Hardwood Flooring Tips for Modern White Kitchens

There’s nothing like a clean, crisp white kitchen. It’s classic and timeless. But, you need to add a few warm elements to a white kitchen. Hardwood floors are perfect for modern kitchens.

Making a modern kitchen cozy

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A white kitchen needs a touch of warmth from hardwood floors.

Adding hardwood floors to a modern kitchen will make it feel more cozy and homey. Adding other natural tones, like copper and brass lighting fixtures, and natural stone countertops can also add some warmth. More earth tones are the perfect contrast to a modern kitchen that is mostly white.

Reclaimed wood

If you’re looking for an even bigger contrast to the clean lines of a modern kitchen, think about reclaimed wood. The variance from board to board, along with beautiful grain patterns make for a wonderful contrast. It’s a great compliment to minimalistic design and the white kitchen cabinets. It makes the kitchen feel like a home.

Distressed wood floors

You can also get distressed hardwood floors. Each board has been handscraped to give it some texture and patina. Customize your floors to perfectly suit your aesthetic. And, find the right stain to make the hardwood floors the exact color you want.

Dark matte hardwood floors

Benefits of hardwood floors
A matte floor finish is a great choice in the kitchen.

Darker hardwood floors will add more warmth. The darker you go, the more luxurious the floors will feel. Think about using a semi-gloss or a matte floor finish in the kitchen. The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house, and too much shine will quickly look scratched and worn. A matte floor will hide imperfections that appear over time.

T&G Flooring is one of the largest flooring retailers/contractors in the Front Range. Schedule a free consultation with a flooring expert to talk about your next hardwood flooring project. We design and install both residential and commercial hardwood floors.

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Chris Keale

Owner & Operator of Tongue & Groove Flooring
Wood Flooring 101 Course Creator

Chris Keale is the owner of Tongue & Groove and the creator of the Wood Floors 101 course, an educational resource that helps homeowners and design professionals make confident flooring decisions.

With a career that began in global technology and consulting, Chris traded boardrooms for floorboards, bringing his leadership skills and love of craftsmanship into the hardwood flooring industry. Since 2007, he has grown Tongue & Groove into one of Colorado’s most trusted flooring companies—built on a foundation of integrity, education and precision. 

Known for his sharp insight, dry humor and genuine commitment to his clients, Chris has helped homeowners, builders and designers through the complexities of choosing and installing hardwood floors. Whether teaching in the showroom, on a jobsite or through his Wood Floors 101, his mission remains the same: to simplify a complicated industry and deliver floors that stand the test of time.

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