Inspiration – Kitchen Flooring

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the floor plays a crucial role for both style and function.

Here we share inspiration on two classic choices – wooden floors in pine, spruce and oak, as well as durable tiled floors with roots in turn-of-the-century interiors.

Tiled kitchen floors

Tiles have long been used in kitchens and serving corridors where durability and easy cleaning were essential.

The black-and-white chequered pattern is perhaps the most classic, but even simple tiles in muted tones create a timeless feel.

Tiles are both beautiful and practical – resistant to moisture and easy to keep clean.

Wooden kitchen floors

Wooden floors are warm and full of life, and they develop a beautiful patina over the years.

The choice of wood species sets the style of the room:

• Pine – classic and lively with a distinct grain, naturally suited to turn-of-the-century interiors.
• Spruce – lighter and calmer in expression, common in older rural homes.
• Oak – hard and durable with a marked structure, elegant and timeless for kitchens with lots of activity.

Combinations and inspiration

A beautiful approach is to combine tiles in the entrance or serving corridor with wood in the kitchen or dining area.

The contrast between cool tiles and warm wood creates dynamism and allows the materials to enhance each other.