Why gray ? I love gray but I use it everywhere and it works with all my stuff.Before you do one more thing address that lighting you need pot lights all LED 4000K since you like grays that is the only way to keep them true. I hate quartz for counters and really don't like the sparkle ones that look even more fake . Choose a nice polished granite close to bullet proof and 1000s to choose from. IMOthe closer the floor is to a nic enatural wood look the better I actually like the floor color youhave in the space next to the kitchen. Too much gray can sometimes just be too much.

This the lvp I recently put in our home. Didn’t want all gray or yellow tones. This is a nice mix of tans and grays. Also, didn’t want to repaint the interior. It works well with my traditional furniture . We left the beige tile in the bathrooms and utility room.
This flooring is easy to clean and doesn’t show the dirt.

I agree with Patricia’s advice regarding counters. I have quartz counters in both of my homes ( installed by previous owner in one, by builder in the other ). i had polished granite in my last home, it was indeed ”bullet proof” & still looked like new 15 years later. i never even had it sealed after the install. Not so-much with my 3 year old quartz counters even though I’m very careful & wipe up spills immediately.

For flooring I agree with smh225 with regard to color.

I am also a granite lover and my granite was install many years ago. Still looks beautiful.

As for the floor, I would not choose the color you are considering, but I do love @smh225 floor.

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https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6120053/want-to-jazz-up-my-kitchen-on-a-budget#27156547

Thanks all. I will reconsider the quartz and see what my white granite options are. I’ve also asked the flooring people to bring some other shades that have tan and gray. They’re actually on there way now to measure and are bringing samples. Will keep you posted.

Do you guys think I should put the same flooring in bathroom or keep that separate with a new tile??

Haha. I signed on this post to say ”anything but gray.” IMO it’s way way overdone and trending its way out.

Whole house flooring is a major decision obviously. Think long and hard before you decide. My suggestion - simple and classic.

I love quartz and find it easy to work with and have had zero issues. Lots of great options.

For flooring if you are doing LVP then it could go everywhere. If hardwood I would not put in a bathroom with a shower.

I’m a huge grey fan as we have grey cabinets, walls and lots of furniture. But I would not put in grey floor. A light white oak would be lovely.

I agree about the gray. Get a color similar to wood. I like smh’s choice.

We did LVP in our Florida home. We used Coretec Hayes Oak for a beach vibe.

Personally I don't like the same flooring running through the bathrooms. Coretec also has stone look tiles.

I am confused and perhaps not seeing the OP pics accurately on my phone. It appears there is natural oak flooring throught most of the home. That is way nicer than the frankly blotchy streaky vinyl that the OP is considering, which would be a huge devaluation from the wood already in place. Please clarify.

Ok got a new option. Thinking the top one. Has grey and tan.

About putting it in the bathroom is an issue. Check out FB flooring advice. Remember that water can seep under any flooring. That shower might be a problem with water splashes. Also sealing at tub and shower isn’t always done right. I strongly recommend you choose a “spc” core lvp. If you don’t know what that is,then you need to do more research. Also where tile and lvp meet will need a transition. Make sure you know what will be put in. We had laminate removed which left gaps at 3 door ways. I knew that, so I have a carpenter repair that gap. Also, what will be added where baseboards and flooring meet. Shoe molding? Will it match the floor or be painted? Do you have a fireplace hearth? All of these need to be addressed. Will they level the sub floor? Please order a box of your final selection beforehand. Pick a quality flooring and expect to pay about the same in installation. I paid about $4.25 per sq ft for the lvp and about that for all the prep and installation. For 1300 sq ft. It took 4 days for all of the work. It was awful. If you can stay elsewhere,do so. But, I do love my new flooring!

That sample is still too gray. Don't get talked into these grays by the flooring store ... it is a trend on its way out, but they still have to push the old trendy stuff they have sitting in their warehouse.

I hate quartz for counters and really don't like the sparkle ones that look even more fake

Fake what? Stone? Sparkly quartz counters aren't supposed to look like stone, they are supposed to look like sparkly quartz. And it's okay to like sparkly quartz. I like sparkly quartz.

I think gray wood and wood-look flooring is going to look dated quite soon. I think it is going to be the avocado refrigerator of 2030. Why? Because in the long history of wood flooring, gray has never previously been popular. It became really popular in the last 10 years to the point where it seemed to be everywhere, which usually precedes everyone getting tired of a trend and hating on it. The trend was tied to an overall package look where gray was everywhere, and the tides of trends are already turning on that.

Does that mean you can't use it? Of course not. Dated doesn't mean it's bad, it just means that something was in fashion during a particular period and is now out of fashion. I like lots of things that are decried as dated. (I have 2 1/4 inch red oak hardwood that seems to get a lot of hate right now. What can I say, it's what they were doing in 1910.) Just ask yourself if you really love it, and will continue to love it when people start bad-mouthing it for being dated.

I hate to say this but I feel like I made a mistake about asking for advice as all of the comments have just about derailed my original plan. I know whatever I pick is going to look just fine and better than what I have. I think my only concern now is if the quartz is going to be durable enough or I need to look for a white granite? Keep in mind I love alone so There’s no wear an tear from kids. Attached are photos of the sparkle white quartz I had picked out and the gray stone sink.

Don’t do gray LVP. Clashes with your bathroom tile. Something like what @smh225 used will give you the look you want without clashing with anything that isn’t cool toned. You need a true neutral real wood tone

We have a very similar quartz. You can see it in the pic of my floor. We have three kids and are a busy family and I love it. It’s very durable, no stains at all, easy to care for.

