| 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 mean your countertops can also. Both kitchen flooring and countertops need to be durable and easy to clean. Imagine how bold your kitchen will look when your kitchen floor and countertops match. It 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.
A lot of people have been averse to idea of using the same material for both Kitchen floors and countertops. 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 as you would be otherwise.
Which material to choose for your Kitchen floors and countertops?
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. Also, choosing the same material for both Kitchen floors and countertops does not mean that you have to choose the same design or pattern too. There are people who have selected different designs of the same material for their Kitchen floors and countertops and yet pulled off an amazing kitchen nonetheless.
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.
Longevity of Kitchen floors and countertops ensured
Another reason for using the same material for Kitchen floors and countertops is that both will last the same time. Imagine if you are using different materials for them, one may last longer and the other, not so much. This can cause problems in maintenance and the amount of money that you need to spend. On the other hand, by using the same material, you need not worry about intermittent and alternate maintenance, because the same material will take care of that problem on its own.
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 longevity 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.
I’m not sure about using the same material on floors and counter tops. Do you have any pictures?
At the moment I don’t have pictures of that. But I’ll say the choice of materials will make some difference to the final look. The style of home will also dictate material choices.
I can see beautiful wooden floors and counter tops in some homes. Stone and concrete would work too. Tile could be a fantastic floor and counter combination as well.
It takes imagination and creativity to pull it off. And it’s not a look for everyone in every situation.
What materials are you considering? Maybe we should start there.
I am putting a multi-color slate on my kitchen floor and I am having a hard time trying to decide on a counter top. I also will have an island and had wanted to do black granite tile on it, but I am not sure how that would look with the slate. Also is that too much to have different counters? Should I just stick with one counter style for the island and other counters, or can i do the island different? Or would that be too much with the slate floors?
One way to help you decide about your choice of surfaces is to bring all of your samples together — floor, counter, wood and wall colors — and see how you like them together. Don’t forget to pay attention to the combinations during different times of day because of the different light qualities.
I think having two different counter top materials could be quite attractive. If the black granite looks good with everything else in the kitchen, what a statement it would make for your island! For the rest of the counter space consider another color that will compliment the collection of colors you have going.
You have a good start on imagining a different treatment for your kitchen. Keep it going to make sure it all goes together. I bet it will be great.
I’ve got white ceramic countertops and am going to put tile on the floor. Would I want to put any other color but white on the floor?
There’s no right or wrong — this is artistic statement. If you like lots of white in your home then a white floor to go with your white counters could be nice. But if you want variety then a different colored tile floor would give you that.
I am currently gutting my kitchen. I got a great deal on these granite slabs. It is called pebble beach, it has white, gray, black and tan specks in it. I am having a hard time picturing any color tile on the floor with it. I was thinking maybe gray, but I want to incorporate a soft almost light slate blue, and cobalt blue pendent lights. I was going to paint the walls a camel color, but I feel like it’s kind of going to look all over the place. HELP
When I was choosing flooring and wall colors to go with my counters, I took a counter sample to the paint store and grabbed all the color chips that appealed to me and fit the sample. When I got home I took the various samples into the house and looked at them all in different locations in the house at different times of day and in different positions (vertical, horizontal and at angles) to help me narrow my choices.
In your case you want to grab tiles and paint chips to review with your countertop granite to see what combination of options you really have to choose from.
Yous have lots of great options. Good luck, and have fun.
Do I need to take the color of the counter tops into consideration when I am picking out tile flooring? I was picking a floor tile that looked good with the cabinets and the carpets only.
The countertop isn’t as critical a piece when selecting your flooring, but it sure wouldn’t help. Not only the color, but the pattern too.
When we had cork floors we decided that granite countertops were too busy with our very busy floor. But the linoleum, which has some pattern, but not as much going on as with the granite we’d briefly considered.
The cabinets and carpet colors are a more important match/compliment, but it wouldn’t hurt to make sure the overall look is what you want.
