16 Statement-Making Kitchens With Gray Floors

If you're in the process of evaluating flooring options for the kitchen, why not consider giving gray floors a chance?

Bethany Adams, the founder of Bethany Adams Interiors, explains how gray floors often have numerous benefits including being a neutral, so they pair well with bold colors and hide dirt well.

These aren't the only perks of going with gray though. "Not only does the right shade of grey complement any design style, but lighter grays can create an illusion of spaciousness, making your rooms seem larger and more inviting," says Yoselin Castro, senior interior designer at Mackenzie Collier Interiors.

Feeling sold on the color? Take inspiration from the 16 kitchens with gray floors featured below as you plan your exact design.

Add Contrast

This mostly white kitchen features simple gray tile floors, which add a welcoming contrast to the room and correspond with the white and gray backsplash present, too.

Mix Multiple Shades of Gray

Note that you don't have to stick to just one shade of gray when selecting your flooring. These stone floors contain multiple gray hues that blend nicely and add warmth to the space.

Play With Geometrics

Why not have fun with geometrics? Here, dark gray hexagon tiles make a playful statement in this cozy kitchen.

Make It Shiny

Gray porcelain tiles glimmer in this spacious kitchen, which is comprised of other neutral tones. If you're looking for your floors to shine, this material is an excellent pick.

Coordinate With Your Appliances

Gray stone-effect Italian porcelain tiles look nice and luxe in this contemporary kitchen. The color seamlessly ties into the darker gray island and wall of appliances, too.

Pair Black and Gray With Light Wood

For a high-end look, opt for a black island and gray floors, as seen here. Wooden cabinetry and bar stools help to ensure that the space doesn't appear too dark and moody; be sure to mix both light and dark tones throughout the design process.

Add Some Marble to the Mix

If your kitchen contains light wooden cabinetry as seen here, you may wish to select gray flooring to add some nice contrast to the room. Marble complements any color but is an especially nice choice of finish due to the gray tones present.

Go Art Deco

If you love all things art deco, you'll fall head over heels for floors like these. By no means does your kitchen have to be ultra serious—if you feel like bringing in a fun pattern, go ahead and choose one that'll be eye-catching.

Highlight a Colorful Backsplash

Not looking to mix wood tones in the kitchen? Go with gray flooring instead of a lighter brown hue—as a bonus, gray and yellow go well together; the backsplash in this kitchen appears right at home.

Make It Rustic

Gray wooden floors add a dash of rustic flair to this farmhouse-style kitchen, which appears to be a welcoming, serene space. The various gray details in the tiled backsplash, marble, and decor accents come together to create a cohesive kitchen look.

Draw From Industrial Style

A concrete floor brings an industrial-style touch to this Hamptons home. This kitchen artfully fuses a range of styles; the wooden ceiling adds a welcome coastal vibe while the upper cabinetry leans traditional.

Lay Down a Runner

If you wish, you can brighten up simple gray floors with a vibrant runner. A design like this one is especially ideal in a cooking area given that it can easily camouflage spills and stains.

Work in Pops of Green

Gray, black, white, and green prove to be a winning combo in this kitchen. The addition of bright color and the punchy pattern prevents this room from appearing sterile or devoid of personality.

Try a Large, Colorful Area Rug

If you wish, you can jazz up your gray floors with an even more sizable and colorful area rug. Placing this piece under the table grounds the room and helps to divide up a large space into different zones.

Keep It Simple

That said, there's nothing wrong with keeping things simple. Between appliances and other food prep materials, it's easy for a kitchen to appear cluttered, so starting with a relatively blank slate is ideal for some.

Mix Your Stones

Marble countertops and an accompanying backsplash complement the gray stone flooring in this kitchen nicely. Choosing varying stone types will bring in more depth and texture to your space.

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