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.