One approach to creating the idea that the room is larger and more open than it is is to stagger the planks of the laminate flooring. The flooring benefits from having depth due to the uneven pattern of the planks, which breaks up the monotony of the straight lines. In other words, the flooring was designed to have depth. This optical illusion makes the space look much more expansive and airy, which is especially advantageous for spaces constrained in square footage because it creates the impression that there is more space.