Kitchen floor design (21 photos): choice of material and design
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A wide variety of materials sometimes complicates the choice of flooring in the kitchen. But certain knowledge about each type of decoration helps create the perfect interior. The decor of the kitchen floor does not end with tiles or linoleum, now there are a lot of modern and universal coatings.
Linoleum flooring
Rumors that the material is not suitable for finishing the floor in the kitchen remain rumors. The fact is that the quality of this material directly depends on the price, and the more expensive it is, the safer it is to decorate the room. Buyers are often driven to the low price of linoleum, but after a short period of time they observe damage on their floor. Modern materials and many of their types are coated with special protective mixtures, giving the coating additional strength.
Most people seek to save not only on the cost of material, but also on repair work. Another misconception related to the unsuitability of linoleum is associated with improper laying of the coating, which subsequently leads to swelling and tears. Experts recommend laying commercial type linoleum, which is manufactured with the expectation of strength and durability. The light or gray color of linoleum is better to choose for the interior of a small kitchen, and for a spacious room, you can opt for a dark color: black, dark gray or brown.
Wooden floor in the kitchen
Often when buying flooring in the kitchen, there is a choice between beauty and practicality. In its desire to acquire natural material, the consumer loses in the issue of durability of the coating.
- Wood is one of the most impractical materials requiring regular updating and maintenance.
- It is difficult to use when zoning.
- The third drawback is the high price, but it is instantly offset by lower costs for the selection of furniture, since such a floor will be harmonious in any interior and style design.
- But here there is another drawback - the material readily absorbs any stains, it will be difficult to wash it, given the poor moisture resistance.
Therefore, if the fact of the natural origin of the flooring is more important to you, then most likely you will be satisfied with your choice.
Marble in the kitchen
The price of luxury does not always live up to expectations, but this does not apply to materials such as marble. Such coverage can rightfully be considered unique, since it is impossible to confuse it with any other. The stone coating has its own texture, original decor and an almost glossy smooth surface. The marble coating has a number of advantages that make it better than linoleum or laminate, but there are hardly any disadvantages that will be peculiar only to it. Like any other modern material, marble is subject to all kinds of scratches and chips. It is very difficult to install, decor in black or brown marble is not suitable for a small kitchen. Otherwise, such a floor can be considered the most reliable coating.
Laminate
The floor covering, which can be called affordable, unlike marble, is a laminate.The material is easy to put in both a small and a spacious kitchen on its own, it is quite practical and is sold at an affordable price. Its versatility is that you can choose almost any decor option - it can imitate wood, tile, marble, and also have a design pattern. Compared to wood, laminate is better and more practical, as it is easy to clean and allows the installation of a heating system. It is widely believed that the laminate is not moisture resistant, but if you select a material with a special coating, it will not only have a huge resemblance to an alternative tree, but will largely surpass it. This type of decoration is suitable for the interior of a small as well as a spacious kitchen, no matter what color you choose: light and gray or zoning with black.
Laminate Benefits:
- Strength
- Durability
- Versatility
- Affordable price
- Easy care
- Big choice
- Easy to install
Ceramic floor in the kitchen
When comparing ceramic tiles with durable marble and warm laminate, the tile comes first. It is a suitable material for the kitchen, both small and spacious. Just like a laminate, tile is able to imitate any textures and materials. Matte coatings are always protected by an additional layer, and installation is not only quick, but also cheap. There is only one condition for the house to be warm, it is better to equip the floor with a heating system. With regards to the tile, experts recommend using such material for wall decoration and kitchen apron. The tile is less durable, so when buying, you should be interested in the method of manufacturing and lining the material.
Ceramic tile or porcelain tile?
Previously, granite could only be imagined in construction. The high price of this finish is justified by the beautiful appearance of the granite and the minimal risk of damage and wear. Ceramic tiles have almost the same qualities, which allows you to compare their advantages:
- Strength
- Durability
- Resistance to chemicals
- Moisture resistance
- Fire resistance
- Variety of coating decor
- Hygiene
Color and design of the floor in the kitchen
- The black floor in the kitchen is no longer a novelty for a long time, but more and more people opt for black, using zoning of space. The black floor can harmoniously blend with the white kitchen, especially with the glossy facade. But just like white, the black floor will require constant care, so that porcelain tiles or classic tiles constantly reflect the mirror shine. In addition, this decor is not suitable for decorating the interior of a small kitchen.
- White floor in the kitchen is a way to create a modern interior without any problems with the design. Of course, unlike the black floor, white is harder to keep in constant cleanliness, but the interior of a high-tech kitchen or minimalism will be difficult to imagine without such a flooring, especially in the case of zoning a small kitchen. Light or gray flooring is an ideal finish for a small kitchen.
- A brown floor in the kitchen is a fairly common option, without the hassle of cleaning. It goes well with dark and light colors: white, black, gray. In the case of a brown floor, it is also possible to make zoning of the room, so the floor will not conflict with any of the colors.
Combined floor in the kitchen
The opinion that it is better for professionals to deal with combinations in the interior is outdated. Now everyone can create a composition from several materials at once, and it does not matter which decor is better: white tile or dark linoleum, black tile or gray marble. You can make a choice in favor of white linoleum, which looks harmonious with light, gray tiles on the walls and white furniture. Such decor is relevant for a small kitchen, where the choice of zoning is complicated due to the lack of square meters.In a spacious kitchen, you can zonate by laying light, gray or white linoleum in the dining part of the kitchen and brown, black or light tiles in the work area.
When combining finishes, it is worth considering combinations. Which choice to make, the material will tell. For example, tile is not very “friendly” with linoleum, and a gray or light laminate with brown or black marble. The decor for a small or large kitchen should be similar in color or texture. It is better if the difference in materials performs the function of zoning in the interior.
