Cottage Style Kitchen Flooring

Cottage style décor is becoming increasingly popular thanks to the growing interest in vacation homes. Cottage style décor is marked by simplicity, rugged yet elegant looks, aged surfaces, and coarse finishes.

Hardwood flooring and stone are two of the most popular flooring materials for giving a cottage style look to your floor.

However vinyl, linoleum and ceramic tiles can also be used creatively with stunning effects. If you have an older hardwood floor that is less than perfect you could make it trendy simply by adopting a cottage style décor. A cottage style floor imparts its own character and warmth to any room and the kitchen is no exception. A cottage style floor can give your kitchen a carefree yet comfortable look of yore that is a treat to the eye.

Cottage Style Wood Floor

• Any old wood floor is a good candidate for cottage style floor. Multiple hews and patterns and imperfections that would mar another floor look good in a cottage style setting.
• You could paint your old wood floor to extend its life. Remember to use light colors to give an airy feel to your kitchen.
• High gloss finishes may not go well with a cottage style floor. Hand polished or waxed look is what would suit your floor best. If you think that waxing and hand polishing a floor is too much of a chore – discuss the issue with your flooring installer. He will know tricks that will enable you to combine the convenience of tough wearing finishes and an old look.
• Pine wood floors and reclaimed wood are ideal choices for a cottage style floor. Among other hardwood species Mesquite is with its high janka rating and unique rugged looks is an ideal candidate. You could either opt for solid hardwood or choose engineered wood flooring for your kitchen floor.
• Since a cottage style floor is all about rustic, imperfect looks a lower grade of wood floor may suit your needs well.

Accessories for a Cottage Style Kitchen Floor

Once you have your flooring in place you could use accessories to complement the look. Open cabinets and shelves in the kitchen, pine cones in woven baskets, handcrafted objects, and country sceneries are some useful add-ons to complete the cottage style look. Copper pots, stoneware, glazed jars, and brass taps are some other options that you may consider. Area rugs are also an excellent accessory for defining the cottage style look with any floor type.

Other Options for a Cottage Style Kitchen Floor

Stone, ceramic and porcelain tiles, linoleum and even vinyl flooring can be used in a cottage style setting. After wood, stone flooring is the next best choice for a cottage style décor. When it comes to tiles, you will need to choose carefully. Every tile will not give the desired look to your kitchen floor. Vinyl is a relatively modern material. However it is a versatile material and comes in a wide variety of shades, designs and patterns to suit any design style. You can visit Contempo Floor Coverings and check out the different flooring designs to decide the one that would best suit your kitchen. You can also consult any of our featured designers and home improvement specialists.

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