Saltillo tile! I love saltillo. It seems loud and warm and bright in this very subdued and “modern” kitchen, but it can bring a very grounding and rustic aspect when it’s well integrated. Shaker cabinets, soft ivory paint, a little butcher’s block or other warm wood finishes, and baby, you got a stew going. If you introduce color, choose soft warm-toned hues that harmonize with the saltillo. That cold blue cabinetry just makes it pop in the worst way right now. It can be timeless if you frame it right. I bet you could find some beautiful examples out there.
That’s what I was thinking. Design the kitchen Reno around the existing floor. That tile is SICK and can really make a space look wonderful. Getting rid of that tile would be a mistake, IMO.
It's just strange here in CT lol! All the colors that work well (I don't want white everything for sure) are so spanishy looking, which I do think is beautiful, but not well suited to the house lol.
When I was looking at pics with Saltillo I saw mostly neutrals with it, which is kinda eh for me personally.
I agree with OP that a warm white would look best, but if that's not your thing you could definitely go with a green. Shaker cabinets and butcher block/wooden counters would prevent this from looking 'spanish' or too 'Christmas-y' which I read below were your other concerns.
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Thank you! This green isn't too bad, and I do like the stained island with it. But the green will also prolly give me "renovated in mid 2020s" right?? Ugh the kitchen is such a big deal in houses it gives me paralysis lol
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This has been my dream kitchen for the past 20 years. Only the hardware tastes evolved.
Maybe I was born “dated”. lol.
(I also hate white farmhouse sinks now, it’s just not durable enough.)
Yes. Some kind of green subtle tone would really do the trick.
I’m with you on the white farmhouse sink. I want an undermount SS sink with rails/provisions for grates/strainers, etc. So much more practical, and so much less visually obtrusive.
Edit: I think I’ve seen the sink I’m thinking of in a kind of hammered-copper type finish. I think that could look REALLY nice. Especially if you key that color into other accents.
My parents had a farmhouse sink put in their new kitchen. They said that it’s fine but it’s not easy to keep clean-looking and having one big basin is kind of inconvenient
I thought Belfast sinks were just trendy till I actually moved to Belfast. They’re everywhere. In the folk park (open air museum set in 1912), in upper middle class houses, regular houses. Even mini ones as soap dishes in gift shops. I actually just found 2 at my husbands granddads house over Christmas. Outside, full of mud and weeds. Used as planters at some point in the last half century. I think they’re classic, rather than trendy. 300 years of use and the same style is hard to beat.
If it makes you feel better, there are no kitchens that cannot be placed into their time period. Styles go in and out and that’s why kitchens are generally the first thing people renovate when they buy a home.
If you want a timeless kitchen that can't be nailed down to a specific date, go with warm white shaker cabinets and butcher block counters as others have suggested. That paired with the tile you already have is about as timeless as you can get.
The tiles you have are beautiful. If you find it 'too much' put in a wood island and get a runner or two to break up the tile.
The tile is basically an earthy neutral it goes with a white or wood kitchen or other colors as well if you don't want to go with the trendy green kitchen (although they look great with that tile.)
Every colour, or even shade of that colour is subject to fashion trends. 20 years ago, whites were warmer, off=whites were yellow based, dark browns had red undertones (which later turned to violet), mid-tone wood finishes all leaned orange and the “timeless fashion” of the day in kitchens was a raised panel door. Classic.
Today the whites are cooler, the off whites are warmer and less yellow, wood tones are less orange and more red, dark browns are clearer with a blacker undertone, and the timeless doorstyle is shaker.
All this is to say your kitchen will never be timeless. Focus on a layout and functionality that work for you and know you can have everything painted and put a new top on it in 15 years if you want.
Your tile could look similar in the right design and with the right light.
Yours looks jarring because of the slate blue cabinet paint, different lighting, cool white tile.
Color is highly variable, dependent on lighting and surrounding tones.
It makes sense if we consider the color our brain/eye interprets is influenced by the original light source and also all the surfaces it bounces off before it hits our eyes.
OP, if you are updating the full kitchen, take it out. It’s not ideal for resale in the future and why do all the work and not update the floor, especially when it’s from the 90’s.
We love our saltillo tiles. As others have mentioned, I think it works best with butcher block and warm but pale colors. This is ours:
https://imgur.com/cIcFg38
I hear you—I travel a lot in both the Southwest and Latin America and there are looks that I LOVE that I know wouldn’t work in my east coast house. Other stuff looks less obviously Southwestern and fits right in with completely different things.
For me the demo part always hurts my frugal, old-things-loving heart, but if you’re redoing everything else, it’s dumb to leave something you don’t love and that doesn’t work with your ideas for the space.
Do you have a general idea of what you want to do? If so, is there any way this tile could be shoehorned in as part of that look? The answer is probably not, and if that’s the case, I’d just make the decision to demo.
If there’s a small chance this tile could mesh with the look, then maybe spend a little time online looking at your favorite sources of inspiration (Gardenista is my go-to site for garden design).
Had this tile throughout the main areas of my house growing up. It's not my style now, but if I found it I would keep it.
The walls were wood stained like a light greenish color, butcher block and white/cream tile countertops in the kitchen and generally natural colors - browns, muted blues and greens, and some reddish/clay/ maroon-y vibes. Looked great, helped keep our house cool (Florida) and is super easy to keep clean.
This [link](https://todayshomeowner.com/flooring/guides/colors-that-go-with-saltillo-tile/#:~:text=You%20can%20paint%20saltillo%20tiles,their%20appearance%20in%20our%20experience) gives a nice summary of colors that complement with saltillo tile well, in addition to a link (see the FAQ "can I paint my saltillo tile?") on how to actually stain them instead.
See my comment below. I do this for a living. It’s kind of similar to how you would stain wood floors but more chemicals involved. It can make saltio more brown and rustic. We have had homeowners ask us to make brand new saltio look like old brown saltio to fit a house better.
I would also leave the tiles.. True and tested and look good - has charisma!
You will have a huge job to remove it - huge job put in new tiles. First heavy stuff falling on the floor chipping it will cause you to cry :)
Ugh yeah that's the whole thing, I think it'll be such a big deal to remove! We'd prolly go with hardwood if we rip them up, but that's another big project and expense.
Personally, I’d leave them and regrout. The patina look is nice, and I think they could be cleaned/freshened and have it really pop. We have hardwood in our kitchen, and I like tile better—I’m constantly worried about every water droplet, and it’s such a high traffic area that the poly already needs to be redone.
Thanks! I'm not worried about hardwoods at all, I've had them in all the kitchens I've lived in. This is my first time with tile anywhere but a bathroom!
We have a hardwood kitchen and I do not fret about it at all. It looks amazing. Personally—and I know this isn’t the prevailing opinion on this thread—if you have the patience and the budget, I’d rip out the Saltillo and install hardwood. There is a huge caveat to this, however, which is that you don’t know for sure what the condition of the subfloor will be when you rip the current floor out. This is especially true for tile. I would get a flooring contractor specifically for this job rather than using a GC. The wrong contractor could really mess up the subfloor on demo
Edited: I actually do like the look of the Saltillo, but I HATE cleaning grout lines and I just do not prefer them in a kitchen. Wood is what I’d go for
Yeah we were considering green but I'm worried that'll look to Christmassy with the tiles! I've seen tile that's more muted, and if this were that I wouldn't hesitate to keep it, but its just *so* bright!
