When designing your perfect kitchen, one of the key considerations is the flooring. It’s a detail that shouldn’t be a last-minute decision as it adds to the overall style, durability and functionality of your kitchen. After all, coordinating the flooring with your kitchen cabinets and worktops is important for an overall cohesive and inviting design.
Deciding Between Classic & Contemporary Flooring
Classic flooring is timeless and can look relevant for years to come, plus it lends itself to traditional kitchens that utilise natural materials. On the other hand, contemporary flooring is perfect for sleek, minimalistic kitchens that exude modernity.
Classic Kitchen Flooring
Some traditional kitchen flooring materials to consider include:
- Hardwood Flooring: Wood naturally evokes warmth and cosiness, which pairs well with timeless designs like the Shaker kitchen. It’s also durable and pairs well with other elegant materials like marble worktops.
- Stone Tiles: You can use a variety of stone materials and colours, depending on the type of atmosphere you want to create, from rustic to classic English.
- Terracotta or Exposed Brick: For lovers of the farmhouse style, exposed brick or terracotta flooring could be a great pick that injects personality and charm. You might think brick is unconventional, but it’s durable and can enhance your kitchen.
Contemporary Kitchen Flooring
If you have chosen a modern kitchen design, then selecting cool, contemporary flooring is the way to go:
- Limestone Tiles: High quality and effortlessly adds a subtle finishing touch to a light and airy kitchen.
- Polished Concrete: Not only for industrial use–concrete can also add a modern edge to your kitchen while being durable.
- Porcelain Tiles: Can imitate other materials or you can select a colour that best complements your cabinetry.
Factors to Consider When Selecting Your Flooring
Durability & General Maintenance
Since your kitchen receives a lot of footfall, it’s important to select a material that is long-lasting and resistant to spills. In general, ceramic tiles are easy to mop clean, look modern and are durable. When it comes to concrete, brick or stone tiles, they are tough but may need a seal applying as they can be porous, absorbing spills and moisture.
Comfort & Practicality
Comfort is key when designing your kitchen, especially if you plan to spend a lot of time enjoying it. So, if you want a softer, cosy-feeling floor then wood may be a great choice. Ceramic, stone tiles and concrete can look great in a contemporary kitchen, but one consideration is that they can feel cold. However, in certain situations under floor heating can be installed for added warmth.
Aesthetics & Appearance
Flooring is an essential visual consideration which ties together your kitchen design. So it’s worth looking through options and ideas with your designer to select a style that enhances the ambience of the room and compliments the modern or contemporary aesthetic.
Whether you’re considering a classic Shaker kitchen or a cutting-edge modern design, we can help you select the best flooring for your requirements and taste. We work with a range of materials and can create a functional yet stylish kitchen that lives up to your vision.
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