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Vinyl flooring patterns for kitchens


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Vinyl kitchen flooring ideas don’t always have the best reputation in terms of aesthetics, but the material has a myriad of benefits, many of which make it a great choice for kitchens, particularly in second homes, where you may not want to spend as much as you would in your main home, or in coastal properties, where practicality and comfort battle for priority. 

Vinyl is constantly improving in quality with new technologies, and also offers a wide range of design opportunities that will suit a variety of kitchen styles.

Vinyl is a versatile and practical choice for your kitchen flooring ideas. From spectacular patterns that mimic the most elaborate of kitchen floor tile ideas, to wood-effect panels that channel the natural world into your home, vinyl kitchen flooring ideas can help to transform your space with minimal fuss. 

Vinyl kitchen flooring ideas

Aside from a plethora of patterns and colors, you really have one key choice to make when selecting vinyl kitchen flooring – standard vinyl or luxury vinyl? The former is predictably cheaper, and tends to be available either as tiles or as one large sheet.  

Luxury vinyl is made up of multiple layers of vinyl, and is thus thicker, more durable and more expensive. Its rigidity means that it is largely available as tiles (LVT) or planks (LVP) and has a more convincing appearance when emulating natural materials. It can also be clicked together at the sides, rather than stuck down with glue. 

‘Vinyl is a great and inexpensive way to add color, pattern and personality to kitchen flooring ideas without compromising on safety or quality’, says David Snazel, Hard Flooring Buyer at Carpetright . ‘Being highly durable, slip-resistant and moisture proof, it is ideal for busy households with young children.’ 

Explore below our top 17 vinyl kitchen flooring ideas, along with some expert advice and tips, for some great inspiration for your kitchen space.

Amtico Flooring - Octagon Key Grace

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New for 2022, Amtico Flooring and the National Trust have joined forces to create a range of vinyl flooring designs, with the LVT Octagon Key design shown here, inspired by the Georgian era.  

Creating an atmosphere of traditional elegance, the geometric pattern adds interest and intrigue to the kitchen floor, beautifully complemented by the dark gray cupboards and white walls. 

Uniting the beauty of tradition with the practical needs of a modern kitchen, this elegant vinyl tile design can integrate into both classic and contemporary styled kitchen spaces.

2. Create a dark wood effect 

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If you want the wood kitchen flooring effect without the price tag, there are an array of wood vinyl designs available out there to choose from. 

Dark wood is great for creating an inviting, warming atmosphere in a kitchen, as well as adding depth to the space. The dark wood LVT used in this kitchen creates a luxurious effect, contrasting beautifully with the blue painted kitchen island and dark gray marble countertops.

3. Be bold with color & shape 

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A simple way to be bold with color and shape, picking a colorful vinyl pattern can make a statement and completely transform your kitchen space.  

This bold yellow and white tiled effect enhances this dark wood and white scheme. The yellow, acting as a beautiful accent color, uplifts the space, and adds a geometric, modern edge to the kitchen space. For more inspiration and guidance on the perfect color combinations for your vinyl flooring, view our exploration of the color wheel.

4. Pick a warm gray 

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Timeless and sophisticated, a warm gray vinyl flooring for your kitchen is both versatile and long-lasting.

There are a huge range of accent colors for gray, which make it a very popular color choice for flooring throughout the home. A warm gray shade for your kitchen flooring will stand the test of time, especially if you want to change other features in the kitchen, as it will be able to seamlessly coordinate with changing décor styles. 

In this kitchen, the LVT warm gray, stone tile effect creates a relaxed atmosphere, perfectly complementing the neutral palette and natural materials used in this kitchen space.

5. Mix colors and patterns 

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Vinyl provides a huge number of options for your kitchen flooring, you do not have to pick one set pattern or color to use throughout, there are many designs that unite a number of beautiful flooring effects. 

The statement LVT flooring used in this kitchen is a collaboration between Amtico Flooring and the National Trust. The flooring shows a traditional Victorian Star tile design and a stone effect design working as one. The warming terracotta color adds a contemporary twist to a classic, intricate style, with the matte pebble gray acting as the perfect complementary shade.

The pattern placement on the vinyl flooring in this kitchen also beautifully zones the space; the kitchen island is both grounded and celebrated simultaneously. Using a mix of pattern and color to enhance pieces of furniture and zones in your kitchen space can create a truly unique and eye-catching design.

6. Vinyl doesn’t have to look like vinyl 

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‘In recent years, there have been many developments in design and styles that mean the effects vinyl kitchen flooring ideas can create, such as tile or wood, are incredibly realistic’, says Snazel.  

If you’re looking to emulate natural stone or wood kitchen flooring without the associated price tag and maintenance, luxury vinyl tiles are an excellent — and almost indistinguishable — alternative, says Sarah Escott, Design Manager at Amtico. 

