Choosing a kitchen floor design is considered one of the important tasks during the planning stages of renovation work. Decorative coating should not only be aesthetically pleasing from a perception point of view, but also of high quality, taking into account the execution technique.
Which kitchen floor is better to choose? What is important to consider when installing flooring? Our material contains descriptions of popular types of finishes, allowing you to select a decorative coating in accordance with technical requirements.
Brief overview of the article
What should you pay attention to?
When designing a floor, special attention is paid to the ability of the coating to withstand the constantly changing microclimate of the food preparation room. This room periodically becomes hot, cold, and humid. Therefore, you should select materials that can easily withstand temperature changes and water ingress.
The catering unit should be clean, and the floor will be no exception. Therefore, it should not absorb dirt or grease, be afraid of washing with water or using chemicals.
Often the kitchen floor only gets hit by crumbs and splashes, but heavier objects also fall. The coating should not be afraid of such tests, it should not crack or break when impacted, receive scratches from the movement of furniture elements, for example, chairs and stools, and be calm about the movement of a sufficiently large number of people.
The design of the floor in the kitchen should match the appearance of the entire room and be combined with other finishing elements. In this case, most often the color scheme is chosen in calm tones, but some owners decorate the floor with contrasting colors, attracting maximum attention to it.
The entire household often gathers in the kitchen to taste homemade delicacies or drink fragrant tea while talking, so the floor should be warm and pleasant to the touch.
In general, renovating a kitchen floor is a fairly complex process, not only in terms of getting the job done, but also in determining the required coverage. Moreover, manufacturers offer a huge selection, which simply makes your eyes wide open.
A little about the practicality of color
Seamless tiles
When choosing a color scheme for the floor, you need to take into account that on very dark and very light coatings all the crumbs and drops are visible. I'll have to clean more often.
On a tile floor, light grout becomes dirty very quickly. There will be fewer problems with dirt if you treat the floor from dirt with a special protective compound.
Main characteristics of floor design
Of course, any housewife wants to have a beautiful floor in the kitchen, but a choice based only on this indicator can lead to starting a new renovation too quickly.
Therefore, it is better to start with really important characteristics: moisture resistance, resistance to mechanical damage, thermal effects, chemical ingress, ease of maintenance.
Porcelain tiles
Porcelain tiles do not absorb moisture, have high hardness and are invulnerable to high temperatures. Tiles can complement any kitchen interior. In the kitchen, you should use a matte look of tiles.
Its difference from ceramic tiles is that it does not have internal voids, porosity or microcracks, which increases strength. Does not deteriorate from various chemical detergents and temperature changes. It is harder than natural granite, making it very suitable for kitchen use. But with a very strong impact it can crack, so you still need to be careful.
Ceramic tile
This material is pleasantly environmentally friendly; the tiles contain exclusively natural ingredients. Ceramic floor design will help keep the kitchen clean, it is easy to clean, is not afraid of splashes of grease, water, and does not absorb odors.
It is not afraid of ultraviolet rays; the tiles will not lose their colors even when placed in a strongly lit room. The material is easy to wash and is resistant to chemicals. He is not afraid even of large amounts of water.
Tile is the most durable material and is almost impossible to damage.
A variety of colors and design options will transform an ordinary room into a dream kitchen. The floor can be plain or have patterns, be combined from several types of tiles, or miraculously combined with other finishing materials.
Tile design is suitable for classic styles and will be a good decoration for modern finishing options. A pattern imitating an expensive mosaic looks especially stylish on the floor.
However, this should also take into account the height of the kitchen from the floor. Such decoration will make a small room too colorful and difficult for a comfortable pastime.
When determining which tiles for the kitchen floor will be the best design, it is necessary to evaluate its roughness. Smooth tiles are somewhat easier to clean, but their ability to slip can be detrimental.
Kitchen floor tiles have a special marking that distinguishes them from wall varieties. This must also be taken into account when purchasing finishing materials.
The disadvantages of tiled flooring include the high cost of materials and labor. When determining how many kitchen floor tiles you will need, you need to be prepared to spend a lot of money. And you will have to lay aside an additional amount of material “just in case.”
Repairing a tile floor can be another frustrating aspect of this decoration.
Ceramics will always be a cool coating. Therefore, you will have to either lay down a rug, covering up all the beauty of the finish and giving shelter to debris and stains, or teach your family to walk in slippers. A good solution would be a special heated floor in the kitchen, but it will also require quite a lot of expenses.
