Floors and work surfaces

Interior designer Clare Pascoe of Molten London gives us her tips for achieving the perfect flooring/work surface combination. But do you want to coordinate or contrast?

To coordinate, go for materials in the same finish (matt or gloss) and match the colours as closely as possible. Either choose a material that can be used for both worktops and floors, or match, say, a walnut floor to a rich brown stone or composite worktop.

Alternatively, contrast the finishes in the same colour, or contrast the colour in the same finish, such as a dark matt flooring with a pale matt composite worktop. You could even contrast both, such as a matt slate floor with a polished white granite worktop.

Bear in mind that kitchens are a long-term installation – make sure you won't tire of the finishes or colours you choose.

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