Inspiration Home Design: carpet tile

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;"></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: purple;"></span></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">CREATING A FABULOUS KITCHEN</span><br /><br /><br /><br />If kitchens are the heart of the home, then special care should be given to the planning of them.  <br /><br />I'm currently working on a few kitchens, so they have been on my mind a lot.  <br /><br />I've been thinking of all the elements that make a kitchen functional, <br /><br />and all of the materials that make a kitchen beautiful, elegant or charming.<br /><br /><br /><br />The 'heart' of the home needs to be both warm and beautiful, and extremely functional.  <br /><br />If that definition doesn't include your current kitchen, what are the things you would change?<br /><br /><br /><br />Kitchens can be formal or casual - just like any other room in your home. <br /><br />It's simply a choice of materials. <br /><br /><br /><br />Kitchens can have warm woods, beautiful stone and gleaming appliances. <br /><br />A kitchen should have heart, warmth and invite you to linger a while - as well as be efficient. <br /><br /><br /><br />I had planned to do a post on kitchens...  <br /><br />But when I got down to organizing the elements that go into making a kitchen.... <br /><br />I had way too much information for one blog.<br /><br /><br /><br />So, let's start from the ground up... flooring first - <br /><br /><br /><br />WOOD<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BE3rPvhbMaJuFq5BsCh-8Ju4oeLzuG3xUGKP_U42aRr1aBbMN3nchqayb_ouepZolErtt5YHsiJZGtjVmSk9jPwgnMokygNt9ocpc9Gg55h3Y_5vE9ysBEO2U2supetGc91yKpyLwzKj/s1600-h/kitchen+view1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BE3rPvhbMaJuFq5BsCh-8Ju4oeLzuG3xUGKP_U42aRr1aBbMN3nchqayb_ouepZolErtt5YHsiJZGtjVmSk9jPwgnMokygNt9ocpc9Gg55h3Y_5vE9ysBEO2U2supetGc91yKpyLwzKj/s400/kitchen+view1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is nothing like the richness of wood to bring warmth into a kitchen.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For a time, wood was considered a bad choice for an area that was prone to spills and moisture.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the quality of engineered woods, moisture is less of an issue.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Engineered hardwood floors are manufactured in layers glued to a plywood base and are more durable and less likely to warp if they come in contact with water.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Engineered and hardwood flooring come in a wide range of plank widths, wood types and colors.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The actual top hardwood layer of engineered flooring is thin but can still be refinished once or twice in the life of the floor.  Solid hardwood usually has a durable protective finish and can be refinished many times,  if that becomes necessary.