Which element of a kitchen catches your eye first? Cabinets, backsplash, countertop? What about the floor? It covers the entire room and is critical to the style and functioning of the space. The floor pulls the design together while withstanding heavy foot traffic, moisture, and food spills.

Assess Your Requirements

Look at your household. Do you have young kids running around, or do you entertain frequently? You may need a floor that's more durable, easy to clean, and slip-resistant. Is the household primarily adults with quieter dinners and infrequent cooking? You have more flexibility.

Consider Style

Today's kitchen is often an integrated part of the home's living space, so the floor should complement the overall style. Color, pattern, and texture all play a role in defining the room.

Material Options

Stone is hard-wearing and durable, easy to clean and maintain depending on the type. Some stones are more prone to chipping or staining. Common options: limestone, travertine, slate. Natural and unique-looking, but cool underfoot, so consider radiant heating.

Tile comes in porcelain, ceramic, or wood-effect that mimics hardwood. Available in a range of shapes and sizes, generally easy to clean. Grout lines are part of tile floors, so check maintenance requirements.

Wood creates a warm, welcoming kitchen with a luxurious feel. Wood can be tricky in a kitchen prone to spills and splashes, so understand the maintenance required to protect against moisture and scratching. We dig into wood flooring in our wood floor guide.

Vinyl has come a long way and now mimics almost any surface. Water-resistant, generally easy to install, and inexpensive.

Linoleum is an all-natural surface available in almost any color, can be cut into unique patterns. Easy to maintain and budget-friendly, though not as hard-wearing as other materials.

Other materials include laminate wood, bamboo, concrete, cork, and carpet.

Price and Budget

Floor materials span a wide range of prices. Take into account the size of the space (and therefore quantity), the price of the material, the cost to install, and any long-term maintenance.

Talk through kitchen flooring with a designer

If you're planning a kitchen and want to talk through flooring options, we'd love to talk.

Schedule a showroom visit at our 5,000 square foot showroom in Norwell. No pressure, just a real conversation about your home.

Transitions Kitchens, Baths & Remodeling
433 Washington St, Norwell, MA
(781) 871-0881