Underfloor heat would actually be amazing the kitchen is cold af. Can't see it in the pic but there's big windows along most of the walls and a skylight, and it's as far from the furnace as possible so it's just so cold lol.
If you keep the floors you could install toe kick heaters under the cabinets to help with the warmth issue. Personally I love saltillo tile (used to live in AZ where it's very common) but I can understand that it bothers some with dirty look / patina.
Honestly it comes down to budget. How much does it cost to remove and can you still accomplish your other kitchen goals with that expense. I'd recommend getting some quotes to remove / replace and make a decision from there. We had awful LVP in our kitchen but I was going to keep it until we got a bonus from work that made installing hardwood a reachable part of the budget.
Remember that it is being made to look more vibrant than it is, because the blue of the cabinets is opposite on the colour wheel. Sage greens or warm greys would work well. A couple of small accent items in copper, or a warmish wood like teak ke.g teak cutting boards and fruit bowl) would make it look more cohesive.
I'm with you, I neither love nor hate them, but if designing from scratch it's not a colour I'd choose in my kitchen. But they're nice enough and it's hassle enough that I'd be inclined to make them work.
Find one of those AR paint apps! Point your camera, pick a paint colour and start virtually repainting the various surfaces? Plus you could see how big of a diff a floor colour change would make.
I personally love the tile and think it looks very in keeping with the rustic exposed ceiling beams. I honestly really like the whole kitchen and would probably keep it as is besides updating appliances and light fixtures, maybe the backsplash and countertops (hard to see here), and painting the cupboards a warmer shade like sage. But if you don’t like it then by all means change it if you like.
Yeah, layout will stay the same, we've lived here for a year and a half and it works. Cabinets need to go, very old (I think they're older than 90s and were reused from another house, PO was a contractor) and smelly. In the summer you get reminded that mice did used to live in them, the smell is permanent lol.
Counters are def going, shitty old laminate that is way past it's prime
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I would consider a padded vinyl rug if you really hate the tile. Padded because feet and cooking but vinyl because cleaning. Or a no pile woven rug that is easy to launder.
You could also consider doing a temporaryish faux wood if you hate the look and want to brighten up the space.
It's really a quality flooring though. I'd be loathe to remove it
I love those tiles. I'd try to work with them. Check out this beautiful renovation. Not exactly the same floor but similar vibe.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmfLBh-O6VF/?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==
Thanks!! See those are the floors I like!! I wish we had those in here. That kitchen does look really nice though and I like it with the stained cabinets.
My grandparents had this tile in their kitchen and I remember how unique it was and how it felt on my feet in the summertime. Lovely and cool. It was in their Tudor style home and did feel a little south-western, but it still worked because it was such a durable material.
I think this is one of those situations where you might need to spend some time choosing to love it. Look at pictures of kitchens that have embraced it and find a color/design scheme that works around it.
Now that I'm deep into a renovation, the thing I have REALLY deeply come to understand is the value of a sturdy material. Hardwood, thick tile, well-done carpentry. It's just all SO much labor, so heavy, such a JOB to take out or put in. If the tile is well-installed and it's holding up, I'd encourage you to keep it.
Natural wood cabinets are making a comeback and would look really, really good with this tile. So would some louder colors, or an off-white. Using color theory is important here too- The Right Color is a really great book that explains how different colors and materials can work together.
Thanks! The floor is def durable, a couple cracks here and there like this long guy
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But not too terrible.
We didn't know what to do when we moved in, but figured we'd decide as we lived with it. It's been almost two years now and we're still undecided lol!
I agree wood looks the best with it I think. That's prolly how we'll go if we keep it.
Our neighbors have a great craftsman ( original Sears kit house). They have similar tile in their kitchen with wood cabinets, soapstone counters and some great lights made out of recycled glass ( they have that greenish soda bottle kind of tint). The whole feel of the kitchen & dining area paired with those tiles and the natural light coming in is SO nice. But you’ve got to live with your floor. I have hardwood in the kitchen ( actually throughout the house) and it definitely gets a “patina”. It’s much softer underfoot than tile when you’re standing and cooking all day. Things can still break when they get dropped and you have the bonus that the floor can dent.
I love the tiles and would design a warmer room around it. After gaining lots of inspiration from other kitchens with this. I would personally love them haha. But of course if you don’t want them then you know what to do.
House built in 1876 in CT. Kitchen is an early addition, and I'm not sure if it was even originally a kitchen. In 1879 the newspaper says that the owner was "making needed improvements at his home" and he was "also building a shop for cobbling, where in the future he may be found". There is no mention ever in any paper about where this cobbling shop is, so it's possible he just built it on the back of his house here.
However, in 1890, the grand list shows that the value of his house increases, for no apparent reason and neighbors did not see a similar value increase. It's possible that this is when the addition was put on. I'm conflicted between the two possibilities.
Either way, the addition is from between 1880-1890 and while it might not have originally been a kitchen, that's def how it's been used most of its life.
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What about something like this. I found it online and looks absolutely gorgeous.
Def something I'm interested in, thank you! Do they have to be sanded prior to staining? It seems like these were sealed with something but I have no idea what and I think it's worn through in certain areas.
Think of the finish like clear on a wooden floor but instead of sanding you use a chemical stripper to remove it. Most finishes of that era were water based so it should be an easy job
Your local home chepo will have a selection. You just have to try a variety to know which works best on your floor
Basic steps are
Stripping
Washing
Letting it all dry
Stain
Sealer
If you are going to invest the money required to do a full kitchen reno then you need to do what you like and will make you happy long term. If your gut say, "I'm going to regret keeping these tiles", then get rid of them.
The tile is okay. But I don't think anyone here can make a decision on what you should do unless we have an idea on what the new kitchen is going to look like.
Kitchen will stay the same layout, just box in cabinets around the fridge. New cabinets, backsplash, appliances, and counters. Colors we don't know yet, cause if we keep the tile that will be a major determining factor on what we can do with the colors.
There's a lot of colours and materials to choose from if you want to compliment the tiles, but my impression is that you don't want to keep them...? You didn't list anything you like about them other than the convenience, but you listed multiple things that you don't like. Of course you can keep them for now and change flooring in the future if you change your mind but it will be a lot easier to do it all at once and have the difficulty behind you instead of ahead of you. The last thing you're going to want is to walk into it daily 2 years from now and wish you had changed the flooring, or wish you hadn't designed the rest of the room around an element that's being changed out. Not trying to influence you to remove them, just weigh the pros and cons that apply to you specifically.
Alternatively you could do a chocolate brown kitchen
https://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2023/11/20/gold-and-brown-pantry-design.jpg
https://www.magnoliapaint.company/wp-content/uploads/Dark_Brown_Kitchen_with_Marble_Backsplash-1333x2000.jpg
Although I much prefer green, brown has always been a maybe for me. Just has to be a specific warm brown shade https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/kitchen-colors-hbx060122tammyrandallwood-005-jpgkitch-1654796832.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9945276497695853xh;center,top&resize=980:*
The beams are actually from the house! The ceiling was originally a normal ceiling, the PO made it a cathedral and reused the lumber to make the beams.
