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Must-Consider Kitchen Flooring Design and Material Ideas

Kitchens are no longer rooms hidden behind walls and cook stoves. They are increasingly merging with other living spaces. They have transformed into family socialization spots, entertainment areas, and primary living spaces. Therefore, don’t ignore the kitchen floors. Choose the best kitchen flooring design if you’re planning to change it. Consider factors such as durability, maintenance, visual appeal, and cost.

Let’s explore some of the best kitchen flooring materials and design ideas.

Hardwood

Hardwood floors are very durable, hence a good option for your kitchen. Initially, homeowners avoided hardwood floors because they absorbed moisture. However, modern technology has introduced sealers and finishes that help bar moisture from damaging your floors. It’s also easier to repair in case of damage.

There are several hardwood floor designs you can use for your kitchen. Most homeowners go for the horizontal strip designs. Why don’t you take it a notch higher by herringbone parquet, chevron parquet, diamond parquet, 3-D, or a mix of different designs and hardwood material? Most of these designs are hard to mimic and install. A single mistake may compromise the beauty of hardwood flooring. Therefore, instead of doing it as a DIY, think of working with a kitchen remodeling contractor to help you install a harmonious hardwood flooring design. 

Linoleum

Linoleum flooring will look fantastic in your kitchen. It’s a good kitchen flooring choice. It’s a durable, stain-resistant, damage-resistant, and sustainable flooring material. Linoleum manufacturers use renewable resources (linseed oil, pine rosin, jute, cork flour, and wood) to produce linoleum. Linoleum also comes with a natural bactericidal property, hence a perfect choice if you have an obsession with hygienic solutions.

If you love trendy designs, think of installing faux stone linoleum flooring. A marbled design will look great in your kitchen. Take hints from your kitchen countertops or other floor patterns in your living spaces. Think of cohesivity as you pick a design. Let your kitchen remodeling contractor help you choose a beautiful marbled linoleum design.

Bamboo

Bamboo is the most versatile flooring material. You can install it anywhere in your house, including the kitchen. Moreover, they are eco-friendly and durable, hence a good choice for your kitchen. It is easy to maintain, pest-resistant, and resistant to moisture.

You can install engineered, strand woven, or solid bamboo flooring in your kitchen.

Bamboo flooring is hard to install and refinish. You will require the assistance of a professional to get a perfect-looking bamboo flooring in your kitchen.

Ceramic, Porcelain, or Stone Tiling

Tiles are often the most preferred flooring option for moisture-prone rooms like the bathroom and the kitchen. They come in various patterns. Choose a style that matches your energy level. You can go for stone, ceramic, or porcelain tiles. All three options are great for the kitchen. Porcelain and ceramic are easier to install, maintain, durable, and stain-resistant.

Natural stone tiles can handle any form of abuse thrown at it. You can pick granite, limestone, sandstone, or marble tiling for your kitchen. To prevent moisture from seeping into the tile, consider applying a stone sealer to your floors every 12 months.

Vinyl

It’s affordable and quite versatile. It’s also moisture-resistant and easier to maintain. What’s more, you can easily replace it in case of damage. Compared to tiles, it’s warm and soft. Hence provides the much-needed support and comfort for your feet. Your china set will also receive a soft landing if they accidentally drop. They also offer the same durability levels as ceramic tiles.

They are visually appealing. You can get a luxurious feel in your kitchen if you pick a design with a marble, wood, stone, or ceramic tile finish. Modern technology has made it possible to get a realistic finishing that gives you a luxurious-looking floor at an affordable cost.

However, the affordability comes with a glitch. It’s not resistant to damage. If you’re a “green” inclined person, vinyl may not be the perfect choice for your kitchen. Vinyl flooring is not biodegradable.

It’s a Wrap

The kitchen floors handle lots of foot traffic. They also endure staining, moisture, water exposure, and temperature fluctuations. But this doesn’t mean you can’t pick a visually appealing flooring option because of the hardship the kitchen floor goes through. Our kitchens have merged with other living spaces. Hence, they need to look beautiful. The flooring choices and designs above are durable, require little maintenance, and will look amazing in your kitchen. Therefore, pick a style that suits your budget and cost.

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