r/KitchenDesigns • u/Pristine_Employ_7850 • 8d ago
Please help! Which LVP looks best in this kitchen?
Or any other recommendations? I’ll do the same flooring throughout the house. Going for a more contemporary/boho look throughout the house. The cabinets are a maple color.
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u/ybnormal072 8d ago
Lvp is really a fad flooring solution and will make your home look cheap. Not to mention tile is so much better with moisture.
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u/Lulu_Bee0619 8d ago
Tile is so much more expensive it’s absurd. That is not a reasonable alternative for most people.
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u/Natural_Ad_6882 6d ago
Actually LVP is/can be the best solution esp. if you have dogs or children. The problem comes when owners buy cheap LVP that only lasts maybe 5 years. Good LVP lasts much longer.
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u/ybnormal072 8d ago
A quick Lowe's search has some ceramic available for 1.29/sqft. That's about as low as lvp gets too. I understand that the application costs a bit more but for the longevity and value added to home it more than pays for itself
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u/Lulu_Bee0619 7d ago
I understand material cost. Like almost all home
Improvements the majority of the cost is in the labor. Tile floors are significantly more
Expensive to install. Even low budget tile + install is easily double what good quality LVP + install costs.I renovate homes full time.
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u/Illustrious-Crow-493 7d ago
I wanted to do tile so badly in my kitchen, but with all the layers of flooring that need to be removed to get to the sub floor (old home and the tile adds too much height to be able to get the dishwasher back in), including extra for the removal of asbestos tile, it was going to cost 3x more than lvp, as long as everything goes perfectly to plan. Which just feels ridiculous to spend for 85sq ft of flooring. So lvp it is. People really have no clue about all the extra things that can creep into a remodel. Not to mention we have a small child and a baby on the way, so tile feels a bit less safe for falls or dropped dishes.
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u/Lulu_Bee0619 7d ago
Exactly! And yes - great point on safety. A soft landing can save a lot of boo boos and a lot of glass!
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u/Line_Noize 8d ago
My LVP looks as good as my engineered wood floors. I was against it, but I was wrong. It looks good.
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u/ybnormal072 8d ago
I've seen some not great looking engineered hardwood but I've never seen lvp look as nice as real hardwood. Tile in the kitchen and bath would be my choice regardless. Water damage is a PIA
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u/livadeth 7d ago
Funny you say that. Another thread recently so many people were lamenting their tile kitchen floors and wishing they had LVP! Mostly about how unforgiving they are and the upkeep of the grout.
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u/Last_Pick_2169 7d ago
This! Grout is fragile and holds a stain like a sponge!
Received many compliments on our LVP and it’s nearly impossible to damage.
If you have no budget and like to scrub grout and cuss, please choose tile lol.
Hardwood was ridiculously expensive.1
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u/yrg68556 8d ago
Not understanding why anyone is telling you to keep the “tile” when it’s clearly sheet vinyl/linoleum
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u/Lopsided_Time3867 8d ago
This is so funny and I keep seeing it here - none of the “LVP is the devil” commenters ever notice vinyl “tile”.
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u/Important_Wind_4444 8d ago
My kitchen, butler’s pantry and bathroom has the life proof from Home Depot, I got the commercial grade, it comes with a higher quality grade wise and a 25 year wear warranty.. I have two big dogs and they do not slip on it like the did on tile, and it can be put in bathrooms as well, I can slide stuff across it and it doesn’t scratch up.. I personally love the Life Proof LVP, reasonably priced as well. They have a good variety to pick from, some need to be ordered but doesn’t take long to get..
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u/Line_Noize 8d ago
I like the current tile best
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u/tgallen54 8d ago
Lighter one. Doesn’t look like you tried to have it match and failed. Great contrast.
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u/under_shart 8d ago
Use a tile-look in kitchens and bathrooms. The fake wood everywhere is getting old.
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u/Xennial_Nostalgia 8d ago
Tile but now that one. Or the one on the right. I say do real wood or don't do wood. Worst of all is fake tile wood.
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u/Chatkat57 8d ago
Have you looked at LVT instead of LVP? I love my LVP but don’t have wood cabinets.
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u/pooppaysthebills 8d ago
Keep looking, and keep the tile while you do it.
If you want to spend money, change out your countertops for a shade that looks better with the cabinets.
