Kitchen flooring ideas for a refreshed look
In recent years, kitchen flooring has been increasingly biased towards practical and affordable alternatives to more traditional materials like real wood and stone. Porcelain, luxury vinyl tiles and engineered wood are now cheaper and easier to maintain and, thanks to advancements in design technology, they can look almost real now!
Below we run through some flooring ideas to get you started:-
Wood
Real or engineered wood is still going to be a favourite for the more minimalist or Scandinavian ‘style’ kitchens. Wood can be laid in a huge array of patterns to add simplicity or fun to your kitchen. Herringbone and chevron work perfectly with more classic homes, whereas long planks look effortless with more contemporary spaces.
Lighter flooring allows light to bounce around a room, which can make rooms feel bigger and brighter. White, grey and light flooring pairs well with a range of styles and cabinetry colours, especially with dark kitchens that are in vogue at the moment.
Reclaimed Wood
The rise of softer tones reflecting the outdoors is in an increased demand for more natural flooring choices offering a nicely rustic colour palette, such as reclaimed wood.
Whether it’s a dark, earthy brown Douglas Fir board or a sandy-coloured heritage oak, there is something to suit any style from classic to contemporary. Not only does this provide a charming aesthetic, but it also allows homeowners to embrace natural materials whilst being environmentally conscious.
Vinyl
If you’re looking for a practical, hard-wearing and inexpensive kitchen flooring choice, you can’t go far wrong with vinyl.
One of the most significant advantages of luxury vinyl is its affordability. Natural materials such as hardwood and stone can be more expensive, both in terms of initial purchase and installation costs. Look-alike flooring provides a budget-friendly solution that doesn't compromise on appearance.
Not only is this solution highly durable, but it can also help to transform a space and make a design statement in the kitchen without a large investment. Also, these styles are particularly easy to maintain, offering a visible level of cleanliness and satisfaction with a light sweep and mop.
Engineered Marble
Engineered marble is a more affordable and durable alternative to natural marble which can be prohibitively expensive, especially in larger kitchens. Unlike its natural counterpart, engineered marble comes without the cost of quarrying and cutting, and is made from a composite of stone, resin, gel coating and coloured pigments to achieve the distinctive high-gloss finish and colourful veins of real marble.
Terrazzo
This fascinating composite material, which combines chips of marble, quartz and glass with cement or resin to create a decorative speckled effect, has become a popular and playful choice in the kitchen.
Whilst it’s a more expensive choice on our list, it is a great contemporary option and adds interest and texture to your flooring. Not only adds decorative depth to your design but you might be surprised to learn that it is also extremely robust and easy to clean, making it an excellent option for kitchen floors.
So, for all your kitchen flooring requirements, look no further than the team at Blackberry. Call us today on 01858 288 031 or email gareth@blackberryhill.co.uk.