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">  </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiRRezdXfv1atPxV6luv7yYu8fLaCnMayPZhskF5OHbbkC3iCdEQ1xV8XPwm0Od2qzHjKC_1md7wDUtMWMOs141ZsH2CPvv9eI-ZeHEwWMSuQcEw3rb0K1CROBtG9H37LPJzJhqYhwOmYr/s1600-h/Engineered-strip2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiRRezdXfv1atPxV6luv7yYu8fLaCnMayPZhskF5OHbbkC3iCdEQ1xV8XPwm0Od2qzHjKC_1md7wDUtMWMOs141ZsH2CPvv9eI-ZeHEwWMSuQcEw3rb0K1CROBtG9H37LPJzJhqYhwOmYr/s320/Engineered-strip2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Wood flooring comes with many color and application choices </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLl1XPa-5AkslGTSnkCE15L6AEO0_mSqnBFtU6gmqkZ8m1a_lOpc7STLMwoeZNq-m5qqjWAWiots5NcruIaz-CDfGe_6gneZrC9LaNksqsENOQfOVnovaeJOE7I53PeV8YVAEPnhHn45at/s1600-h/lightwood+floor.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLl1XPa-5AkslGTSnkCE15L6AEO0_mSqnBFtU6gmqkZ8m1a_lOpc7STLMwoeZNq-m5qqjWAWiots5NcruIaz-CDfGe_6gneZrC9LaNksqsENOQfOVnovaeJOE7I53PeV8YVAEPnhHn45at/s400/lightwood+floor.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FM_3mHUhRYOfe42lii_swr_gzAKnjhDIE_CVPsaIRUH6wTHTEtOu77IFPfwbHurjfBTvCMgUPtUVJgh5nf_KsQYDIq08OMUbNR6KtsVveuma_LVrN62XMQhWsS0F85MzGtefFjvDEddO/s1600-h/PN_TRADITIONAL_VICTORIAN1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FM_3mHUhRYOfe42lii_swr_gzAKnjhDIE_CVPsaIRUH6wTHTEtOu77IFPfwbHurjfBTvCMgUPtUVJgh5nf_KsQYDIq08OMUbNR6KtsVveuma_LVrN62XMQhWsS0F85MzGtefFjvDEddO/s400/PN_TRADITIONAL_VICTORIAN1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBDBuCRgzqiv6vCsEjVJ0B6OZ-RexCcubf_5WeFAwu_xtJ0NZdoOtCS6pZVmvq0nmt_TH-wh9-eLUebSp4W5h6Qi-14h77IxyM7PjxSZZSVBdRNAms1RgNsdAGzujta5fI2ggscb2t5bY/s1600-h/10362713-c497-4f97-8f5c-abe495bdab88.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBDBuCRgzqiv6vCsEjVJ0B6OZ-RexCcubf_5WeFAwu_xtJ0NZdoOtCS6pZVmvq0nmt_TH-wh9-eLUebSp4W5h6Qi-14h77IxyM7PjxSZZSVBdRNAms1RgNsdAGzujta5fI2ggscb2t5bY/s400/10362713-c497-4f97-8f5c-abe495bdab88.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Colors range from very light to ebony and can have prominent grains or be more consistent in color.  Some have a polished clean lined look, others look handhewn, rustic or antiqued.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSDVnU_s9F_X9tYuSc2OAZYtSM2w9Pq28fUTb1FKRGFYd1EyzdH-x6ETlgTpBfb2GOs8xKt0XivXOt431HRTIk2xxt9WdViHF-Ci11JALG4XTcQpA1KJAD8lDqi6XPJjQR4-X1q-QOShv/s1600-h/distressed+wood+flooring1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSDVnU_s9F_X9tYuSc2OAZYtSM2w9Pq28fUTb1FKRGFYd1EyzdH-x6ETlgTpBfb2GOs8xKt0XivXOt431HRTIk2xxt9WdViHF-Ci11JALG4XTcQpA1KJAD8lDqi6XPJjQR4-X1q-QOShv/s400/distressed+wood+flooring1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are many creative applications</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYknpIk4rc0EGJcHTMYFcMmjhMSDMK7wuI7cUi3CBrCD1gWXNbsBmiFVqsZDhYepdKpi89i3IetdvkGYj7MUSvO87JCeVnMiNpcnlcmRFYuYy4XroEmjGv_JbYllWsnZzph45nqMh2Odyu/s1600-h/2729413886_eb2718a549_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYknpIk4rc0EGJcHTMYFcMmjhMSDMK7wuI7cUi3CBrCD1gWXNbsBmiFVqsZDhYepdKpi89i3IetdvkGYj7MUSvO87JCeVnMiNpcnlcmRFYuYy4XroEmjGv_JbYllWsnZzph45nqMh2Odyu/s400/2729413886_eb2718a549_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stained