There are various synthetic floor materials that make great surfaces for busy kitchen areas, like laminate and engineered hardwood. They mimic an expensive hardwood but require much less maintenance. In an all-white kitchen with bright countertops and cabinetry, consider one of these warmer flooring options. Our reader Laura followed a similar piece of advice in her home and shared, “to break up the white… I have darker wood floors, plus I’ll add a few cutting boards.”