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

Incorporating details from a traditional Italian kitchen into your home doesn't have to mean installing a "Tuscan" cabinet design from a catalog or mimicking an Italian kitchen a la Disneyland. Some basic characteristics we think of in traditional Italian kitchens are timelessness, warmth, and utility. Which are all elements we can incorporate in our own kitchen at home without the cheese factor: More

Kitchens overheating is generally more of a complaint than kitchens having a bit of a chill. Pair that with ease of cleaning (and the recent heat wave) and we think these "cool" flooring options are looking pretty good: More

We''ve talked about forgiving floor materials for kitchens before, but we realized we forgot one very common material: wood. In many old homes, and making a comeback with engineered wood products, wood is a softer-than-tile option that also brings richness and warmth to the room: More

When we hear of flagstone, we generally think of it as a flooring material used for patios or other outdoor spaces. Which makes the material really bring in an outdoor feel when it's used indoors. Here are a few kitchens that incorporate beautiful flagstone floors: More

This definitely isn't a resilient material for the floor. But clay tiles are another wonderful choice for kitchen flooring, as it's a natural material, it has a durable surface, and it adds warmth with its clay coloring. The material isn't just reserved for Tuscan villas (though image 5 is incredible): We've seen it used in everything from turn-of-the-century apartments to mid-century modern houses. Take a look: More

No, this isn't a post about how to make amends with your kitchen floors. It is, however, a brief look at a few kitchen flooring options that are easy on the feet (and dropped dishware): More