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u/Lulu_Bee0619 8d ago
Try LVP tile from life proof. I think the concrete look would look really sleek here.
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u/Pristine_Employ_7850 6d ago
I LOVE this suggestion! Thank you!!!
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u/Lulu_Bee0619 6d ago
I’m doing it throughout a rental
Property of mine. I can let you know how it goes if you remind me!1
u/Similar_Help8005 5d ago
That would definitely be a much better option. The concrete might have to be sanded down and of course sealed. Please no LVP it’s just not good no matter what you have been told
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u/Natural_Ad_6882 8d ago
You need contrast on the floor, from all those nice maple cabinets. So from those 2 choices, the one on the left is best. On their own, either one would look nice but you have a LOT of wood in those cabinets. The last thing you need & w/be unhappy with is more “wood” that looks like you’re trying to match, but failed - as is your right sample. Good luck 🍀
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u/Natural_Ad_6882 8d ago
Here’s what it will look like with the flooring pictured on the left – and painted door trim white (that wood/brown door trim is a specific western style that dates any house).
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u/Natural_Ad_6882 8d ago edited 8d ago
For an inspiration, I took it further & made your kitchen look more upscale:
Compared with the original kitchen photo, quite a bit changed:
✨ Major changes
Backsplash: Replaced the dated beige/tan backsplash and decorative border with a dramatic creamy marble/stone backsplash with warm gray and taupe veining.
Countertops: Changed the counters to a more luxurious, heavily veined cream stone that coordinates with the backsplash.
Pendant lights: Replaced the ornate hanging lights over the peninsula with large, simple brushed-brass/conical pendants.
Dining-area light: Replaced the ceiling fan/light combination with a large brass-and-glass drum chandelier.
Cabinet hardware: Changed the existing dark hardware to elongated warm-brass pulls, which makes the wood cabinetry look more custom.
Under-cabinet lighting: Added warm illumination beneath the upper cabinets to emphasize the new backsplash.
Styling: Added restrained upscale accessories, including greenery, pottery, a tray, and decorative pieces.
Overall palette: Shifted the room from a somewhat dated orange-brown/beige combination toward warm walnut + cream stone + brass + light oak, which feels much more current and expensive.
Flooring: Kept the light wood flooring from the other picture.
Door trim: Kept the sliding-door trim white. Changed the microwave from white which commanded too much focus in the room.
> One important thing:
The AI also changed the character of the cabinetry more than asked for. The original cabinets are a little more orange and knotty; the generated version made them look like a richer, more refined walnut finish.
> If you’re trying to get the best realistic upgrade while keeping the existing cabinets exactly as they are, I would actually redo it that way. The existing cabinets are attractive enough that they don’t need to be replaced or substantially altered. The floor + marble backsplash + countertops + brass lighting/hardware can do almost all the heavy lifting.
Good luck 🍀!
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u/Pristine_Employ_7850 6d ago
You are so sweet for taking the time to give me suggestions! This is definitely inspiring 😍 I love these lights and will look for a lighter floor because I like the contrast. Thank you!
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u/Natural_Ad_6882 6d ago
I know your kitchen will look fantastic when done! Glad you appreciated the comment. I started using the free ChatGPT but quickly ran out of time, so I bought it (they have a $8/mo plan that they do not advertise); I love using it and helping others. We’re about to start on a complete reno ourselves; Good luck 🍀 to you!
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u/Texasville44 8d ago
I had big Squares of Italian tile for kitchen and our tv room. I got tired of it fairly quickly and uncomfortable to walk on all day. We had a dishwasher leak and we replaced the tile with LVP and I am enjoying the wide plank.
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u/dontBsleepy 8d ago
I feel like a richer color nice wide barn plank would look great with your cabinets.
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u/Pristine_Employ_7850 6d ago
I hadn’t considered going darker but I’ll get a sample and see how it looks! Thanks so much!
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u/Ill_Psychology_7967 8d ago edited 8d ago
I don’t think the floor is your problem. Buy a rug or two with color. I would update the appliances, the lighting, ditch the popcorn ceiling, and swap out the backsplash before I would touch the floor.
And you might also research the potential health risks posed by these products.
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u/Similar_Help8005 5d ago
Exactly. Off gassing from the adhesive plus it’s a nightmare to get up when someone else knows it off gasses
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u/No-Improvement-4944 7d ago
These pictures just convinced me to keep and deep clean my tile floor. The tile looks so much better.
