The kitchen has always been the heart of the home, but modern kitchens are expected to do more than ever. From that essential morning coffee to those indulgent home cooked dinners in the evening, we really put our kitchens through it. That’s why choosing finishes that are up for the job has never been more important – including finding the right kitchen flooring.
Let’s talk about what makes a good kitchen floor. It needs to stand up to everyday life, be easy to look after and, of course, look beautiful. This is where LVT flooring comes into its own. Combining practicality with design, LVT gives you the freedom to create a kitchen that looks considered without compromising on how you live on it.
No other flooring material gives you quite as much freedom when it comes to laying patterns and expressive designs. With many modern kitchens flowing into dining and living spaces, LVT can be used across expansive areas, with different designs in the same shade laid side by side to create focal points or subtly zone different areas.
Here are some designs we love in modern kitchens, depending on your style.
This kitchen has an organic, contemporary feel, where natural materials and strong architectural details work effortlessly together. The warm oak units and soft curved details bring a sense of calm to the space while the dramatic arched window adds height and character. The raw grain of our Naked Oak large herringbone LVT complements the scale of the room beautifully, creating a subtle yet warm pattern underfoot.
Combining traditional shaker-style units with a calm, contemporary palette of muted neutrals and warm tones this space has a soft yet classic look. Our Holborn Oak small format herringbone LVT brings movement underfoot, and the subtle tonal variation gives the floor a lived-in character. Continuing into the adjoining spaces in a different laying pattern creates a smooth transition while maintaining a sense of flow throughout the home.
Classic units and clean contemporary details give this kitchen a refined, understated feel. The pale stone of our Urban Concrete LVT keeps the scheme light and fresh, sitting beautifully within the cool palette and against the warmer natural wood accents.
There’s plenty going on in this kitchen. From the decorative tiled island to the handcrafted accessories and earthy tones, it has a relaxed vibe, full of personality that feels easy to live in. The rich tone of our Ashdown Plank LVT adds to the natural feel, and the simplicity of the plank laying pattern creates clean lines and a calm foundation.
The shaker style units, classic details and our York Victorian Tile LVT brings a classic feel to this kitchen, while the dusty pink and grey palette, glossy handmade-style tiles and pops of colour give it a playful edge. A stunning example of how easy it is to blend a traditional and contemporary aesthetics.
The shaker units give a particularly fresh feel in this kitchen, with deep sage green, crisp white and soft brass details creating a look that feels both timeless and current. The warmth and rustic grain of our Carpenters Oak Herringbone LVT softens the green and crisp white combination and the large herringbone pattern brings a sense of movement and flow to the space.
The crisp white palette, marble surfaces and subtle black accents give this kitchen a clean, minimal feel. The cool grey tones and strong shade variation of our Glacier Oak LVT pick up on the veining in the marble, while the simple plank layout works with the scale of the space to keep the overall look open and streamlined.
