Engineered Wood and Resilient Top Flooring for Kitchen Remodels
Palo Alto, Calif. – During kitchen renovations, 69% of homeowners opt to update flooring, and 40% of those people choose engineered wood, vinyl and laminate surfaces, according to the 2019 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. The survey included more than 1,300 U.S. homeowners using Houzz who are in the midst of, are planning, or recently completed a kitchen project. Less than a quarter of homeowners opt for hardwood, which has declined in recent years from 32% in 2017, 30% in 2018 and 24% in 2019.
“Engineered materials are clearly taking over natural stone in countertops and flooring,” said Nino Sitchinava, Houzz principal economist. “Thanks in part to the versatility of these materials, white continues to dominate the kitchen, from cabinets to countertops and walls.”