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/

I have to agree with the other comments, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) would be a perfect floor for your home. Many people are having this type of flooring installed throughout the ground floor of their homes because it is hard wearing, easy to clean and affordable. Moduleo and Karndean are popular brands, both offer several products ranges which include a variety of wood and stone effect tiles. Alternatively take a look at Harvey Maria, they have some stunning designs that look really good in hallways, kitchens and bathrooms.

Thank you both! Would you advise to do just the one colour/medium throughout the house? My husband seemed to think white or oak would look good everywhere except where the tiled floors are. I don't think it would be a good idea to do 2 different skirting boards though, do you?

Thank you both! Isla - This is the stone. https://www.mystonefloor.com/products/light-jerusalem-manoir-cabochon-tumbled-limestone-tiles?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7s20BhBFEiwABVIMrcJ_zf8MaOnGomGcXRahzHdv43YZiFuBtgYm_sKgB-Imyx5ORkdE0RoCKRMQAvD_BwE It looks whiter in the picture, but is a softer cream in reality. I think you are right on the oak stairs. I plan to have a carpet runner as well. What's your advice on the balustrade and handrail pls? Iron / Wood / Combination? If wood (or part wood), then do you recommend painting some or all of it to pick up on the main stone colour (e.g. leaving the handrail and maybe tread in oak, but risers in white/cream)? Thank you so very much! Sonia - absolutely right. I plan to have porcelain in the kitchen and engineered wood in the rest of the house. I am continuing to look for it in porcelain version as well. The link has some beautiful pieces - thank you :) Really appreciative of your help!