15 Modern Kitchen Floor Ideas
Flooring may just be one of the most crucial decisions to make when designing interiors. A floor’s color, texture, and material can make or break a space, and just because of this fact, having a not-so-traditional floor can add the amount of wow-factor that you may be looking for. Here is a collection of kitchen floor ideas that don’t necessarily follow the status quo.
1. Finished concrete
Finished concrete is a clean, industrial, and refreshingly inexpensive way to floor a kitchen.
The sleek visuals of finished concrete add a uniformity and smoothness to the floor that enhance the space.
2. Painted floor
Paint the walls, paint the cabinets, and paint the floors too!
A painted floor, as seen in this striking kitchen, is a great way to energize a space.
3. Glossed porcelain tiles
Glossed porcelain tiles are a classic flooring option that just doesn’t seem to fail.
The kitchen of a graphic designer couple in London uses the floor as a ground (no pun intended) for all of the fun colors that ornament the kitchen.
4. Slate floor tiles
Slate floor tiles offer a very rustic New England cottage vibe, which works extremely well with the complimentary colored cabinetry and natural plywood walls and ceiling of this kitchen.
Slate tiles against forest green cabinetry looks modern and fresh.
5. Unfinished concrete
Like the finished concrete floor, an unfinished concrete floors is another affordable way to achieve a specific aesthetic look at a low cost.
Unfinished concrete also develops an organic patina over time as seen in this kitchen.
6. Limestone tiles
As a highly durable organic material, limestone is a great tiling option for the kitchen.
The sandy color of this muted limestone tile pairs well with neutrals and natural woods.
7. Cork flooring
Cork flooring is a great medium between soft and hard flooring and it provides a flooring color palette close to that of wood.
Another great thing about cork is that in its natural state, the material is completely fireproof—a plus for any kitchen.
8. Radiant heated granite
Who doesn't love a radiant heated floor? This woodsy Maryland cabin is almost certain to get cold in the winter, so radiant floors allow the homeowners to have hard surface flooring while also keeping nice and toasty.
A heated floor in a kitchen is an indulgent but ultimately necessary touch.
9. Mix and matched hexagon tiles
Hexagon tiles alone are a nice way to change things up in the flooring department, but mixing and matching tiles is simply a next level move when creating a specific design style for your home.
Homeowner Jean-Christophe Aumas of Paris sought out an assemblage of furniture found in his travels. Aumas designed the kitchen island, which is covered in marble tiles from Carrelages du Marais—the geometric floor tiles are from the same place—and strung the matrix of lights up above it.
10. Natural stone tiles
Natural stone tiles are an appropriately stylistic touch for any industrial kitchen, and lends an atmospheric quality to the space.
The stone tiles in this industrial kitchen add a bit of much-needed warmth.
11. Wood floors
Hardwood floors are a classic option that works just about anywhere.
When all else fails, a beautiful hardwood floor is a great option.
12. Polished marble
Polished marble is elegant, chic, and impressively stylish in any kitchen. The variety of marbles also makes this a versatile option depending on your kitchen's color palate.
In this kitchen, an exposed brick wall stands out against the milky smoothness of the marble tile floors.
13. Geometric tiles
Geometric tiles are another fun option to give a lift to a simple kitchen arrangement.
This black and white kitchen uses varying geometry for a dynamic twist.
14. Exposed brick floors
Brick is an incredibly low maintenance material and also a decent conductor of heat. When executed correctly, a brick floor can add a gorgeous touch to a modern kitchen.
Wenes chose to keep the original brick floors to tie the older building to its past.
15. Mosaic tiles
This Byzantine trend has withstood the test of time and is a great way to embellish your kitchen space with a tasteful incorporation of classic with and modern approaches to décor.
Mosaic tiles are classic without feeling staid, especially when styled with the right finishes.
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