Your kitchen is one of the most demanding spaces in your home—it needs flooring that balances beauty, performance, and durability. With constant foot traffic, potential spills, and the need for comfort, choosing the right flooring is essential.
Let’s compare three popular kitchen flooring options—engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), and laminate flooring—and highlight some of our top collections to help you find the right fit for your space.
Flash flooring from our ILLUMIN8 Collection
1. Durability and Water Resistance
Best Pick: ILLUMIN8 Waterproof Laminate Collection
Today’s laminate flooring is more advanced than ever, and our ILLUMIN8 Collection proves it. Designed with waterproof technology, it offers superior surface protection against spills, making it a strong contender for kitchens. With a tough wear layer and realistic visuals, ILLUMIN8 delivers reliable performance without compromising on style.
Sella 9-1/2″ flooring from our Allora Collection
2. Appearance and Style
Best Pick: Allora Engineered Hardwood Collection
For ultimate luxury and style, the Allora Collection stands above the rest. Made 100% in Italy, Allora offers a curated selection of widths, patterns, and grades—allowing you to create a look that’s truly your own. From elegant chevrons to wide-plank options, Allora brings old-world craftsmanship into the modern kitchen with stunning sophistication.
Butter Oak flooring from the QuietPath Collection
3. Comfort and Sound
Best Pick: QuietPath Luxury Vinyl Collection
Comfort and quiet go hand-in-hand in the kitchen. The QuietPath Collection is designed with acoustic insulative characteristics that reduce the need for a separate sound underlayment. This collection offers a soft, supportive feel underfoot and helps minimize noise—perfect for open layouts and active homes.
Stardust flooring from our VinylNova Collection
4. Maintenance and Cleaning
Best Pick: VinylNova Luxury Vinyl Collection
If easy upkeep is a top priority, look no further than our VinylNova Collection. Built with a highly durable, water-resistant Rigid Stone Core, VinylNova stands up to spills, scratches, and heavy use. It’s effortless to maintain—just sweep and mop—and it retains its beauty even in the busiest kitchens.
Dusk flooring from our ILLUMIN8 Collection
5. Cost and Installation
Best Pick: ILLUMIN8 Laminate Collection
The ILLUMIN8 Collection makes a bold style statement at a competitive price. With premium visuals, waterproof durability, and easy click-lock installation, it offers tremendous value. This collection is ideal for kitchen projects where affordability and performance need to align without compromise.
Burton Way flooring from our Beverly Hills Collection
6. Luxury for Less
Best Pick: Beverly Hills Engineered Hardwood Collection
Looking for high-end style without the high-end price? The Beverly Hills Collection delivers exactly that. With wide planks, a super durable finish, and exceptional specifications, it’s the best value in engineered hardwood flooring. This collection offers the elegance of luxury floors with performance that meets real-life demands—ideal for homeowners who want the best of both worlds.
Final Thoughts: Which Floor Is Right for Your Kitchen?
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Want the most waterproof performance in a traditional look? Choose the ILLUMIN8 Collection laminate.
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Looking for unmatched Italian style and premium design flexibility? The Allora Collection delivers high-end beauty and versatility.
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Need a quieter, more comfortable floor? Opt for the QuietPath Collection, designed with built-in acoustic insulation.
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Prefer something durable and easy to clean? The VinylNova Collection handles it all with ease.
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Looking for luxury that fits the budget? The Beverly Hills Collection offers exceptional value in wide-plank engineered hardwood.
Still unsure? Visit one of our showrooms or contact your Garrison representative for personalized recommendations and flooring samples. We’ll help you find the perfect kitchen flooring for your style, space, and lifestyle.