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Kitchen Floors and Countertops
Kitchen floors and countertops typically are of different materials and looks, but they don't have to be. Make an elegant statement by matching the kitchen flooring and countertops, or make them of contrasting materials -- but countertops can be even better when covered with kitchen flooring choices. Kitchen flooring comes in a wide range of materials, textures and colors which means your countertops can also. Both kitchen flooring and countertops need to be durable and easy to clean. Imagine how bold your kitchen will look whin your kitchen floor and countertops match. Is is time to make a bold, elegant statement?
Have you thought of using the same material for your kitchen floors and countertops? Maybe it's time to consider that option.
Kitchen flooring choices abound in many different materials and colors.The same goes for countertops. That is why it is so overwhelming to consumers when they walk into home improvement stores. How do you know which flooring will look great in your kitchen and will give you years of use? Research. If you will take the time to research the kitchen flooring choices that are available, you will have a better idea of what you want to install in your kitchen. Then when you go to the store, you will be a more informed customer and will not feel as overwhelmed.
You can choose stone, wood, vinyl, linoleum, bamboo, cork, or any other flooring for your kitchen that is able to withstand the wear and tear that kitchens receive. And counters typically take even less abuse, so often the same materials will work well there too. The kitchen is a very important room in most homes because of all of the activity that happens in the kitchen, so it's important to choose kitchen flooring that fits your family and activities. If you choose flooring for the kitchen that is durable, beautiful, and easy to clean then you will be more satisfied with your kitchen flooring choice.
Using the same material for both kitchen flooring and countertops helps unify the kitchen and gives it a more sophisticated and up-to-date look. Some very beautiful stone choices for matching your kitchen flooring and countertops include marble, granite, slate, or travertine. Bamboo and maple would also be stunning. A more modern look would be using linoleum in either the same or complimentary colors. If you are looking for a way to instantly make your kitchen look more stunning and up-to-date, then you will want to consider installing matching kitchen flooring and countertops.
There is a reason that most countertop materials also come in flooring choices. Countertops need to be durable, stain resistant, and stylish just like flooring does. This approach takes away your worry about it matching or flowing well together. Choose kitchen flooring and countertops that will go with several different decorating styles and color combinations, as the flooring and countertops will last for years and years.
Your kitchen countertop and flooring decision should not be made lightly. Most of the materials that are used for both flooring and countertops are considered permanent, which means that they will usually last for many years. Although the investment will be slightly higher than other materials, you will get your money back in the durableness and longetivity of the material. It will be well worth your investment when you see the difference that matching kitchen flooring and countertops will have on the look and feel of your kitchen.
If you are looking for a wonderful way to create a bold statement and unique look in your kitchen, consider installing matching kitchen flooring and countertops.
Comments
My walls are a neutral color (I guess you could call them a soft tan) and the ceiling is white. Also I must stick with the laminate type countertop (I think) for price purpose. Most of the time I like the neutral color because you can chage the wall colors and have a new room without a lot of cost. Does the countertop need to match the floor or totally different? Please help me with a few suggestions!!
Donna at August 26, 2008 07:36 AM
Hi Donna, Nope, the countertop doesn't need to match the floor - unless you want it to! With the current color scheme you could literally choose whatever color tickles your fancy.........really! Keep in mind that the color you choose could reduce your color options for walls at a later time should you decide you're ready for a change, though you'd probably be ok with another neutral color.
I'm partial to greens myself -- whether a seafoam, sage or dark green......any would work. Warm colors like oranges & reds would look nice as well as blues. Shoot, even golden yellows would work because the travertine would pull it all together. You could also choose something that is close in color to the one of the colors of your travertine.
What colors do you like?
The Flooring Lady at August 27, 2008 05:49 PM
I was leaning toward the Wilson Art Deepstar Bronze or the Wilson Art Milano Quartz countertop. I did not want a very light color. I am not sure about a really dark color (I like the looks but thinking it might be hard to keep and I don't have a lot of light in there).
Donna at August 28, 2008 09:41 AM
Hi Donna!
I went and looked them up - fantastic choices! So, which one is it going to be?
The Flooring Lady at August 29, 2008 10:28 PM
I am trying to pick out counter tops for my kitchen I have hunter green walls from chair railijg up and taupe from chair railing down with all with trim. My cabinets are a honey oak and my floors are Wilsonart Yellowstone.I have highlighted in black wrought iron and a little red. I am leaning towards Wilsonart counters or formica can someone please suggest what colors you would use I am not sure weather to go dark or light (help,help,help)
Thanks Jennifer
Jennifer at September 6, 2008 08:08 PM
Hi Jennifer,
I think you could go either way since you have a pretty good balance already going on. I think it's going to depend on whether you'd like something to blend more with your hunter green or something to blend more with your cabinets & floor. If it were me, I'd go for something to compliment the cabinets/floor, you might decide to change your wall color - wall color gets changed more often than cabinets & floors do. That way you have the golden tones at the top, middle and bottom (floor) of your kitchen. You could still choose a green shade of course, but if you ever decide to change your walls you'll still be wanting to choose something to coordinate with the green in the countertop (that's where a countertop with varying shades of green would help).
You can order WilsonArt samples at their website too. That page has a neat little function where you can choose colors to go with a color group, cabinet color or allpliance color.
The Flooring Lady at September 7, 2008 11:54 AM
Can you really use flooring for countertop surface? Any photos? Seems like thickness would be an issue (3/4"). Any experience with adding a matching wood fence for the facing edge set at 2" or 3" for the illusion of thickness. Can you seal over existing pre-finish with a food-safe finish? Is water damage a potential issue at the seams?
Anonymous at September 8, 2008 08:02 AM
Yes you can! Actually, it was a rather popular method back in the 1950's and it's making a comeback. Here's a good article about it.
There are food-safe finishes that can be applied as well; the best thing to do is check with the manufacturer of the chosen material and ask them what can be used without voiding their warranty.
The Flooring Lady at September 8, 2008 02:35 PM
I'm getting Ikea Birch cabinets, and kempas flooring (dark and variated like cherry) but am having a hard time with counter top choice.
I've considered granite, quartz and laminate!
I like kasmir gold granite, wilsonart sedona bluff http://samples.wilsonart.com/p-119-sedona-bluff-1824-35.aspx and LG Viatera in sedona http://www.gwsurfaces.com/Images/ColorChips/LG%20Viatera/pages/sedona_jpg.htm and valencia http://www.gwsurfaces.com/Images/ColorChips/LG%20Viatera/pages/Valencia_jpg.htm
link to my kitchen; http://www.flickr.com/photos/30216148@N03/2831066830/in/set-72157607124642064/
whaddya think?
jenni at September 18, 2008 08:02 AM
Hi Jenni, I'm as stumped as you are with making a choice - they're all great! I especially like the Valencia, should contrast nicely with the birch and go well with the flooring. But durn, I like them all!
The Flooring Lady at September 20, 2008 01:25 PM