We are curently renovating our kitchen (flooring, countertop). We have white wood alike semi glossy laminate cabinets :o) that we don’t want to change ’cause of the budget limitation. Fot the floors we selected cork tiles.
type: Edipo,
color: bleach and cocoa (dark brown) pattern.
Now for the countertops do You think it would be wise to use CORK as well? The other option would have been a brown, plain bamboo paterned (wood fiber looking) laminate countertop from Reno Depot. We would appreciate your insight very much. Cheers, Kokolino
Kokolino, I had a cork floor (not Edipo) that I loved, but I wouldn’t have used it for a countertop. But then, maybe I could have. As long as you are careful to not cut directly on it you should find it as durable as any laminate countertop, and heat resistant too.
The other concern I’d have about it though is that water would get between the tiles and cause problems. Perhaps you could apply a sealant to the surface that would keep water out.
If you don’t want to go that route, consider a linoleum countertop that would echo the colors and feeling of the floor. I love my linoleum countertop. Try Forbo’s Marmoleum and ask them for directions on how to care for it.
The design you are considering sounds intriguing and dramatic. I bet it will be beautiful.
I am remodeling my kitchen and using paradiso granite for countertop. I am having a very difficult time choosing flooring. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi Carol!
Do you have a sample of your countertop to take with you while you look for flooring? I can’t really advise you on this; I don’t know what color your cabinets, countertop, appliances, etc. are. What kind of flooring do you like best? Try to keep a few options open, it’s going to depend on what you like, how much time you want to devote to upkeep (ugh!), and what kind of an atmosphere you want to achieve with your flooring.
If you have a friend or relative whose opinion you trust (and has a sense of ‘decorator style’ too!), take him/her along to help. :~)
I am looking to replace my countertops and am having trouble finding the right color. We are hoping to sell our house in a few years, so I don’t want to spend a lot. The floor is a dark gray slate-like laminate. Should I go for a similar gray? darker? black? white? Please help!
Hi Stacey!
I would think any color that YOU like would do – grey is like black, just about any color is going to go with it. Lucky you! Take into consideration other colors in your kitchen: appliances, walls, cabinets so that the countertop compliments what is already there and pulls it all together.
We have a kitchen with medium oak stained cabinets the floor is 12″ ceramic bone color. (the floor continues thru thefoyer,laundry and half bath)I replaced the laminate counter tops with Black Granite.(all the appliances are stainless steel)We painted the walls a dark taupe. The contrast with the walls, countertops, cabinets, and appliances looks great.The bone floor seems to take away from the over all look. We have put some wool rugs down that have brown and taupe colors which has improved things.What could we do without changing the floor to get abetter contrast. If we did changed the floor what would you recomend.
I would suggest some kind of trimming to pull it all together – maybe a wall border? I wouldn’t think you’d need to go thru the trouble and expense of new flooring when there are many ways to accessorize to help bring things to a more harmonious balance.
We have golden oak cabinets and granite countertops (sapphire blue), which is black, and has brown and grey/blue specs in it. I’m having a very difficult time choosing the flooring now. We are remodeling for resale, as we plan to sell in 3 to 5 years. Should I choose a dark flooring to coordinate with my countertops, or can I go a lighter neutral such as???
We are thinking vinyl flooring, large tile (13″) in a light neutral or perhaps the vinyl wood look(maple)?
I don’t want too dark because I’m afraid I will tire of it quickly, and I also have 3 kids!
I sure could use some guidelines or suggestions in making a safe decision.
Hi Kim,
If it were me, I think I’d rather go with a lighter shade, similar to your cabinets. Lighter floors do help make the room seem a bit larger as well.
You might even want to consider another flooring option besides vinyl if there’s something you like better, even though you’re planning on selling 3 – 5 years down road. Remember, you’re going to have to put up with it for another 3 – 5 years yourself. ;~)