kitchen + bath
Versatile Kitchen Flooring Modern floors that work in open concept kitchens
By Karen Deel
Above: TORLYS EverTile luxury vinyl floors, Roxbury Right: TORLYS SuperSolid 7 hardwood, Beach Grove Oak
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DESIGN QUARTERLY | Spring 2016
Kitchen design has changed so much in the past few years. Today people want open, less formal spaces. Kitchens now perform a multitude of functions, and have become an important part of the whole living area — food preparation, gathering spots for family and friends, homework nooks, and dining. This has created a design challenge. Gone are the days when it was one type of floor for the kitchen and another type for the living spaces. Beautiful open spaces can now be created using one floor only — not only does the one floor concept create a larger look and feel, but today’s floors offer exceptional durability and performance. There are a number of innovative flooring options to choose from that fit perfectly with the new trends in kitchen spaces.