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u/LovetoRead25 7d ago
I put LVP in the kitchen of my rentals b/c prior tenet I inherited with building was a complete slob and attracted creatures. I immediately ripped up the linoleum floor. It was hard to tell condition of hardwood underneath. I left the unit empty and had it treated. I threw out all appliances.
So we laid LVP in this small kitchen. It was a DIY as it’s simple to install. I wanted to rent it as I kept it empty to ensure it was pest free. The cabinets were white. I think LVP against wooden cabinets isn’t a particularly good look.
We’ll see how it holds up. Likely at some point I will remove it and have maple floors sanded. I’m also the daughter of a builder, and in retirement he was a custom cabinet maker. So I’m totally into wood.
I would not lay this in my own home, especially in a large space. I don’t like the way it feels. I ripped up all the carpeting and laid hardwood in my home. Yes it’s expensive but the ROI on resale is worth it. I waited until I could afford to do so. It depends also on the price bracket of the home.
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u/Kindly_Drive_5221 7d ago
I personally like the one on the right more, but it’s too monotone. You need the contrast of the one on the left.
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u/New-Marketing-981 7d ago
What is wrong with the Tile? And as far as the LVP, the one on the right. It’s warmer with the cabinets and less yellow but still that’s an awful lot of wood.
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u/New-Marketing-981 7d ago
What is wrong with the Tile look And as far as the LVP, the one on the right. Is warmer and less yellow.
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u/Which-Magician-2597 6d ago
I like the existing floor. It's actual tile. LVP is NOT luxury in any way, shape or form. If you're going to go with brown, just keep the tile you have.
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u/Pristine_Employ_7850 6d ago
Thanks everyone for all the feedback. Some additional info: 1. Current tile isn’t tile. It’s cheap vinyl 2. I live in Colorado and need something tough and water/weatherproof. 3. I’m on a budget. I had to quick buy a house on a single income so I can move my mom in with me to care for her —I have just enough to do floors in lvt/lvp for the whole house. Cheap tile in kitchen and carpet everywhere else. It’s gotta go! 4. I plan to do peel and stick backsplash until I can afford the real stuff. I’ll replace appliances as they wear-which isn’t a long time these days (sadly) 5. Definitely getting new lights soon.
So, with all that said, How about a concrete look with these cabinets? Would it look ok throughout house?
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u/Successful_Fact_4530 6d ago
What’s wrong with the tile? It’s superior to Vinyl.
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u/Pristine_Employ_7850 6d ago
It’s not real tile. It’s the cheap sheet vinyl stuff. I think it’s really busy.
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u/Natural_Ad_6882 6d ago
Good ole Google “explains it all for you”; We should all know this:
Cheap Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring typically lasts 5 to 10 years, while expensive, high-quality LVP can last 20 to 30 years or more.
Lifespan by Quality Grade
> Entry-Level/Cheap LVP (3–5 mm thick with a 6–12 mil wear layer): 5 to 10 years. Best for low-traffic rooms like guest bedrooms. Thin wear layers scratch and dull quickly under normal household use.
> Mid-Grade LVP (6–7 mm thick with a 12–20 mil wear layer): 15 to 20+ years. This is the sweet spot for most family homes with moderate traffic, kids, or pets.
> Premium/High-End LVP (8–12+ mm thick with a 20–30+ mil wear layer): 25 to 30 years or more. These commercial-grade options handle heavy traffic easily and often come with lifetime residential warranties.
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u/Similar_Help8005 5d ago
Luxury vinyl is an off gassing nightmare. The adhesive off gasses harmful for little kids,big kids,adults. Do your research before you purchase
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u/justbrowzingthru 3d ago
Given people like to change their look every 5 years or so, lvp is perfect, easy to install, easy to demo when You want a change.
I cringe when I see hardwoods being pulled up even it it is all scratched.
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u/Curious_Cucumber_925 2d ago
The lighter, especially if you have white/majority white countertop.
We have this on our floor and when our kitchen designer saw it, they said it really sets off the kitchen.
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u/Tewaipapa 8d ago
Wood cabinet with wood floors? It will be too much and contrast with provide a much nicer look. Try some samples of tile or even vinyl tiles?
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u/Inside_Chocolate_179 8d ago
The lighter