‘Stone and wood LVT are designed with authentic colors and textures inspired by natural materials, and are available in a multitude of colors, so they are the best kitchen flooring option if you want to recreate the appeal of natural wood and stone without thinking about the maintenance required.

‘LVT boasts a huge number of benefits that simply cannot be replicated with its natural counterparts. On top of being water and scratch-resistant, LVT is also easy to clean and look after.’

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While LVT has its benefits, so does single sheet vinyl. In this kitchen, large format sheets have been used to create a seamless look, one that replicates that of a polished, poured concrete floor at a fraction of the cost and fuss.  

No joins means no visual distraction, just pure uninterrupted color — in this case, a glistening gray that runs throughout the large open plan kitchen. 

‘Open plan kitchen layouts are growing in popularity, and selecting a contemporary style floor that can flow through all areas connects the zones and creates the illusion of a larger space’, says Snazel. 

8. Renew classic chessboard patterns with gray

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While black and white checkered floors have hundreds of years of history, they are heavily associated these days with mid-century vinyl kitchen flooring ideas. 

To shake off thoughts of a bygone era, update your chessboard floor by switching black for gray. In this chic gray kitchen, a checkerboard floor is created from medium-sized format LVT, with both the white and dark gray panels mottled with a natural stone effect. The result is a gentle softening of the most classic of contrasts. 

9. Get the pale, warm wood trend, but make it vinyl

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Both natural textures and pale colors are trending right now, so get the best of both worlds with a vinyl that mimics dreamily pale woods.  

‘If you are looking for small kitchen ideas, lighter floors will help open the space and create the perfect base to build upon with trending accessories,’ says Snazel. 

This pale oak-effect LVT laid in a parquet style is combined with pale neutrals across the rest of the room to create a calming space. 

10. Emulate complex tiling patterns affordably

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Tiling is having a big moment in kitchen and bathroom design. Complicated patterns, using multiple colored and unusually shaped tiles, are a standout among the genre’s latest trends — but laying them is a messy process that takes time, skill and, of course, adds to your kitchen flooring costs. 

Speed things up by opting for sheet vinyl or larger vinyl tiles that emulate this look. In this kitchen, a 3D-style patterned floor looks like it is made of many small diamond porcelain tiles, when it is in fact made of fewer, larger vinyl tiles. 

11. Add a lot of color with little fuss 

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If you want not just a pop of color but a bang, vinyl flooring is an easy way to add bold kitchen colors into a room in one swift act.  

It needn’t be a garish addition — this kitchen contrasts traditional-style, green-gray cabinets with a warming red ochre vinyl floor, that is softened with a subtle texture, that hints at gentle leather-like ageing. 

12. A natural stone effect that doesn’t cost the earth

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Wood and ceramics aren’t the only materials vinyl can imitate – natural stones like slate can be deftly recreated for a considerably smaller cost. 

‘For the authentic country kitchen feel, muted wood or stone flooring offer a chic yet rustic look,’ says Snazel. ‘If your budget won’t stretch to authentic stone or reclaimed timbers, consider using a hard flooring or vinyl solution. They look convincing but cost a fraction of the expense of sourcing and fitting stone floors, and take far less time to install.’

13. Channel Mediterranean-style encaustic tiles 

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The encaustic tile trend has taken the motifs of the Mediterranean around the world – but it’s more than possible to get a similar look in easier-maintained vinyl.  

Encaustic tiles are made from different colored cements that are pressed together – this means their elaborate patterns are long-lasting, but their porous nature can make them tricky to clean. 

In this kitchen, vinyl tiles are decorated with similar multicolored motifs and can be wiped clean with ease. 

14. Mix natural textures with modern geometric layouts

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As this kitchen demonstrates, you don’t need to choose between a jazzy geometric pattern and a natural wood look. Do both by embracing different tones of wood and stone – an easier thing to do with purpose-manufactured vinyl than with its organic counterparts. 

This LVT floor from Amtico arrives as tiles in different wood tones, with instructions on how to lay them to create this undulating herringbone pattern. 

15. Catch onto contemporary tile styles (without the commitment)

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Tile trends come and go – but porcelain and stone tiling is designed to last you a long time. If you’re enamored by a certain flooring trend right now, but not sure how you’ll feel about it in a few years time, try it out in vinyl. 

This hexagonal-patterned vinyl floor is an on-trend winner, and as well as being easier to lay, it’s much easier to change around in the future if another style takes your fancy. 

16. Dare to stand out with patterns on patterns 

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If you’ve gone all out with bold walls, why not take the party to the floor too? In this kitchen, a vintage-style red and white wallpaper is contrasted with a blue and white vinyl sheet floor, mixing a curved, nature-inspired print with an intensely geometric look. 

