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The materials used underfoot can set the tone of a room – in these spaces the flooring ideas are the stars. The floor is one of a room’s largest surfaces, so careful consideration of flooring ideas is imperative to the success of any design. 

A floor’s appearance is important, naturally, but so too is how it feels to walk on, how it will stand up to the room’s activities and its atmosphere in the case of kitchens and bathrooms, and how much maintenance it will require.

Wood is eternally stylish and popular for many interior design schemes, but there are a dazzling array of additional options that might tempt and, here, we’ve put together flooring ideas for rooms around the home.

Flooring ideas

From hardwood and natural stone to clever lookalikes and soft and warm carpet and area rugs, these flooring ideas and expert voices can help inspire a room remodel.

1. Add charm underfoot with natural materials

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When it comes to entryway floor ideas, it pays to add interest to this welcoming space. Patterns can be subtle and sophisticated, particularly when decorating with natural materials in neutral colorways. Jo le Gleud, co-founder of interior design studio Maddux Creative , says the marble references for this London townhouse were from Villa Planchart (the house Gio Ponti designed for his clients Anala and Armando Planchart in Caracas, Venezuela). 

‘We use marble patterned like this for any high-traffic areas; the colors chosen resonate with the antique mosaic on the wall in this entrance-meets-boot room,’ says Jo. ‘All other areas are so much softer with the Parquet de Versailles, which was the default throughout the rest of the lower and upper ground floors of this house.

2. Add vibrancy with patterned tiles

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In a kitchen adding a patterned kitchen floor tile is a wonderful way to bring another decorative element to a room where it is mostly hard surfaces, says interior decorator Elizabeth Hay . She designed this kitchen with green-and-white floor tiles, teal cabinets, a teak table and rattan stools for clients in Singapore. Overhead is a light from Hector Finch and she’s added tongue-and-groove cladding to the ceiling for extra texture.

‘The kitchen is now the heart of the home and we want it to feel like a room we can relax in rather than just see it as a utilitarian space,’ says Elizabeth. ‘Adding a pattern to the floor is one way of creating interest and can be achieved in a practical way through floor tile ideas which are easy to keep clean.’ 

3. Introduce character with reclaimed flooring

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Salvaged floorboards instantly lend a room character. Anyone wanting to preserve or recreate a historic interior will find that perfectly matched boards in a uniform shade of brown will jar with antique furniture and fabrics. The best bet is to head to a salvage yard and pick up reclaimed timber instead. 

This room was designed by Maria Speake and Adam Hills of Retrouvius using salvaged boards and tile inlays from Emery & Cie for a family who like to entertain. Bear in mind that although reclaimed boards are cheaper to buy, they are more expensive to install. ‘Be creative with the direction that the timbers are laid – parquet can be used in numerous configurations,’ says Nick Hughes of Retrouvius.

4. Lay down traditional stone

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Stone flooring types can sometimes risk looking beautiful but feeling cold – perhaps more so in northern Europe than in the sunny south. One way to ensure this doesn’t happen is to play around with shapes and colors to create visual warmth. The Australian decorator Tamsin Johnson brings her eclectic, bohemian eye to every project, mixing vintage and modern sculpture and art set against a clean, refreshing background. 

In this project for a hotel in Sydney’s Byron Bay, she chose travertine stone in various colors to create a patterned floor that sets the scene for other captivating pieces or art and furniture, including sculpted sandstone, rattan furniture and cotton and linen fabrics.

5. Make waves with pattern and paint

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Inject some fun and drama into a room by using the floorboards as a painted canvas. Choosing a bright color for an all over block effect is one option: regard it as another surface to introduce color that complements a design scheme. But you can go a step further by adding a stencil design or another hand-painted effect for extra character and interest. 

In this London sitting room, decorative artist John Harragan was commissioned by the owner to paint a series of irregular swirls across the length of the room. Made by using cut-out templates and painted in a smart black-and-white monochrome, the soothing waves make a strong design statement against the bold sea-blue rug and hot pink curtains

6. Fall for natural stone in the kitchen

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Put stone on your list of possible kitchen flooring ideas. Using any of the different stone flooring types ensures your kitchen floor has the unique beauty that comes with a natural material. Natural stone will also stand up to the foot traffic of a busy family home – and is a wonderful flooring idea for entryways, hallways and bathrooms, too. 

