Flooring is literally the foundation of every kitchen. But for whatever reason, when we are renovating or designing the kitchen, we tend to concentrate on things like cabinets and appliances, forgetting the importance of choosing the right floor. So, we did a little bit of research to find out why hardwood flooring is considered by many to be the ultimate kitchen floor choice.
Kitchens tend to be the most social room in many homes which means that your kitchen will likely attract the biggest amount of traffic in comparison to other common gathering spaces. All types of flooring options will look great when you first install them, but it is important that they can withstand your life—heavy traffic, spills and stains, children, pets, etc.
Alta Vista: Historic – Oak
This is why Design Authority created a list of the best options that make sense for your kitchen floor. Coming in at number one on their list is hardwood flooring.
The first thing that people look for is usually something that is visually appealing. Hardwood floor is timeless and allows you to create a look that will never go out of style. Hardwood floors add natural beauty and warmth to your kitchen; however, more importantly, it is durable. Not only is hardwood a forever trend, but it also stands up to spills and stains through decades of use while requiring fairly low maintenance. Plus, you can always freshen up your look years down the road by refinishing or staining your kitchen floors so they can last a lifetime.
Engineered wood flooring is a highly popular kitchen choice. A couple of our favorites include Historic Oak from our Alta Vista Collection for a more natural, textured look and Juniper Maple from our True Collection for a durable, smooth finish.
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