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Linoleum would be a good choice for low maintenance flooring. Not only is it known to be made of natural materials in an array of colors and patterns, but because the tile seams are barely detachable, cleaning tends to be easy.
Stone & ceramc tiles are easy to clean but to reduce the amount of grout lines for dirt to get trapped in, it's ideal to use larger sizes. (12x24). And other great choices would be hardwood and concrete floors, depending on the look you want to achieve.
To learn more about the different flooring options, you can refer to our article, "The Foolproof Guide to Flooring."
Answer from a Designer
We have designed many kitchens using hardwood floors. At first many people are surprised because of the presence of water in the room. We have had great success with this product, sealed with a few coats of acrylic polyurethane it is not only durable but beautiful and versatile as well. An important aspect of kitchen floors often overlooked is whether or not the they are easy to stand on for long periods of time. We once made the mistake of installing slate floors in one of our own kitchens and regretted it every holiday meal. If you a vintage look is what you are after, try FORBO brand Marmoleum. It captures the feel of a long standing kitchen and is easy on a long standing cook.
I have large ceramic tiles now, in a tan color, they show every bit of dirt! I'm thinking about hardwood or maybe cork...
Cork floors do hide dirt really well and they are known to be easy on the feet due to the resilaince of the material. So with this in mind, there could be some slight wear and tear if you get tons of foot traffic. And on another note, be careful because cork can be slippery sometimes as well.
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