To make a small kitchen look bigger, and a larger room feel as spacious as possible, consider a large format tile which minimizes the grout lines that can make a floor look busy. ‘Also, if you choose a grout color that is complementary to the tile color, the grout will be less noticeable which again helps to open the space out,’ says Isabel Fernandez of Quorn Stone .

7. Elevate a living room with hardwood

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Hardwood flooring is the number one choice for living spaces for many people. It looks attractive when first installed, and with proper maintenance will become even more beautiful with age. 

Using wood is a great way to create a cohesive look for open floor plans and area rugs can zone the space while still leaving plenty of wood on show to make its warm and attractive impression. Taking this approach? ‘Living room rugs should always be considered early in the design process and can be used to anchor a space and plan furnishings and accessories around,’ says Noemie Deed, founder of Cosy Coco .

8. Make care easy with porcelain 

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If stone is high on your list of bathroom flooring ideas, but keeping it looking its best is a concern, take a look at porcelain tile – it's a fail-safe, versatile flooring idea. ‘Large format porcelain tile can be used in a wide variety of settings as it is virtually indestructible and stainproof, as well as being impervious to water,’ says Jo Oliver, director of The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . 

Porcelain can replicate the appearance of other materials, including marble or limestone, to give the room an upscale look without the associated care needs of real stone. ‘Thanks to advantages in technology, digital printing has allowed porcelain tiles to be produced with a “natural” variation from tile to tile just as you would see on the actual stone,’ says Jo. ‘This reproduction is so accurate that these imitation porcelain tiles are now often indistinguishable from the real thing.’

9. Bring pattern to an entryway

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Flooring for an entryway has to be hard wearing, easy to clean, and look welcoming as it’s the first part of your home visitors see. Patterned tile is an option that can fulfill all these criteria – and it makes a fabulous contribution to the decor, too. 

Choose from geometrically patterned ceramic or porcelain tile to create a sophisticated look. Porcelain is denser and less porous, but ceramic – provided it is a tile designed for flooring – can fit the bill. 

10. Add interest with parquet

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Make a living room floor a feature by opting for parquet in place of wood planks. Herringbone or chevron versions are classic flooring ideas, but examine the potential of alternative patterns to make a decorative impression.

‘The trend for parquet floors sees no signs of abating and a newer addition to the classic look is a hexagonal parquet floor,’ says Richard Aylen of Junckers . Team a parquet like this one with plain neutral walls to make the floor the star of the show.

11. Pick wood for its versatility in the kitchen

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One of the best reasons to choose a hardwood floor for the kitchen is that it can complement traditional, contemporary, and transitional room styles, as well as the increasingly popular organic/natural look. ‘Wood floors are one of the cornerstones of any interior and are versatile enough to adapt to any scheme,’ says Robert Walsh, founder and owner of Ted Todd .

Another reason it’s a favorite among flooring ideas for this room? ‘The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home and wood flooring is the perfect choice as it adds warmth and character to a room that already has so many positive connotations,’ says Robert.

12. Dress up a living room with patterned carpet

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Be bold in selecting carpet ideas and swap plain neutrals for pattern from wall to wall. 

‘Patterned carpet is very versatile and is a contemporary and practical solution for the modern home,’ says Rupert Anton of the Carpet Foundation . ‘It has reinvented itself with fresh, modern styles, from stripes to plaids, botanicals to houndstooth, and the choice is huge. It adds glamour and makes a fantastic style statement in a room, providing an eye-catching result. On a practical level, it also hides a multitude of sins!’

13. Warm up the bathroom

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For a bathroom that’s used by young family members, consider LVT (luxury vinyl tile) as a flooring option. It has the benefit of being more forgiving as a surface than other bathroom options and is warm for bare feet as well. It’s also hard wearing and resists stains.  

Think about mixing and matching LVT designs to personalize the room. Here patterned tile makes the bathtub the centerpiece with a stone-look tile beyond. 

14. Choose a contemporary tone for wood

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If you are looking for bedroom flooring ideas that are easy to update, consider wood – but don’t just consider the different tones of brown wood flooring to create a neutral backdrop, and match it with bedroom rug ideas. Gray wood is a fabulous alternative and ideal for combining with other gray shades for walls and upholstery to create a contemporary bedroom design.

A gray finish has the advantage of leaving the grain and character of hardwood apparent, and it’s possible to pick warmer, darker takes on the color or lighter, Scandi-style options to complement the remainder of the decor.

