I have to admit: I'm a flooring girl. It's the one element that catches my eye before any other. (You might be into cabinets or countertops, and that's cool! We can still be friends.) I like how dramatic flooring accomplishes so much with so little: it creates visual interest without needing a lot of other stuff, so you can reduce knick-knacks and other unnecessary decorating details. Keep the rest of the kitchen streamlined and functional, and let the floor do all the talking. More

If you've already renovated a kitchen or are just beginning the process, you know how overwhelming the details can be. Our Fittings and Material Spotlights are quick guides to basic kitchen fixtures and materials to familiarize you with terminology, pros and cons, and relevant reader reviews. Today we look at cork flooring - an eco darling, yes, but also quite well suited to the kitchen! More

If you've already renovated a kitchen or are just beginning the process, you know how overwhelming the details can be. Our Fittings and Material Spotlights are quick guides to basic kitchen fixtures and materials to familiarize you with terminology, pros and cons, and relevant reader reviews. Today we look at linoleum flooring - that is, real linseed linoleum flooring, not the cheap vinyl sheets that are often called linoleum. Do you know there's a difference? Learn more below:
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As you can (barely) see in the snapshot up top, the wood floors in my kitchen are old and in not-so-good shape. Since it's not in our budget to replace them immediately, I went on a search for some good kitchen mats that would protect the floors and provide a little extra comfort underfoot. And do you know where my research landed me? At the front door: More

The patterns, color, and matte sheen of encaustic tiles have always drawn us to this traditional material for the kitchen. So it's no wonder we stopped to look in awe when we spotted this use of encaustic tiles in one contemporary kitchen: More

Q: We are updating our kitchen and informal dining area. I like the qualities of cork flooring but wanted to hear some reviews from people who have had cork flooring for at least one year.

Any thoughts?

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This historic Connecticut home dates back to the 1700's! But its kitchen and mudroom flooring is in sharp contrast to such age. Click on through to see what we mean: More

Whether done with a rug, paint, or the flooring material itself; striped floors bring high impact visuals to the kitchen: More

We've seen a lot of painted floors in the kitchen, but this is definitely new. We're getting a bit of a Dr. Seuss vibe, with the bold, swirly, hand-drawn pattern. What about you? Do you like it in this room? Do you like it with a broom? More

Our regular contributor on all things kitchen design, Regina Yunghans, is away for a couple weeks. She just had a beautiful baby boy! So we've invited a few friends to share some inspiration from beautiful kitchens. First up is Susan Serra, a professional kitchen designer and blogger. Here's her account of a recent trip to Spain, with lots of photos too!

I love modern design and I know so much of The Kitchn community does too. What I REALLY love (and I'm sure I'm not alone) is the mix of old and new, clean and textured, cool and warm, those sort of eclectic combinations. More