3 Incredible Flooring Ideas To Take Your Kitchen Update To The Next Level

When you are in the process of updating your home's kitchen, one critical component that you can't overlook are the floors. While there are plenty of homeowners who choose to update their kitchen floors with a new tile or hardwood, there are a wealth of other options out there that you might not immediately think of, but are well worth your consideration. If you are looking for a new flooring option while updating your home's kitchen that will is guaranteed to take your design to the next level, and provide you with something that you likely won't find anywhere else, this article is for you. In it, our team of professionals have taken the time to compile a couple of different flooring options that you might not have considered, and how they can help you take your kitchen update to the next level.

Limestone Flooring

With its natural, earthy, and overall refined look, limestone flooring is an excellent option when you are looking to make a statement with your kitchen's floors, and all without maxing out your budget. Despite being a type of natural stone, limestone is actually one of the least pricey natural stone options on the market, but don't think for a single second that means your new limestone floors will look cheap or like an afterthought. Thanks to its sandy tone, limestone flooring can be a great way to create a natural look in your newly updated kitchen, and with a matte finish sealer, reapplied once every two years or so, to help provide traction when wet and to camouflage wear and tear, you can create a stunning new kitchen floor that you likely won't see anywhere else.

Slate

Slate flooring is undergoing a bit of a revival in recent years, popping up just about everywhere that you can imagine. That being said, it isn't the most common of natural stones used in kitchen flooring, but that looks like a trend that could be changing quite quickly over the coming years. In addition to its beautiful natural aesthetic, slate flooring is a fairly high end natural stone, which is great when it comes to adding resale value to your house. One thing to be aware of, however, is that slate flooring maintenance differs based on climate and the style of slate you choose, so make sure you get specialized instructions from your flooring installer in regards to its care.

Painted Patterns

While most homeowners choose fairly basic color schemes when they choose tile for their updated kitchen floors, simply choosing to vary up your pattern with different colors of tile can create a dramatic effect that can really add a touch of personality to your newly updated kitchen. Whether you are particularly fond of checkerboard patterns, or you want to go with something more classic, like painted diamond, the options are virtually endless and will give your new kitchen floors a touch of their own individuality. Call Draper Floors for more information today!