15. Correct bedroom proportions with stripes

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When a bedroom’s proportions are awkward a striped bedroom carpet can perform a visual trick. It could make the space feel wider or longer as required as it draws the eye along the dimension. 

Striped carpet also ticks the boxes for softness and comfort for feet in a bedroom, so it’ll give the space a cozy vibe. This type of flooring idea might also be the right choice because it provides sound insulation as well as keeping the space warmer.

What is the most popular flooring in homes today?

Hardwood retains its desirability in many homes today, and offers many benefits. Adrienne Robideaux with Animal Cracker Studio  says, ‘Wood floors allow for continuity between rooms while providing a neutral canvas for the furnishings in each room to take center stage. 

‘Particularly in family homes, continuing a wood floor throughout the house allows each child’s bedroom decor to evolve as they grow while still connecting to the home as a whole. 

‘Reclaimed wood (much like vintage rugs) is a great choice for family spaces because it already has character. White oak is also an excellent choice for those looking for lighter floors (the darker the wood floor, the more dirt you see!) in a warm yet still neutral brown. ’

What are the flooring trends for 2023?

Flooring trends for 2023 frequently tend to the bold and the colorful but natural shades, sometimes as part of the subtlest of patterns, are equally part of the mix for those who prefer floors to be more understated.

For carpet, pattern is an important trend as well as bold color, while classic neutrals remain a fashion-forward option. Think hardwood flooring in either gray tones or very pale finishes for the latest look if that material is your preference.

Look out, too, for natural stone – or authentic lookalikes – with strong veining, the continuing presence of patterned floor tile, or the new take on tile which offers sophisticated metallic effects.

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator. 

Whole House Flooring Ideas | Carpet One Floor & Home

 

 

Flooring is one remodeling project that can be looked at in two very different ways – by room or by whole home. Each has its benefits and challenges.

 

Remodeling one room at a time may seem like an easier task, and in some ways it is. When it comes to flooring however, you may want to consider looking at house remodeling from a more holistic perspective. Even if your budget only allows you to work on one room at a time, having a plan for the whole home will help ensure that your house remodeling results in a cohesive look.

 

 

 

Should wood floors match throughout the house?

 

This question doesn’t have an easy answer. While having the same flooring throughout your home can certainly help the space feel more cohesive, there is no hard and fast rule. In fact, many beautiful homes have several different floor types and still feel cohesive. The key is making sure that your flooring coordinates. A cherry stained hardwood may look jarring next to an ultra-modern birch floor. Honey oak may seem out of place next to a gray carpet.

 

To avoid these types of mishaps, have a clear vision for your whole home and make choices that stick to that vision. This way, your floors will always complement each other.

 


 

 

 

How do you choose different flooring in different rooms?

 

 

 

While you probably don’t want to transition to a different flooring for each room, rooms with doors are more clearly separated from more open spaces in your home and allow more flexibility. For bedrooms, it’s much easier to choose a flooring that matches the space (as long as you’re still sticking with your overall style). Don’t get carried away though; think about the future of the space. No matter how much you’re tempted to get your child the brightly colored carpet that matches their room, try to stick with flooring that is neutral and will transition along with the home.

 

 

What are some strategies for planning flooring?

 

 

If you can have flooring installed in large portions of your home all at one time, try choosing one floor for your main living areas, one floor for bedrooms and another for bathrooms. You may also decide to pick something different for your kitchen. Look at all these floors next to each other in your local flooring showroom to make sure they work when side-by-side.

 

 

For more long-term home remodeling, stick with more basic options that will be easier to match in the future and keep records. You may be able to find the same floor or something very similar even if you have to wait a few years between projects.

 

 

How do you find whole house flooring ideas?

 

 

The best way to get ideas for flooring for your whole home is to look at inspiration from entire spaces. Most interior designers will showcase an entire home, and many home décor magazines create articles that tour an entire house. See how the floors play into décor that you love. Make note of the different types of flooring that you see throughout that space. Finding a look that you love is the best way to ensure you’ll be happy with your home after you remodel.

 

Floor finishing: 12 options for floor coverings with photos

Apartments

Expensive parquet is not the only option for floor finishing. We tell you what other unusual solutions designers use in their projects.

Glossy surface

This floor finish, which is not the most popular in Russia, came in handy in a house near St. Petersburg: firstly, Tolko Interiors designers filled the house at the request of the customer “smart” systems, so that such glossy slabs give the space a futuristic look; and secondly, the rooms are surrounded by huge windows-walls and the mirror surface emphasizes the light and air in the room in the best possible way.

