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PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1993.
Home & Garden 1993
Hardwood floors just right for kitchens
Are you looking for a floor that
can stand up to heavy kitchen
traffic, is easy to care for and will
look great for years to come? You
might be surprised to learn that
hardwood floors have these and
many other advantages. According
to the Hardwood Manufacturers
Association, hardwoods' endless
variety of looks and hues match
any kitchen decor — from sleek and
contemporary to traditional or
country. In addition to oak and
maple, the HMA says hardwood
floors made of ash, beech, birch,
and cherry create a distinctive look
in today's kitchen.
Kitchens: family rooms for the '90s
One reason for the increased
popularity of hardwood kitchen
floors may be that families are
spending more and more time in
the kitchen, according to most
home design experts. Today's
family often uses the kitchen as a
cozy gathering room that includes
space for entertaining, reading or
watching TV. Naturally, they want
the same warm and inviting feel in
the kitchen as they have in the rest
of their home.
"Kitchen-friendly" floor finishes
Before choosing hardwood for
their kitchen floors, homeowners
need to know which finishes stand
up best to the everyday wear and
tear and heavy traffic that most
kitchens are subjected to.
According to Bonnie Holmes of
the National Wood Flooring
Association, today's finish
technologies help make hardwood
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