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37 Kitchen Tile Ideas From Timeless to Trend-Forward
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Updated on 10/18/22
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Choosing or changing the flooring in your kitchen is one of the most consequential design decisions that you can make. Colorful or patterned tiles can create an edgy modern look or function as a focal point. A traditional tile floor can create a timeless foundation for the rest of your kitchen that won’t go out of style and can fall back and let other elements like kitchen backsplash tiles to shine.
Decorative floor tile can give a small kitchen presence or add personality to a minimalist space. Depending on your kitchen layout, you might install decorative tile to create a sense of definition in a galley-style, U-shaped, or open-plan kitchen.
Take a look at these kitchens in a range of sizes and styles that utilize floor tiles in both classic and unexpected ways to add style, personality, and functionality to the busiest room in the house.
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Choose Classic Checkerboard
Design by deVOL Kitchens
You can't go wrong with classic black-and-white marble checkerboard flooring. This English Victorian villa kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has marble floor tiles from Floors of Stone that have a tumbled edge that gives them the look of reclaimed stone and adds a timeless feel that will never go out of style.
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Add Moroccan Style
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
In this crisp and modern Paris kitchen from Space Factory, black-and-white Moroccan-style floor tile in a star pattern stands up to the cabinetry and central island painted in bold International Klein Blue.
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Stay Traditional with Terracotta
Design by deVOL Kitchens
Terracotta is a tried and true kitchen floor tiling option for those who appreciate the traditional and timeless and gravitate toward earthy finishes and Tuscan-style design. This classic English kitchen Design by deVOL Kitchens uses Terracotta Tiles from Floors of Stone. The deep rust of the floor tiles is complemented with shades of white on the walls and cabinetry for a classic high-contrast look.
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Go Big With Graphics
Design by Michelle Gerson Interiors / Photo by Patrick Cline
This bold Boston Victorian home remodel from NYC-based Michelle Gerson Interiors tells a dramatic story in graphic strokes of black and white, from the zigzag floor tiling to the black painted wall-to-wall cabinetry outlined in bright white.
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Embrace Flower Power
Design by Hamsa Home
This all-white kitchen from Hamsa Home gets a shot of feel-good flower power energy with a patterned tile floor in vibrant shades of blue.
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Add Graphic Style
Design by Re:modern / Photo by Sonya Kim Photography
Architect Mona Ying Reeves at San Mateo, California-based Re:modern remodeled a San Bruno 1920’s Spanish bungalow, transforming the dated and dark interior into a modern space with coastal vibes. In the kitchen, Clé Tile flooring in a black-and-white pattern adds a graphic touch and a royal blue range and hood add a pop of color.
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Lighten the Mood
Design by Blakes London
Penny tiles can be used on their own or laid out in any pattern that you like. This daisy chain kitchen floor from Blakes London defines the kitchen in an open plan space. The cheerful pattern is rendered in shades of white and green to echo the palette of the kitchen, adding a lighthearted note to the elegant design.
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Cut the Corners
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
Striking floor tile helps to define this small L-shaped kitchen tucked into the corner of a small open plan living, dining, and kitchen area in a one-bedroom apartment in Paris designed by Neva Interior Design. The colorful, graphic patch of tile visually separates the area from the rest of the space and helps to cut the long linear shape of the room. A large abstract geometric pattern in shades of white, black, and blue is a perfect link between the room's white walls and navy cabinetry, and makes the design feel custom and memorable.
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Have Fun With Pattern
Design by Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
The graphic black-and-white tile in this kitchen from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio has a loopy pattern that looks like fish scales, roof tiles, or whatever you see in the ink blot of a floor design.
The tile adds a lively touch and some curves to the kitchen's strict lines and dark wood cabinetry, and doesn't compete with the glossy textured white backsplash tiles. -
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Revisit a Retro Color Pairing
Design by Jean Liu Design / Photo by Lisa Petrole
This contemporary wet bar from Jean Liu Design has an updated take on a retro pink and black color palette that is contrasted with cool stainless steel appliances.
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Create a Zigzag Border
Design by Blakes London
In this striking English kitchen from Blakes London, red-and-white tile flooring in a large abstract geometric pattern defines the kitchen space. Open to the rest of the home, the tile is inlaid with the adjoining wood floor in a clean zigzag edge that contrasts with the freeform nature of the tile, and creates a virtual separation between rooms.
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Lay Some Bricks
We Are True Home
The thin brick tile floor in this kitchen renovation from We Are True Home is inspired by classic European flooring.