Tiles with bright inserts

The experiments with flooring continued further: in the same house, floor tiles were laid in the children's room, they quietly creep from bathrooms to bedrooms, visually uniting and enlarging spaces. So, in the son’s bedroom there is a white herringbone tile with neon yellow-green inserts, and in the daughter’s bedroom there is a medium format black and white tile from Ornamenta.

The same tile, but with blue stains, was used throughout her project by Elena Gorenshtein: such an original floor dilutes the atmosphere with classic elements and pieces of furniture. In addition, the designer introduces other types of decoration into the interior. So, Elena laid out the wall behind the head of the bed with small black hexagonal tiles with contrasting white grout.

Terrazzo

Tarrazzo is another way to bring brightness to the interior, but in living rooms, calm color combinations are more often preferred. Designer Anastasia Brandt chose a monochrome gray-white flooring for the project of an apartment to rent, it was laid both in the bathroom and in the common area, the same material was used for window sills. “It took three months to fill the floor, and nine months in total to repair. It was a long experiment, and it turned out to be a wear-resistant and fashionable coating,” says the designer.

Ilya and Svetlana Khomyakov also offered their customers flooring with terrazzo effect. “The conceptual idea of ​​this project is the unity of the architecture of the house and the interior,” explains Ilya. “It was impossible to use classical decorative techniques here, so we started from the space, which we complemented and emphasized with the help of color and shapes.” Hence the numerous lines on the floor that soften the carpets of complex shapes - they were made to order according to the sketches of the authors of the project and laid in the busiest points of the apartment: in the sofa area, in the dining room and on the way from room to room.

Carpet

And designer Maria Solovieva-Sosnovik did not waste time on trifles and covered the floors in the living room and bedroom with green carpet. Green has become a bright accent of the spaces, which are shrouded in gray textured walls made of stone-like bamboo volumetric panels. “All the unusual and bold decisions were made easily and were seen as an interesting experiment that should be trusted,” says Maria.

Concrete floor

An alternative to carpet (which may seem completely impractical to some) is a concrete floor. Alexandra Potapova from Workshop Studio often uses this finish in her projects. For some customers, the designer poured concrete floors twice, in two different houses - the customers liked its appearance and practicality so much: this material looks great even after many years, cracks and chips do not appear on it.

And in the apartment for rent, on which the designers of the INT2 studio worked, the floor was made of concrete for another reason - in order to save materials and repair costs as much as possible. The concrete screed was imperfectly sanded and painted with a semi-gloss paint for concrete floors, the ceiling was simply painted without leveling, just like the walls: they were covered with a thin layer of putty for painting, such a coating is easy to restore locally if necessary, without repainting the entire wall (convenient in apartments for rent) . Moreover, such “non-ideality” looks more convincing and reliable in historical houses than flawless walls.

This can make a concrete look look complex. The floor in the interior of the house on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at first glance seems to be concrete, then when viewed it resembles slate, but in fact it is lined with porcelain stoneware.

Painted parquet

Designer Maria Pilipenko for the interior of the apartment opposite the Shukhov Tower chose the usual parquet, but the color turned out to be non-standard - blue. “Previously, there was no parquet in such apartments, the concrete floor was painted in minium brown, but since we did not pursue the goal of repeating the historical interior, we chose a brighter shade,” Maria explains.

Unusually shaped parquet and solid wood

In addition to color, you can experiment with shape. So, designer Galina Shashkova used parquet with hexagonal elements in an apartment in Moscow City, and designer Ekaterina Lesnykh decorated the floor with separate hexagonal “cells” carved from solid wood. True, this option requires a proven team of craftsmen capable of painstaking calculation.

Rubber

Rubber is a traditional floor covering for sports halls or medical facilities, but it is rarely used in apartments. Designer Irina Krasheninnikova said that the sellers of the coating were quite surprised when they heard the footage of the canvas - it was obvious that rubber would obviously not be used in public space. Another wave of surprise followed: Irina needed a blue-black color. The designer has put such a floor in her entire apartment, from the corridor to private bathrooms, and considers this solution not only practical, but also extremely effective. And we cannot but agree with this.

