Ecora flooring brings natural style to the kitchen

An Ecora product story

Edited by the Interiorstalk editorial team Mar 2, 2011

Ecora explains why, when choosing flooring for your kitchen, it is important to select a material that will complement and enhance the architecture of the property as well as suit your personal taste.

There are many things to consider when choosing kitchen flooring, including suitability of materials, budget, style, maintenance and also environmental considerations, says Daniel Bloom, director of Ecora.

Wood floors work well in both contemporary and classic environments

One of the most practical, hardwearing and long-lasting options is wood flooring.

Wood floors work well in both contemporary and classic environments, and will grow more beautiful over time.

Wood floors offer a sensible and stylish solution for the busiest room in the home and, reassuringly, natural wood floors can also prove to be an environmentally friendly option.

Wood floors come in many shapes and sizes, and it is important to get some expert advice when selecting a natural floor for your kitchen.

More than any other surface in your home, the kitchen floor takes a lot of wear, from spilled juice at the breakfast table to muddy paw prints from the dog.

That's why this high-traffic room needs a floor that can withstand everyday wear.

Hardwoods such as oak, maple and hickory are ideal species to use in the kitchen.

You can choose solid or engineered flooring, however, due to potential spillages and extra moisture, we normally advise opting for the engineered boards, finished with either a water-based lacquer, for a low-maintenance option, or hardwax oil for a more natural yet frequent-maintenance option.

Aside from their beauty, wood floors are warm and comfortable, making them a good choice for open-plan kitchens and dining areas.

With the ongoing trend for more relaxed spaces where the living and kitchen areas are combined, wood floors offer a hardworking option for busy family kitchens.

Natural wood floors also bring a sense of unity to the room, seamlessly linking kitchen, dining and living spaces.

Recommended choices for kitchen floors from Ecora: FSC Grey French Oak - engineered, UV lacquered, rustic, 20 x 220 x 2,200mm, GBP88.33 plus VAT/m2; Maple - engineered, lacquered, natural, 20 x 130 x 400-1,500mm, GBP58.73 plus VAT/m2; Hickory Pecan - engineered, lacquered, natural, 15 x 150mm x random lengths, GBP57.20 plus VAT/m2.