The brick tiling and adds a note of color and texture thanks to the herringbone pattern and variation of white and terracotta tones. -
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Use Pastel Penny Tiles
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
To define the kitchen area in this small Paris studio from Neva Interior Design, a penny tile floor features both white and peachy colored tiles that are a nod to the copper of an actual penny, and complements the sage green cabinetry.
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Add a Witty Touch
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
Laying the small-scale tiles in a random pattern that spills into the adjoining hardwood floors like a handful of dropped pennies adds a witty detail to this Paris studio kitchen floor tiling from Neva Interior Design.
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Make It Timeless
Design by deVOL Kitchens
This ground floor English kitchen from deVOL Kitchens is open to the outside, with a classic diamond-shaped kitchen floor that fits the classic and timeless design and allows the color accents in shades of green to shine.
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Add Subtle Texture
Design by Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
A subtle terrazzo floor in neutral colors adds a hint of texture and a tonal shift from the rest of the space in this eat-in kitchen Parisian kitchen from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio. Terrazzo is a versatile material that comes in a number of colors and patterns, so you can go as bold and colorful or subtle and timeless as you'd like.
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Give the Pantry Its Own Personality
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Many people choose to run hardwood floors throughout the kitchen to provide a seamless look with the rest of an open plan home. In this Orange County, California remodel from Mindy Gayer Design Co., patterned floor tile creates definition and a decorative element in a pantry just off the kitchen.
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Add Definition In a Mini Loft
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
This mini loft from Paris-based Space Factory has a small open kitchen on a slightly raised platform that accommodates pipes and wires.
A soft patterned tile floor with an airy diamond-shaped pattern helps define the space, adding contrast to the white subway tile backsplash, glossy white cabinetry, and OSB kitchen island. -
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Use Peel and Stick Travertine
Home Made By Carmona
Blogger Ursula Carmona from Home Made By Carmona used luxury vinyl peel-and-stick tiling in an oyster travertine pattern in this guest house kitchen. The tiles are an easy and cost effective DIY install that creates the look of limestone on a budget that is softer and warmer underfoot.
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Play With Penny Tiles
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
Using a classic material like penny tile in a modern way creates a timeless interior with a sense of fun. In this Paris kitchen from Space Factory, a penny tile mosaic in a groovy hexagonal pattern adds a graphic punch to the handsome kitchen, with its matte black cabinetry, leather cabinet pulls, pale wood countertops and backsplash, and sliding atelier window door.
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Update a Classic
Design by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt
In this lively black-and-white kitchen designed by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design, framed black-and-white art lines the walls, a large retro-style refrigerator stands proud, and modern black-and-white floor tiles add a graphic touch and a fresh take on an age-old classic.
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Create an Industrial Feel
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
Polished concrete flooring is a hallmark of industrial style interiors everywhere. But you can replicate the look of poured concrete by using large format concrete-effect tiles with matching gray grout to create an industrial look that's easy to install, like this downtown Pittsburgh industrial loft conversion from Leanne Ford Interiors.
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Add Texture
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar
In this traditional older home in Pittsburgh from Leanne Ford Interiors, dark slate floor tiles add texture to the floor and contrast with the glossy marble countertops and backsplash.
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Mix Industrial With Rustic
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
In this lodge-style home retreat from Leanne Ford Interiors, budget- and family-friendly slate tiles were used on the spacious kitchen floor. The flooring complements the textured concrete skim coat on the walls and the natural wood decor accents, and helps define the area from the adjacent living room while maintaining a sense of openness achieved by knocking down the dividing wall.
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Break Up Linear Spaces
Design by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Keyanna Bowen
Laying large black porcelain floor tiles in a herringbone pattern breaks up the linear lines of this small pass through kitchen designed by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design.
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Count Your Pennies
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar
In this traditional Victorian kitchen remodel from Leanne Ford Interiors, classic white penny tile works like a charm, while a black penny tile border defines the space around a large central island.
The black-and-white theme is continued throughout the airy space, with white subway tiles lined with the same black grout as the penny tile that creates cohesion while adding a slightly industrial element, and shiny modern stainless steel appliances and a large oven vent making it look updated and fresh. -
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Create an Optical Illusion
Design by Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
Trippy diamond-patterned floor tile in a black and white pattern creates a graphic touch in this Paris kitchen from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio, creating a sense of movement with its pattern shaded like an optical illusion. The tile helps define the kitchen area, which is designed in a galley style with a glass and metal atelier window that creates a separation from the rest of the space while letting light flow through.
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Stagger Simple Tiles
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Amber Thrane
In this modern minimalist California kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors, simple, neutral rectangular floor tiles in shades of gray are laid in a staggered pattern that adds some subtle texture to the floor.
