floor look in proportion and adding to a feeling of elegance. It also boasts an AC5 Commercial rating and an impressive 30-year warranty for long-lasting good looks. 

Greige

With warm tones of brown balancing the coolness of grey, greige is fast gaining ground as 2018's go-to neutral decorating shade. Series Woods 8mm Laminate Flooring Lombardia Oakshowcases the shade beautifully, its understated grain markings and cool, modern vibe making it a great fit for contemporary interiors, while its 25-year warranty will give any homeowner peace of mind.

Fumed oak

The natural colour variation and smoky tones of fumed oak are beautifully captured in Series Woods Professional 12mm Laminate Flooring Harbour Oak, which comes in a burnished brown hue that will add warmth to any room. At 12mm thick and with a 30-year warranty, this super-hardwearing floor features classic 188mm x 1375mm planks that will look their best in small and medium size rooms. 

Cool, contemporary grey

Our love affair with grey shows no signs of waning, and multiple shades of this popular colour – from taupe to concrete – run through Series Woods 12mm Laminate Flooring Lazio Oak. Featuring medium-size planks (193mm x 1380mm) that will beautifully enhance small and medium size rooms and a 25-year warranty, this floor is a chic and contemporary as well as a practical choice.

Bleached-out tones

The latest trend in wood flooring is for 'extreme' shades at either ends of the colour spectrum, with homeowners opting either for the darkest charcoal or deep chocolate shades, or blonde woods so pale they're practically white. Series Woods Premium 8mm Laminate Flooring Brilliant White Oakis firmly in the latter camp and will instantly lighten and brighten any space. With a soft and subdued grain, it's a fantastic foil for a contemporary scheme, and is blissfully easy to look after – just vacuum it regularly and give it an occasional damp mopping. 
 
For a huge selection of laminate, real wood and vinyl floors, visit www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk.

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