Schmidt, French manufacturer of customised interior designs for every room of the home, is renowned for creating kitchens that are functional, practical and full of wow factor. Along with an impressive portfolio of cabinets in a wide range of neutral, pastel, bold and dark colours, lacquer, wood finishes, laminate and melamine, Schmidt also offers a stunning selection of laminate worksurfaces and splashbacks to enhance any kitchen décor. Laminate is a great choice for classic and contemporary spaces, adding charm and character or a sleek and seamless finish in a complementary or contrasting colour, print or effect. The Marmor marble-effect laminate shown below for instance is a wonderful example of how this lookalike laminate offers the same feel-good quality and designer look as natural marble but at a much more affordable price, allowing homeowners to splash out on a high-end design without the price tag to match.
Marmor laminate, along with all 34 colours within Schmidt’s laminate collection, is available in thicknesses of 20mm, 40mm and 78mm. It looks stunning set atop the Murphy wood-finish island while enhancing the clean, bright and crisp look of the La Vie En Rose and Clay cabinetry within the rest of the space. Laminate surfaces have come on leaps and bounds in recent years with the latest designs offering the same tactile smoothness of a honed natural stone but with added durability and resilience. Schmidt’s laminate collection is water-resistant, hardwearing and long-lasting and is available in everything from stone styles such as Moonstone, Etna Grey and Canyon to the marble effects of Paladina, Yule and Marmor. It also includes an on-trend Terrazzo, concrete styles including Rocca Grey and Scala as well as the wood looks of Vintage Oak, Amber Oak, Harvey and Alabama.
As well as offering the look and feel of natural stone and wood without the high price tag to go with it, Schmidt’s high quality laminate surfaces also come in a wide choice to suit every scheme. The main palette offers 34 colours in stone and wood effects. There is also a laminate with a nano finish, which comes in five colours and thicknesses of 20mm and 39mm. This ultra-matt surface has a silky-smooth touch without the worry of fingerprints or scratches, as these can be removed quickly and easily with the wipe of a sponge.
Schmidt also offers a compact laminate in a choice of four colours and a thickness of 12mm. This ultra-thin laminate is totally resistant to moisture and gives kitchens a really contemporary look, perfect for smaller spaces as the minimal and fuss-free design enhances a feeling of light and space.
“We know that a new kitchen is a big investment,” says Tamara Heller, Marketing Operations Manager at Schmidt UK. “Which is why we offer an unrivalled range of high-quality stone and wood-effect laminate surfaces that create a luxurious look and feel in any space, without the high cost to match. Once you touch the tactility for yourself, you won’t believe that it's made from laminate. This allows homeowners to create their ultimate dream kitchen, no matter what their budget.”
Schmid kitchens start from £10,000 including delivery and fitting