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Lay a Tile Rug
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Amy Neunsinger
In this rustic canyon home from Leanne Ford Interiors, a rug-shaped patch of tile is seamlessly inlaid into the wood floors to define the cooking area from the rest of the space.
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Use Large Squares
If Walls Could Talk
Large square tiles help create the illusion of an uninterrupted surface on the floor of this simple kitchen from If Walls Could Talk.
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Choose Classic Marble
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
In this traditional home remodel from Leanne Ford Interiors, gray-and-white marble floors (and a matching backsplash) are a natural and classic choice that looks like it's always been there while adding a sense of quiet luxury to the design. This type of flooring functions more as a backdrop than the main event, making it a neutral foil for a vintage or patterned runner.
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Choose Simple Hexagon Tile
Design by Calimia Home / Photo by Kelly Boyd
In this simple all-white kitchen from Calimia Home, a medium-toned gray floor has a subtle pattern of hexagonal tiles that give it a hint of texture that doesn't call too much attention to itself and is classic and neutral enough to guarantee its longevity.
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Play Up Contrasts
Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fiszer
In this London kitchen from Emilie Fournet Interiors, white and pale gray floor tile in an airy star pattern is a quiet counterpoint to vibrant emerald green backsplash tiles.
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Use Faux Wood Tiles
Design by Gray Space Interior Design
This kitchen from Gray Space Interior Design uses pale toned trompe l'oeil tiling to create the impression that the floor is covered in hardwood.
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Use Contrasting Grout
Home Made By Carmona
Blogger Ursula Carmona from Home Made By Carmona installed glazed porcelain wood-effect tiles in her kitchen that are a modern and easy to maintain take on traditional wood flooring.
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Lay a Tile Rug
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
In this striking modern French kitchen from Space Factory, inlaid terrazzo tile in a bold pattern with shades of red and pink defines the island and creates the illusion of a built-in rug.
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Use Shades of Blue
Design by Charlie Coull Design
Patterned floor tile in soft shades of blue keeps this kitchen from Charlie Coull Design feeling fresh and fairly neutral while adding style.
Kitchen floor tile ideas – 19 handsome but hardwearing choices |
(Image credit: Humphrey Munson / Cortney Bishop / Anna Stathaki )
Feeling a little overwhelmed in your hunt for kitchen floor tile ideas? We don’t blame you – tile is having a serious style moment, and now comes in more shapes, sizes, colors and finishes than possibly ever before.
Tile is among the best options for kitchen flooring, as the kitchen is a room of the house that not only sees a lot of footfall but also the occasional messy accident. More durable than the likes of hardwood, vinyl and laminate, tiles also tend to be more waterproof and generally easier to clean.
What's more, the design possibilities with tiles are endless. Colored porcelain tiles allow you to inject individuality into your kitchen ideas, while the enduring appeal of natural stone can lend either luxury or rusticity, depending on your desired end result.
Kitchen floor tile ideas
To help you pin down the right tile (or tiles) for the hub of your home, we’ve pulled together some advice from industry experts as well as examples of inspiring kitchen floor tile ideas that we love.
1. Try stone-effect porcelain tiles
(Image credit: Humphrey Munson)
Combining the beautiful look of natural stone with the practical benefits of being durable, easy to lay, clean and maintain, stone-effect porcelain is a brilliant choice for kitchen floor tiles.
Available in a huge variety of stone effects finishes, porcelain tiles are non-porous so do not require sealing like many solid stone tiles, plus they are generally more affordable than stone, too.
To reflect ample light back into the room and bring an uplifting feel, consider using an off white design as demonstrated here in this kitchen addition.
‘This Wilton natural effect porcelain captures the softness and innate uniqueness of limestone perfectly,’ says Louisa Eggleston, creative director at Humphrey Munson . ‘The Wilton porcelain tile is durable and hardwearing, is perfect in both traditional and modern schemes, and can help to create a feeling of light and space as well as bringing warmth to a scheme thanks to its golden tones.’
2. Add texture with a cobbled floor
(Image credit: Anna Stathaki )
Different stone flooring types can be used to create varied effects: large-format, high shine kitchen floor tiles are perfect for modern kitchens; farmhouse kitchens will benefit from a more authentic approach with cobbles.
'A fairly plain, pared-back kitchen design can be given instant character with a natural stone kitchen floor tile,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief. 'Consider the color of the stone: a gray, like this stone, will look cool and calm in a sunny room, while a north-facing space might need a warmer terracotta.'
