Doing a kitchen remodel.... Would appreciate advice about what material to use for the floor. It is a fairly large space (420 sq ft including an adjoining mud room and powder room. The main kitchen area is adjoined to a family room and dining room/hallway/living room... All of the flooring in those spaces is currently Brazilian Koa (Bellawood with the exception of one small area that has a similar stain) I feel we should use the same flooring for the new kitchen ( or possibly a Brazilian Koa laminate to save on cost) ... My husband is convinced that any type of wood flooring will scratch, mar, dent etc and look bad and we will regret it. He wants to use grouted vinyl tile . I dont like the look of it and feel the flooring should be consistent with adjoining rooms ???? Tired of visual clutter and "stuff" looking to reduce all the diff flooring types . Cabinets will be white and countertops Quartz. Thanks for any ideas or advice. Before Pics show the match areas.