15 Modern Kitchen Flooring Ideas

Add some pizazz to your kitchen renovation with these flooring options, from warm slate tile to retro (but still chic) linoleum.
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Changing up your kitchen flooring can be an easy way to revamp this space. But it can be hard to choose exactly what type of flooring to use for your kitchen as it’s such a high-traffic area. Options made from tile or vinyl can be a great choice if you looking for something waterproof, and cork or linoleum flooring can be great for overall durability. Ahead are some floor ideas to consider if you’re looking to change your kitchen.

1. Slate tiles can be modern and warm

This getaway home located in Québec was updated with a modern flare by architecture firm Dupont Blouin. Some of 60’s inspired elements were kept but details such as updated slate flooring were added to this $450K update.  

This getaway home located in Québec was updated with a modern flare by architecture firm Dupont Blouin. Some of 60’s inspired elements were kept but details such as updated slate flooring were added to this $450K update.  

Danish design firm Reform and architect Sigurd Larsen joined forces to renovate Larsen’s 969-square-foot apartment in Berlin. With minimal space, the two worked to create space with muted colors and natural wood detailing. The light hardwood floors help bring everything together. 

Danish design firm Reform and architect Sigurd Larsen joined forces to renovate Larsen’s 969-square-foot apartment in Berlin. With minimal space, the two worked to create space with muted colors and natural wood detailing. The light hardwood floors help bring everything together. 

This 1950’’s ranch-style home received a facelift from interior stylist Tony Wei.  Additions like baby blue cabinets and Saltillo floor tiles were done.

This 1950’’s ranch-style home received a facelift from interior stylist Tony Wei.  Additions like baby blue cabinets and Saltillo floor tiles were done.

In the living room and kitchen, soft-but-tough Expanko cork flooring provides comfort and stands up to dings and scuffs.

In the living room and kitchen, soft-but-tough Expanko cork flooring provides comfort and stands up to dings and scuffs.

This kitchen renovation done by design firm Case Design gave this 1980’s 1980s-style kitchen a much-needed change. The addition of Encaustic cement floor tiles in black, white, and, grey helped to make this renovation come to life. 

This kitchen renovation done by design firm Case Design gave this 1980’s 1980s-style kitchen a much-needed change. The addition of Encaustic cement floor tiles in black, white, and, grey helped to make this renovation come to life. 

The design firm at DAAM utilized this kitchen's dark wood veneer cabinetry and made small but impactful changes like adding geometric ceramic tile floors.  

The design firm at DAAM utilized this kitchen's dark wood veneer cabinetry and made small but impactful changes like adding geometric ceramic tile floors.  

The muted slate flooring of this kitchen and the green cabinetry of this kitchen renovation helped give this kitchen a modern yet understated update. 

The muted slate flooring of this kitchen and the green cabinetry of this kitchen renovation helped give this kitchen a modern yet understated update. 

A pop of vibrant detailing and pastel colors are everywhere in this Tokyo apartment. In the kitchen light and dark green striped flooring make the space all the more fun.

A pop of vibrant detailing and pastel colors are everywhere in this Tokyo apartment. In the kitchen light and dark green striped flooring make the space all the more fun.

The marble flooring in the kitchen of this home in Poland makes the residence look all the more sleek and modern.

The marble flooring in the kitchen of this home in Poland makes the residence look all the more sleek and modern.

Interlocking light and dark hardwood flooring fit right in with the vintage aesthetic of this small flat in Katowice, Poland.

Interlocking light and dark hardwood flooring fit right in with the vintage aesthetic of this small flat in Katowice, Poland.

The unique addition of brick flooring in the kitchen of the London loft apartment creates extra texture and warmth. 

The unique addition of brick flooring in the kitchen of the London loft apartment creates extra texture and warmth. 

This Minneapolis mod style is showcased in the kitchen through its white and black linoleum flooring, which adds a retro touch.  

This Minneapolis mod style is showcased in the kitchen through its white and black linoleum flooring, which adds a retro touch.  

The kitchen in the former West Village home of actress Cameron Diaz has maximalist touches all over, including bright azure blue hardwood painted floors.

The kitchen in the former West Village home of actress Cameron Diaz has maximalist touches all over, including bright azure blue hardwood painted floors.

Chevron oak hardwood floors create a simple quirky element to the kitchen of this 2,740-square-foot California home.

Chevron oak hardwood floors create a simple quirky element to the kitchen of this 2,740-square-foot California home.

The former Manhattan home design maven Kate Spade features a sleek kitchen with white cabinets/clear fronts and checkered marble floors.

The former Manhattan home design maven Kate Spade features a sleek kitchen with white cabinets/clear fronts and checkered marble floors.


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