(Image credit: Paul Massey)
Kitchen floor tiles suitable for indoor and outdoor use are becoming increasingly popular in kitchens as we seek to use patios as an extension of open plan kitchens and living spaces.
‘Choosing tile which is suitable for use in the house and also outside can be the perfect way to create a unified look and add flair to your home,’ explains Harriet Goodacre, brand communications manager and tile consultant at Topps Tiles .
'We’d recommend opting for porcelain tiles with high slip resistance, such as vitrified porcelain, as these tiles are impervious to frost, mould and staining, making them a perfect investment for your home.
Porcelain tiles are also easy to clean and maintain throughout all seasons, making them the ideal choice for an indoor-outdoor look,' she adds.
4. Bring warmth with brick kitchen floor tiles
(Image credit: British Standard by Plain English)
if you're looking to bring a lived-in, rustic look to a cottage kitchen then consider bricks. 'With their unique and characterful surface, bricks provide a warm and traditional feel to a kitchen,' says Adrian Bergman, design manager at British Standard by Plain English .
While they look beautiful they do have some drawbacks he explains. 'It is worth bearing in mind that they are difficult to maintain and clean, so we tend to recommend them for ancillary spaces such as mudrooms, utility rooms and pantries where the footfall tends to be lower.'
5. Create a vintage feel with encaustic tiles
(Image credit: British Standard by Plain English)
Whether you're looking for kitchen floor tiles for a period home or love the vintage kitchen look, patterned Victorian-style floors make a great feature in a kitchen.
To be sure it is both stylish and durable do consider the material of the tile advises Adrian Bergman, design manager at British Standard by Plain English. 'If you are looking to incorporate an intricately patterned tile, such as those seen in historic Victorian buildings, then opt for an encaustic tile,' he says. 'Unlike a glazed tile, these tiles are made up of two or more colours of clay or cement inlaid together so the pattern won't wear off over time.'
6. Update checkered flooring with marble
(Image credit: Katie Charlotte Photography/Cortney Bishop)
The black and white checkered floor is a design staple when it comes to kitchen floor tile ideas, with not just hundreds, but thousands of years of history. To keep yours very 2020s, consider softening this statement with marbled tiles, layered with a kitchen rug.
Black can even be substituted for a darker gray with white veins, as seen in this room by designer Cortney Bishop , while a Calacatta-style white marble pulls in the gray from its neighbour to make the contrast a little more considered and subtle .
7. Add a pop of color
(Image credit: Future/Emma Lee)
If opting for bright walls or kitchen cabinet colors feels a little too ‘in your face’, take your pop of color below eye level.
In this kitchen, a farmhouse-style, neutral kitchen is emboldened with a red tiled floor. A mismatched geometric pattern brings both modernity and a sense of fun to the room, while a carefully chosen tint of pale red allows the floor to harmonize with the cream fixtures and fittings.
8. Lighten a room with pale natural stone
(Image credit: Future/Davide Lovatti)
If you want a kitchen that’s light and bright from top to bottom, an almost-white natural stone, as used in this elegant white kitchen, combines freshness with depth thanks to subtle organic markings.
'For rooms that require effortless peace and tranquillity, the "barely there" look is all about soft kitchen color ideas in natural, neutral and nude tones,' says Hamish Smith, creative director at Ca' Pietra .
'This palette complements all projects, from period properties and barn conversions to rustic retreats, eco builds and more. It’s a style that embraces a "no colour" rule – think of hues that are warmer than white, with soft, gorgeous shades which are instantly relaxing the moment you enter the room.'
To make the most of its light-bouncing qualities, choose polished kitchen floor tile ideas with a moderate shine, and keep the edges of stones ultra crisp. Ensure your grouting is of a similar color to ensure a seamless impression across the room.
9. Get on trend with hexagon tiles
(Image credit: Future/Michael Sinclair)
Fashion forward folk should think outside the box with their kitchen floor tile ideas and plump for tessellating shaped tiles. Swap four sides for six with on-trend hexagonal tiles, which work for floors in all sizes, from large stone slabs to small, mosaic-like ceramics.
You can opt for subtle tonal variations to create a sense of movement in the floor, or get funky with a contrasting color scheme like in this burnt orange, black and white kitchen.
10. Shake up a contemporary kitchen with diagonal tiling
(Image credit: Future/Davide Lovati)
With all their slick lines and exacting corners, ultra-modern kitchens can run the risk of looking all too square. To inject a little more personality into the room, consider ditching the perpendicular when laying your kitchen floor tiles and go diagonal.