into a classic checkerboard pattern</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MzdLxGCuy04WtPxNJHABxJunS5ZM_sjkocErnvStMLVhoXHASIJTL7t9LypDmTTdXfgPX4w1RTIAwlbDqEAVOzsm1ub4cGmeLUjcRnHQqaoKsgt4FdFDHpz4hafL3Fws9KmzxKV18vOI/s1600-h/b922f3ab-ef66-4ef5-a999-d7cd3192d7c7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MzdLxGCuy04WtPxNJHABxJunS5ZM_sjkocErnvStMLVhoXHASIJTL7t9LypDmTTdXfgPX4w1RTIAwlbDqEAVOzsm1ub4cGmeLUjcRnHQqaoKsgt4FdFDHpz4hafL3Fws9KmzxKV18vOI/s400/b922f3ab-ef66-4ef5-a999-d7cd3192d7c7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">creative inlays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMVpK_bd-T973EKRvrZ89FWyW5K5D87eq_lgKfVCEdbd0qNmEcc-hc8rSj4kZN-UuJJL5qdmtYRYzxRkiLz75iG0JO-0EndB-XHOvwtE5GsRs0-LZlC6UD5WFJkB_iTWYiGVIapNWiyud/s1600-h/22_212_Checkerboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMVpK_bd-T973EKRvrZ89FWyW5K5D87eq_lgKfVCEdbd0qNmEcc-hc8rSj4kZN-UuJJL5qdmtYRYzxRkiLz75iG0JO-0EndB-XHOvwtE5GsRs0-LZlC6UD5WFJkB_iTWYiGVIapNWiyud/s400/22_212_Checkerboard.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">painted finishes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oN73Rha6V7fSmFLevxobNgFoUTdJP2bu2Mi-jjSA6SY5ZMakkePXoiBXb0pdeTFHB4KzqV0Ovdv3pldAELY2syva6nWByiGbvBecpNDkNkigHPX9JrBPeuU9-FJ3HsRCjjhK8DkvZYNB/s1600-h/DR-furnished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oN73Rha6V7fSmFLevxobNgFoUTdJP2bu2Mi-jjSA6SY5ZMakkePXoiBXb0pdeTFHB4KzqV0Ovdv3pldAELY2syva6nWByiGbvBecpNDkNkigHPX9JrBPeuU9-FJ3HsRCjjhK8DkvZYNB/s400/DR-furnished.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stone inlays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdxbD-JuAlA0KgbTvgtNiJmz9kRlNbJZ-yclSbD4uvySnle_83eAoVbLUAVGXt-ACljkhxFrh-Swmf2VBEdssmwgEF1AS4Fk16gOlHCUwnKIVwTLpmGiSNpMQbmSU2pSSn_tU4fEfD1ce/s1600-h/p206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdxbD-JuAlA0KgbTvgtNiJmz9kRlNbJZ-yclSbD4uvySnle_83eAoVbLUAVGXt-ACljkhxFrh-Swmf2VBEdssmwgEF1AS4Fk16gOlHCUwnKIVwTLpmGiSNpMQbmSU2pSSn_tU4fEfD1ce/s400/p206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> tile or stone insets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMdwQdy2QF82iVsOl6jVgV68z2B0kMxk5cmQkujwrYhNpt9o0roeguS98XVWefDIC7_dJ2FfZQjhkg9mU60eT-u478-sa0lcTVvInI_0uvuny8AixLyYLcWCF2V78AlAUIsvnrS-WQmFx/s1600-h/parquet.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMdwQdy2QF82iVsOl6jVgV68z2B0kMxk5cmQkujwrYhNpt9o0roeguS98XVWefDIC7_dJ2FfZQjhkg9mU60eT-u478-sa0lcTVvInI_0uvuny8AixLyYLcWCF2V78AlAUIsvnrS-WQmFx/s320/parquet.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> parquet (making a comeback)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(this is actually Tori Spelling's kitchen floor)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LAMINATE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A budget friendly flooring with the look of wood is laminate (pergo) flooring.  It is actually a photograph of wood on a laminate material.  