The laminate you choose for your wardrobe will be one of the most visible surfaces in your bedroom every single day. Here’s how to make a decision you’ll be happy with for the next 15 years.
Understanding Laminate Grades
Thickness
- 1.0mm — The standard for wardrobe shutter faces. Rigid, durable, and suitable for all surface treatments.
- 0.8mm — Thinner and slightly more flexible. Used for curved surfaces or as a cost-saving choice for internal shelf liners.
- 0.7mm (liner) — White or cream, used exclusively for interior shelves and carcass interiors.
Surface Texture Categories
| Finish Type | Look | Feel | Fingerprints | Best Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Gloss | Mirror shine | Hard, smooth | Very visible | Modern minimalist |
| Super Matte | Near-zero reflection | Velvety, soft | Near invisible | Contemporary luxury |
| Textured Wood Grain | Natural wood look | Embossed grain | Moderate | Organic, warm interiors |
| Suede / Fabric Feel | Fabric-like matte | Soft, micro-texture | Minimal | Maximalist, eclectic |
| Metallic / Brushed | Metal effect | Hard, cool | High | Industrial, modern |
Design Styles and Matching Laminates
Scandinavian / Minimalist
Choose super-matte whites, off-whites, and light greys. Avoid patterns. Clean handle-less push-to-open systems work best with these finishes.
Recommend: Merino Super Matte in White Birch or Greenlam Blanc Super Matte.
Warm Contemporary (Most Popular in Bhubaneswar)
Textured walnut or oak wood-grain laminates in medium tones. Combine with warm teak veneer accent panels. Works beautifully with gold-tone hardware.
Recommend: CenturyLaminates Walnut Series.
Bold/Dark Luxury
Charcoal or deep navy super-matte wardrobes are increasingly popular in Bhubaneswar’s luxury residential projects. Pair with brass handles and back-lit glass panel inserts.
Recommend: Merino Super Matte in Charcoal or Greenlam Night Rider.
Practical Advice: Colour and Natural Light
- Dark rooms or north-facing bedrooms: Avoid very dark laminates — they will make the room feel cavernous. Choose medium tones or light wood grains.
- Bright south/west-facing rooms: You can go bolder. Deep colours, dramatic contrasts.
- Children’s rooms: Avoid super-dark or super-light gloss. Textured mid-tones hide cartoon stickers, crayon marks, and general chaos better.
Our Recommendation Process
Before choosing a laminate, we recommend:
- Collect full-size samples (A4 or larger) — tiny 2-inch chips are deceptive.
- View samples in your actual bedroom light (morning and evening).
- Touch and feel the texture — many clients change their mind from gloss to matte after touching a super-matte sample.
- Test edge-banding match — make sure the edge-banding tape we specify perfectly matches your chosen laminate.
Our Bhubaneswar showroom has over 200 full-display laminate sheets. Call us to schedule a selection session.