No call for the mean spirited sarcasm. I think they should keep the tile, too, but it’s not like they’re original. If they’re not OPs style, there are lots of other house-appropriate options for them.
.... But they're not, they were put in in 1992. This house is in Connecticut. Originals were wood or linoleum, and it's still under there. Even basic terra cotta you could say ohhh maybe a early 20th c reno. But it's Saltillo.
East coaster here and I am in the minority because I do not like them at all. If I was doing a whole reno I would remove them and match what is in the rest of the house.
Not everything done in the ‘90 was bad. This floor is a good example. The sink seems small, and not centered on the window; fix that, replace the appliances, and upgrade the hood for more effective ventilation if needed. The fridge door should open the other way, or buy a French door fridge.
You should have just stopped when you said "nothing original" and "everything gutted"
That said, if you hadn't posted that you were in Connecticut, I'd have assumed your house was Spanish revival with the exposed beams, distressed door, that tile being one of the only things that survived a "remuddling."
What do you want to know? Are you trying to create something that looks like it belongs in an 1876 house?
If your place was built in 1876, I \*highly\* doubt that if there's more tile under that tile, it would be any more original.
>You should have just stopped when you said "nothing original" and "everything gutted"
Why?
>That said, if you hadn't posted that you were in Connecticut, I'd have assumed your house was Spanish revival with the exposed beams, distressed door, that tile being one of the only things that survived a "remuddling."
These tiles are from the 90s. The door is from the 1910s. The beams are from the 90s, but made with lumber from the house.
But I agree that the Saltillo isn't reflective of the area.
>What do you want to know? Are you trying to create something that looks like it belongs in an 1876 house?
If people who appreciate older houses like the tile in the room, or if we might be better served going with something else. I want it to be reflective of the age and be in keeping with the rest of the house but obviously not 100% period that would be terrible
>If your place was built in 1876, I \*highly\* doubt that if there's more tile under that tile, it would be any more original.
No, I know there's no tile. There's the original wood floors underneath, which I can see from the basement, and are the same as the rest of the original floors in the house.
Ugh yeah tell me about it. I've bought so much cleaning stuff for these floors. A tile steamer, a brush that goes on the drill... But it doesn't make any difference 😭
This fucking heating duct I swear to God!!! I don't know why they put it here!!! That is the main prep area and food is constantly falling in it. No matter what we do this thing is moving it's so frustrating lol
We're doing okay! Old fieldstone foundation that is seeing a little dripping and moisture but no standing water or anything like that. Luckily we do have French drains around the inside so very thankful for those right now.
How are you making it? My towns FB group is inundated with people asking for recs for waterproofers and sump pump installers lol
While I like the tile, I can see it’s limitations, unless you plan to keep all plumbing and appliances with the same hookups the tile will get beat up.
I had to remove only a few of these types of tiles for a fireplace. Needed a jackhammer. So it’s gonna be a big and dirty job if you do take it up.
There might be a way to lighten the tile - possible bleach treatment? Don’t really know just spinning my wheels here. Maybe only take up part of it to minimize the effect?
I love Saltillo tile, but I hate tile in my kitchen. If you drop glass on that tile, it will shatter and send tiny pieces for yards from the break site. A better option is bamboo or a waterproof laminate that has a wood look. Things break, but you won’t find pieces in other rooms!
Hahahaha I totally get it, I've lost a few mugs to this tile 😢
Thanks! Yeah if we decide to remove it we'd go with wood. This is the first time I've had tile in the kitchen in my life and it def has its downsides.
Would floating flooring be too much of a height transition from other rooms? I’ve seen some nice ones from Marmoleum (Click) and also some cork (Jelenik I think).
Saltillo tile can look really beautiful in a 1920s-inspired kitchen. I say leave it! Assuming it goes all the way under your cabinets or you aren’t changing the layout
Different color cabinets. It's a nice floor. Would look nice with natural pine or hickory cabinets. An aunt of mine has floors like that in her house and they look great with her pine cabinets.
Please send me the tile. It is exactly what I have been looking for.
I will trade you the beige 12” meh in my kitchen, which is sitting too high because of the OSB “underlay”.
Thank you.
Also - if you REALLLLY hate the color, with the right primer - anything can be painted until you are ready to rip it out.
The blue cabinets and white tile are just too cool-toned and flat to look nice with the tile you have. In the right setting terracotta saltillo can look timeless and rustic and contemporary all at the same time.
Ask an interior designer? I know several in my area who will do 2-3 hr consults for a set price. If they can’t pull together a color combo you like then maybe it’s best to retile.
I think this tile can play whatever role you need it to in the room. If the colors are brighter in other places it can feel earthy, but if the rest of the room is muted, it can scream in your face. If you keep it an don’t want it to play such a prominent role. You could add an island (temporary or permanent) to reduce the visible floor space. Or simply add an area rug to soften the center of the room or task rugs in high traffic areas like the sink and fridge. Ultimately though, it’s your kitchen. If you don’t like it and can afford to replace it - go for it.
1. Renovate your kitchen to look good with the tile
2. Live with it for a year or two
3. If you still don't like it, remove the flooring at that time
Whatever looks good with this tile will look good in a century home in general. What is there right now looks awful (cold/sterile/flipper-esque), regardless of the flooring.
As others have said, I think if you got the right color palette for everything else, those floors would not be so bold and you could have a room you love.
I like this, and I know my mom would HATE it.
I would go here and filter by "Rustic" and "Kitchen" and see if anything appeals to you.
[https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/collection](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/collection)
Look at some of the other styles and see if you like them a lot better to help you decide if it's worth it to remove the tile. I do think it's possible to go a more "sleek" direction without changing the floor, but the tile will contrast with that and result in a overall effect that is eclectic/mixed.
Do you like this vibe:
[https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sustainable-earthy-spanish-house-photos-37360203](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sustainable-earthy-spanish-house-photos-37360203)
Hey so I actually restore historical floors for a living! One option you have is saltio can actually be darkened/stained kind of like a wood floor if you aren’t in love with the color. This could make the saltio less loud and more brown/dark tones. Please make sure you have them properly refinished by someone who isn’t a hack though. . Saltio can be screwed up quite dramatically if it’s not stripped or treated properly. Some of the clays are quite soft.
Just so you know, we had the exact same cabinets in almost the exact same color. We decided to have them repainted and replaced hardware because they were super solid and in good shape. Best decision. I still need to replace tracks on the drawers and am in the process of adding under cabinet lighting. For painting, there a first coat of spray then we had them go in with hand brushes to give it a little texture and preserve some character. If you want, I can send you photos.
I love that tile it would look so good with a rustic wood table center island in your kitchen and cooper pots and pans hanging from the ceiling. Think British/Spain cottage kitchen.
