Interiors
Upgrade your kitchen flooring
When designing kitchen spaces, it can be easy to overlook the floor in favour of kitchen cabinetry and layout. But flooring can make or break a living space so it’s essential to choose a floor which partners style with durability.
Alex Heslop, Trend Expert at Flooring Superstore, comments: “No floor in your home works harder than in your kitchen – and for that reason, a flooring which can withstand the constant footfall while offering a stylish backdrop that caters to the ranging demands of a kitchen is key.
“We’re seeing a continued demand towards practical and affordable alternatives to more traditional materials like wood and stone, which look almost identical to the real thing.
“So, whether you’re looking to refresh a small space, create a statement space for entertaining or want to create a multifunctional family room – there’s a tasteful and hardwearing flooring option for you.”
1. Small kitchens
“Smaller kitchens require a bit more thought about the design, as it’s important to make use of every bit of precious space. While there will be less flooring on show, it still plays a key role in smaller kitchens, as the design and colour choices have the ability to open up the room and make it appear more spacious, or can have the opposite, less favourable effect.
“For a traditional feel that creates an airy and Scandi-style feel, opt for light coloured woods such as beech or ash. Laminate and Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) can provide a more durable and often more affordable alternative to real wood, which will withstand all the demands of a modern home, for years to come.”
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*NEW* Flooring Superstore’s Asenso Elegance Herringbone in Crafted Oak
is a perfect blend of elegance and durability with all the benefits of a scratch-resistant, waterproof and easy to clean luxury vinyl tile (LVT) floor.
2. Statement spaces
“Dinner parties are back on the menu as many of us are going out less, so more people are seeking ways to enhance their kitchen and entertaining spaces. Embracing bold and vibrant flooring choices such as monochrome is a fantastic way to do this, and many are taking advantage of the wider variety of high-quality vinyl tiles available which offer a range of interesting textures and designs for a fraction of the price.
“From polished concrete to marble effect and bold patterns, there’s never been a wider range of ways to create a showstopper of a kitchen floor.”
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Flooring Superstore’s Vinyl Flooring in Diamond Black
is sure to add a touch of luxury to any kitchen without an expensive price tag. Designed to deal with high footfall areas, this flooring is water resistant and hardwearing making it a perfect addition to the heart of the home.
£14.99 per square metre.
3. Open plan living
“Kitchens are no longer a space used purely for cooking and we’re seeing a continued appetite for the kitchen to work as a multifunctional living space. Because of this, your kitchen flooring selection is particularly important to ensure it caters to the wide variety of demands a multifunctional living space brings, whether that be dining, relaxing or working.
“By clever zoning, you can encompass two distinct flooring styles to create different areas and ambiences in your open plan kitchen. For example, a patterned tile option for around the cabinetry will provide a hardwearing choice which can disguise spillages, while a traditional hardwood creates a neutral calming style for a relaxed dining zone.”
Get the look
*NEW* Flooring Superstore Asenso Symphony Hex Tile in Italian Marble
is a fantastic way to add contemporary charm to your kitchen, as well as offering added waterproof and scratch proof features sure to come in handy in any busy kitchen.
£49.99 per square metre.
Alex Heslop, Trend Expert
