“I only like wood floors in kitchens,” says Ridder. Of course, there are many who have tile or stone kitchen floors (like me! D.C. architect Donald Lococo of Donald Lococo Architects says the preference for wood kitchen floors is also due in part to today’s more open house plans. “Hardwood floors, while often more expensive to install, have lasting power and in the long run will be a better return on your investment.”Some may shy away from using wood flooring in their kitchens because of the required long-term maintenance of wood flooring or the worry of having wood floors near so much water. “My clients often blame their pets for scratches on their wood floors, but it’s people who do more damage.” The biggest culprit: dirt and pebbles that get caught in shoes and then get dragged over the wood.

Source: National Post February 23, 2019 12:00 UTC