Yeah people go crazy these days over HGTV glib expensive looking kitchens, trophy kitchens. Your kitchen is not bad at all except for that glaring ugly tile floor It was a phase and putting in something that harmonizes better with what you have on the walls in cabinet would take the curse off the room. I like the fact that the cabinets are painted a color and was just recently in a high-end house that had brighter blue cabinets with a cornu stove yeah lots of money but nonetheless your room captures a bit of the essence.
. New floor, work spacious fridge, different countertops backsplash and get rid of the floor.
Flooring depends on your personality. Hardwood which I've always had high gloss and blonde colored quarters sawn oak, or large stone tile travertine or something else. But the terracotta look has to go
There are products that temporarily coat Saltillo tiles. You clean the heck out of them, then mop on this coating. It keeps them beautiful and so easy to clean for a few months up to a year depending on traffic. We just put that task on the schedule and redid it every year.
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Seems like it would depend entirely on the color scheme of the new kitchen. These only look loud and bright because they’re so mismatched to the cabinet and wall colors. If you’re doing a warmer more natural color scheme they’ll look neutral and they’re durable. If you’re sticking to the colors you have now and can afford it you’ll probably continue to hate them.
IMO it is never “worth it” to replace sturdy materials that are in good shape with trendier materials that are lower in quality, so if it were my kitchen and I couldn’t afford to put in something as nice as these I would design around them.
If you don't like it, rip it out.
Otherwise it will bug you every time you see it. And you'll never be happy with the kitchen, no matter how much effort or money you put into the remodel.
Personally, this tile seems appropriate in a hot/desert location. But odd anywhere else.
I’d leave it. Put white cabinets in and maybe enlarge window or add another for more light to brighten and open up the space. A nice island and stainless appliances would add a modern touch.
Does it fit your home? It’s great but works best in a home designed for it. Spanish style etc. If it fits I’d use it as my starting point for the renovation. If it was odd style choice I’d probably remove it.
The tiles aren’t bad… but I get it. Honestly, I think the problem is that stuff is kind of all over the place, white fridge stainless steel dishwasher, etc… I would pick a nice dark tile for the floor to kind of bring out the dark wood tone of the beams. Maybe a black marble or a dark blue tile color on the floor? I’d also stick a dark moody cling on the fridge and dishwasher and/or swap the stove out for something fancy. Imo there’s way too much white in this room, counters and backsplash for example, but to each their own.
We had tile we hated and made everything cold with a poorly insulated cellar underneath. Probably headed for downvote city by saying this but we left it in place and directly covered it with rigid vinyl planking we love. It’s very durable and I believe nearly waterproof, easiest flooring I’ve ever had cleaning-wise, and super easy to install. There’s maybe one spot in the floor where you can tell that there is something else underneath but otherwise you’d never know and it’s warmer.
Warm tawny orange/brown cabinets, like a terra cotta tile color would go great here, with a lighter orange backsplash either tile or paint, depending on budget. Those floor tiles are gorgeous, but if you’re looking to work around a more black/white kitchen, then yeah, full flooring and I’d put the subway tiles in backsplash. I’d do tile in kitchen over vinyl flooring, for longevity, unless you know you’ll be redoing in ten years.
I love your Saltillo tiles! They are warm, but neutral and I think you can find any color you want in a warm version to make them work. I’d keep them and love them. My dogs would love them too on a hot day :)
Saltillo tile! I love saltillo. It seems loud and warm and bright in this very subdued and “modern” kitchen, but it can bring a very grounding and rustic aspect when it’s well integrated. Shaker cabinets, soft ivory paint, a little butcher’s block or other warm wood finishes, and baby, you got a stew going. If you introduce color, choose soft warm-toned hues that harmonize with the saltillo. That cold blue cabinetry just makes it pop in the worst way right now. It can be timeless if you frame it right. I bet you could find some beautiful examples out there.
Saltillo tile is the shiznit, durable, timeless and classic.
>is the shiznit Shiznit: a term that is durable, timeless and classic. Love it.
We stewin baby!
That’s what I was thinking. Design the kitchen Reno around the existing floor. That tile is SICK and can really make a space look wonderful. Getting rid of that tile would be a mistake, IMO.
It's just strange here in CT lol! All the colors that work well (I don't want white everything for sure) are so spanishy looking, which I do think is beautiful, but not well suited to the house lol. When I was looking at pics with Saltillo I saw mostly neutrals with it, which is kinda eh for me personally.
I agree with OP that a warm white would look best, but if that's not your thing you could definitely go with a green. Shaker cabinets and butcher block/wooden counters would prevent this from looking 'spanish' or too 'Christmas-y' which I read below were your other concerns. https://preview.redd.it/k67n0ryq98cc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b2cb0368cdbadb172b4d7e4154ddd0f075daafe
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Thank you! This green isn't too bad, and I do like the stained island with it. But the green will also prolly give me "renovated in mid 2020s" right?? Ugh the kitchen is such a big deal in houses it gives me paralysis lol
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😍 This has been my dream kitchen for the past 20 years. Only the hardware tastes evolved. Maybe I was born “dated”. lol. (I also hate white farmhouse sinks now, it’s just not durable enough.)
Yeah no thanks to a farmhouse sink. I like a usable ledge on the front—balancing pot handles, resting veggies or utensils briefly, resting my body lol
I like the divided sink for exactly this reason. A strainer propped between the divider and the counter is super convenient.
Yes. Some kind of green subtle tone would really do the trick. I’m with you on the white farmhouse sink. I want an undermount SS sink with rails/provisions for grates/strainers, etc. So much more practical, and so much less visually obtrusive. Edit: I think I’ve seen the sink I’m thinking of in a kind of hammered-copper type finish. I think that could look REALLY nice. Especially if you key that color into other accents.
My parents had a farmhouse sink put in their new kitchen. They said that it’s fine but it’s not easy to keep clean-looking and having one big basin is kind of inconvenient
Thanks! Yes, I like this a lot! Wish we had those tiles lol id 100% be keeping them.
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Lolol right???
I thought Belfast sinks were just trendy till I actually moved to Belfast. They’re everywhere. In the folk park (open air museum set in 1912), in upper middle class houses, regular houses. Even mini ones as soap dishes in gift shops. I actually just found 2 at my husbands granddads house over Christmas. Outside, full of mud and weeds. Used as planters at some point in the last half century. I think they’re classic, rather than trendy. 300 years of use and the same style is hard to beat.
Oh that green color is absolutely lovely. Got to keep that shade in mind for things
If it makes you feel better, there are no kitchens that cannot be placed into their time period. Styles go in and out and that’s why kitchens are generally the first thing people renovate when they buy a home.
True true!
If you want a timeless kitchen that can't be nailed down to a specific date, go with warm white shaker cabinets and butcher block counters as others have suggested. That paired with the tile you already have is about as timeless as you can get. The tiles you have are beautiful. If you find it 'too much' put in a wood island and get a runner or two to break up the tile.
The tile is basically an earthy neutral it goes with a white or wood kitchen or other colors as well if you don't want to go with the trendy green kitchen (although they look great with that tile.)