It is moisture, pet and kid friendly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFtFGjDc4vGiO42sqIgrD4GpaasbmR29ApmYYG_mYNiPo22rKUWrgDvk4S6ECZHBgC-X1Pn-MVtyFrhHIjEw8YwG0mrabDHEcmgbd3fNkp-GolyjwaaAkKzYnJIPT4Upr-Ye_JnXyNb4A/s1600-h/woodflooring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">GREEN ALTERNATIVES - CORK AND BAMBOO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CORK</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Environmentally friendly and from a renewable resource, cork is a durable, thermally insulating and water resistant choice.  It's rich colors add warmth and it is easier on the feet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.interiordesignonadime.com/things-to-consider-when-choosing-kitchen-flooring/"><img alt="kitchen-flooring-cork-flooring-mahogany-floors" border="0" src="http://interiordesignonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/kitchen-flooring-cork-flooring-mahogany-floors.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and can be applied as a solid surface plain floor or in patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZ897onUOUO6yfEPCrstdRIP7MjbL4QoxO_MvaJsG5M1LJoer8pyp5Ice1Gx4MClOdEl09KGC6-seYTNArdpz7FMdxqQQ29mMfBEnHAnVXszi4WxondvQHrOBJvk_ZI0V5s0W5QwkDtxR/s1600-h/corkpattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZ897onUOUO6yfEPCrstdRIP7MjbL4QoxO_MvaJsG5M1LJoer8pyp5Ice1Gx4MClOdEl09KGC6-seYTNArdpz7FMdxqQQ29mMfBEnHAnVXszi4WxondvQHrOBJvk_ZI0V5s0W5QwkDtxR/s400/corkpattern.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvVlaytyeECQaKopoWfo9So8rCcrv0iooi_keNloTQOgGpn_GvB6logNpidfVm4loR8PlKAiyztS8mz-RwhLBmU5o2PnpeDFPlCMBrnw4bfAiRpFcAackFW7EnD-GNDcAi2gHyYpjvart/s1600-h/corkflooring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvVlaytyeECQaKopoWfo9So8rCcrv0iooi_keNloTQOgGpn_GvB6logNpidfVm4loR8PlKAiyztS8mz-RwhLBmU5o2PnpeDFPlCMBrnw4bfAiRpFcAackFW7EnD-GNDcAi2gHyYpjvart/s400/corkflooring.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BAMBOO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bamboo flooring is a popular choice.  Water resistant, sustainable and renewable, it also comes in a wide variety of colors and styles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVjQ35rSl_SGsRkwLrvQliaN3tgB91PIqW6G7GHYjEOmxVfr4zO6qRss64h48FJv2zhsWd7Sn1BwQYZc9mkhPiDssEGkvwZd20a5M1kPEFOQycQpsfEPQ7bZqezLM3g2FQaUVEMB-8uxS/s1600-h/bamboofloor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitX7rfC7OuJNAMKIg1pZ-xhZQZuoAYVnpKfC7vWo7_lRTSt4jJR5JKYldmw0x-dt6btJMrWl_3yWbHHytubVxD5MB8J81PRObmezgipWwpT8sgodlrkRjgdrhrOKqSo7mRNca89qMlXgL/s1600-h/EH-Efeso-Noce-porcelain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitX7rfC7OuJNAMKIg1pZ-xhZQZuoAYVnpKfC7vWo7_lRTSt4jJR5JKYldmw0x-dt6btJMrWl_3yWbHHytubVxD5MB8J81PRObmezgipWwpT8sgodlrkRjgdrhrOKqSo7mRNca89qMlXgL/s320/EH-Efeso-Noce-porcelain.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Limestone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRddwzVWE_YnXHrIojgodEXduYLfij8SkgGZvAqA2-xr_gLVZPqntWElL9lJCmnRVMh8a8D_WsXyRgotLuCkPToT7s7_nktAbQcslbgwBRq6f4jQDY9fRFJZMyNKIteVYkDMjUMuYP_XR1/s1600-h/kitchenSLATE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRddwzVWE_YnXHrIojgodEXduYLfij8SkgGZvAqA2-xr_gLVZPqntWElL9lJCmnRVMh8a8D_WsXyRgotLuCkPToT7s7_nktAbQcslbgwBRq6f4jQDY9fRFJZMyNKIteVYkDMjUMuYP_XR1/s400/kitchenSLATE.