As for the floor better than what you have now shouldn’t be your standard. You want above tie minimum

I assume you have a dog (pet bowls in the kitchen), so I suggest that you consider how soft vinyl plank can be. My current apartment has three year old vinyl plank flooring and it has scratches all over from pets, chair feet and who knows what. Laminate has issues with water of course, but it stands up to pets better when it comes to scratches. Just something to consider before you spend a lot of money on new flooring. I’m sure there are some brands of vinyl plank that are better than others when it comes to scratch resistance.

Also, I like sparkly quartz. I don’t personally know anyone who has issues with their quartz counters. I know plently who have issues with their lighter colored granite absorbing water, or those with marble experiencing scratching/etching. Also, my current apartment has sparkly white quartz. I can tell it wasn’t the best install, but its not chipped or stained despite numerous tenants. I did make something with tumeric and it left a yellow stain after I cleaned up. I freaked out for a few minutes until I put a bit of soft scrub on the stain, let it set for another couple of minutes without scrubbing. I gently wiped it off and the counter was as good as new.

I prefer the less stripey (#2) of the two flooring choices but I must confess I wouldn't use either.

The sparkle quartz? Yeah, I'd use that. :) I don't like the fake stone quartzes, but this is more of a modern terrazzo. Sink choice is good, too!

@westcoast hopeful where did you get that flooring? Name and style please? I like it

Ours is hardwood so not necessarily a match to you as I thought you wanted LVP? I was showing for colour.

Ours is Pravada Chanel series.

I like the white oak west coast shared as well! Sorry everyone has gone against what you like, sometimes that happens on this site as everyone has strong opinions on style lol! Good luck with it all!

Thanks Julie. I’m going to go ahead with what I like as it is my house. Lol. I’ll post pics after it’s done.

Please please please dont do those grey floors!!! they are really terrible examples of what was being done five years ago!! The only places I’m still seeing those in my Florida town is low end flips. And they are ugly to boot!

Your current floors are much nicer and more in line with what people are currently doing.

I dont jump onto these sites to be negative very often, but those choices are so dicey that i needed to chime in. You’ll notice not a single person of the many who responded to your question likes your floors. So its not an ”opinion” that theyre the wrong choice… unlike the quartz which i think many if not most designers like, and you just happened to get one or two opinions of some who dont. fwiw, i really like quartz and plane white counters generally.

But for the love of god, dont use those floors!!!!

I'm totally at a loss. Does anyone have any suggestions from this website? This is where I'm planning to get my floors. I want to do laminate or vinyl: https://georgiafloorsdirect.com/ I'm planning to go by there on my lunch hour and get some other samples. Any advice is appreciated.

Anyone like this? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Pergo-Portfolio-WetProtect-Waterproof-Crema-Oak-7-48-in-W-x-3-93-ft-L-Embossed-Wood-Plank-Laminate-Flooring/1000855102

or this one: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Pergo-TimberCraft-WetProtect-Waterproof-Ocean-View-Oak-7-48-in-W-x-4-52-ft-L-Embossed-Wood-Plank-Laminate-Flooring/1000328739

i used the Pergo visualizer to try the Crema Oak - how's this look?

those are both muchc better. You want to be looking for something that has a natural wood color - that doesnt look like a fake stain. So avoid fake grey or things with too much yellow or orange undertown. But any ”natural” looking wood is pretty good right now.

I like both those. You'll get enough contrast with the white cabinets I think. I was concerned the gray might be too dark--is this a townhouse or similar with windows mostly on the ends? The lighter floor and white cabinets and YES sparkle counters will be nice and fresh.

(I really love your glass block wall for keeping things bright. Hope it's staying!)

Here's a couple more options from flooret.com, Modin Flooring, pics of Nakan

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I really really don't like the sparkle quartz. Around here that is builder grade quartz & it reads so cheap to me. As for your floor I would go with something a little more natural looking with a gray undertone. This is the Shaw Weathered Oak LVT I just put in my basement. It is holding up wonderfully.

I recently did Cali Pro Mute Step, Aged Hickory throughout my small shotgun house, including bathrooms because its only 900 square feet so didn’t make sense to choose a separate product for two tiny bathrooms. I’m OBSESSED! It’s definitely got a little gray but it doesn’t read as a gray floor.

Update: I'm definitely getting the sparkle white quartz countertop, it's paid for...... just need to decide on flooring. Thanks for the photos Cynthia, those were helpful. My house is the same size but a tad bigger! about 915 sq ft without the bathroom.

Good. :)

Rachael, do you have pics of the flooring in your basement and a link to the product?

OP: don't be discouraged here. there are quite a few pros and 'semi-pros' who really know their stuff. As with advice, you can take it or leave it but at least you get well rounded opinions and can go from there. what the fun if everyone agrees, at least you get something to think about with the differing opinions and it might be a better path in the long run:)

that being said, i do agree with others to stay away from all gray floor. your best bet for a mostly un-dated floor is a medium brown wood tone floor. light and dark go in and out of style.

glad u ordered your sparkly quartz b/c u love it and its your house!!

i do like your 3rd sample, Nakan.. a nice medium brown wood tone !!

I love all of those last choices! I think in the long run, you will like it better than gray as you will have so much more flexibility with paint and decor. If you want the same flooring in your bathroom, get lvp not laminate. Even the “waterproof” Pergo isn’t suitable for a bathroom

https://www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/vinyl-flooring/vinyl-plank-flooring/shaw-reg-hudson-7-x-48-floating-luxury-vinyl-plank-flooring-16-54-sq-ft-ctn/mr31000191/p-1531895671196.htm

Thanks Rachel! I think that looks good against the white cabinets.

Flooring and kitchen complete!

I went with Pergo “Spice it Up” LVP and I love it!

Congrats! Looks great