Open plan with 2 different types of flooring (plan attached)

[JoanDarc]

Do you have this? Can I see a picture?
We laid solid oak flooring 7 years ago at our last remodel in our open plan kitchen/ dining/ family area. We’re extending the kitchen/ dining space and looking to install stone effect LVT in this section but retain the oak in the family room section. The whole space is open planned but quite distinct space, plan attached. The transition between the space is 2.6m wide so worried about the look of this but husband is adamant we retain the oak! Any thoughts or pics much appreciated.

The expected transition is highlighted in red on the plan.

We have a wooden to tiled transition in our space. I think it works because a) it lines up with the structure of the house b) it marks distinct functional zones c) The floors are level

As long as you can make level, and the floor survives any structural work I assume it will work in your floor plan.

Wood to tile can look really good, if as PP says it lines up structurally. One floor throughout can also look great. I’m personally not sure about stone effect LVT next to solid oak so on that basis I’d side with your husband but it might a thing you have to see yourself. Definitely no hard and fast rule though!

Thanks @MatureStudentToBeMaybe we tick the boxes you listed so I’m hoping it will work. Would you mind sharing a picture of your flooring transition?
@RandomQuest I’ve not explained it properly, unfortunately retaining the oak throughout is not an option as there is an additional 12.5 sq m added to this room. So we either need to a. Completely replace the whole space (my preference with LVT) or else retain the oak for the family room part and add something new in the dining kitchen. (Husbands preference) Given it’s wood we have already then wood/ wood effect is off the table, carpet/ tiles not an option. I like a stone effect and LVT seems to tick so many boxes.

@JoanDarc photo attached . We went for a contrast.