A pleasant visual surprise, the diagonal layout in this earthy gray kitchen helps open up the space and subtly loosen any rigidity.
11. Pick patterns with Mediterranean-style encaustic tiles
(Image credit: Future/Polly Eltes)
For pattern inspiration for your kitchen floor tile ideas, take a trip to warmer climes. Take inspiration from the likes of Portugal, Spain, Morocco, the Amalfi coast and the south of France for tiles with bold repeated patterns.
These patterns traditionally appear on encaustic tiles, a tile made with different colors or bonded cement, meaning the pattern isn’t painted on but intrinsic to the tile’s fabric.
12. Use kitchen floor tile ideas to zone areas
(Image credit: Future/Emma Lee)
While entirely tiled floors can be the best kitchen flooring choice, tiles can also be used more selectively to zone areas of a larger open plan space.
In this example, geometric patterned tiles pick out the breakfast bar area while wooden floorboards stretch across the rest of the kitchen.
Instead of using differing materials, you can even use kitchen floor tile ideas to zone areas by using different colors or patterns to lend distinction to sections of the room.
13. Pair terracotta with blue for a balanced color scheme
(Image credit: Future/Polly Eltes)
As a color, terracotta is trending across all parts of the home right now, from wall paint to textiles. If you’re enamored with its earthy tones, embrace it in its original form and use the material for your kitchen floor tile ideas.
To modernise its orangey tones, pair it with a refreshing, intensely hued blue.
In this kitchen, herringbone tiles contrast vividly with Prussian blue cabinets, alternated with white for yet another hint of the Mediterranean.
14. Mix rustic kitchen floor tile ideas with modern fittings
(Image credit: Future/Adam Carter)
Tiling has stood the test of time for millennia, meaning there’s no reason why it won’t work in an ultra-modern kitchen in 2021. You can keep things slick with large slabs and minimal grouting, or dive head into contrast by mixing rustic kitchen floor tile ideas with contemporary fixtures and fittings.
In this farmhouse kitchen, high-gloss black cabinets and chrome worktops contrast with mismatched aged terracotta tiles, paying homage to the house’s history amid a stylish update.
15. Embrace nature’s tonal range
(Image credit: Future)
When it comes to natural stone, no two tiles are ever going to be the same. That’s a beautiful thing, so instead of hiding the tonal differences that appear in your tiles, make a feature of them.
'When choosing a natural stone it’s always important to think about how the space is going to be used,' says Smith. 'If it’s a family home and there is a lot of lifestyle activity with socialising, entertaining, cooking, family and pets, then more characterful kitchen floor tiles with fossil content, texture and tonal variation will withstand the most active of lifestyles.'
In this kitchen, a high-shine granite flooring laid in square tiles showcases a real range of shades, placing darker pieces of stone next to lighter tiles to really demonstrate the material’s breadth.
16. Stay trendy with terrazzo
(Image credit: Ca' Pietra)
Fun, wide-ranging and visually entrancing, terrazzo tile trends are taking over walls, floors and more.
Combining the unpredictable wonders of natural stone with endless colorways and a touch of vintage chic, the hugely popular pattern makes for super stylish kitchen floor tile ideas (and also helps to hide any crumbs left behind by the kids).
In this kitchen by Ca’ Pietra, a large format pattern allows for plenty of neutral space between its colored shards, which pull in colors from across the rest of the design.
17. Keep the edges sharp for contemporary slate floors
(Image credit: Future/Polly Eltes)
Gray slate tiles are an enduring favourite when it comes to kitchen floor tile ideas. The key to keeping them up to date is ensuring a crisp silhouette — make sure the edge of each tile is sharp and the grouting is relatively indistinct from the tile itself.
To balance slate’s darker tones, take some notes from this kitchen and pair it with lighter brown woods, and even an exposed brick wall
18. Create bespoke pattern with multicolored kitchen floor tile ideas
(Image credit: Future/Simon Bevan)
Your tiled floor doesn’t have to be just one color — and if you’re working with more than one color, there is no rulebook that says how you have to lay them. That means it’s time to get creative with your kitchen floor tile ideas by using different colored and shaped (as long as they all tessellate) tiles, to create a completely unique floor design for your kitchen.
Here, a collection of different shaped tiles in a range of grays and a deep green-blue are placed together to create an eye-catching irregular pattern that acts as a border around the edge of the room.
19. A little underfoot texture is no bad thing
(Image credit: Future/Polly Eltes )
Love the unpredictable patterns that come with natural stone? Then learn to love its organic texture too.
