With the new year comes new ideas for kitchen remodeling. With so many flooring options available, it can be overwhelming sifting through the ones that meet current trends versus the ones that make more sense in the long term. Having watched a range of trends rise and fall in the home improvement industry for over 15 years, NorthWest Granite & Flooring in Oak Harbor, WA, lists the top three kitchen flooring options that are on the rise in 2018. 

3 Popular Kitchen Flooring Trends in 2018

1. Low-Maintenance 

Your kitchen likely sees more action than almost any other room in your home. This means high foot traffic, higher chances of spills, and more time dedicated to cleaning the kitchen. With these factors in mind, one of the popular trends surfacing this new year is flooring that offers durability and the least amount of maintenance. Vinyl flooring is a material that can withstand all sorts of kitchen messes and last a long time.  

2. Natural-Looking Patterns

On top of being low-maintenance, natural-looking surfaces are on the rise. While hardwood floors and marble flooring are classic and beautiful to look at, taking care of them in the kitchen can be a hassle. When something spills onto a marble floor, you have to clean it very quickly to avoid stains. Laminate flooring can mimic any natural pattern you want but don’t want to maintain.

3. Varied Colors

Most surprisingly, 2018 is bringing a wave of kitchen floors that aren’t uniform in color. Many homeowners are straying from a monotone palette and instead playing with high-contrast colors, or variations of darks and lights to give a playful and eye-catching look to their kitchen. 

If you’d like to transform your own kitchen flooring, look no further than to the staff at NorthWest Granite & Flooring to help you bring your vision to life. Being a family business, they prioritize quality materials and execution in their craft. They’re also committed to making your kitchen remodeling endeavors as affordable as possible, which is why their specialists work closely with you to view all available options, including vinyl flooring or customized surfaces. Call (360) 675-­4978 or visit their website to get in touch with a staff member who can help you kick off your 2018 flooring plans.