Summarizing
Provence style
The choice of kitchen flooring depends on:
- family composition
- host preferences
- general style of the room
- room size
- location of kitchen areas
But there are basic recommendations:
- Absolutely any material will last a long time when the kitchen is rarely used and there are no children or animals in the family
- If you have a small kitchen space where you constantly cook, there are pets, objects often fall and liquids spill, tiles, porcelain tiles or vinyl are the best choice
- The combination of materials is suitable for rooms with several combined zones
- In a compact space of up to 5 m2, it is advisable not to use multiple materials
- When combining, it is necessary to determine in advance whether additional insulation will be used under the coating. This will affect the height of the rough layer. A cork expansion joint in the color of the parquet will look good at the joints
- Playing with directions when laying , tiles, laminate, boards will add variety to the space and divide it among themselves
- When agonizing over choosing, for example, wood or tile, which is better, you don’t need to make sacrifices between aesthetics and practicality. Nowadays it’s easy to choose tiles, porcelain tiles or vinyl with a wooden texture
You can find the perfect coverings for your kitchen. You just need to carefully understand this issue. Recommendations from professionals will help you make the right decision.
Tree
Wood floors are still an elegant luxury. They will best convey the luxury of classics and the light charm of all country styles. A non-standard solution is a wooden floor in the form of tiles. Semicircular panels can visually increase the kitchen floor area.
An ordinary board will not be the most expensive purchase, but parquet will require a significant amount.
Before laying a wooden floor, you will have to worry about impregnating the material to protect it from moisture and all kinds of bark beetles. Only in this case will wooden floors last for a long time.
Wood is very pleasant to the tactile sensation, it always maintains a comfortable temperature, and is environmentally friendly.
There are many more disadvantages to such coverage. Wood is more difficult to care for; it does not tolerate water flows or sudden changes in the indoor microclimate.
Grease, dirty stains and soot can ruin the entire look of a cozy kitchen. Paint or varnish applied to the surface of a wooden floor can solve the problem.
Incorrect installation technology can lead to swelling of the coating, unpleasant squeaking, mold and mildew.
Parquet
Wear resistance is the main advantage of parquet. A variety of colors and shades are produced.
This is not the cheapest material, but it is environmentally friendly and safe for humans, beautiful and pleasant to the senses. It is not suitable for the kitchen due to its low moisture resistance. It can additionally be treated with varnish, but it is still not recommended to spill the liquid.
For the kitchen, parquet boards in dark shades are suitable for 100% stain removal. Installation and processing is expensive, but it is cheaper than laying a wooden floor
Decking board
A decking board is designed to offset the shortcomings of natural wood. It is created from natural material by combining with polymer resins.
The coating is completely insensitive to temperature and humidity. It won't harbor any nasty bugs or bacteria.
But the price of such a design is slightly higher than using a regular board. And such material is used quite rarely in residential premises.
Laminate
This material is often called budget parquet. A variety of options make laminate a suitable material for any design style. Very often it imitates stone, expensive wood, leather, mosaic.
Laying laminate flooring is not too difficult to do it yourself, and it requires few tools.
When choosing a coating, you need to pay special attention to the moisture resistance of the coating. The higher this coefficient is, the more easily the finish will withstand washing.
Laminate flooring is very sensitive to chemicals, so when cleaning you should use either special preparations or limit yourself to ordinary water.
Reminiscent of wood, laminate has a pleasant texture and warmth. Thanks to the underlay laid on the floor, it will provide additional noise protection.
The design is sensitive to impacts from sharp objects. If heavy objects, knives, or forks fall, the panels may crack or lose their protective layer. Replacing an element can be a major challenge, sometimes requiring the floor to be completely rebuilt.
Concrete
Concrete coating is rarely used as a kitchen floor. Most often, the material is used only in the industrial loft attic style.
However, the concrete coating will perfectly withstand any loads, falls of heavy or sharp objects. It has great abrasion resistance and is not afraid of water, temperature changes, or thermal attacks from splashing fat.
Modern concrete coatings come in a wide variety of shades, making it possible to decorate a room in the most attractive colors. Using concrete, you can create a white floor in the kitchen, as well as blue, green, yellow, and brown finishes.
The disadvantage of a concrete screed will be the cold from the coating.
Cold
The combination of cool colors in the kitchen interior is presented in a table to show all the win-win combination options so you know which kitchen color to choose.
Blue
Deep blue, if properly harmonized, will look advantageous even in a small room. Try to avoid circular twists in the kitchen area, preferring sharp joints.
Scientists have proven that white color in combination with blue psychologically calms a person.