For a more rustic approach perfect for farmhouse kitchens, consider swapping smooth tiles for those with a little underfoot texture, like these used in this rustic galley kitchen. Light catches the crevassed surface of the stone, preventing it from feeling too dark.
What are the best tiles for a kitchen floor?
When it comes to pinning down the best material for your kitchen floor tile ideas, you need to think about how you use the room and what your priorities are. If you have kids, are a keen cook or even just a little clumsy then you’re going to want something easy to clean — for that, opt for porcelain, which is sealed.
'Porcelain has come a long way in recent years and the designs produced in Italy and Spain are second to none and extremely uncanny to a stone', says Isabel Fernandez, director of Quorn Stone . 'A porcelain tile is non-porous and will therefore provide a stain proof option, which can be preferable with young children!'
'Natural stone flooring can be one of the most forgiving floor coverings if the right stone and finish are chosen', adds Fernandez. 'Naturally some stones will be denser than others which provides more durability, however all natural stone will be subject to a little wear and tear over the years. A tumbled finish provides an aged look. Its worn edges, textured surface and natural markings makes it extremely forgiving with day to day crumbs and dirt.'
If pattern is an absolute must, then encaustic tiles are much more durable than painted ceramic tiles — as their pattern is pressed into the tile itself, it won’t wear away. They are, however, porous and more difficult to clean.
What's trending in kitchen floors?
Lighter tones are trending across all kitchen flooring materials, as well as natural materials, all contributing to the increasingly popular 'barely-there' look.
'At the moment we find customers are leaning towards larger tile sizes, as often minimising the number of grout joints is a priority,' adds Fernandez. 'In terms of trends, we always advise customers to steer clear of kitchen trends and go for a classic style in the kitchen area.'
If you want a natural wood kitchen flooring texture with the ease of installation and care that comes with tiling, consider new vinyl kitchen flooring ideas such as luxury vinyl tiles (LVT). These can be made to convincingly resemble wood or natural stone but are waterproof and easy to clean.
With regards to kitchen floor tile ideas, ditching the oblong is proving hugely popular, with hexagonal, chevron and diamond shapes all shaking up the status quo. Laying oblong tiles in a herringbone shape is also trending across both kitchen floors and walls.
Terrazzo is another huge trend dominating both kitchens and bathrooms, also providing a fun spin on classic tiling.
Ailis started out at British GQ, where a month of work experience turned into 18 months of working on all sorts of projects, writing about everything from motorsport to interiors, and helping to put together the GQ Food & Drink Awards. She then spent three years at the London Evening Standard, covering restaurants and bars. After a period of freelancing, writing about food, drink and homes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Luxury London and Departures, she started at Homes & Gardens as a Digital Writer, allowing her to fully indulge her love of good interior design. She is now a fully fledged food PR but still writes for Homes & Gardens as a contributing editor.
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If we are talking about the floor in the kitchen, then the ideas of designers allow both to solve the practical side of the issue and to satisfy the requirements of the owner.
Basic requirements:
- Easy to care for. The working area is everyday washing, sometimes with chemicals.
- Moisture resistant. Humidity is always high in the kitchen, temperature fluctuations, the floor often gets wet. With constant moisture, bacteria multiply, mold occurs.
- Heat resistance - if underfloor heating.
- Durability - The kitchen is the most frequented place in any home.
The area subject to aggressive wear, namely the work area, must be equipped with a floor that is not subject to deformation. How to decide?
If you are tormented by the question of which floor to choose for the kitchen, then it is worth considering in detail all the existing options.
Linoleum
Linoleum is currently the most popular flooring in the kitchen. Not only does the material meet all the requirements mentioned above, but also the quality is combined with practicality, and all this at an affordable price.
The linoleum color scheme makes it possible to find the right combination. For the kitchen, it is ideal to use linoleum, the thickness of which is at least 0.3 mm. The floor is so easy to maintain on a daily basis and, moreover, it is not expensive. Its installation is easy, and tools for work are in every home.
Laminate
Laminate board is made according to the most modern technologies, has unique characteristics, but still it is not necessary to lay such a coating in the working area, because of its low moisture resistance. The stains are almost impossible to remove. Boards are laid on a specially prepared surface.
The disadvantage of this coating is deformation.
Ceramic tiles
Tiles will last for decades.
This floor is not at all afraid of scratches, spilled liquids, oils and other stains.
The tiles are chosen for their reliability and for other reasons. So, the tile is wear-resistant, safe for health, does not emit any compounds and is not toxic.
If you are planning a modern kitchen floor design, then tiles are ideal for this purpose.