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13 Cool and Stylish Kitchen Floor Renovation Solutions

Picking ideas and solutions for kitchen floor design is quite an exciting experience! Materials such as stone or tile are suitable for high-traffic areas where household members lead an active life. Limestone or cork flooring is durable, non-slip and gives the room the look of a country cottage. When planning a floor renovation, always take into account existing design elements, especially those that you cannot change. For example, if pieces of furniture, skirting boards or wall paneling have a certain wood color, keep this in mind when choosing flooring material. The existing style, of course, can be somehow modified, but you always need to first assess the situation as a whole.

If you want to create a completely new image, choosing the floor design ideas that suit you best and implementing your plan can be a kind of exciting adventure: you will need to carefully plan and calculate everything, take into account the combination of colors, materials, take into account your own experience in repair work, because for sure something you have to do yourself.

Determining an overall color scheme can help you choose the flooring you want. For example, if you are a fan of bold, dark tones, a contemporary floor with geometric patterns might suit you. The intended color scheme will also help you decide on other aspects of the floor design. For example, if you want to introduce black into the interior, you can paint the floor with the appropriate color paint, which will increase the practicality of the kitchen space.

Your preferred building materials and perhaps your flooring skills can play a role in choosing the best flooring ideas for you. If you are going to use eco-friendly materials, look for relevant design projects and interior furnishing ideas. Projects that involve the use of recycled materials (which would otherwise end up in landfill) can also be considered environmentally friendly.

The materials used for floor coverings vary in strength. Certain types of coatings (e.g. enamel) or wood can wear out over time after prolonged use, so they are best used in kitchens without too much traffic, i. e. in which the owners spend not so much time. Tiling an existing floor is a great yet easy way to make it last longer. The floor renewed in this way will delight you with its appearance for a long time.

Your renovation skills and experience also come into play when choosing your kitchen floor design. If you have an artistic eye and are good at painting, you may be able to achieve a design solution with two-tone paint. If you're just short of inspiration, read this article to the end and check out some cool design ideas. They are all tailored to people with different experience in the field of repair and different preferences regarding the required materials. The presented projects will help you to create a beautiful floor in the desired style - from rustic to modern.

1. MODERN KITCHEN FLOOR DESIGN WITH BLACK AND WHITE GEOMETRIC PATTERN

This solution is a combination of hexagonal tiles in black, white and gray in one composition. This design project uses a contrasting monochrome range and a geometric pattern. Very uncomplicated selection of shades, but it looks beautiful and modern. This idea can come in handy for those who want to make some part of the floor in a certain area of ​​the kitchen more durable.

This idea will probably require the help of a professional. Some tiles, which are made of durable material, by the way, will need to be cut to fit. This type of tile works well in places with heavy movement of people, especially if the tile is laid correctly. A distinctive feature of this solution is that you can place such a tiled area anywhere and vary its area.

Tiled "islands" are highly resistant to wear, so this solution is ideal for the most used areas: it can be implemented in the kitchen hallway or in front of the stove and sink. Alternatively, a hexagonal tiling area can be arranged over existing flooring to create a contrasting effect.

The application of this design idea will greatly enliven the overall atmosphere of the kitchen.

2. DARK CHERRY WOOD AND METRO GLASS TILE

This flooring design features dark cherry wood with accents of glass subway tiles. Since the eye instinctively seeks light when we enter a room, in this room the lighter walls will direct the eye towards the ceiling. So the whole image of the kitchen is smoothly revealed to the guests.

A characteristic feature of this design solution is the durability of this floor. Hardwood hardwoods, including cherrywood, are very durable, especially when cared for properly. For this reason, it is perfect for rooms with heavy traffic and active life. The kitchen, as you know, is one of those spaces where the hostess and other household members spend a lot of time.

In addition, hard-wearing cherrywood flooring will give your kitchen a stylish look for years to come. Installation of light-colored subway tiles can be done by you or by a professional, depending on your experience and relevant skills. When laying tiles that accentuate noble hardwood floors, be careful not to damage the wood. The proper type of kitchen depends on this.

3. GLUE WHITE FLOW TILES AND ISLAND TABLE

This design solution is ideal for those who already have so many different colors in their kitchen. Smooth tiles, thanks to gray-white overflows, merge on the floor into a single solid coating, flowing from one to another and visually increasing the area of ​​the room. The pattern of this tile is somewhat reminiscent of smooth watercolor stains. The tile looks smooth and gentle. It will look great in a kitchen where there is a lot of natural light or a bright source of artificial light in the form of a large lamp.