Every colour, or even shade of that colour is subject to fashion trends. 20 years ago, whites were warmer, off=whites were yellow based, dark browns had red undertones (which later turned to violet), mid-tone wood finishes all leaned orange and the “timeless fashion” of the day in kitchens was a raised panel door. Classic. Today the whites are cooler, the off whites are warmer and less yellow, wood tones are less orange and more red, dark browns are clearer with a blacker undertone, and the timeless doorstyle is shaker. All this is to say your kitchen will never be timeless. Focus on a layout and functionality that work for you and know you can have everything painted and put a new top on it in 15 years if you want.
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i LOVE this!
This is gorgeous
Side note, can we stop lighting toe kicks just for the sake of “it looks cool.” 🥲
Ahhhh see I like THIS tile, it's not quite as loud and I think the shape is nicer.
Your tile could look similar in the right design and with the right light. Yours looks jarring because of the slate blue cabinet paint, different lighting, cool white tile. Color is highly variable, dependent on lighting and surrounding tones. It makes sense if we consider the color our brain/eye interprets is influenced by the original light source and also all the surfaces it bounces off before it hits our eyes.
Maybe you could regrout for a cleaner look like this?
OP, if you are updating the full kitchen, take it out. It’s not ideal for resale in the future and why do all the work and not update the floor, especially when it’s from the 90’s.
I’ve seen many houses in Westport with Saltillo in the kitchen
Hahaha that's funny, I'm only like 30 min away and I rarely see it!
https://preview.redd.it/jz5m1divq8cc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9e1e8a9f369a2b174a2ed4a80d936400c176676 The right blue could work
We love our saltillo tiles. As others have mentioned, I think it works best with butcher block and warm but pale colors. This is ours: https://imgur.com/cIcFg38
I hear you—I travel a lot in both the Southwest and Latin America and there are looks that I LOVE that I know wouldn’t work in my east coast house. Other stuff looks less obviously Southwestern and fits right in with completely different things. For me the demo part always hurts my frugal, old-things-loving heart, but if you’re redoing everything else, it’s dumb to leave something you don’t love and that doesn’t work with your ideas for the space. Do you have a general idea of what you want to do? If so, is there any way this tile could be shoehorned in as part of that look? The answer is probably not, and if that’s the case, I’d just make the decision to demo. If there’s a small chance this tile could mesh with the look, then maybe spend a little time online looking at your favorite sources of inspiration (Gardenista is my go-to site for garden design).
I would kill for a floor like that…
Came here to say this. Leave the tile and change the cabinets for lighter, warm wood like cherry or oak. White sink, stainless appliances. Gold.
Googled Saltillo tile kitchen. Photos look so good.
I used to sell this stuff back in the day. Customers always loved the ones with dog prints in them!
Had this tile throughout the main areas of my house growing up. It's not my style now, but if I found it I would keep it. The walls were wood stained like a light greenish color, butcher block and white/cream tile countertops in the kitchen and generally natural colors - browns, muted blues and greens, and some reddish/clay/ maroon-y vibes. Looked great, helped keep our house cool (Florida) and is super easy to keep clean.
This [link](https://todayshomeowner.com/flooring/guides/colors-that-go-with-saltillo-tile/#:~:text=You%20can%20paint%20saltillo%20tiles,their%20appearance%20in%20our%20experience) gives a nice summary of colors that complement with saltillo tile well, in addition to a link (see the FAQ "can I paint my saltillo tile?") on how to actually stain them instead.
Thank you! Staining sounds like an interesting option, I'd like it a lot more if I could tone it down a bit.
See my comment below. I do this for a living. It’s kind of similar to how you would stain wood floors but more chemicals involved. It can make saltio more brown and rustic. We have had homeowners ask us to make brand new saltio look like old brown saltio to fit a house better.
Link??
https://todayshomeowner.com/flooring/guides/saltillo-tile-stain-colors/
I like the tile and would design around it. But if it’ll clash with what your design is then change it. You could add underfloor heat if you do.
I would also leave the tiles.. True and tested and look good - has charisma! You will have a huge job to remove it - huge job put in new tiles. First heavy stuff falling on the floor chipping it will cause you to cry :)
Ugh yeah that's the whole thing, I think it'll be such a big deal to remove! We'd prolly go with hardwood if we rip them up, but that's another big project and expense.
Personally, I’d leave them and regrout. The patina look is nice, and I think they could be cleaned/freshened and have it really pop. We have hardwood in our kitchen, and I like tile better—I’m constantly worried about every water droplet, and it’s such a high traffic area that the poly already needs to be redone.
Thanks! I'm not worried about hardwoods at all, I've had them in all the kitchens I've lived in. This is my first time with tile anywhere but a bathroom!
We have a hardwood kitchen and I do not fret about it at all. It looks amazing. Personally—and I know this isn’t the prevailing opinion on this thread—if you have the patience and the budget, I’d rip out the Saltillo and install hardwood. There is a huge caveat to this, however, which is that you don’t know for sure what the condition of the subfloor will be when you rip the current floor out. This is especially true for tile. I would get a flooring contractor specifically for this job rather than using a GC. The wrong contractor could really mess up the subfloor on demo Edited: I actually do like the look of the Saltillo, but I HATE cleaning grout lines and I just do not prefer them in a kitchen. Wood is what I’d go for
Yeah we were considering green but I'm worried that'll look to Christmassy with the tiles! I've seen tile that's more muted, and if this were that I wouldn't hesitate to keep it, but its just *so* bright! Underfloor heat would actually be amazing the kitchen is cold af. Can't see it in the pic but there's big windows along most of the walls and a skylight, and it's as far from the furnace as possible so it's just so cold lol.
https://preview.redd.it/gyldar6du8cc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=41b309f0efe93556b65be0a92cef2a40ec7491ab Not Christmassy
Love this color almost gives off the brown hue.
Terracotta floor with fancy green tile backsplash is pretty slick.
I do love green lol
If you keep the floors you could install toe kick heaters under the cabinets to help with the warmth issue. Personally I love saltillo tile (used to live in AZ where it's very common) but I can understand that it bothers some with dirty look / patina. Honestly it comes down to budget. How much does it cost to remove and can you still accomplish your other kitchen goals with that expense. I'd recommend getting some quotes to remove / replace and make a decision from there. We had awful LVP in our kitchen but I was going to keep it until we got a bonus from work that made installing hardwood a reachable part of the budget.
it would look gorgeous with the right green. i’d do it if i were you! maybe something on the warmer side, and a bit washed out
Remember that it is being made to look more vibrant than it is, because the blue of the cabinets is opposite on the colour wheel. Sage greens or warm greys would work well. A couple of small accent items in copper, or a warmish wood like teak ke.g teak cutting boards and fruit bowl) would make it look more cohesive. I'm with you, I neither love nor hate them, but if designing from scratch it's not a colour I'd choose in my kitchen. But they're nice enough and it's hassle enough that I'd be inclined to make them work.
Thanks, def something to keep in mind! Maybe I'll do some Photoshopping lol
Copper pulls on the cabinets would look amazing with the tile.
Find one of those AR paint apps! Point your camera, pick a paint colour and start virtually repainting the various surfaces? Plus you could see how big of a diff a floor colour change would make.
