Homeowners should carefully select their floor material when embarking on a kitchen renovation, it has been suggested.An article by Hertfordshire-based Chestnut Flooring notes that people often put together concept boards when planning a kitchen remodel.It therefore advised people to take swatches of floor samples wherever possible and mix and match them with other kitchen materials they might use.If you have a modern space, create your concept board finely to match your existing pieces, said the company. Then consider softening the contrast by making your furniture lighter in colour.Elsewhere, the article noted that laminate flooring has become increasingly popular in high traffic areas like the kitchen because of its durability.Chestnut Flooring also advised homeowners to think about non-slip materials when laying a new kitchen floor.Meanwhile, El Paso Style magazine recently reported that an interior designer opted to install a central island with a special prep kitchen sink as a means of boosting the rooms functionality during one of her renovation projects.