If you want a natural stone floor for your new kitchen installation, the first thing that comes to mind is probably granite. In fact, granite is where most people stop thinking. However, there are several other options, and limestone is one that is frequently forgotten about. Here are just four reasons why you should consider using it.

1. Warm Welcome

Possibly the most fantastic thing about limestone flooring is its rich golden hue. It seems to glow, even when the room isn't full of light, creating a warm and rustic appearance that works perfectly with the kitchen. In contrast, a natural stone such as granite is going to look too dark and modern to create a nice welcoming kitchen.

2. Wonderful Workability

One thing that most homeowners fail to take into account when considering different flooring materials is how easy each one is to work with. When you go with most natural stone options, you'll find that the material is quite hard to cut into specific shapes, which is why such stone often looks a little clumsily put together when it needs to go around cabinets and corners. However, limestone is relatively soft. As such, it can be cut to any size you want without issue, so you'll never have trouble fitting it around your fixtures or appliances.

3. Soft Yet Strong

Like most natural stone products, limestone flooring is very durable, making it a perfect candidate for such a high-traffic room as the kitchen. Properly cared for, you can expect your limestone kitchen flooring to last for decades. At the same time, limestone is one of the softer natural stones, so it's a lot more comfortable to walk on than most other varieties. That's particularly nice in the kitchen since you'll often spend a lot of time standing when you're serving or making meals.

4. Cost-Cutting

It's not really fair to say that limestone is an economy material. If you want to go cheap, there are far better options, such as vinyl or laminate. However, those materials tend to look just as cheap as they are, and it's not like they are going to last as long as a natural stone. Limestone isn't as inexpensive as either of those options, but it's one of the cheapest natural stones you can buy. As such, it strikes an ideal balance between the style and durability of a material like granite or marble and the lower price of a material like vinyl or laminate.