--- title: "Open kitchen: how do I create a transition to my living room floor?" description: Do you want a different floor in the open kitchen and living room? Check out our tips for a beautiful floor transition! image: https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hubfs/main%20category%20overview_Myfloorstyle_charme%20lightnatural_lam_536x679.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/practical-advise/transition-floor-kitchen-living-room#main-content) [![logo\_berry-alloc black](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hubfs/logo_berry-alloc%20black.svg "logo_berry-alloc black")](http://www.bintg.com) [![logo\_my-floor-style brown](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hubfs/logo_my-floor-style%20brown.svg "logo_my-floor-style brown")](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/) - [Choose my floor](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/choose-my-floor) - [Interior & colour](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/interior-colour) - [Practical advice](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/practical-advice) - [Choose my floor](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/choose-my-floor) - [Interior & colour](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/interior-colour) - [Practical advice](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/practical-advice) - [English](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/practical-advise/transition-floor-kitchen-living-room) - [Dansk - Danmark](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/da-dk/praktiske-råd/overgang-mellem-køkken-og-stuegulv) - [Français - Belgique](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/fr-be/conseils-pratiques/transition-cuisine-ouverte-sol-salon) - [Français - France](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/fr-fr/conseils-pratiques/transition-cuisine-ouverte-sol-salon) - [Nederlands - België](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/nl-be/praktisch-advies/overgang-vloer-keuken-woonkamer) - [Norsk – Norge](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/no-no/praktiske-rad/overgang-mellom-kjokken-og-stue) - [Polski (Polska)](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/pl-pl/porady-praktyczne/przejscie-podloga-kuchnia-salon) English [Visualise in my room](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/floorfit) [Find a dealer](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/dealers?location=London%2C+United+Kingdom) # Open kitchen plan: how do I create a transition to my living room floor? written by: Olivier, Full-fledged Flooring pro date: 10/04/2024 reading time: 6 minutes ![article main header\_Myfloorstyle\_Charme Light Natural\_lam\_1200x839](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/article%20main%20header_Myfloorstyle_Charme%20Light%20Natural_lam_1200x839.jpg?width=1200&height=839&name=article%20main%20header_Myfloorstyle_Charme%20Light%20Natural_lam_1200x839.jpg) > Finding the right floors for different rooms is like putting the pieces of a puzzle together. Comfort and maintenance matters in each room and, of course, it needs to look nice as well. You may want a different floor in the (open) kitchen and living room, because you have different priorities for each space. Curious how to tackle the floor transition from kitchen to living room? Here’s how > > Why choose a different floor in the kitchen and living room? There could be many reasons for choosing a different floor in the kitchen and living room. Perhaps you value **ease of maintenance and water-resistance** most in the kitchen. After all, you are more likely to spill things here than in other rooms. In that case, you're probably considering [vinyl](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/vinyl-planks) or ceramic tiles. In the living room, you prefer a **warmer option**, such as [parquet](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/parquet)or [laminate](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/laminate)flooring that resembles wood. This is where you want to be able to walk around barefoot, enjoy the acoustics, and host your guests in style. No problem: because with the right tips and tricks, it’s easy to combine two types of flooring in a single space. ![Laminaat - Smartline 8 Hyrdro+ - Bristol Oak](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bristol%20oak_lam_v4_1288x190_berryalloc_rsh_01%20copy%203.png?width=1365&height=805&name=bristol%20oak_lam_v4_1288x190_berryalloc_rsh_01%20copy%203.png) ## Combine flooring options in a beautiful way If you want to achieve a smooth transition from one floor to another, it's best to take the **[hues and textures](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/harmony-lab)** into