Ward Design's right, go engineered! It's confusing I know, but they're two different animals though just as easy to install and if you shop around you can find some great deals on really nice engineered wood flooring. Just in case you're wondering... Laminate is more like a photographic print of wood that's stuck on a base of MDF or similar composite material. Engineered flooring is a thin layer of real wood that's ... laminated! to various cross ply wood/composite base layers. That makes it much stronger, and far more moisture resistant than laminates, so it's a much better choice for a kitchen or bathroom in particular. The surface layer doesn't peel like a laminate can if too much water gets on it, and MDF really doesn't like moisture and will swell badly, and permanently, if it gets too wet.
Some engineered floors even have a surface layer of wood that's thick enough to be sanded down and refinished a time or two, if necessary. Try doing that with a typical 'laminate'! :)
I also agree with Ward Designs about the color as well! I think that walnut would be great. Go too dark with the floor and it's a bugger to keep looking clean and dust/footprint free. Love what you've done so far, BTW. :)

i live in the West and an a retired designer and Architect Out West we tend to use a lot of tile on our floors much like Florida I was going to ask Jessica if she has any plans to upgrade her kitchen floors? If so i suggest she go to a good tile store and ask to see all the new tiles out now that look like real wood You can lay them in any color imaginable and they come in many shapes and sizes. I love them myself and when friends come into my home and see all my herringbone laid dark distressed floors in combination colors they go absolutely wild I think it is because many people are not aware that this product is even available on the market You can Google it on here and take a good look at all your choices That was all i could think of when i saw your floors and the finished kitchen remodel.They are not as costly s you might think either and then if you do like them put the same flooring all throughout your house so that the house will appear larger, Then you can chose whatever color area rugs you like changing with the seasons. Even if you can not afford to change that flooring now go online and give it a good look because you may like what you see,and it is not going to go away any time soon..Very nice job on the kitchen Jessica...

the granite is fine but I can see it does not go with your current cabinets. Once they are painted( white? off white?), I think it will be beautiful.

The kitchen is beautiful! I new in the before pics that the cabinet color was the problem. Nice job on the new cabinet colors. I agree that changing the flooring would pull the kitchen together even more. There are some very good looking wood grain porcelain tiles out that will out perform a laminate floor in the kitchen area.

I agree with having the kitchen floor redone with the new tiles that look like real wood floors I have seen them done and they are outstanding plus they are easy upkeep for a kitchen floor. I also am partial to Chinese Blue & White Porcelains in all shapes and sizes plus they are an easy and inexpensive way to add glamor and pizzazz to a room. I have used 20" Blue and White Porcelain Fish Bowls sitting in large Chinese Stands that are available on Houzz then top this with a beveled edge on the 3/4 " glass tops. You can make these tables in any size you need from round usually with one Fish Bowl to two Fish Bowls for larger rectangular tables you would use two of them and measure out how many people you will be seating for the glass top, You can also use a mirrored top if you want something a bit more dressy or glamorous. For this space i would chose the glass tops and if you go to Cherish or even Consignment shops or Ballard carries the Painted Rattan chairs in a Chippendale lattice pattern that can be spray painted any color and redoing upholstered Dining Room chairs seats is relatively quite easy all you need is some fabric and a staple gun.and your time. Their are many online discount fabric stores online which feature Chinese Chinoserrie Blue and White patterns. and also Wayfair.com carries indoor outdoor rugs of various sizes for under your DR table. and use a matching or unmatched Blue and White "runner" for in front of your sink area. I have not mentioned it but i am a retired architect and interior designer with many years of both building and renovating homes along with the design work so i can speak as not just a homeowner but a "Pro." I love the combination of the Grey, white, black and the neutral granite counter tops. Ballard's makes the matching Chippendale Counter or Bar stools in a lovely Grey color along with the matching DR Chairs .For myself i would use the Grey Armchairs on the Round Table and then if you are using the two "Fish Bowls" for a rectangular table Use the armchair either three on each side or two and then use a Parson Chair at either end of the Table for the Host and Hostess chairs and you upholster then in either a slipcover for these chairs so you can easily change them at whim and then upholster the side arm chairs in Sunbrella shade of blue that you pick out of your blue and white Chinese pattern. Yes with Sunbrella fabric you can use white fabric and i understand White is neutral and " safe" but personally i like to use the Chinese Blue and Whites because i think it gives it some "personality in the room. You can also find an inexpensive Bambo or oriental pull up blinds for windows or outside doors.that would add to the whole look or also ready made catalogue neutral white or natural Roman shades on them also, The possibilities are endless and i have used and seen inexpensive blue and white canisters on different sizes used as Kitchen canisters and they are georgeous without spending a lot of money on accessories this area, Hopefully i have given you some ideas of how to transform your beautiful new kitchen into one of any Interior Design Blog or Magazine. and your basics are fantastic right now. they also carry Fish Bowls in a Black Cantonese Pattern that would highlight your island area and black and tan area rugs are easily and inexpensively available along with Robert Allen Chinese patterns well discounted online. In closing i would add here most people do not go to professionals for help when planning to model or renovation or even an interior designer. For the most part chose to go it alone. I can tell you this is in most cases a mistake because so much actual free advice or consultations are readily available and the first thing a pro will do for you is to take your long term budget in hand and show you how to work within it for lets say a five year plan; but this will be a complete plan and everything you need is in it from day one. Most of them have flexable options so there is always some room for changes. I can not urge you enough to go to a Pro and at least talk to them. Next find someone who you feel comfortable with and feel you can work with them in the event things go wrong because they always do. Nothing is without risk or perfect; but in the end you will save yourself countless hours of grief by using a Pro not to mention all the extra things you would not have access to without them. I love what you have done so far and wish you well in finishing your project as your budget allows. Keep the faith my friend. It is beautiful so far,