Flooring may be one of the most important decisions you make when designing your interior. The color, texture and material of your floor can make or break the impression of your space, so using less traditional flooring can add that wow factor you've come to expect. Here, we've collected kitchen flooring ideas that aren't necessarily status quo.
1. Finished concrete
Finished concrete is a clean, industrial looking and surprisingly inexpensive kitchen flooring option.
The polished look of finished concrete adds uniformity and smoothness to your flooring, enhancing your space.
2. Painted floors
Paint the walls, paint the cabinets, and paint the floors!
As seen in this striking kitchen, painted floors are a great way to liven up a space.
3. Glossy porcelain tiles
Glossy porcelain tile is a classic flooring option that never fails.
In the kitchen of a London graphic designer couple, the flooring serves as a backdrop (no pun intended) for all the fun colors that decorate the kitchen.
4. Slate floor tiles
The slate floor tiles give off a very rustic New England cottage vibe and match extremely well with this kitchen's complementary cabinetry and natural plywood walls and ceiling.
The combination of slate tiles and forest green cabinetry looks modern and fresh.
5. Unfinished Concrete
Like finished concrete floors, unfinished concrete floors are an affordable way to achieve a particular aesthetic at a low cost.
Unfinished concrete will also develop an organic patina over time, as seen in this kitchen.
6. Limestone tiles
A durable organic material, limestone is a great choice for kitchen tiles.
The muted sand color of this limestone tile pairs well with neutrals and natural woods.
7. Cork flooring
Cork flooring is a great compromise between soft and hard flooring, offering a flooring colour palette close to that of wood.
Another great thing about cork is that in its natural state it is completely fire resistant, which is a plus for any kitchen.
8. Radiation heating granite
Who doesn't love a radiant heated floor? This cabin is nestled in the woods in Maryland, and it's sure to get cold in the winter, so a radiant heated floor keeps the house warm while still providing a hard surface.
Heated kitchen floors are a luxury, but ultimately a necessity.
9. Combine hexagonal tiles
Hexagonal tiles work well on their own to add variety to your flooring, but mixing and matching tiles can take it to the next level in creating a particular design style for your home.
Parisian homeowner Jean-Christophe Auma tracked down an assemblage of furniture he'd found on his travels: He designed a kitchen island covered in Carrérage du Marais marble tiles (the geometric floor tiles came from the same place) and strung a matrix of lights over it.
10. Natural stone tiles
Natural stone tiles add the perfect stylish touch to any industrial kitchen, adding atmosphere to the space.
Stone tiles in this industrial kitchen add a bit of needed warmth.
11. Wooden floors
Hardwood floors are a classic choice that can be used almost anywhere.
When all else fails, beautiful hardwood floors are the perfect option.
12. Polished Marble
Polished marble adds an elegant, chic and incredibly stylish touch to any kitchen, and the wide range of marble varieties available makes it versatile enough to suit any kitchen colour palette.
In this kitchen, an exposed brick wall stands out against the smooth milky white marble tile floor.
13. Geometric tiles
Geometric tiles are another fun option for adding some pizzazz to a simple kitchen layout.
This black and white kitchen uses a variety of shapes to add a dynamic twist.
14. Exposed Brick Floors
Brick is incredibly easy to maintain and has excellent thermal conductivity, so if installed correctly, a brick floor can add a glamorous touch to a modern kitchen.
Wenes chose to keep the original brick floors to tie the old building to its past.
15. Mosaic tiles
This Byzantine style trend is timeless and a great way to decorate your kitchen space, tastefully combining classic and modern décor.
Mosaic tiles exude a classic feel without ever feeling dated, especially when styled with the right finishes.
