Choosing all the elements of your kitchen remodel can be difficult. You want to make sure all the materials and colors complement each other while also being durable enough for you. Cabinet Discounters highlights the benefits of choosing hardwood flooring for your Annapolis kitchen.
Why Choose Hardwood for Your Kitchen?
A Classic Look
The look of hardwood is something that never goes out of style. It’s a classy look that’s especially true in the kitchen. Over the years tile and vinyl have become popular as a good kitchen flooring material. However, nothing feels homier like a hardwood floor. If the kitchen is a place where your family loves to congregate, this look is a great choice.
Low-Maintenance Cleaning
Particularly in the kitchen, you want a flooring option that’s going to be easy to clean. Whether it’s soapy dishwater dripping on the floor or a morsel of food dropping, the kitchen floor is gonna see a bit of a mess. Luckily, wood floors are one of the easiest to maintain. Simply sweep up or mop anything that falls on it.
When wood floors are sealed and done properly, they hold up well to the regular chaos that happens in the kitchen. If they do get damaged, you don’t have to go through the trouble of replacing the entire floor. They can be repaired and you can save money to focus on other improvements for your home.
It Lasts a Long Time
While laminate has been a popular choice to get a cheaper floor with a similar look to hardwood, it isn’t going to last as long. Hardwood is built to stand the test of time and can last for decades. It resists scratches, damage, and you can stain it multiple times to retain its integrity. No matter how old it is, there’s always the ability to make it look like a brand new floor.
It Won’t Bleach in the Sun
One of the worst things about laminate or tile flooring is that it can bleach in the sun over time. The longer the exposure that area has to the sun, the more it’s going to bleach. Certain areas will end up being different colors depending on if they’re the areas where the sun comes in the window.
Hardwood doesn’t bleach in the sun, so you don’t have to worry. If it does become discolored in an area, you’re able to resurface it without replacing anything.
A Healthier Home Environment
Kitchens are where we prepare food, so cleanliness is a top priority. Hardwood flooring is an excellent choice for a healthy home because it doesn’t trap allergens like dust, pet dander, or pollen the way carpets can. Quality hardwood doesn’t emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) after it’s installed and sealed, contributing to better indoor air quality for your family.
Spills and messes are also much easier to see and clean up completely on a smooth wood surface. You will be preventing hidden mold or mildew growth. This makes hardwood a smart, hygienic choice for the heart of your home.
It’s a Smart Investment
Installing hardwood flooring is more than just a cosmetic upgrade. It’s a financial investment in your home. Real hardwood is highly sought after by potential buyers and consistently ranks as a top feature that can increase your home’s resale value.
While the initial cost may be higher than some alternatives, its incredible longevity means you likely won’t have to replace it for decades. Choosing a timeless wood species and stain color ensures your kitchen will stay attractive to future buyers. It’s one of the most reliable home improvement projects you can undertake.
Surprisingly Comfortable Underfoot
While tile or stone can be hard and cold, hardwood provides a much warmer and more forgiving surface to stand on. This is a major advantage in a kitchen where you often spend hours cooking. Wood has a natural slight give to it, which can reduce fatigue on your legs, knees, and back compared to harder surfaces.
During colder months, wood feels noticeably warmer underfoot versus ceramic or stone tile. For an extra touch of luxury, hardwood can also be used with modern radiant heating systems installed beneath the floor. Combining heating elements to your flooring creates a cozy and warm kitchen environment all winter long.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Choice
In today’s world, making sustainable choices for our homes is more important than ever. Hardwood is a natural, renewable resource, especially when sourced from responsibly managed forests. Many suppliers offer certifications like FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), ensuring the wood comes from forests that are managed with strict environmental and social standards.
Furthermore, because hardwood floors last for generations, they avoid the waste cycle of cheaper flooring that needs to be replaced every 10-15 years and ends up in a landfill. At the end of its incredibly long life, wood is also biodegradable, making it a truly green flooring option.
Choose Hardwood for Your Annapolis Kitchen
At Cabinet Discounters, we offer Wickham Hardwood Flooring to give you the best look for your kitchen. Call us, schedule a showroom consultation, and check out our gallery of work online.