Floor design in the kitchen

Everyone knows that the kitchen is the heart of the house. Therefore, it is very important that the atmosphere in the kitchen is warm, cozy, because all the family members gather here several times a day, friends and acquaintances come, and the neighbors look "for a light".When repairing the kitchen, you need to consider that the floor in the kitchen should be perfect. It is dangerous to save on this, because the unsuccessfully selected material may require an early replacement. A durable, beautiful, foot-friendly floor will guarantee that your kitchen will be comfortable to stay. In many ways, the choice of floor covering depends on your budget, and, of course, on the imagination, the ability to combine individual elements in a single mature style. In this article, we'll look at what kinds of suitable materials are available and consider several ideas so that the floor design in the kitchen turns out to be interesting.

Important! If there is a choice between beauty and reliability, then it is worth choosing the second item. A strong, durable floor will become the basis for your kitchen, and beauty can be added with the help of decor.

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What should I consider when choosing a floor in the kitchen?

When repairing the finishing materials are chosen based on the characteristics of the room, and the kitchen is no exception. There is high humidity, frequent temperature changes, in addition, it is the most visited part of the house. Therefore, the kitchen floor must have the following characteristics.

Durability

The short-lived material under such conditions will not last long, but will quickly fail. You do not want to change the flooring every two years? Therefore, we recommend choosing the most reliable materials for this.

Strength, durability

The kitchen is one of the most visited places, all the time people walk here, stools move, so the floor here should be strong, easily transfer the loads.

Resistant to moisture and water

In a room like a kitchen, water can not escape to the floor. Plus, there is increased humidity, even with good ventilation.

Resistance to temperature changes

During cooking, especially on public holidays, the temperature in the kitchen inevitably rises. Frequent temperature changes can cause your flooring to deteriorate.

Resistance to aggressive agents

The floor in the kitchen is often washed, and not the most sparing tools are used. Therefore, the coating in the kitchen should be resistant to all kinds of compositions and to the use of hard brushes.

Important! In addition to all this, the floor should be easy to care for, it should not remain stained with dirt and grease. And it should not be sliding and safe. Plus to choose a floor covering it is necessary to choose so that it was entered in an interior and had a beautiful appearance.

Consider the most popular floor design options in the kitchen.

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Tile or tile

One of the most popular flooring options is tile. Recently, the market has a tile with a wooden structure, with imitation of leather, stone and even metal. A wide range of colors allows you to choose a tile for any style. Combining tiles with other materials, you can effectively divide the zones in the kitchen, while maintaining the unity of style.

Important! Large tiles visually reduce the room, so the smaller the room, the smaller the size of the tile.

What are the pros and cons of tiles? Let's consider in more detail.

Advantages:

• strength;
• durability;
• moisture resistance;
• fire resistance;
• variety of colors and sizes;
• hygiene;
• resistance to aggressive detergents;
• is easy to clean.

Cons:

• This floor is always cold. Of course, you can use an electric heating system, but this will result in a rather large sum.
• This is one of the most traumatic coatings. When water gets to the floor it becomes slippery. Therefore, for the kitchen, it is necessary to select the material that the manufacturer labels as anti-slip. Even the minimal roughness in this case will be beneficial.
• The tile is a fragile material. However, if any of the tiles breaks, it can be replaced locally, without updating the entire floor surface.
• The floor is very hard, so if you drop a cup or a plate, it will crash.

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Parquet or laminate

One of the most expensive materials for floor design in the kitchen is parquet.

Pros and cons of parquet:

• In the kitchen, wooden parquet is not very functional - it's a porous material, which even after proper processing remains so, absorbing moisture.
• But at the same time, the tree is a sign of prosperity and well-being, and despite the high cost, it finds its followers.

Important! So lovers of all natural need to be prepared for what will have to regularly clean the floor of stains and rub with special compounds. To increase durability, wooden floors in the kitchen are covered with several layers of special waterproof varnish.

