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How does wide plank laminate differ from others?

Laminate is available in a wide variety of designs and versions. Particularly popular is the wide plank (Landhausdiele) variant, which visually aligns with classic wooden floorboards. It resembles a natural wooden plank cut from a single tree trunk. Characteristic for wide plank laminate are its authentic wood grains as well as generous dimensions: Each plank is at least 1.20 meters long and 19 centimeters wide.
The selection of wood decors ranges from light colorations, through classic and rich brown tones, to dark, rustic looks. Available options include calm, uniform gradings as well as lively structures with pronounced knots and cracks – depending entirely on individual taste and interior style.


Which wide plank laminate suits your room?

Wide plank laminate is a beautiful classic and serves as an eye-catcher in many rooms. However, wide plank laminate is not the perfect choice for every room. We share how you can find the best look for a perfect room effect. Particularly important are:

  • Room size
  • Room proportions
  • Interior style
  • Lighting conditions

Room size

The wide plank look unfolds its full effect especially in spacious rooms. With a minimum length of 1.20 meters, the planks look particularly harmonious on areas of around 15 m² and above. Rustic designs with striking grain patterns stand out particularly well in very large and open spaces.

Room proportions & installation direction

The dimensions of the room influence the optimal installation direction:

  • Narrow rooms such as hallways benefit from longitudinally installed planks, as they visually stretch the room and make it feel more inviting.
  • In square or wide rooms, the installation direction can be chosen flexibly – depending on the desired room effect.

Interior style & wall color

The floor should ideally harmonize with the interior style and wall color to create a cohesive overall picture:

  • Light laminate flooring provides more light and openness, making it particularly suitable for dark rooms. It always appears modern and crisp, making spaces look larger.
  • Dark laminate flooring creates cosiness and depth. Excellent contrasts can be achieved with dark laminate, creating a modern yet cozy atmosphere.
  • Brown tones: Universally applicable, they match almost any style. Particularly rich brown tones harmonize wonderfully with many plants and create a natural, homey ambiance.
  • Plenty of natural light brings out the structure and color of the laminate particularly well. These rooms often benefit from a very natural wood look.


Our wide plank laminate recommendations for specific interior styles

Scandinavian style

Laminate recommendation: Light wood looks such as whitewashed oak
Characteristics: Crisp, welcoming, minimalist
Effect: Supports the airy, bright atmosphere and pairs well with white furniture and natural textiles

Rustic / Country house style

Laminate recommendation: Dark, lively wood looks with knot holes and grains
Characteristics: Cozy, traditional, warm
Effect: Enhances the comfortable ambiance and harmonizes with other wooden furniture

Industrial style

Laminate recommendation: High-contrast wood looks, either very light or grey to dark
Characteristics: Urban, modern – subtle with light floors and raw with dark and grey laminate
Effect: Sets exciting contrasts against metal furniture and leather

Modern minimalism

Laminate recommendation: Calm, uniform wood looks in neutral tones (e.g. light grey, sand-colored)
Characteristics: Crisp, reduced, functional
Effect: Creates a calm basis for puristic furniture and clean lines

Boho / Ethno style

Laminate recommendation: Warm, medium wood colors with natural graining
Characteristics: Playful, creative, individual
Effect: Harmoniously complements colorful textiles, plants, and vintage furniture


Experience wide plank laminate virtually in your home

With our innovative room planner, you can design your living spaces individually: Lay our laminate flooring digitally in different rooms and styles to get a realistic impression of the room's effect. You can even upload a photo of your own home and test how our floors look in it. Try it now – directly in our Room Designer!

Room Designer


Oak wide plank laminate – a versatile classic

Oak wide plank laminate is among the most frequently used floor coverings. Oak does not have to appear in classic brown – modern manufacturing and finishing techniques allow for a wide spectrum of color nuances and gradings.
Through the use of pigmented oils and lacquers, grain patterns can be specifically emphasized and different shades created – from very light (white-oiled) to deep dark (smoked or dark-oiled). Laminate floors adopt these developments and offer a multitude of designs inspired by natural wood colors.
As a result, oak wide plank laminate opens up numerous possibilities for individual interior design – from subtle and modern to rustic and expressive.


XXL wide plank laminate

Particularly noteworthy is our XXL collection. Hinterseer goes beyond the standard and has included an XXL collection in its range to offer even more individuality. Our XXL collection, with a length of ~ 2 meters and a width of 24.5 cm, is an extraordinary wide plank laminate.


Why buy wide plank laminate from Hinterseer?

Variety meets quality – Hinterseer offers the right laminate solution for every room and taste. Even if rooms present different requirements, a broad selection of wide planks is available: from light to brown and dark laminate.
Our Aqua collections are water-resistant and thus ideal for high-traffic living areas such as kitchens or hallways. The loc 12 XXL collection impresses with particularly wide and long planks, giving any space an elegant and generous feel. For the highest demands, our Premium and Classic collections offer a high use class as well as authentic wood textures that are hardly distinguishable from real parquet.