Tile Kitchen Floor Ideas

Tile is a great option in the kitchen. A versatile flooring option, tile floors can look rustic or cutting edge and can be installed in virtually any pattern. And tile can withstand heavy foot traffic, water, spills and doesn't absorb odors or bacteria. It can stand up to pets and children and it can go with any style decor. And tile can be arranged in a multitude of patterns.

This kitchen is the place everyone will want to hang out in for sure. The oversized island seats six, and the mosaic tile floor leaps to life with color and pattern.

White floor tiles immediately brighten up this midcentury modern kitchen. To enhance the simple, clean lines that were the redesign's goal, appliances were integrated with the cabinetry and the room filled with handcrafted wood touches.

Black-and-white tiled floors draw the eye from one side of the kitchen to the other. In turn, the narrow space seems longer and more open. The bright, mint blue cabinets accentuate this as well.

This homeowner ditched dated linoleum in favor of durable 12" x 12" ceramic tiles, a favorable price difference over hardwood flooring. By using a neutral-colored floor and countertop, the lovely green cabinets are allowed to be the star of the show.

A rich walnut kitchen island provides an antique midcentury vibe, paired with white countertops and light, bleached wood cabinets. Colorful antique stools sit atop gray and white geometric floor tiles that extend throughout the kitchen and nearby dining space.

One wall of this Brooklyn kitchen is lined with windows, offering a leafy view while bringing in loads of natural light. White cabinetry and neutral surfaces ensure the graphic tile flooring steals the show.

Silver bar stools and bold pendant lights add a modern element to this sea-foam green transitional kitchen with subtle, diamond-patterned floor tile.

The contrast of white walls and cabinets work in perfect tandem with the bold striped tile floor down below.

Wood-patterned tile floors provide warmth against the crisp white cabinets and countertops in this coastal kitchen. A white subway tile backsplash adds a classic touch, while stainless-steel appliances and cabinet pulls lend updated style to the space.

The black-and-white mosaic tile floor is a retro juxtaposition to the cheerful robin's egg blue cabinets.

Richly patterned olive green and gray tiled floors set the stage to give this transitional kitchen a unique flair. The busy pattern beautifully contrasts the natural wood cabinetry and white cabinets.

This dining room and kitchen were renovated by Christina Anstead of Christina on the Coast. It features a striking charcoal gray tile set in a herringbone pattern.

This rich, beige porcelain tile features natural color variations and realistic textures. The large-format tiles are less busy, causing the kitchen to appear bigger than it is.

The harlequin patterned tile acts as a rug in this narrow galley kitchen, it also helps ground the all-white color palette and visually expand the space. The diamond pattern is repeated over the stove to add some cohesiveness to his French country kitchen.

Distinctive and beautiful, tile floors are a carefree choice for high-traffic kitchens. Various accents, borders and trim pieces make it easy to achieve virtually any look.

An affordable alternative to travertine, this tile floor features enhanced realism due to a special digital imaging process. The tiles are formed from almost 50 percent recycled material.

These large 2' x 4' floor tiles take backstage to the colorful mid-mod cabinets and offer a flush transition to the adjacent maple hardwood floors.

This traditional neutral-toned floor helps harmonize the monochromatic color scheme in this French country kitchen.

Checkboard flooring bridges the color gap between the stainless steel and marble surfaces in the modern, well-equipped kitchen.

Light flooring was used in this contemporary home to mesh with the surrounding white surfaces and walls in the adjacent room.