"Along with cupboards and counters, choosing a kitchen floor is one of the biggest decisions you'll have to make in your home. For many people, the floor gets a little less consideration than the cupboards and the counter because you do less with it. Sure, you're always standing on it, but it's not a focal point the way the rest of the kitchen is. Because of that, many kitchen floor designs can be very basic and also slow to change."
"In the early 2010s, gray flooring became the go-to choice for home design. In part, this was because it was considered a minimalist design option. There is a reason we describe bland and forgettable things as gray, after all. It's a "gray day." Things exist in a "gray area." It implies a sense of nothingness. It's also very neutral. If you decorate a house in royal blue and chartreuse, it will put a lot of people off."
Choosing a kitchen floor ranks among the biggest home design decisions and often receives less consideration than cupboards and counters. Many kitchens have long used variations of cool white or gray tiles that remained common for years. Gray flooring dominated in the early 2010s because it was seen as a neutral, minimalist option that functioned as an unobtrusive background. Cool tones are now perceived as cold and impersonal, prompting a shift toward palettes that convey more personality and vibrance. 2026 trends favor a cozy, natural vibe with darker, richer wood tones and welcoming sandy and caramel hues instead of cooler grays.
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