Kitchen Floor Tile Ideas From Timeless to Trend-Forward

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.

Choose Classic Checkerboard

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.

Add Moroccan Style

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.

Stay Traditional with Terracotta

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.

Go Big With Graphics

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.

Embrace Flower Power

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.

Add Graphic Style

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.

Lighten the Mood

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.

Cut the Corners

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.

Have Fun With Pattern

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.

Revisit a Retro Color Pairing

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.