Place a small island table in the kitchen to enhance the effect of this mixed color tile. Uniform tiles are great for cladding large spaces, but this tile has a dynamic yet flowing look. The introduction of such an element of the interior as a light table will create a kind of spot that will favorably emphasize the design of the tile.

4. LARGE WOOD FLOORING

Do you dream of creating a really cozy atmosphere in your kitchen? Perhaps the best design solution would be a wooden floor made of large boards. This project presents a floor covering made of large cross-cut boards with light staining. The natural appearance of a wooden floor will add a feeling of extraordinary comfort and warmth to the room. The use of hardwood as a material will ensure the strength of the floor.

The light color of the wood is best for larger kitchens. This shade will fill the room with light, which is important for rooms with a large area and high ceilings. The size of the boards can be selected according to the width and length of the room.

Due to the large size of the board, the floor will be easier to keep clean, because there will be fewer connecting seams where crumbs, etc. can get during cleaning, and easy and quick cleaning is especially important for the kitchen. Hardwood can also be treated with a special coating that will help resist moisture and protect the wood from fading. All these aspects make this idea a great choice for a home that has a large family.

5. CLASSIC BROWN TILE WITH DARK ACCENTS

This sand colored ceramic floor tile has dark brown accents throughout. The simplicity of the appearance of the tile, as well as the way the individual tiles merge into a single whole image due to this pattern, give the floor a classic aesthetic look. Brown is often chosen for the kitchen floor because it is not easily soiled or distracting. In addition, the shade of autumn leaves gives the room extra warmth.

This kitchen floor design features extremely durable and long lasting floor tiles. In the manufacture of ceramic floor tiles, sand is added to the clay mixture, and then it is heat-treated under pressure. In this way, tiles are produced that have the necessary hardness and density, while devoid of porosity. Thanks to this, tiles of this kind will be the ideal floor covering for rooms (or individual places) that are heavily used.

6. SUSTAINABLE FLOOR SOLUTION

If you're an environmentalist, this flooring idea might be for you. How about a deep brown, sustainable tile made from natural materials? A little glass, extracted from seashore sand, has been added to the ceramics of the tile. Due to their appearance and the feel they give, these tiles are often used in popular design projects.

This type of flooring fits well into rustic interiors because each tile has a dynamic look. The overflows range from dark mahogany red to dark brown. Visually, they resemble flashes of flame, evoking associations of a fire somewhere in nature. Brown color schemes often use one main color, which looks a bit boring. But this eco-friendly tile has a perfectly balanced mix of different brown hues to create a cohesive yet dynamic look for the kitchen floor.

7. GORGEOUS DARK FLOOR

This flooring is made from chic cocoa dark wood. This flooring brings a modern design feel to the kitchen. The dark brown boards have a matte surface thanks to a special treatment, which gives the floor a special texture. Since such a floor as a design element fills the kitchen with dark shades of the color spectrum, it is best suited for rooms with light cabinets.

For accents in some places, you can use a laminate (for example, from Pergo), which has its advantages.

Dark floors combined with contrasting white cabinets give the kitchen a modern and energetic vibe. The rich, deep color of the wood looks especially advantageous in natural light. Thanks to a special matte finish, these wooden floors are easy to clean and are strong enough. Although wood is not the most durable flooring solution, the result looks amazing.

8. COUNTRY HOUSE KITCHEN FLOOR DESIGN

Real wood country house flooring is a really interesting design solution for the kitchen floor. It is embodied in the form of planks of pecan wood with a rough finish. Thanks to the variety of shades of light brown, such a beautiful floor will give the kitchen warmth. Softer wood tones can provide the necessary counterbalance to other bright or bold kitchen interiors.

If you're looking for an idea for a country house floor, this project might be worth considering. The appearance of wood is reminiscent of rural buildings, and such a floor seems to be quite durable. As for the color scheme, elements of dark brown, black shades and also contrasting white will go well with it. Bold bright tones will work well with this floor because they accentuate the delicate grain of the wood.

9. HAND PAINTED VINYL FLOORING

If you like a bold modern design, then you might like the idea of ​​hand-painted vinyl kitchen floors. For its arrangement, you need to decide on the two desired shades that will be used in the floor pattern. Two contrasting colors that fit into the existing color scheme (for example, white and gray) will help to achieve an interesting bold result. If you have the time and the ability to do so, this design solution is for you.