In addition, there is a light yellow tint, which manifests itself in curtains and light bulbs. Therefore, use this trick to create comfort, tranquility, and a pleasant atmosphere.
Bluish combined with graphite is an interesting solution. The calming style of minimalism always looks flawless, visually increasing the space.
To dilute the cool color, an LED strip under the upper tier of cabinets will serve as an accent, making the dining area stand out against the “rough” background.
Pay attention to the marine color. This always puts you in a positive mood, excites the appetite, and does not have a negative impact.
With this you need to combine wooden furniture, a muted undertone tabletop. This way you will make your dining area look like something out of a magazine cover!
Bolotny
A variety of green is a marsh, seemingly dark, nondescript color. In fact, the shade is noble, never cheapening the appearance of the headset. It will give it a certain zest.
- Combine wood with marsh wood. It is better to exclude white wood; it will not fit here. “Green” loves plants, so the dining room can be decorated with flowers in vases, paintings, and stucco on the walls.
- To visually enlarge the room, use the trick of glass cabinet doors. They can be made from either frosted glass or shiny glass.
- You can add snow-white brick in the “sloppy” style to the swamp, a neutral set for the lower cabinets.
Mint
Almost no one considers mint as the main tone for a headset.
Although the paint itself is very gentle, soothing, relaxing, quite bright and “alive”. You won’t feel tired wearing this, and the dining room will visually increase in space.
Mint “loves” white. You can include it anywhere, even use it as ceramic flower pots on the windowsill.
You can connect a silver tint. It will be a refrigerator, kitchen equipment, and a countertop.
Consider colors a few shades darker. They will be rich green, bluish colors. You can “insert” them into your interior in place of curtains with silver tiebacks and white tulle.
Turquoise
Turquoise is somewhat similar to mint, but is more of a blue variety. With such a background, the kitchen area will always have a rich, cozy, cheerful atmosphere.
You can harmonize turquoise with any undertone, that’s its trick!
This:
- soft turquoise with lemon accent;
- in composition with black, shiny glass;
- combination with a matte wood base, pink addition;
- soft pastel lighting.
An option that doesn’t require you to think about how to choose the color of your kitchen would be snow-white combined with turquoise or graphite gray.
For an organic and cozy look, you can add soft coffee-with-milk colored chairs with light yellow lighting as an additional color scheme for the kitchen!
Are you choosing the right colors for yourself and doubting the correctness of your decision? Stick to neutral colors. They definitely won't let you down!
Remember that the environment should be pleasant and not cause excessive fatigue or a feeling of unease.
It’s not for nothing that there is a saying: “Whatever you call a boat, that’s how it will float!” Whichever palette you choose, so will your mood, because many people spend a lot of time eating. Sometimes banal colors can make a more favorable impression than pompous designs.
Cork
Cork will be one of the most pleasant design options. Cork is environmentally friendly, warm, and has an unusual, attractive structure. The material is a little springy, so it is perfect for people with bad backs; the soft coating will soften the fall of children.
Cork is easy to care for and is not afraid of living in conditions of variable humidity and temperature. It will not warp or swell over time, and will not become a habitat for mold.
Most housewives would happily use it, but the price of the coating becomes an insurmountable barrier for many.
Marmoleum
Natural coating appeared relatively recently. Presented in the form of tiles or rolls.
It is made from plant resin, jute, and cork. Some models add flax oil, chalk, and wood flour to the composition. Dyes are added to the resulting composition, and then the mass is pressed and cut to the required sizes.
The technology for laying marmoleum is similar to installing linoleum, but is attached with a special glue. The coating can last about 50 years. Stains are easily removed from this coating, so it is easy to maintain.
The advantage of marmoleum is its antibacterial effect. Safe for allergy sufferers due to completely natural ingredients. It is able to withstand high temperatures, so you can install a floor heating system underneath it and does not fade in the sun.
Due to the strong hardness of the material, it is easy to damage during transportation and installation.
It's not cheap, but it can last up to 50 years and is completely safe for people, so it's worth the cost.
Self-leveling floor
Liquid linoleum will make the kitchen floor a unique work of design art. He can bring any picture to life on the floor of a home catering unit. It could be the seashore, a forest path, a flowering meadow, or space.
The coating will withstand life in the kitchen and cleaning very well.
The disadvantage will be the high price of the coating and installation work.
Combination of coatings
Very often, the kitchen is decorated with several types of coverings. For the working corner, tiles, linoleum, and porcelain stoneware are used. For the dining area, choose laminate or cork.
Photos of the floor in the kitchen will help you choose the most beautiful covering and make the kitchen the most pleasant and cozy place.
