Match the color of the wood floor but use a large format porcelain tile - or go dark and simple like this tile.

We bought a home with a similar issue. When we ripped out the linoleum from the back half, we discovered they had covered the kitchen & dining room’s original wood floors. And used lots & lots of glue, ruining the wood. (In fairness, the previous family raised 6 kids in this house, so I understand the desire for easy clean floors)

So we just covered the original with new wood. There’s a transition between the living room that runs in one direction and the back half that runs in the other. I see it every day & it doesn’t bother me in the slightest. My architect husband may get annoyed by the transition, but when you are dealing with an older home, you pick your battles!

Why don’t you do some sort of period appropriate linoleum in the kitchen area?

You can have a good wood guy/girl cut and finish new wood floors in the kitchen to match the rest of the house.

Love the modern kitchen but feel it's a mismatch with the character of the home. It's a bit of a shock to find that sort of kitchen in a home with such a traditional facade. Why pick a traditional type home if you want such a modern interior?

That inspiration style will be completely disjointed with the home style. Also, do yourself a favor and skip the island/peninsula stove. It should be vented on an exterior wall.

As for the flooring either lay new matching hardwood and refinish it all or put in an era-appropriate tile.

Appreciate all the feedback. I’ll try my best to address everything.

1. I will talk to the guy I’m buying the house from about buying new floors and finishing to match. Because he flips homes for a living he does all of the work himself so I will see what his thoughts are and the feasibility.

2. I didn’t intend to match that kitchen exactly. For example, there will be an island but the range will not be located there. It will be on an exterior wall.

3. I would love to hear suggestions for how I could incorporate the feel of that kitchen into my older home. Normally, I guess I’m just drawn to modern kitchens because I have a minimalistic view of things. I love clean, sleek, glossy kitchens and really love the look of stainless steel countertops. The ease of use of stainless steel countertops is appealing and I’m not scared of scratches in the least. Can stainless steel countertops be used in an older home and be made to look appropriate? I will say one of the reasons that design caught my eye was the green tile. I absolutely love that shade of green. Unfortunately, I can’t afford the tile used in that kitchen but I was looking for something similar.

4. I bought this house because it landed in my lap. I did not set out to buy a particular style or design. I’m a surgical nurse and I have to live within 20 minutes of my hospital so that alone severely limits my options. I’m also recently divorced and single so the price was right. Lastly, I’m not hardy at all. I can’t fix anything, unfortunately. When I spoke to the guy selling this house he told me the only thing original will be the original lumber package. The thought of me being able to buy a brand new home that won’t require major routine maintenance for a while made me giddy. It’s the perfect home for me!

If it’s not painfully obvious I am certainly no interior designer so I sincerely appreciate everyone taking the time to offer input. If anyone would be willing to offer more regarding how I could update the kitchen to make more sense with the house but to also appeal my more modern taste I would love to know more.

Thanks again!

Oh, and I’m not sure if it matters but the house is going to be grey with white trim and the brick pillars on the front porch will be replaced with more proportional white ones and a white rail. Simple but classy!

Lastly, remember how I said green is my favorite? This is the color door I’ve picked out. I know the green I like isn’t for everyone but I love a pop of color and want my house to have some of my personality to it

Black and white checkerboard is both modern, vintage, and budget friendly. Do a search for "black and white kitchen flooring" and you'll get lots of examples.

People will disagree, but I think stainless countertops are reasonably neutral, much like stainless appliances. It's the cabinet style that pulls your kitchen way too far out of the early 20th century to compliment the house. Consider green accessories (rug, towels, art, etc) or paint rather than tile if you think you might want to sell someday.

I like the black and white tile but what would it look like next to refinished hardwood?

Linoleum (not vinyl) floors were the flooring of choice in the beginning of the 20th century. They are a natural product and come in a wide range of colors and patterns. They would look fabulous with wood floors. Check out Marmoleum for more information.

What style of house is this? To me it appears it could be a Craftsman bungalow? I would research character appropriate kitchens and see what goes. If its a Craftsman, you could do a simple shaker cabinet. I think stainless steel counters work well in a more traditional kitchen as well. Green is also a popular choice for Craftsmans (if that's your house style). But since this is a flip that I assume you are trying to sell I would pick things that appeal to the general public. But if it's for you personally, I think green tile could be a great choice.

All these suggestions are great. I really do appreciate them all. I'm thinking that I like the look of the Grimslov style doors from IKEA. I think with the right hardware I could make them look appropriate. Of course, then I would have to decide between the white or the wood. Hmmm..........

Perhaps I should I rename this thread, "Help A Bachelor To NOT Screw Up His Pad"

Well, I have officially fallen for the style of kitchen above with the white cabinets, white with light green linoleum checker pattern floor, and schoolhouse lights (A Refreshing Redo). I was even able to find the linoleum at Home Depot and its going to workout to less than a $1 a square foot. I've decided Grimslov cabinets from IKEA will fit the budget and style nicely for the kitchen.

I do have a question about choosing a color for a rather permanent thing like tile and/or floors. Has anyone ever had color regret? I have always loved green, but since I have don't have the skills to make changes I'm wondering if it would be wiser to go with black tiles instead of green on the floor and white subway tiles for the backsplash, then paint the green in places as an accent. That way if I decide I want a new color I would only have to paint instead of redoing tile or floor. I dunno, just using this post as a sounding board.............

It depends on the exact green and how it's used....personally I think the third example houssaon posted is much more appealing than the first example.

That is the example I was referring to. I apologize if I made that sound confusing. That shade of green and the shade of green in the tile look great to me. That design looks vintage but a sense of modern too, at least to my simple eye.

I agree - it’s well done. That green is subtle and almost neutral. A softer shade of the front door you like - which could work well on your house with the new paint colors. The first kitchen Houssaon posted falls flat for me - the green walls are too bright.