3 Things To Consider When Choosing Flooring To Install In Your Kitchen

While all of the flooring in your home is going to get some wear and tear, it’s arguably your kitchen that’s going to take the brunt of this. Not only are people going to be walking through this space over and over during the day, but there will also be all kinds of foods, liquids, and other materials in this space on a regular basis. Knowing this, choosing the right flooring for this space can either make your life much easier or much more frustrating.

To help ensure that you make the best decision here, here are three things to consider when choosing flooring to install in your kitchen. 

Choose Something That Can Be Easily Cleaned

For most people, one of the biggest concerns when choosing flooring for the kitchen is picking something that can be easily cleaned. You’ll have countless messes that will need to be cleaned up in the kitchen, especially if you have kids at home. So knowing that your flooring can handle anything you can dish out will not only put your mind at ease, but can help make the actual clean up easier, too. 

Generally, flooring that traps moisture and messes, like carpeting, should be avoided in kitchens. Also, if the flooring has intricate designs like some small tiles do or has divots that messes could get stuck in and be a pain to get out, you may want to go with another option. 

How The Color Goes With The Rest Of Your Kitchen

The color of your flooring is another factor that you’ll want to consider. 

Since the vast majority of people will choose kitchen flooring that can be easily cleaned from messes and spills, you don’t really have to think about how the color of your flooring will hide things like you might with carpet. But, according to This Old House, you should think about how the color will contrast with the other colors in your kitchen. For a more dramatic look, try to choose flooring colors that are opposite of what you’re using on the cabinets or countertops.  

The Presence Of Kids Or Pets

If you have kids or pets at home, you’ll also want to think about how their presence could impact the type of flooring you’ll want to have in your kitchen. 

With little paws running around, Lee Wallender, a contributor to The Spruce, suggests getting a flooring that is resistant to scratches and that stands up very well to wear and tear. You’ll also want something that isn’t easily broken, like some tile can be, and that won’t be dangerous if it gets wet from occasional spills. 

If you’re going to be replacing the flooring in your kitchen soon, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you choose the right materials for your space.