Snazel warns, however, that you should be sure you have the right space to make it work. ‘In awkward spaces with curved walls or tight corners, try to avoid patterned floors as the pattern may be interrupted’, he says. ‘It’s best to employ an experienced fitter who will be able to ensure that the floor is properly laid and aligned in these spaces. ’

17. Go both big and small with your tile choices 

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If you’re not quite in the market for all-out pattern but are looking to add a touch of visual interest to a pared-back floor texture, consider playing with scale in your vinyl kitchen flooring ideas. 

In this kitchen, a combination of smaller and larger square tiles in the same concrete-inspired finish are tessellated together to add a contemporary quirk to what could be a very straightforward flooring choice. 

Can vinyl flooring be used in the kitchen?

Of course – both standard vinyl and luxury vinyl work well in a kitchen environment. 

‘LVT can absolutely be used in the kitchen’, adds Escott. ‘LVT is hard wearing and durable thanks to its multiple layers, meaning it is able to withstand the demands of a busy kitchen. LVT is also water and scratch-resistant, so drink and food spills and dropped cutlery will not leave any marks or affect your floor.

‘It is also easy to clean and look after. The kitchen is one of the most high-traffic areas in the home and so picking a floor that requires low maintenance is key.’

What is the best vinyl flooring for kitchens? 

When making a choice between standard and luxury vinyl, you’ll most likely find that the decision hinges on cost. Luxury vinyl trumps standard in almost every way, but is more expensive. 

‘Vinyl is a great choice for busy families with children as it is highly water-resistant and durable whilst being softer and warmer underfoot than laminate,’ says Snazel. 

‘Alternatively, luxury vinyl is an elegant choice as it effectively emulate more expensive design styles, whilst being incredibly practical. Just as easy to maintain as vinyl flooring, luxury vinyl is also water resistant, ideal for kitchens and bathrooms, and is compatible with underfloor heating; which will resolve any concerns that feet will be cold.’

Be aware that the key advantage sheet vinyl has over luxury vinyl is a little extra waterproofing – no joins means no cracks for water to seep through.  

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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Looking for great looking vinyl flooring for kitchens? It’s easy to see why you might be considering a vinyl kitchen floor. It's affordable, easy-to-install, and you can create so many different looks. 

Kitchen flooring ideas are endless ... You could choose to brighten up a neutral kitchen with a strikingly bold design, or you could opt for a relaxed, New England look with stone effect flooring, or add rustic style luxury vinyl wood effect tiles to a farmhouse kitchen.

David Snazel, Hard flooring Buyer at Carpetright says, 'Vinyl flooring is a great and inexpensive way to add color, pattern and personality to kitchen without compromising on safety or quality. Being highly durable, slip-resistant and moisture proof it is ideal busy households with young children.'

Experts at Amtico explain more about luxury vinyl flooring, 'Luxury vinyl flooring – known as LVT for short - is a brilliant choice for a kitchen and feels warmer underfoot than other tiles. It comes in lots of finishes, from wood-effect to stone, and can be laid in all manner of different patterns, including on-trend herringbone.'

'LVT is really easy to clean, maintain and keep looking as good as new – a quick sweep and a regular light mop are all that’s needed. Spillages are easy to wipe up and LVT’s hard-wearing surface is also waterproof and stain resistant – making it the perfect floor to sit beneath a dining table.'

In the past, vinyl flooring got bad rap for looking cheap and being an outdated, '60s throwback, but these fresh ideas are proof that this interiors stalwart has improved dramatically in looks and performance. 

Plus, if you're thinking about vinyl flooring but don't know where to start, we have a guide for that: how to choose vinyl flooring.

1. Realistic wood-effect vinyl kitchen floor

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If you have quite a traditional kitchen, you may want the look of real wood without the upkeep. We're right there with you.

Wood effect vinyl can look ultra realistic and these vinyl planks from Lowes are a fine example. With an embossed textured wood look, you get the look and feel of the real thing with the durability a kitchen demands. 

Plus, it's 100% waterproof, easy to install and a breeze to clean. What's not to like? 

We always recommend asking a professional floor fitter to lay vinyl but if you are a DIY aficionado, here's how to lay it yourself, with thanks to experts at Bidvine .

2. Patterned encaustic tile vinyl flooring

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Inspired by encaustic cement tiles that have decorated the most exclusive buildings for centuries, you can buy sheet vinyl or vinyl tiles which offer this premium look at a way more affordable price. Plus, your floor will be warmer underfoot. 

This decorative Moorish style vinyl flooring from Harvey Maria adds a decorative spin to an otherwise white kitchen.

3. Geometric tile effect kitchen vinyl flooring

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Geometric cubist tiling is well known for making rooms seem bigger than they are. If you don't fancy paying through the nose for the real deal to create this effect, Karndean's striking vinyl floor tiles are just the ticket. 

