or anywhere else (non bathroom) in their house. First of all we wanted wood flooring in hallway and new living room with tiles or slate in the kitchen. We had decided on some engineered wood and some floor tiles but are having second thoughts, particularly in the kitchen which is fairly large and will have a dining area in it (which will be 'separated' from the kitchen by an island type layout). We're concerned that it will be too awkward with having large wooden table (scraping on the floor). DH has mentioned that he has put a lot of plush cushioned vinyl in a few houses (he project manages a few buildings etc) and when he first saw what went down he thought (by look) it was the original material. My recollection of vinyl is not pretty good, so has anyone got it in their house and if so what's it like. Carpet is not an option in dining area.