KITCHEN FLOORING IDEAS

This busy hub of the home calls for a solution that is both practical and elegant. Pick up some ideas for your scheme here

Whether you want wood, tile or stone, you’ll get plenty of inspiration from Rebecca Foster’s hand-picked selection

BESPOKE SOLUTION

Available in a multitude of colours and patterns, vinyl flooring can easily be personalised to suit the style of your kitchen. Priced at £71.99 per m², Amtico’s (www.amtico.com) Signature Check Plaid flooring establishes a classic aesthetic

TIMELESS ALLURE

A classic parquet floor never goes out of style. Kersaint Cobb’s (www.kersaintcobb. co.uk) solid oak Heritage Parquet, laid here in the Cathedral pattern, is priced from £49.99 per m²

SMOOTH FINISH

Porcelain tiles offer a sleek, fuss-free solution for lowupkeep kitchens. Plus, they are an excellent partner for underfloor heating. At 120cm x 120cm per unit, the Grande Grey range from Stone & Ceramic Warehouse (www.sacw. co.uk) costs £96.00 per m²

COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION

Featuring a stone-effect finish in concrete grey, these rigid click vinyl floor tiles from Leader Floors (www.leaderfloors.co.uk) are quick and easy to install. Priced at £34.52 per m², the surface is also 100% waterproof – ideal for the splash zone around the kitchen sink

OPULENT EFFECT

Lapicida’s (www.lapicida.com) Italian Carrara marble flooring infuses this contemporary kitchen with wow factor. This highly durable stone offers a service life of more than 20 years, providing it is well maintained. These gorgeous luxury tiles are priced from £234 per m²

CHARACTERFUL APPEAL

Featuring a wood-effect finish complete with knots and grain, this laminate flooring mimics the appeal of real timber. Pictured here in the white oiled oak colourway, this budget solution is priced at £15.95 per m², available from Flooring Mountain’s (www. flooringmountain.co.uk) Essential Vitality range

STYLE SPLASH

Featuring a lively patterned surface, the Belmont range from Lifestyle Floors (www.lifestylefloors.co.uk) is the ideal fit if you want to transform this part of your kitchen into a design talking point. This snazzy setup is costeffective, too, priced at £19.49 per m²

CLASSIC LOOK

Engineered oak flooring works well with underfloor heating, as it offers superior dimensional stability compared to solid timber products. Priced at £70.95 per m², Havwoods’ (www.havwoods.com) Venture Plank Fendi engineered oak features a white UV oiled finish

STONE-EFFECT SURFACE

The Stonecast Old Henslate flagstones from Westminster Stone (www. westminsterstone.com) recreate the rustic appeal of authentic slate. This handmade concrete solution is priced at £54 per m²

TRADITIONAL CHARM

Natural stone offers a characterful aesthetic that’s hard to replicate with manmade products. These worn grey limestone flagstones from Floors of Stone (www. floorsofstone.com) feature a handdistressed edge paired with a brushed finish to introduce a tactile feel underfoot. The range is priced from £47.50 per m²