Has tiles and cons - laying is done on a previously prepared surface, and seams require special attention to themselves.
Cork
Modern interiors give you the opportunity to choose the best option for your home. Is it a good idea to use cork in the kitchen? Cork is warm, but very soft.
The material is not at all afraid of exposure to moisture, perfectly suppresses noise, the cost is acceptable.
But there are also disadvantages - the material is soft, and therefore low strength with a constant load of its kitchen furniture.
The floor is not recoverable.
Parquet
When choosing a floor for the kitchen, it is important to remember about the parquet. Its boards are famous for their stability, and some tree species are specially treated with oils so that they are resistant to moisture.
Parquet can be made in any color and any size, and therefore, thinking over the design of the floor in the kitchen, it is not at all difficult to find the right color solution.
Porcelain stoneware
Artificial material, but very durable. The material is so durable that it easily withstands moisture and temperature changes.
Grease stains are not afraid of this coating.
The minus of the floor is that it is very cold, and therefore it is worth considering heating it. In addition, the floor is solid, and therefore the dishes are guaranteed to break if they fall.
Weak spot - seams. The seam must be of high quality, but you still need to be prepared for the fact that it will become unusable over time.
In the kitchen, it is better to lay tiles with a corrugated surface to prevent accidental falls.
Self-leveling floor
The attractive solution is that there are no seams, as well as a lot of unique patterns. Such a floor embodies any fantasy into reality. Have you seen a beautiful photo of the floor in the kitchen? Do you want this floor for yourself? So what's the problem? Choose a self-leveling floor and make all your ideas come true.
The base is exclusively natural material, for example, shell, stone, and all this can be decorated with leaves and flowers, and after all the materials have been laid, the floor is varnished.
You can use a 3D picture on the floor, thereby giving uniqueness to your floor and the kitchen as a whole.
Floor laying
Once the material has been chosen, it is worth thinking about its further installation. First of all, the old coating is dismantled and the base is cleaned.
Next, the evenness of the floor surface is checked.
The floor is leveled with a screed, thus the surface will be additionally soundproofed.
Installation of linoleum
Installation of linoleum is easy. To work, you need a knife for cutting edges and for cutting, a ruler and several spatulas, one with teeth and one simple.
When marking, it is worth leaving 5 cm allowances along the edges in order to compensate for any mistakes when opening.
Linoleum is laid on the surface either by spreading or by gluing.
If the area is up to 20 m2, then you can simply spread the linoleum, cut it so that there is a gap between the wall and the coating, which is then closed with a plinth.
Linoleum is glued if the area is over 20 m2. Initially, a primer is applied to the surface of the linoleum from the inside and also to the base, so that there is better adhesion, and then, after a day, glue is applied.
The canvas is laid on the floor with glue and then, as it should be leveled with a roller.
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A kitchen in absolutely any home is a place where all the most extreme everyday situations are concentrated.
In order for the flooring in the kitchen to serve for a long time and not lose its appearance, its choice must be approached with particular care. Floor design in the kitchen 50 photo ideas, look and choose.
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Surface Requirements
A kitchen floor must meet a number of requirements.
1. Environmentally friendly. People cook and eat in the kitchen. This is a place where every family spends a lot of time. The materials used to cover the floor in the kitchen should not contain various toxins and poisons and be one hundred percent safe for human health.
2. Moisture resistant. Something is constantly being washed, boiled, spilled, etc. in the kitchen. Therefore, the kitchen floor covering must be chosen with increased moisture resistance.
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3. Kitchen flooring must be chemical resistant. The floors in the kitchen are washed very often and not infrequently with the use of household chemical detergents containing chlorine. Therefore, the floor design material in the kitchen must be resistant to absolutely any household chemicals.
4. Mechanical resistance. In the kitchen, something constantly falls, breaks, spills, chairs move, sometimes a table or other furniture. So that the floor in the kitchen does not lose its appearance for a long time, the floor covering must tolerate a variety of mechanical influences well.
5. The floor surface must not be slippery. The floor in the kitchen must not cause injury, even if water is spilled on it. Therefore, it is very desirable that the surface be rough, embossed.
Types of kitchen flooring
There are quite a few materials used for kitchen flooring.
All of them have both their advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a look at their main types. Photo of kitchen floor options
Linoleum in the kitchen
Linoleum is without exaggeration the most popular flooring material in the kitchen. Mainly because of its cheapness. It is easy to wash, it is not afraid of moisture. Many types of linoleum are already produced on the substrate, which makes the floor covered with this material quite warm. As a rule, linoleum has no reaction to household detergents. Linoleum is quite durable and does not require frequent replacement. Coating with this material does not require special skills and does not take much time.
