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When asked to envision your dream kitchen, what comes to mind?

Creamy white cabinets?Heavily veined marblecountertops?

If you answered yes to any of the above, youre not alone.

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That’s not necessarily the case.

Here,Lucinda Loya Interiorsuses large slab tiles, which minimizes lines and keeps things simple.

Going low-key on the floor also allows for a pop elsewherelikethe backsplashshe chose in this space.

3D Geometric Tiling

Morgan Madison Design

It feels reminiscent of European kitchens, exuding warmth and a sort ofvintage appeal.

For an unexpected twist, opt for a unique shape versus traditional squares.

“We used the Ann Sacks Kelly Wearstler Liaison mosaic to bring more glamor to the space.

minimalist large slab tiles

Lucinda Loya Interiors

It’s a really fun take on the traditional checkerboard the client initially had in mind.”

The dark grouting infuses a little bit of contrast, too.

Keeping them in a white and gray color scheme creates continuity throughout the space while infusing some contrast.

terracotta and white checkerboard

Sarah Rossi for Tara Felice Interiors

A splashy starburst design makes a big impact in this petite cooking space designed bySophia Hardyfor Sophia at Home.

It’s complemented byblue cabinetry, herringbone tile backsplash, and a woven rug.

The high-impact look can actually be executed with a variety of different tiles.

Star and Cross Terracotta Tiles

Catherine Hooper of iSPY Home Design

Marble or porcelain are the most classic interpretations, as seen here in a kitchen designed byErin Gates.

The black-and-white motif lends a striking contrast to the pale wood cabinetry and bright, textured backsplash.

Inky Black Hex

J.L.

wood tiles

Emily June Designs

The key to nailing this kitchen floor tile idea lies in both the shape and grout hue.

When it came to choosing the floor forher French kitchen, ex-patBecca Loyerlooked to Morocco for inspiration.

If thats the case in your home, try this kitchen floor tile idea on for size.

Tumbled Stone Tiles

Kara Childress

A playful place to cook that makes you happy from head to toe.

triangle pattern tiles

Kaitlin Green for Sunday House

gray and white tiles

Lucinda Loya Interiors

Penny tile kitchen

Emily Followill for Gordon Dunning Interior Design

penny tiling

Sara Ligorria-Tramp for Spec and Sage Interior Design

herringbone tiles

Toni Deis for Daniella Hoffer Interiors

starburst tiles

Sophia Hardy

Black and white diamond tiles

Sarah Winchester for Erin Gates Design

hexagon checkerboard

Sarah Rossi for Tara Felice Interiors

geometric colorful ceramic tiles

Alexander James for Studio Peake

Basketweave Mosaic Tiles

Madeline Harper for Anastasia Casey

graphic black white tiling

Marc Mauldin for Gabriela Eisenhart

brick-like tiles

Sarah Rossi for Tara Felice Interiors

Kitchen with blue fridge

Stephen Busken for Jeff Andrews Design

Kitchen with stone floor

deVOL Kitchens

Blue cabinets kitchen with hex tiles

Colin Price for Banner Day Interiors

Industrial hex tile kitchen

Avery Nicole Photography for KozyKasa

Kitchen with stone floor

Buff Strickland for Annie Downing Interiors

Black tile questions

J.L. Jordan Photography for Bethany Adams Interiors

Terracotta kitchen floors

Molly Culver for Shannon Eddings Interiors

Kitchen with diamond floor

Becca Loyer

Kitchen banquette

Lauren Taylor Creative for LH Designs

Patterned tile kitchen

Meghan Beierle O’Brien for Kelly Martin Interiors

Stone kitchen

Stacy Zarin Goldberg for Unique Kitchens & Baths