Pros and cons of laminate

For those who are attracted to the appearance of parquet, but who are not willing to pay a high price, a reliable and durable laminate is suitable. Modern laminate flooring looks almost like a natural tree.

Consider the advantages of this coating.

• This is environmentally friendly material.
• This floor is much warmer than when tiled.
• It is less rigid than tiles, when it falls on it the dishes are beat less often.
• A variety of kinds and colors will satisfy even the most refined taste.

Of course, there is a drop of tar in each barrel of tar, and there are some drawbacks:

• The moisture is adversely affected by the laminate, so it will wear off over time, especially in places of high humidity, for example, near a sink.
• In general, the lifetime of the laminate is lower than that of the tile.

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Cork floor

This coating is made in the form of panels or tiles, the material is the bark of Portuguese oak. Such a floor will be soft and pleasant, it is easy to wash, it does not retain dirt and dust in itself. A large selection of colors and textures allows you to fit it into any interior. It is ideal for families in which there are children who like to run barefoot.

Important! Often, doctors recommend such a floor for those who have asthmatics and allergies in the family, as well as those who have a bad back, because such a springy floor can reduce the load when walking.

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Filler floor

Smooth, seamless filling is an excellent solution for the kitchen. It can be plain or with a 3D pattern. But it has one significant minus - a high cost. But such a floor is very resistant to abrasion and various mechanical damages. It is easy to clean and when water hits, it is not as slippery as, say, tiled.

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Linoleum

The most budgetary, but attractive enough floor design in the kitchen is linoleum. It has the following advantages:

• is sufficiently resistant to wear;
• does not burn in the sun;
• it's easy to clean;
• is safe for humans;
• if necessary - it's easy to replace it yourself;
• a large selection of types, colors and patterns, there are even imitations of wood, marble and ceramic mosaic.

Important! To ensure that the floor was not cold, you need to choose a linoleum with a substrate of natural materials.

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Carpet

This is a pretty bold and non-standard solution. Perhaps, many may seem irrational, because the floor in the kitchen is often dirty and it is difficult to launder it, especially if there are small children in the house.

But on the other parameters it is quite suitable for the kitchen:

• does not spoil from moisture and from temperature changes;
• is warm and non-slip.

Important! A good solution is to cut it into squares and so spread it. Then, if necessary, you can remove one or several pieces, for example, to clean or wash.

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Combination of

coatings None of the coatings is ideal, but they can be successfully combined so that the floor design in the kitchen is perfect both in terms of technical parameters and aesthetic preferences.

There are many such combinations:

• linoleum and tiles;
• tiles with laminate;
• linoleum with cork;
• wood with ceramic tiles.

Important! The main principle in the combination of flooring is the selection of materials that fit well in design. The combination of coatings allows you to divide the room into zones and it is actual in large kitchens. The most popular option is the combination of ceramic tiles in the work area and laminate in the dining area.

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Color solution for the floor in the kitchen

Depending on the color of the floor, the space may appear closer or more spacious, the ceilings are higher or lower, and the interior itself is cozier or colder. To bring the desired effect to the interior, consider the following recommendations:

• The black floor is in harmony with the white kitchen, but requires constant care. In addition, it is not suitable for a small kitchen.
• The white floor has its pros and cons. It looks stylish and modern, suitable for any interior. But at the same time, he is also the most finest version of the finish. On this floor, any pollution, even the most insignificant, will be clearly visible.
• On the beige floor, the stains will be less visible. The bright floor visually enlarges the space. Perfect for a small room.
• Gray is one of the most versatile and blends well with both bright and pastel tones. However, in itself it is not very expressive, so it can be used as a background, combining with it different colors.
• The brown floor does not cause problems with cleaning, it goes well with dark and light colors.
• Kitchen with a green or orange floor can be the highlight of your interior. In this case, you should pay attention to the ceramic tile or the floor.

Important! This option will be appropriate only in a spacious room.

This concludes our review, and we hope you simultaneously decided on which material to choose, in what color and design, so that the kitchen played with new colors, impressions and did not lose its coziness.