Of course there are disadvantages. Most types of linoleum, especially the less expensive ones, are not very environmentally friendly and may contain unwanted toxins. Linoleum can crack due to too low a temperature and deform due to a high one. Linoleum is slippery.
For the kitchen, it is advisable to choose types with a rough surface so that there is no injury.
But naturally, such linoleum will be harder to wash. A kitchen with a dark floor, covered with such a floor covering, can hardly claim any unique design. This flooring, with all the variety of colors offered by manufacturers, as a rule, looks ordinary and too everyday.
Laminate in the kitchen
Interior of the kitchen Laminate flooring is not a very popular material when it comes to the kitchen. Almost all types of laminate deteriorate from high humidity. Only water-resistant varieties of laminate can be used in the kitchen, they are indicated on the packaging “aqua”. Such a laminate has a special additional protection on the surface and joints of the seams. However, for laying even a moisture-resistant type of laminate in the kitchen at the joints of the panels, you should additionally use special glue, since none of the types of laminate fasteners provides tightness, which can lead to accumulation of moisture and dirt.
The advantages include ease of installation, good thermal insulation and relatively low cost.
As well as higher environmental friendliness and safety in comparison, for example, with linoleum.
Parquet flooring in the kitchen
Beautiful flooring in the kitchen - parquet. Timeless and never out of fashion classic. Parquet floors in the house are always a sign of exceptionally good taste of the owner. It is the safest and most natural flooring material in use today. The advantage of parquet is that the floor covered with it will be warm. However, due to its characteristics, parquet flooring is rarely used in the kitchen, as it does not tolerate moisture well.
Self-leveling floor in the kitchen
Self-leveling floor is a beautiful floor in the kitchen. A tangible attractive moment of this coating is the complete absence of any joints, gaps, cracks, etc. Having such a floor in the kitchen, it is not possible to fill, for example, neighbors from below. The self-leveling floor will be perfectly smooth, without any bumps and roughness.
The main advantage of choosing this type of flooring is the absolutely limitless possibilities of colors, which helps to realize any floor design in the kitchen.
In addition to literally any shade of any color, this technology allows you to create real masterpieces on the floor. Designers working with this type of flooring can offer absolutely any ornament and pattern. The interior of the kitchen floor - you can even create 3D paintings on it. A kitchen with such a floor will never look ordinary. Self-leveling floor technology allows you to turn the kitchen into a corner of a fabulous fantasy world. You choose what it will be - a kitchen with a dark floor or a light kitchen.
But there are also disadvantages. Self-leveling floor, especially laid on concrete, the coating is rather cold. In order for the floor to really turn out to be of decent quality, it is necessary to strictly observe all the stages of technology during its laying, and this is a rather significant period of time.
Of course, it is impossible to use the kitchen until all the work is fully completed. Bulk floor, even in the simplest version, the pleasure is quite expensive. You can not even try to cover the kitchen with such a coating yourself. It is imperative to call the experts involved in this. See photos of kitchen floor options.
Cork floor in the kitchen
Cork floor. This is another new type of flooring that can be successfully used in the kitchen. The floor in the kitchen, covered with such material, is quite warm, practically does not cause allergies. Has good moisture resistance. The cork does not burn, which may be important for the kitchen. On such a coating, mold and fungus do not form. Cork is a highly environmentally friendly material that does not contain toxins.
The most suitable type of cork for the kitchen is liquid. It applies like normal paint and does not form seams. The most common types - glue and lock, can also be used for the kitchen, but the joints of the cork panels are not airtight, and moisture and dirt can accumulate under the coating, which, of course, is a disadvantage for the kitchen.
Cork flooring is quite expensive compared to most other flooring materials. Floor in the kitchen photo:
Kitchen floor tiles
A beautiful floor in the kitchen - tiles. A very popular type of flooring used in the kitchen. The tile is not afraid of high temperature, steam and moisture, it is easy to clean, it is not expensive. Manufacturers of tiles offer customers many different and interesting colors.
The obvious disadvantage of tiling is that it is a rather cold floor covering. The surface on which the tile is laid must be perfectly smooth. The tile is easily damaged by strong mechanical stress. And over time, cracks from various fallen objects may appear on its surface, which of course will spoil the entire appearance of the floor.
It goes without saying that there is no such thing as a 100% perfect kitchen floor. But with a careful approach to the choice, following the laying technology and the manufacturer's recommendations for operation, any of the above floor coverings will serve for a long time, creating comfort in the kitchen of its owner.