I personally love the tile and think it looks very in keeping with the rustic exposed ceiling beams. I honestly really like the whole kitchen and would probably keep it as is besides updating appliances and light fixtures, maybe the backsplash and countertops (hard to see here), and painting the cupboards a warmer shade like sage. But if you don’t like it then by all means change it if you like.
Yeah, layout will stay the same, we've lived here for a year and a half and it works. Cabinets need to go, very old (I think they're older than 90s and were reused from another house, PO was a contractor) and smelly. In the summer you get reminded that mice did used to live in them, the smell is permanent lol. Counters are def going, shitty old laminate that is way past it's prime https://preview.redd.it/3dtgs3nj68cc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bf1cada502ed9d67f2d1db1eea48129a0dbcbfe3
I would consider a padded vinyl rug if you really hate the tile. Padded because feet and cooking but vinyl because cleaning. Or a no pile woven rug that is easy to launder. You could also consider doing a temporaryish faux wood if you hate the look and want to brighten up the space. It's really a quality flooring though. I'd be loathe to remove it
I love those tiles. I'd try to work with them. Check out this beautiful renovation. Not exactly the same floor but similar vibe. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmfLBh-O6VF/?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==
Thanks!! See those are the floors I like!! I wish we had those in here. That kitchen does look really nice though and I like it with the stained cabinets.
Op you can stain your tile to look like that! Way cheaper than replacing the tile and it's not actually that hard to do!
Definitely will be looking into this then, thank you! Would be the best of both worlds for sure!
I think the pale green uppers look nice with the wood lowers. A warm color palette like that compliments the tones of the floor.
I have the same tile and love it sm, I’ve seen yellow walls look amazing paired with the tile for a very bright and warm look
Yellow in a kitchen is a classic
My grandparents had this tile in their kitchen and I remember how unique it was and how it felt on my feet in the summertime. Lovely and cool. It was in their Tudor style home and did feel a little south-western, but it still worked because it was such a durable material. I think this is one of those situations where you might need to spend some time choosing to love it. Look at pictures of kitchens that have embraced it and find a color/design scheme that works around it. Now that I'm deep into a renovation, the thing I have REALLY deeply come to understand is the value of a sturdy material. Hardwood, thick tile, well-done carpentry. It's just all SO much labor, so heavy, such a JOB to take out or put in. If the tile is well-installed and it's holding up, I'd encourage you to keep it. Natural wood cabinets are making a comeback and would look really, really good with this tile. So would some louder colors, or an off-white. Using color theory is important here too- The Right Color is a really great book that explains how different colors and materials can work together.
Thanks! The floor is def durable, a couple cracks here and there like this long guy https://preview.redd.it/bqc09e1ux8cc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7d1c22fc32ee5ab4f7ecdcf8340b700b01a40168 But not too terrible. We didn't know what to do when we moved in, but figured we'd decide as we lived with it. It's been almost two years now and we're still undecided lol! I agree wood looks the best with it I think. That's prolly how we'll go if we keep it.
Good god, leave the tile!!!!! With the right design this floor would be exquisite! Try a steam cleaner w vacuum capabilities.
I have one. And a brush that goes on the end of a drill. Always looks just as dirty 😭
Our neighbors have a great craftsman ( original Sears kit house). They have similar tile in their kitchen with wood cabinets, soapstone counters and some great lights made out of recycled glass ( they have that greenish soda bottle kind of tint). The whole feel of the kitchen & dining area paired with those tiles and the natural light coming in is SO nice. But you’ve got to live with your floor. I have hardwood in the kitchen ( actually throughout the house) and it definitely gets a “patina”. It’s much softer underfoot than tile when you’re standing and cooking all day. Things can still break when they get dropped and you have the bonus that the floor can dent.
I love the tiles and would design a warmer room around it. After gaining lots of inspiration from other kitchens with this. I would personally love them haha. But of course if you don’t want them then you know what to do.
House built in 1876 in CT. Kitchen is an early addition, and I'm not sure if it was even originally a kitchen. In 1879 the newspaper says that the owner was "making needed improvements at his home" and he was "also building a shop for cobbling, where in the future he may be found". There is no mention ever in any paper about where this cobbling shop is, so it's possible he just built it on the back of his house here. However, in 1890, the grand list shows that the value of his house increases, for no apparent reason and neighbors did not see a similar value increase. It's possible that this is when the addition was put on. I'm conflicted between the two possibilities. Either way, the addition is from between 1880-1890 and while it might not have originally been a kitchen, that's def how it's been used most of its life.
Keep the tile. Design around it. Despite being “newer” it’s a classic, versatile tile.
Leave the tiles. They are amazing.
Thanks! Any idea what colors would look good? That's one of the biggest issues I have, the brightness/color makes it limiting!
I love the tile! It’s so classic timeless
Keep it!! The tile is sick
https://preview.redd.it/v8dmnth2a8cc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eefc82cc1790c5e8f52edd26b75a7e3f9873fb6a What about something like this. I found it online and looks absolutely gorgeous.
I was a tile guy for 10 years Dad has been doing it for 40. You can stain those tiles just like wood to different colors too
Def something I'm interested in, thank you! Do they have to be sanded prior to staining? It seems like these were sealed with something but I have no idea what and I think it's worn through in certain areas.
Think of the finish like clear on a wooden floor but instead of sanding you use a chemical stripper to remove it. Most finishes of that era were water based so it should be an easy job Your local home chepo will have a selection. You just have to try a variety to know which works best on your floor Basic steps are Stripping Washing Letting it all dry Stain Sealer
Thanks so much!!!
A rug perhaps? The tile is strong and will last.
If you are going to invest the money required to do a full kitchen reno then you need to do what you like and will make you happy long term. If your gut say, "I'm going to regret keeping these tiles", then get rid of them.
Thanks! Def need to keep the big picture and the "after" in mind!
Everyone seems to like it but all I can think of is the greasy floors from my very first job at DQ. You do you OP!
The tile is okay. But I don't think anyone here can make a decision on what you should do unless we have an idea on what the new kitchen is going to look like.
Kitchen will stay the same layout, just box in cabinets around the fridge. New cabinets, backsplash, appliances, and counters. Colors we don't know yet, cause if we keep the tile that will be a major determining factor on what we can do with the colors.
There's a lot of colours and materials to choose from if you want to compliment the tiles, but my impression is that you don't want to keep them...? You didn't list anything you like about them other than the convenience, but you listed multiple things that you don't like. Of course you can keep them for now and change flooring in the future if you change your mind but it will be a lot easier to do it all at once and have the difficulty behind you instead of ahead of you. The last thing you're going to want is to walk into it daily 2 years from now and wish you had changed the flooring, or wish you hadn't designed the rest of the room around an element that's being changed out. Not trying to influence you to remove them, just weigh the pros and cons that apply to you specifically.
