Interior designers across the country have discovered that the average age of their clients has shifted way down and that these clients have a penchant for laminate, viewing it as a fresh material with many exciting design possibilities. There was a time when people didn’t seek the advice of interior designers until they were well into their forties, but today’s designers report a growing client base in their twenties and early thirties.

The wealth of TV shows, stylish retail shops and many shelter and do-it-yourself magazines have helped to create design conscious consumers at a much younger age than their parents’ generation. These clients want stylish interiors in their first homes, as opposed to waiting until there are in their dreams home to seek professional design advice.

These young clients are also pushing designers toward a new edge, encouraging them to take a fresh look at stylish, affordable materials, such as laminate flooring!