4. Slate effect vinyl tiles 

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Really love the textured look of slate but don't fancy entering the kitchen first thing in the morning barefoot to catch a chill? Keep your tootsies snuggly at all times with realistic looking Mustang slate tiles from Moduleo.

5. Be bold with pattern 

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If you want to really make a statement with vinyl, Moduleo have you covered with their Arrow collection which features a chevron pattern with two tone tiles. 

The finished look is visually striking and comes in a few neutral color combinations. Pair with mid century modern furniture and freestanding furniture for added wow factor.

6. Parquet effect vinyl floor tiles

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Timeless, classic and striking all at the same time, parquet flooring is on everyone's wish list. Parquet luxury vinyl flooring offers the same stunning look but without the cost and practicality issues associated with its natural counterpart. 

Whether you want a more traditional oak look or a more modern grey shade, there's a hue for every style of kitchen. 

7. Create your own vinyl floor pattern

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If you're looking for a bold kitchen floor tile idea, this one is right up your street. In a classic herringbone style, create your own blend of colors and create your own pattern. 

Keep the pattern to small planks to keep the look finessed without seeming disorganised.

8. Create a patchwork of vinyl flooring

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A modern take on the traditional flagstone design, Amtico's The Scape collection recreate the gentle shift of grain in natural stone in softly colored neutrals in rich pinks and purples.

This look would work equally well in an industrial style kitchen as it would in a more modern kitchen idea. 

9. Wood effect vinyl tiles in an open plan living area

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When you are fitting out vinyl flooring in an open plan living area, keep a seamless look by keeping the same throughout.

David Snazel, hard flooring buyer at Carpetright says, 'Open plan layouts are growing in popularity and selecting a contemporary style floor that can flow through all areas, connects the zones and creates the illusion of a larger space. '

'In a broken plan layout carry the same flooring through from the kitchen to conjoining areas to create a consistent flow between the rooms.'

'Chevron wood flooring can be especially effective running from a narrow kitchen into a separate dining or living space to help these areas feel harmonious.'

10. Use patterned vinyl tiles to create a focal point 

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Add playfulness to your vinyl flooring scheme by using a mix of contemporary wood effect flooring and break it up with a dash of pattern to highlight a focal area of your kitchen.

11. Create the effect of natural stone

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Perfect for both rustic country kitchens and industrial style kitchens, opt for a stone effect floor that has a weathered finish.

Plus wave goodbye to cold feet and no need to find out how to clean stone floors because vinyl flooring is super easy to clean.

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Looking to distinguish an open plan living area or to enhance a small space? Create a mash up of two flooring looks to separate out a kitchen from a dining area so they have their own statement look.

13. Match your vinyl floor tiles to your kitchen

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Dark blue kitchen units contrasts with the white of Harvey Maria's iconic Dovetail Oxford Blue patterned vinyl flooring seamlessly to create visual impact. 

A contemporary looking pattern will work well in almost any style of kitchen.

14. Solid color vinyl kitchen flooring

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Think sheet vinyl is old news? Thing again.  

Opt for a matte sheet vinyl in a bold color for a kitchen floor. This sunny yellow shade from Carpetright will look right at home in a retro kitchen. 

Team with lots of rich mahogany and mid century modern touches to keep it looking bang on trend.

Jenny is Senior Digital Editor and joined the team in January 2021. She also works on the homes brands' video show, on the Future Homes Network , which is packed full of ideas to help you make the most of your own home and garden. Since getting on the property market with her first apartment and then more recently a house, her passion for interior design and gardening has taken on a new lease of life. Jenny's currently on the lookout for a doer-upper to put her stamp on. She loves collecting and salvaging unique items (much to her other half's despair) but sniffing out stylish home bargains is her one true love. When she has a spare minute, she loves to do a spot of crafting, having studied textiles at Uni – although she hardly gets the chance with a toddler who keeps her permanently on her toes.

Quartz-vinyl for the kitchen - practical!

Are you planning a kitchen renovation and choosing flooring? This article will help you create a comfortable and practical interior at no extra cost!

In the kitchen, the flooring is subjected to various tests - dishes and food fall on it, liquids are spilled, chairs and tables are moved over it.


Kitchen flooring should be practical, beautiful and durable.

Today, one of the most modern and reliable flooring is quartz-vinyl, better known as PVC floor tiles.

It is popular due to its ecological composition, durability, 100% moisture resistance and affordability. Thanks to this, quartz-vinyl can be used in private and commercial interiors.

Why FineFloor Quartz Vinyl is perfect for your kitchen?

These are tiles that imitate very precisely any type of wood, natural or artificial stone and other surfaces. The structure is a multi-layer system, including a quartz-vinyl base, a decorative layer and a unique protective layer. Thanks to a combination of innovative technologies and properties, quartz-vinyl acquires the qualities most important for the kitchen:0005 100% water resistant