This is the wood -- although what was delivered is looking darker and not as much red -- closest to the bottom center of the photo....
{{!gwi}}and this is the cork -- and what I have here now is darker, also closer in tone to the center of the wood photo, but with more red. Both are deep and rich.

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Before getting too upset, find out what your options are from the floor company. Perhaps you can switch to all wood without any penalty based on the color varying from the samples.

You need to know what switching will cost and then decide. I don't think you will regret going with all wood aesthetically, nor did I find wood too fatiguing for standing or too unforgiving on dropped items when we lived with hardwood. Good luck!

So you would do it all the same?

DH loves both of them. The cost on each works out about the same, so other than any issues with returning it or not being able to get the same run on the wood, it should be a wash (this cork was not an inexpensive one, although we did see one that was even more).

I would do it all the same; esp. if your floor plan is at all open between the living areas and kitchen. I also find hardwood to be very forgiving and soft on the feet. I also *love* the hardwood you choose.

Sorry but I sure would go with all wood. Your pics above make the 2 surfaces look a LOT different. The wood is so pretty. I have had wood floors everywhere in the downstairs for 9 yrs..it is very easy on the feet...kitchen too. c

I too would go with all wood, I really like the floor you have chosen. We put down all maple floor with walnut stain throughout our home, based on a sample board I had seen. I too was worried during the floor installment that it would be too dark but once I got all the furniture and accessories back in the rooms it all turned out quite beautiful. I love my floors.

Love the hardwood you've chosen! If given a choice, I would also go with all harwdood. We have hardwood throughout kitchen/dining/living rooms on main floor and have had no issues with the hardwood in the kitchen. (Had tile in a previous house in the kitchen and would not go back to it..)

Actually, the only problem with the wood in the kitchen was where our dog dishes were...
Our Lab loved to slobber water all over the place so there's been some stain/water damage. That's out fault though for not having a big enough mat or wiping up quickly enough.

Another vote for all wood as well. We've always had wood flooring in the kitchen and it has always worn well. I have a runner in front of the sink and island and another area rug as well. I think the look of wood and area rugs in the kitchen cozies up the space. I love your wood floor so I don't think you could go wrong.

Another vote for all wood. We too have wood flooring in the kitchen, and even with 3 kids and a big dog, they've held up very well! What brand of flooring/color did you choose? We are going to be installing wood flooring in our basement family room and am looking for recommendations.

Another vote for all wood -- gorgeous choice! :)

Sorry, lascatx, I signed off before seeing your last question.

Yes, I would do all the same. Don't worry, it will be gorgeous.

As others suggested, runners in the kitchen and a large, washable mat under the pet tray if you have pets. I actually use a clear large plastic tray like one finds in cafeterias under the bowls and a mat. Good luck!

Okay, depending on how large the rooms are, I would go with the cork and wood if they're large. That being said, I would also go along with the installer. I wanted to change directions in my home too and the installer talked us out of it, I'm happy that I listened. I think it's perfectly okay to have a different floor in the kitchen. Think of all the people who have tiles along with wood floors.

If it's all the same cost, go with hardwood throughout. You won't be disappointed. I think that the clean and consistent look is wonderful in an open floor plan.

[traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by minneapolis general contractor Stonewood, LLC

Here is a link that might be useful: Hardwood in living room and kitchen

I had a few minutes to read but not post yesterday and was offline completely today because of the flooring work. We had three full days of tile tear out, which really surprised me.

Before my doubts, he as going to lay the cork first so I could have my kitchen in time to do some baking for a school event tomorrow night. Instead, I will bake standing on a raw floor and they started laying hte wood today. It is looking really good.

My description might have been misleading. My rooms are not all as open as the picture above ow what it sounds like some are picturing. My kitchen, breakfast and family room are like one long hall, but the only place the floring from those rooms would join the other rooms would be a small entry to the hall at the end of my kitchen next to the utility room and across from my dining room (the hall will be wood) and at the far end of the kitchen where the breakfast room and formal living room have a opening -- not nearly as wide as the one pictured above. It's more like this transition, but on an angle and without the open peninsula -- just looking at the flooring transition.

[traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by seattle general contractor Logan's Hammer Building & Renovation

Saw this photo of beekeeperswife's gorgeous kitchen and realized her kitchen has the same cork I had picked.