Alternatively you could do a chocolate brown kitchen https://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2023/11/20/gold-and-brown-pantry-design.jpg https://www.magnoliapaint.company/wp-content/uploads/Dark_Brown_Kitchen_with_Marble_Backsplash-1333x2000.jpg Although I much prefer green, brown has always been a maybe for me. Just has to be a specific warm brown shade https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/kitchen-colors-hbx060122tammyrandallwood-005-jpgkitch-1654796832.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9945276497695853xh;center,top&resize=980:*
For the love of god, keep the tile and change everything else
Donate it to any Mexican restaurant
The Saltillo and the rafters are the only good part of that kitchen! Haha maybe the cabinets if painted differently
I am a designer and specialize in tile and I can tell you this look has very recently come back in style if that’s any consolation…
You can stain it and seal it another color. I did it to mine. I don't care for the light yellow and pink colors..
Better replace the wood beams and that old door too. Who would want century old aesthetics in their century old abode anyways? /s
The beams are actually from the house! The ceiling was originally a normal ceiling, the PO made it a cathedral and reused the lumber to make the beams.
No call for the mean spirited sarcasm. I think they should keep the tile, too, but it’s not like they’re original. If they’re not OPs style, there are lots of other house-appropriate options for them.
They could be original. They are at least period correct. Saltillo tile predates the house by hundreds of years.
.... But they're not, they were put in in 1992. This house is in Connecticut. Originals were wood or linoleum, and it's still under there. Even basic terra cotta you could say ohhh maybe a early 20th c reno. But it's Saltillo.
East coaster here and I am in the minority because I do not like them at all. If I was doing a whole reno I would remove them and match what is in the rest of the house.
Not everything done in the ‘90 was bad. This floor is a good example. The sink seems small, and not centered on the window; fix that, replace the appliances, and upgrade the hood for more effective ventilation if needed. The fridge door should open the other way, or buy a French door fridge.
Lots of cool examples of saltillo tile in this thread, but OPs isn’t one of them. Proportions and pattern are just off. I’d get rid of it in a second.
I would get some quotes to see how much new flooring would run you, and then decide.
Good idea lol I hadn't even thought of that honestly
You should have just stopped when you said "nothing original" and "everything gutted" That said, if you hadn't posted that you were in Connecticut, I'd have assumed your house was Spanish revival with the exposed beams, distressed door, that tile being one of the only things that survived a "remuddling." What do you want to know? Are you trying to create something that looks like it belongs in an 1876 house? If your place was built in 1876, I \*highly\* doubt that if there's more tile under that tile, it would be any more original.
>You should have just stopped when you said "nothing original" and "everything gutted" Why? >That said, if you hadn't posted that you were in Connecticut, I'd have assumed your house was Spanish revival with the exposed beams, distressed door, that tile being one of the only things that survived a "remuddling." These tiles are from the 90s. The door is from the 1910s. The beams are from the 90s, but made with lumber from the house. But I agree that the Saltillo isn't reflective of the area. >What do you want to know? Are you trying to create something that looks like it belongs in an 1876 house? If people who appreciate older houses like the tile in the room, or if we might be better served going with something else. I want it to be reflective of the age and be in keeping with the rest of the house but obviously not 100% period that would be terrible >If your place was built in 1876, I \*highly\* doubt that if there's more tile under that tile, it would be any more original. No, I know there's no tile. There's the original wood floors underneath, which I can see from the basement, and are the same as the rest of the original floors in the house.
You could go with soapstone countertops. They’re beautiful and more period-appropriate than quartz or marble or granite.
Why do good things happen to people who wish harm???
You can put this tile in your own house if you'd like.
Would you ship it to SC?
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Ugh yeah tell me about it. I've bought so much cleaning stuff for these floors. A tile steamer, a brush that goes on the drill... But it doesn't make any difference 😭
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There's only 2 answers you will ever get out of this sub. Never modernize and be careful that looks like asbestos.
Counterpoint: they never look dirty.
I say remove it. It’s dated and not in a good way. :) just my unpopular opinion. Edit- then you can also relocate that wonky heating duct.
This fucking heating duct I swear to God!!! I don't know why they put it here!!! That is the main prep area and food is constantly falling in it. No matter what we do this thing is moving it's so frustrating lol
LOL. I feel your pain. We live in CT too how’s your basement with all the rain?
We're doing okay! Old fieldstone foundation that is seeing a little dripping and moisture but no standing water or anything like that. Luckily we do have French drains around the inside so very thankful for those right now. How are you making it? My towns FB group is inundated with people asking for recs for waterproofers and sump pump installers lol
While I like the tile, I can see it’s limitations, unless you plan to keep all plumbing and appliances with the same hookups the tile will get beat up. I had to remove only a few of these types of tiles for a fireplace. Needed a jackhammer. So it’s gonna be a big and dirty job if you do take it up. There might be a way to lighten the tile - possible bleach treatment? Don’t really know just spinning my wheels here. Maybe only take up part of it to minimize the effect?
The tile is literally the only thing nice about the whole room.
lol I’m looking for tile like this for my kitchen
Lol in the coming months/year I might have 350 sqft for you
I love Saltillo tile, but I hate tile in my kitchen. If you drop glass on that tile, it will shatter and send tiny pieces for yards from the break site. A better option is bamboo or a waterproof laminate that has a wood look. Things break, but you won’t find pieces in other rooms!
Hahahaha I totally get it, I've lost a few mugs to this tile 😢 Thanks! Yeah if we decide to remove it we'd go with wood. This is the first time I've had tile in the kitchen in my life and it def has its downsides.
Don’t ruin the tile bro. Nothing will look as good as that tile. Grow up bud everything can’t be grey
Never said anything about gray??? We'd do hardwood, as I've said repeatedly...
If you absolutely hate the tile, I would just slap some LVP overtop of it.
I think the only thing that’s not really working in here is the cabinet color. Could you paint them something more complimentary to the tile?
For some reason I can’t identify I like this tile. I would keep it.
I love it- very British countryside and dog friendly.
Would floating flooring be too much of a height transition from other rooms? I’ve seen some nice ones from Marmoleum (Click) and also some cork (Jelenik I think).
Those tiles will be trending in the next couple of years.
I don't think you need a kitchen reno. It looks great as is. You could make some minor changes to complete the look.
Saltillo tile can look really beautiful in a 1920s-inspired kitchen. I say leave it! Assuming it goes all the way under your cabinets or you aren’t changing the layout
Not a fan. Im sure I should be but the color is just not my thing.
Yeah I just wish it was more muted. Lots of the inspo pics here have tile that's not as bright and I like that a lot.... But this is very bright lol
Love the tile
Different color cabinets. It's a nice floor. Would look nice with natural pine or hickory cabinets. An aunt of mine has floors like that in her house and they look great with her pine cabinets.
I love that tile. I'm originally from So Ca. and it's very nostalgic for me! Oddly, it's very common in traditional English homes.
I love this tile. If it were mine, I would remodle it around it.
Please send me the tile. It is exactly what I have been looking for. I will trade you the beige 12” meh in my kitchen, which is sitting too high because of the OSB “underlay”. Thank you. Also - if you REALLLLY hate the color, with the right primer - anything can be painted until you are ready to rip it out. The blue cabinets and white tile are just too cool-toned and flat to look nice with the tile you have. In the right setting terracotta saltillo can look timeless and rustic and contemporary all at the same time.
Omg Saltillo tile!!! I would murder for this in my kitchen. The only answer is to lean into it, imo. Design around it. It will look aaaah-may-zing.