1 0. SIMPLE YET CHIC VINYL FLOORS

With vinyl, you can quickly create a solid and level floor surface. If you're looking for a simple design idea that fits into smaller spaces, this might be the best solution. Vinyl is an extremely durable plastic material that can withstand heavy use. To implement this idea, choose a material of one shade that would match the desired color scheme.

The key element of any modern kitchen interior is the element of minimalism. The uniform color of the vinyl cover fits this idea. The sleek look of the plastic is also perfect for creating a modern kitchen look. If you already have artistic aspects in your kitchen space and want to maximize their impact, a single color vinyl flooring option will work well for you. A single neutral color will help draw the attention of your guests to more interesting artistic details in the interior of the kitchen.

11. SIMPLE GRAY COUNTRY HOUSE FLOORS

If you want a rustic-style dark floor, you might like this idea. The complex pattern of wood is contrastingly accented with a dark gray stain. The natural pattern of the wood creates an interesting floor texture. To be precise, this floor is more of a mixture of urban (urban) and rustic (rustic) styles: gray floors are a hallmark of urban decor, and hardwoods are associated with rural interiors. For those whose overall home design falls under this mix of styles, this idea would be a great choice.

The gray floor goes well with soft tones. If you have a kitchen with pinkish, light yellow or muted orange interior elements, then a gray farmhouse-style flooring may be the best solution: the gray floor color brilliantly emphasizes the trendy delicate shades of a modern kitchen.

12. LINOLEUM IN BLACK AND WHITE STRIP

If you want to create a really bold and beautiful interior, a black and white striped kitchen floor might be the best solution. This design idea uses two contrasting colors in large stripes to create a striking effect. Such linoleum in a small kitchen can visually make the space wider.

This is an excellent design solution for creating a dynamic kitchen space. Dull kitchens do not contribute to interesting communication and are not very pleasant to be in. Introducing such a bold design element can help create an energetic, pulsing vibe in a space.

13. NATURAL SAND WOOD FLOOR

A stained hardwood floor is an excellent choice. For more aesthetics, use cherry or bamboo wood. This natural material is durable and, with proper care, can last up to ten years. It is also very easy to keep clean and is great for people with small children who crawl on the floor.

Once you have decided on the type of wood, you can finish it with an oil stain to give the floor a personality. This design project uses a light stain to help bring out the grain of the wood grain. This flooring enlivens the look of the kitchen and fits well with the natural style of the interior. This solution is suitable for creating a light atmosphere in the kitchen.

The decision about the implementation of a particular design idea regarding the arrangement of kitchen floors comes down to the choice of the necessary materials and the desired appearance of the kitchen. Smart solutions will stand the test of time and make it easy to maintain the appearance of the floor. For this reason, for example, in areas of heavy traffic on the floor, an interesting paint pattern can be applied, which can be updated periodically if necessary, and it will also create a bright color spot as an accent. The right design decisions regarding the arrangement of the floor will help you create a warm and cozy atmosphere in the kitchen.

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LIGHTING THE FLOOR: A MODERN RECTANGULAR LIGHT

This dark matte bronze frame gives your kitchen a country-house feel. In general, lighting is one of the most overlooked design elements, and it can really enhance the beauty of a kitchen floor. In this case, this simple and elegant lamp helps to showcase the entire beautiful interior of the kitchen.

Large Edison lamps are housed inside a rectangular frame, giving off a warm, honey-hued light that fills the room with warmth. A kitchen that people enjoy being in is worth a lot. Such an interior detail will create a cozy atmosphere in which it will be pleasant to communicate with your household or friends who have come to visit.

A well-lit floor is essential, especially in a busy space like the kitchen. Edison lamps will add brightness, which will make cooking more convenient, and being in the kitchen and eating more enjoyable.

CHEAP SOLUTIONS TO RENEW YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS

Enhance your beautiful kitchen with some do-it-yourself cabinet renovations. Kitchen cabinets are one of the most used and functional pieces of any kitchen. Our little tips will help you freshen up their look with bright paint and interesting details.

This solution will create a more energetic atmosphere in your kitchen. Painting cabinets with a layer of plain white or bright light paint will breathe new life into the interior of the room. If you have a small kitchen, a bright paint color will give the illusion of a larger space.

You can improve the design of cabinets by replacing some elements such as handles, fittings and corner accents. They are often sold at a discount in hardware or specialty stores. Besides, painting a cabinet and replacing parts can be just plain fun. An occupation in which all family members help each other, learn something new, acquire new skills, is always useful.

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