If you’re thinking of redoing your kitchen plan and want something no one else has, now is the time to put your imagination to work. Shop around and browse through home decor magazines to get an idea of the floor plans and types of flooring you’ll need to choose from. Home improvement stores are also great places to find new original ideas. Many even offer DIY classes at various times of the week so that everyone has a chance to attend. Doing it yourself will save you a lot of money.
The first thing you should do is make a list of the things you want from your new flooring, such as that it be easy to clean and maintain, and will hold up well to the wear and tear of children and pets. Imagine the layout of the new design you want and can have based on the amount of space you have to work with. Start by taking wall-to-wall floor measurements first, and remember to account for kitchen appliances and cabinets.
Once the measurements have been taken, transfer the information to graph paper so you can begin drawing your new floor design. There are also websites that offer free sample floor plans through interactive programs. You can choose the type of flooring you think you might like and place them on your desired floor plan to get an idea of whether the plan and flooring is what you really want or if you need to make any changes.