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Slate</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUI6nq68FLMWeGr7Mb0T55KU-3_QUg1rpJTvGyFqsppmn0KlGHuX24w8okdnFGwoZyu2Tc0Zo60hmsScxK6-jVfblehNkqHQyA9giQXOxaPysvy3MzXOERb1aCTv9mllU13HwjQO1dckL/s1600-h/Stone-Veneer-Kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUI6nq68FLMWeGr7Mb0T55KU-3_QUg1rpJTvGyFqsppmn0KlGHuX24w8okdnFGwoZyu2Tc0Zo60hmsScxK6-jVfblehNkqHQyA9giQXOxaPysvy3MzXOERb1aCTv9mllU13HwjQO1dckL/s400/Stone-Veneer-Kitchen.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Travertine </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">T<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0IRcLSva-dr2zQaxJEYR_P2wpQri9T4uN44XHJEdRCft8Y7WC0EdG7qZsash8CVo-qxA6MmEpUUm9roeRKGqdLgwwNbOFb1yilJsp3boh5qLFht5M52ExkpBtDSotw2Th6vzv9Iyfb-_/s1600-h/ScreenHunter_03Apr.0415.27.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0IRcLSva-dr2zQaxJEYR_P2wpQri9T4uN44XHJEdRCft8Y7WC0EdG7qZsash8CVo-qxA6MmEpUUm9roeRKGqdLgwwNbOFb1yilJsp3boh5qLFht5M52ExkpBtDSotw2Th6vzv9Iyfb-_/s400/ScreenHunter_03Apr.0415.27.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYah8BdGg90OLmp8Rlb1noGisrEEmoIFTJnWLSkCfj_3kxBf-Rg796LWf9pOxAmZXNqZmIJyWcxpMNWUyGfRt6ahBYH-fY3AtnvvNahtVziO9E2kaaPjBeFs2IZ-xctnt2Tu19KeX0vsq/s400/luvly.bmp" width="265" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOe_DytbndZywQqp4Q1qbagV5ytapB-TVYmfFJT51qrZTo9SfroDko2XqavI-fWljQrMIgFUO22qrmO2ch_l4pxUcUMcaYq-8knjPGdtnu6JQmF8Eg7VN2599h7ufgOOQNN9v8FFyRD8In/s1600-h/TILE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOe_DytbndZywQqp4Q1qbagV5ytapB-TVYmfFJT51qrZTo9SfroDko2XqavI-fWljQrMIgFUO22qrmO2ch_l4pxUcUMcaYq-8knjPGdtnu6JQmF8Eg7VN2599h7ufgOOQNN9v8FFyRD8In/s400/TILE.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Travertine with inlays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggv78p9UIWBWi1-xCpmD8D5eErQTU_17WDOqI_GZ3omAfoHQpLByf0tYiHUDjJh0Q0tUTR3_Ri_L9vENZBznhuGdWOl2MjvSxoLQS1ekbcSs3V8nlyyDjbXxSEgXzflwivcmIGE0v-pUHM/s1600-h/woodandstone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggv78p9UIWBWi1-xCpmD8D5eErQTU_17WDOqI_GZ3omAfoHQpLByf0tYiHUDjJh0Q0tUTR3_Ri_L9vENZBznhuGdWOl2MjvSxoLQS1ekbcSs3V8nlyyDjbXxSEgXzflwivcmIGE0v-pUHM/s400/woodandstone.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Travertine bordered in wood (basketweave)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stone is beautiful, rich and durable.  It withstood mother nature for hundreds of years.  It will last for decades in your home.  With any stone, a good penetrating sealer is a must as stone is porous and therefore not naturally stain resistant.  No cleaners should be used other than water and when necessary a very mild soap.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other than the reapplication of sealer each year (a mop-on process) a daily dusting or dry mopping is the only care required to remove the dirt and grit that can cause scratches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TILE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another choice with endless possibilities.