Smart Designs for a Well-Functioning Home 

If it’s time for a few projects to boost your home’s IQ, you’re in the right place! These ideas will inspire you with beautiful designs for updating your existing storage, surfacing and overall design selections. Learn how Formica^® Brand products and FENIX^® Innovative Materials can reinvigorate your favorite spaces in new ways. 

1. Get Organized  

Clutter and a lack of storage can add stress to busy lives. When everything has a designated spot, your home will feel more spacious and relaxing. Formica^® Laminate and FENIX^® Innovative Materials are excellent for built-in shelving, cabinets, shoe storage and other drop zones. Not only do these surfaces last for years with their exceptional durability, but they also can be cleaned with soap and water for ease of maintenance.

2. Enhance Wellness with Hints of Nature 

Designing for wellbeing is a trend that helps us bring the beauty of nature indoors to create relaxing environments. Plants, natural light, water features, the colors and patterns of nature — all are components of biophilic design, which focuses on adding wellness to interior spaces. When it comes to surfacing, you can opt for woodgrains, stone looks, and shades of blue, green, brown and white to mirror outdoor hues. The realistic stone looks from the 180fx^® Laminate Collection capture this vibe perfectly. 

3. Save Time with Easy-to-Clean Surfaces

Formica^® Brand surfaces are easy to clean using mild detergents and a nonabrasive cloth. By contrast, natural stones like granite and marble require more upkeep and need to be sealed regularly.  

4. Shape Your Unique Design Vision

Everform^® Solid Surface can be shaped into virtually any size or configuration. This acrylic surface is highly durable and nonporous, a bonus in kitchens and bathrooms where a seamlessly integrated sink keeps bacteria at bay. Explore the full range of colors and patterns in the collection. 

5. Incorporate Creative Flair with Color

Color is making a comeback in home interiors! FENIX^® Innovative Materials offer super matte selections in rich blues, greens, reds and more. These fingerprint-resistant surfaces feature low light reflectivity for an elegant and dramatic look. You can also consider statement stone laminates like black or green marbles to add panache. 

6. Add a Home Office

Whether you work from home or have a pile of tasks that require your full attention, a quiet spot with a good worktop could be just the ticket. A home office that works well helps you get projects checked off your to-do list in comfort and style.  

7. Add a Modern Edge Profile

There are numerous edging options available for putting the finishing touches on your Formica^® Laminate countertops. Formica Group offers four edge profiles in a range of modern looks: a classic square edge, postforming, edgebanding and IdealEdge^®.

In addition, you can opt for ready-made countertops from Hartson-Kennedy^®. The Contemporary Stylings program features color-through edges perfectly matched to six popular Formica^® Laminate patterns.

Get Your Project Started Today!

When you’re ready to get started, explore our DIY corner and Where to Buy page. You can even purchase sheets of Formica^® Laminate directly from our website!