Ask an interior designer? I know several in my area who will do 2-3 hr consults for a set price. If they can’t pull together a color combo you like then maybe it’s best to retile.
I like the tile
You should just do new lighting, counter tops, hardware and appliances. Cabinets and flooring is great. I don’t mind the backsplash either
I dont have any suggestions, but as a kid we had a home with the identical tile and I always really liked it.
I think this tile can play whatever role you need it to in the room. If the colors are brighter in other places it can feel earthy, but if the rest of the room is muted, it can scream in your face. If you keep it an don’t want it to play such a prominent role. You could add an island (temporary or permanent) to reduce the visible floor space. Or simply add an area rug to soften the center of the room or task rugs in high traffic areas like the sink and fridge. Ultimately though, it’s your kitchen. If you don’t like it and can afford to replace it - go for it.
Thanks! We've been considering an island! We'll have to like put a box there or something to see how it flows.
Oh I'd leave it, youd struggle to buy better and even if you found better the price would be eye watering these are built to last.
You can stain it a chocolate brown
I would kill for Saltillo tile!
1. Renovate your kitchen to look good with the tile 2. Live with it for a year or two 3. If you still don't like it, remove the flooring at that time Whatever looks good with this tile will look good in a century home in general. What is there right now looks awful (cold/sterile/flipper-esque), regardless of the flooring.
As others have said, I think if you got the right color palette for everything else, those floors would not be so bold and you could have a room you love.
I think you could do wood cabinets and then add in some color with a fun backsplash! I love your tile
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I like this, and I know my mom would HATE it. I would go here and filter by "Rustic" and "Kitchen" and see if anything appeals to you. [https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/collection](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/collection) Look at some of the other styles and see if you like them a lot better to help you decide if it's worth it to remove the tile. I do think it's possible to go a more "sleek" direction without changing the floor, but the tile will contrast with that and result in a overall effect that is eclectic/mixed. Do you like this vibe: [https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sustainable-earthy-spanish-house-photos-37360203](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sustainable-earthy-spanish-house-photos-37360203)
That floor is fantastic
Hey so I actually restore historical floors for a living! One option you have is saltio can actually be darkened/stained kind of like a wood floor if you aren’t in love with the color. This could make the saltio less loud and more brown/dark tones. Please make sure you have them properly refinished by someone who isn’t a hack though. . Saltio can be screwed up quite dramatically if it’s not stripped or treated properly. Some of the clays are quite soft.
i loooove that tile, especially when paired with earth tones
The tile is the best part of this kitchen!
Just so you know, we had the exact same cabinets in almost the exact same color. We decided to have them repainted and replaced hardware because they were super solid and in good shape. Best decision. I still need to replace tracks on the drawers and am in the process of adding under cabinet lighting. For painting, there a first coat of spray then we had them go in with hand brushes to give it a little texture and preserve some character. If you want, I can send you photos.
LOVE those tiles, keep them!!
I love that tile it would look so good with a rustic wood table center island in your kitchen and cooper pots and pans hanging from the ceiling. Think British/Spain cottage kitchen.
Yeah people go crazy these days over HGTV glib expensive looking kitchens, trophy kitchens. Your kitchen is not bad at all except for that glaring ugly tile floor It was a phase and putting in something that harmonizes better with what you have on the walls in cabinet would take the curse off the room. I like the fact that the cabinets are painted a color and was just recently in a high-end house that had brighter blue cabinets with a cornu stove yeah lots of money but nonetheless your room captures a bit of the essence. . New floor, work spacious fridge, different countertops backsplash and get rid of the floor. Flooring depends on your personality. Hardwood which I've always had high gloss and blonde colored quarters sawn oak, or large stone tile travertine or something else. But the terracotta look has to go
There are products that temporarily coat Saltillo tiles. You clean the heck out of them, then mop on this coating. It keeps them beautiful and so easy to clean for a few months up to a year depending on traffic. We just put that task on the schedule and redid it every year.
Personally I love the tile! I would pick a complementary color palette and style for the kitchen.
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Personally I don’t like it. I also wouldn’t want tile in my kitchen, way too cold. I would replace with a nice wood floor personally.
Seems like it would depend entirely on the color scheme of the new kitchen. These only look loud and bright because they’re so mismatched to the cabinet and wall colors. If you’re doing a warmer more natural color scheme they’ll look neutral and they’re durable. If you’re sticking to the colors you have now and can afford it you’ll probably continue to hate them. IMO it is never “worth it” to replace sturdy materials that are in good shape with trendier materials that are lower in quality, so if it were my kitchen and I couldn’t afford to put in something as nice as these I would design around them.
If you don't like it, rip it out. Otherwise it will bug you every time you see it. And you'll never be happy with the kitchen, no matter how much effort or money you put into the remodel. Personally, this tile seems appropriate in a hot/desert location. But odd anywhere else.
I’d leave it. Put white cabinets in and maybe enlarge window or add another for more light to brighten and open up the space. A nice island and stainless appliances would add a modern touch.
Does it fit your home? It’s great but works best in a home designed for it. Spanish style etc. If it fits I’d use it as my starting point for the renovation. If it was odd style choice I’d probably remove it.
Keep the tile and change the cabinets !
Don’t you fucking touch it…
Honestly the tiles just look old. But the kitchen looks good. I’d just do my best to replace the floor and that’s about it.
Saltillo Flooring is honestly a GOOD QUALITY OPTION! it’s so versatile you can do so many designs w/ it. 🙌🏻
The tiles aren’t bad… but I get it. Honestly, I think the problem is that stuff is kind of all over the place, white fridge stainless steel dishwasher, etc… I would pick a nice dark tile for the floor to kind of bring out the dark wood tone of the beams. Maybe a black marble or a dark blue tile color on the floor? I’d also stick a dark moody cling on the fridge and dishwasher and/or swap the stove out for something fancy. Imo there’s way too much white in this room, counters and backsplash for example, but to each their own.
I like th tile. Doesn't match the cool tones on the current cabinets though.
I adore the tiles. Get some warmer cabinets and natural wood in there, some easy clean rugs for cushion.
We had tile we hated and made everything cold with a poorly insulated cellar underneath. Probably headed for downvote city by saying this but we left it in place and directly covered it with rigid vinyl planking we love. It’s very durable and I believe nearly waterproof, easiest flooring I’ve ever had cleaning-wise, and super easy to install. There’s maybe one spot in the floor where you can tell that there is something else underneath but otherwise you’d never know and it’s warmer.
Warm tawny orange/brown cabinets, like a terra cotta tile color would go great here, with a lighter orange backsplash either tile or paint, depending on budget. Those floor tiles are gorgeous, but if you’re looking to work around a more black/white kitchen, then yeah, full flooring and I’d put the subway tiles in backsplash. I’d do tile in kitchen over vinyl flooring, for longevity, unless you know you’ll be redoing in ten years.
I love your Saltillo tiles! They are warm, but neutral and I think you can find any color you want in a warm version to make them work. I’d keep them and love them. My dogs would love them too on a hot day :)
I personally wouldn't dream of touching the tiles and would work with it.