Which flooring for my kitchen
ahms40
9 years ago
We inherited this kitchen and want to replace the flooring. We can't afford to replace the work tops, so we need to work with what we have. We have a 2 and 4 year old children. The blind is on the work top and sample tiles for the wall. We're looking at engineered wood or tiles.
Please help as it's driving me crazy now - I just can't decide!
Please help as it's driving me crazy now - I just can't decide!
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Comments (1)Hi vivienyi, Which room are you looking to upgrade? It might help if you upload a picture of what it currently looks like....See MoreWhich Kitchen Floor Material?
Comments (6)Hi Charlie, we understand that choosing flooring can be one of the hardest decisions. The floor is one of the biggest surface areas in your room and can make a big difference to the overall look. As you're looking to keep things 'in a traditional style' and have a period property, we think a natural floor would be the best choice for your kitchen. We can't help imagining the lovely contrast a wood floor would make against the stone of that period fireplace too. If you think wood flooring is what you'd like then please be assured that engineered wood is suitable for kitchens. The stability of engineered also gives you the option to install underfloor heating. And, real oak can take withstand more than 100 years before it wears just 1mm. So even though engineered oak has a thinner 'wear layer' of real oak than solid wood, it's more stable and you can be confident that it will last you longer than a lifetime all the same. We've pasted some ideas for the parquet style that you like below. And we also have a guide about the benefits of engineered flooring that you might find handy: https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk/blog/engineered-wood-flooring-benefits/ Hope that helps (: https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk/product/goodrich-natural-oak-2/ https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk/product/goodrich-coffee-oak/...See MoreTiny, angled kitchen - which way to lay flooring?
Comments (10)Taking principles from external design, I would avoid option 1, as it adds another angle to an already busy scheme. Option 2 Perpendicular to the light source is best as it will add width to the space and the bond is contra to the line of view. The option above with bond perpendicular to the door, leads the eye to the washing machine making it a focal point, also any inaccuracies in laying the bond will be apparent as you enter the room. As mention above a non linear material could also be an option....See MoreBleached Walnut & Matt white kitchen...which floor?
Comments (10)I think that these cabinets are a nice choice and I think wood has a natural warm ness so hubby shouldn’t worry it will look cold. Most likely he means that it is too pale for his taste but of course you can add colour to the wall later if he still feels that way. Perhaps you can find a wallpaper you like for a feature wall in the snug. I also liked some of the concrete style tile suggestions. For me I am not keen on kitchen layout particularly the oven position and the peninsula. I think the peninsula cuts in half an otherwise spacious room and is a barrier to accessing your fridge and oven. To me it feels like you missed the opportunity to make the kitchen feel bigger and the kitchen is probably occupying a very similar position to the outgoing one even though walls have moved. Personally I think you should be investigating a plan where your oven and fridge are towards the area you have put a breakfast bar. If you have longer runs of units this helps you see the wide drawers which is a particular feature of this contemporary kitchen. You could also increase the distance between the sink and the hob which is of course your working area. Personally I think the room would be feel bigger without the shown peninsula breakfast bar and instead a bistro table by the garden doors....See More
ahms40
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bombel1972
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julieellen
9 years agoI would lean toward the wood.... We have a dog and two children ( 1 + almost 4) and the wood is much easier to keep clean than the tiles in the laundry.... I love the look too
Lauren
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoahms40. i'm sorry. i forget to show pictures sometimes. this is what my floor in the kitchen looks like. as far scratches. for me, i've told myself (and husband) not to be too concerned about it, if and when we get it (we have a labrador). i know it costs and it's not THAT cheap, but first and foremost... it's a floor. we use it. A LOT! haha i tell myself, it gives it character. it helps me ha
Helen Jones
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9 years agoThe scratches are visible when the light reflects, but not so bad looking directly down on the floor...
Tryphic
9 years agoahms40
9 years agoTryphic
9 years agoPlease excuse the mess! Just finished cooking when I took it, but I hope it gives you an idea of how it looks! It takes a fair battering but has stood up well. Hope it at least helps give you an idea anyway!
Tryphic
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