I don't like slate tile as a counter (too rough/uneven) but a tile counter would also be good.
Advice Needed for Kitchen Countertop and Floor
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hey slate hater, you can chose the tile you are working with. the beauty is the lack of color/surface uniformity, durability and economy of cost
I like slate, juts not as a tile counter! I like something flat, smooth, and sealed - no wobbly cutting boards and easy to clean. 
Linoleum has come a looooong way from the 30's and it would look spectacular in your bungalow. My only thought's re: wood floors is you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. Too much wood. But hey, I live in the Midwest, and I guess one can never have too much wood in the Midwest.
I have the same thing (different color). We love it. Plus you won't feel like you've spent too much $$ if you want to change it out in a few years.
But my #1 favorite choice (but out of our budget) is black soapstone. The more beat up it gets, the better it looks.
Linoleum has come a looooong way from the 30's and it would look spectacular in your bungalow. My only thought's re: wood floors is you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. Too much wood. But hey, I live in the Midwest, and I guess one can never have too much wood in the Midwest.
I have the same thing (different color). We love it. Plus you won't feel like you've spent too much $$ if you want to change it out in a few years.
But my #1 favorite choice (but out of our budget) is black soapstone. The more beat up it gets, the better it looks.
The thirties, wow she looks good for her age. Oh that linoleum. :funn:
You may have sold me on this, DD. I remember an earlier discussion on SoWal.com about all of this but couldn't find it. I have a new stove and fridge being delivered tomorrow morning, and once that's done the next step will be the counter and floor. Whata kind of edging did you get on your countertop?
Linoleum has come a looooong way from the 30's and it would look spectacular in your bungalow. My only thought's re: wood floors is you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. Too much wood. But hey, I live in the Midwest, and I guess one can never have too much wood in the Midwest.
I have the same thing (different color). We love it. Plus you won't feel like you've spent too much $$ if you want to change it out in a few years.
But my #1 favorite choice (but out of our budget) is black soapstone. The more beat up it gets, the better it looks.
I agree with the wood floor maybe being too much of a good thing, so I'm going to go to open houses in the neighborhood and visit more friends' homes and really notice the wood floors/cabinets. I also have oak cabinets so that could really be too much wood. I have a feeling I'll research this counter/floor thing for about a month and then make a decision. But all this is so helpful.
I also looked into the koniko flooring. I don't think I'd get Koniko wood-look in the kitchen because if I go with the wood look I'll probably get real wood; but I the koniko would work well in a few other places I'm thinking about in the house...
you're doing the right thing, researching. It will all be good in the end! I'm sure wood floors would still be gorgeous. You'll know what looks best with your lighting, etc.
(Hey, I just realized that you're in MI. The Midwest!
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Oh yeah, I have to think of lighting, too. I think that will be the last step before painting. I'm keeping the same footprint everywhere in the kitchen, including the lighting and upgrading things in place. I really appreciate the ideas on this board. SoWal.com is my first go-to place (after my sister and reading books) for ideas like this.
I think it's called bullnose. It's rounded.