A Kitchen Design Idea You May Not Have Considered

By Author: Darrin Reservitz
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Seeking modern kitchen flooring? You've probably considered vinyl and other common kitchen flooring, but what about something more unusual? Think bamboo and cork. Yes! Bamboo and cork! Never thought about bamboo and cork on your kitchen floor? Here's why you should think about it.

Perhaps the Best Kitchen Flooring Material Mom Never Told You About - Cork

Gives Under Foot

Walking on cork is almost like walking on air, giving you an almost relaxing experience when you walk in your kitchen. And don't worry about dropped dishes. Soft under foot also means soft under dish, limiting your broken dishes if you happen to drop one every now and then. However, you don't need to worry about your cork flooring denting as it always springs back to a flat surface.

Cork Can Match Your Kitchen Decor

Black, green and red are just a few of the colors that your cork flooring can come in, so you can, if you want, coordinate it with your existing kitchen colors.

Green Kitchen Flooring?

Further, since no trees are actually destroyed when producing cork, it's environmentally friendly - thus, not ...
... only will you feel physically comfortable walking on it, you'll also be able to take pride in the knowledge that you're doing your part for environmental preservation!

Sound Sensitive?

Because cork takes in sound waves, it will help prevent noise from travelling in your house, meaning a rambunctious family activity won't spread to the rest of the home - at least not by sound waves.

Bamboo - Not Just for Pandas

As is Cork, Bamboo is a Friend to the Environment

Most people don't realize that bamboo is not made from a tree. It's really a form of grass. As a result, deforestation isn't necessary for you to enjoy a bamboo floor. Essentially, by walking day in and day out on bamboo, you're being environmentally conscious.

Rich Beauty

When you think of the color of Bamboo, what do you think of? Well, when it's in your kitchen, you'll think of - and see - a beautiful gold-like tone. This will bring a warm, inviting feel to your kitchen with an exotic accent. Since there are few color options for bamboo flooring, make sure you are comfortable with its color before purchase. In addition, the bamboo often comes in the form of planks with your choice of vertical or horizontal grains, adding a rustic look to your kitchen.

Stronger than Oak

Watching pandas chew bamboo in the wild, you might think it breaks easy, making your kitchen floor unacceptably fragile. But bamboo is actually stronger than oak! Thus, you don't have to worry. Bamboo is strong enough to stand up to the challenge of your family and furniture.

Overall, Bamboo and Cork Will Each Make a Good Flooring Choice

If you want a natural and exotic look for your kitchen, then consider cork or bamboo. But keep in mind, it's often more expensive than traditional flooring material. But if price isn't that great of a concern for you, they could each give you a kitchen worth showing off.