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the antique style saltillo terracotta tiles with their warm glaze to the new, strong as iron porcelain tiles that mimic stone, tile is a beautiful and durable choice. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGh3QiRJBEKg4j9uinB_oQYNzuPrHwuiNWdH8VpsJ6-BRfk8wvrcJ87w7TjsxrUeiEzd6yBolaxTHosyfaRNTGCZQ_x7Fazs0S_zpFlpP9Lixf0TQGF48kmwVU0tABGOyG1rwOzird67op/s1600-h/saltillo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGh3QiRJBEKg4j9uinB_oQYNzuPrHwuiNWdH8VpsJ6-BRfk8wvrcJ87w7TjsxrUeiEzd6yBolaxTHosyfaRNTGCZQ_x7Fazs0S_zpFlpP9Lixf0TQGF48kmwVU0tABGOyG1rwOzird67op/s320/saltillo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz25NgiVPtO13hwxwlEXBP-Ml7YwIarx-WImNEpI5WGxv5e3gPcIU5qIB74N40RRJAjzy7CIeyKZPk4NCIGDonlDAoY8syIafRlnTcF2KSDknQUIcBsN2zlc1Q2hYzSJh-617ViOlNKOfp/s1600-h/chinois.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz25NgiVPtO13hwxwlEXBP-Ml7YwIarx-WImNEpI5WGxv5e3gPcIU5qIB74N40RRJAjzy7CIeyKZPk4NCIGDonlDAoY8syIafRlnTcF2KSDknQUIcBsN2zlc1Q2hYzSJh-617ViOlNKOfp/s320/chinois.bmp" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stone and tile have similar care requirements.  Tile doesn't have to be sealed, but its grout should be sealed to keep it clean - and that sealant should be reapplied from time to time.  With both products, a dropped pot can cause a chip or break - so it's good to keep some replacement tiles on hand for repairs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CONCRETE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, concrete...  and you won't believe that is the material used here</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuLd4Hs8aGwvx472y7-ap_lX_z6ZZlG5_KOYtA05SqcIeUEpuH4sXFrMynssIGDf_sqpbymZK7PwHF4mPpePfzEvPUPkq6SSkgYmBd7Rftk5aOvTatUTIO_ZnS9VVoV_rhbgddqZZkrzo/s1600-h/mt-concrete-tile-kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuLd4Hs8aGwvx472y7-ap_lX_z6ZZlG5_KOYtA05SqcIeUEpuH4sXFrMynssIGDf_sqpbymZK7PwHF4mPpePfzEvPUPkq6SSkgYmBd7Rftk5aOvTatUTIO_ZnS9VVoV_rhbgddqZZkrzo/s320/mt-concrete-tile-kitchen.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewofaVP_ryIwiuNMEnftwZJoeMc9lym-XVicJj2K0-X5lvOEBEuffbtikxUCRk1Y6u8WkzUwzpSZXZ0Xy6Ot0PjhWDnDWbMqZQyd6gzl-aqoY4rEiJyQi9TEl_19v959EcFv5xh6yiHZO/s1600-h/mt-concrete-tile-den.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Very easy care.  Susceptible to other concrete issues, such as cracks.  The floor is sealed and polished and needs minimal care.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THE OTHERS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">VINYL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The old standby is still as realiable, and more durable than ever, and if you are looking to save money you can still make a beautiful floor with vinyl tiles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3y_TZfgLrsu9yuaZedZOulyH9-qq5ux3ZPbzA-9YbQrfSV0LAXCjptcI6Qcx5EUGUiwOuMCDhcv0nitLkLRa5ZjbsozCvrXi5U_WJF4w0sDlyhLKtsBPPpC4UlluJl73OtFAImA_0GD0c/s1600-h/How_to_Paint_a_Vinyl_Floor-Vinyl_Kitchen_Flooring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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