Kitchen floor tile ideas – handsome but hardwearing choices

Feeling a little overwhelmed in your hunt for kitchen floor tile ideas? We don’t blame you – tile is having a serious style moment, and now comes in more shapes, sizes, colors and finishes than possibly ever before. 

Tile is among the best options for kitchen flooring, as the kitchen is a room of the house that not only sees a lot of footfall but also the occasional messy accident. More durable than the likes of hardwood, vinyl and laminate, tiles also tend to be more waterproof and generally easier to clean. 

What's more, the design possibilities with tiles are endless. Colored porcelain tiles allow you to inject individuality into your kitchen ideas, while the enduring appeal of natural stone can lend either luxury or rusticity, depending on your desired end result. 

BY AILIS BRENNAN, CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PIPPA BLENKINSOP