<p>We built a new house three years ago…small waterfront bungalow/craftsman.<br>
It’s an open floor plan w/ kitchen,dining,living room…all in one big space. We did solid oak flooring (not laminate). We love it. It’s so warm and homey. It softens the rest of the kitchen with all the stainless steel and granite. I have heard of people (as we age) having back problems from standing a lot on hard tile floors, not to mention the cold factor. Also think hardwood is better for resale if that need should every occur.I would go with wood.</p>