account as well. Don’t rush this process. After all, you’ll be walking on these floors for years to come. If you'd rather prefer as much **uniformity as possible in your home**, opt for a combination of vinyl planks, vinyl tiles, and laminate flooring with a similar design: both with a wood look and in similar hues, etc. One option is to combine a laminate from BerryAlloc in your living room with a water-resistant laminate in the same colour in your kitchen. Or **make your kitchen stand out** instead. Choose a flooring type that matches the colour of your kitchen cabinets or counter. And in this case, you opt for a **different living room floor** that matches the colour and texture of your furniture. By doing so, you highlight the fact that the functionality of the area changes where the look changes. Contrasts can be really nice too! And why not let your creativity run free? By combining different colours and patterns you could add a **playful and fun dynamic** to your interior. - ![dreamclick pattern 2020\_lvt\_berryalloc\_pic\_06](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dreamclick%20pattern%202020_lvt_berryalloc_pic_06.jpg?width=2000&height=2000&name=dreamclick%20pattern%202020_lvt_berryalloc_pic_06.jpg) - ![dreamclick pattern 2020\_lvt\_berryalloc\_pic\_15](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dreamclick%20pattern%202020_lvt_berryalloc_pic_15.jpg?width=2000&height=2000&name=dreamclick%20pattern%202020_lvt_berryalloc_pic_15.jpg) - ![dreamclick pattern 2020\_lvt\_berryalloc\_pic\_07](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dreamclick%20pattern%202020_lvt_berryalloc_pic_07.jpg?width=2000&height=2000&name=dreamclick%20pattern%202020_lvt_berryalloc_pic_07.jpg) - ![dreamclick pattern 2020\_lvt\_berryalloc\_pic\_04](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dreamclick%20pattern%202020_lvt_berryalloc_pic_04.jpg?width=2000&height=2000&name=dreamclick%20pattern%202020_lvt_berryalloc_pic_04.jpg)   ## Use a transition profile If you put two types of flooring next to one another, you **don’t want to trip** over the ‘border’ between the floors, **both literally and figuratively.** The transition between two floors depends on the choice of flooring. They often differ in thickness, which could cause a **minor height difference** between the two floors. In case of a **floating floor**, a [reducer profile](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/accessories) offers a useful and neat solution. If you **do not have any height difference between two floating floors**, you can install a **T-profile instead**. Additionally, **parquet flooring** that has been glued down does not require profiles – a **silicone grout** will do the trick. When choosing your **reducer profile**, you could opt for one in the **same look** as your flooring. This way, it looks like the natural extension of your floor. Or you could pick a **reducer profile in silver or aluminium** to bring decorative function as well. - ![bloom sand natural\_acc\_tprof\_berryalloc\_psh](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bloom%20sand%20natural_acc_tprof_berryalloc_psh.jpg?width=2000&height=1350&name=bloom%20sand%20natural_acc_tprof_berryalloc_psh.jpg) T-Profile Bloom sand natural - ![T-Profile Alu high (B0017 Silver)](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/T-Profile%20Alu%20high%20(B0017%20Silver).jpg?width=6327&height=4271&name=T-Profile%20Alu%20high%20(B0017%20Silver).jpg) T-profile Silver Alternatively, especially in the absence of a height difference between the floors and **if the expansion joint is limited to a couple of millimetres (\<5mm), you could finish with fillertwine and a flexible sealing strip instead.** This way, you do not create any height difference with a transition strip, you seal the opening between the floors neatly, and allow for the (floating) floors to move. [![nostalgic oak honey-vibrant stone gunmetal\_lvt\_1326x204\_berryalloc\_rsh\_04](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nostalgic%20oak%20honey-vibrant%20stone%20gunmetal_lvt_1326x204_berryalloc_rsh_04.jpg?width=500&height=750&name=nostalgic%20oak%20honey-vibrant%20stone%20gunmetal_lvt_1326x204_berryalloc_rsh_04.jpg)](https://www.berryalloc.com/be/nl/vinyl-planks/live/live-tegels)                                                     * vinyl tiles - Live  - nostalgic oak honey +  vibrant stone gunmetal*   Installing your floor yourself? We will guide you through the process step by step and show you how to achieve a professional finish. Watch our [installation videos](https://www.youtube.com/@BerryAlloc/featured) and get started yourself! Floors with a DreamClick mechanism do not require reducer profiles. 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