Kitchen floor - am I missing something?

[Pleasehelpmedress]

We are going to replace our kitchen floor soon - it's currently tiles that are impossible to clean (rough surface with dimples that collect all the dirt), we smash loads of things, and it's sore on my legs if I stand too long.

I had high hopes of lvt in "period" pattern tiles, but I just got a couple of samples and they look really cheap and plasticky. I'm not keen on fake wood as we have the original floorboards through the house (Victorian house). So now I'm stuck, it's there another solution I'm missing?

Kitchen is going to be traditional shaker style. Thanks!

Maybe try a different LVT company, there is a huge difference. I like Floorify’s wood look LVT, I see you don’t want wood look but they also do a tile look and terrazzo look range, might be worth a try

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The other obvious option is engineered wood - would look lovely but you have to be prepared for it to scratch/dent and pick up marks, and it will probably need re oiling or re varnishing every few years, so rather more high maintenance.

What about a non-textured porcelain tile floor with thicker soles indoors shoes or slippers?

Thanks. I'm really not keen on wood in this room unfortunately as that seems to be the nicest looking option. Maybe I'll look at the stone effect tiles again... It needs to be something really durable as we have a dog and toddler and the kitchen is a through route to half the house.

I'm wondering if that's the way I have to go. I already wear thick soled slippers but maybe I need to get a padded rug for where I cook 🤣