I wouldn't do anything 'wood-look' next to your real wood.

Why don't you want tile? I'd do a larger format tile w/super thin grout lines.

you can do any color, i'm just showing you a larger format w/thin lines.

that tile above is this one, 24x24 size.

or, just bring in the same type of oak flooring throughout the kitchen, but in the entryway, do the large tile.

match the same wood flooring all along the edges, down the middle do something like this.

a matte black or charcoal would be pretty

here's a matte dark charcoal tile w/minimal grout lines.

shown w/white cabs

you could do a slate tile (but I'd pick all large ones, not these varied)

here's a black slate in a herringbone

a porcelain that looks like Terrazzo (Rizo tile)

I think you should reconsider tile, but porcelain tile, not ceramic, and in a larger format.

Consider a rectangular tile for the area.

You can select something that will minimize paw prints and take the heavy traffic on a first floor.

I hate tile floors they are hard on feet , legs and backs. We have 3 huge dogs and LVP in our walk out basement they have free run to a dog run all day with a doggie door and we also have anoter entry to the pool In 15 yrs those floors have stayed perfect a damp mop at the end of the day and they look like new. We have German made laminate in the main floor everywhere and they have aslo stood up to play time , parties with high heels and many wine spills > I try very hard to talk a client with dogs out of hardwood not matter what the finish is.

@beth I said I DON’t want wood or wood look.

I don’t like tile because we’ve had it in our last two houses.
It’s hard, cold, and a pain to upkeep (grout, cracks, etc.)

@Patricia we love our LVP but were worried about the dog’s nails. I’m glad to hear that isn’t a problem for you! The flooring in the kid’s’ bathroom is a dream on your feet..warm, and almost cushiony! Thanks for the recommendation 😊

What do you think about color?

Right sometimes i wonder if anyone reads the OP desires. She doesn't want tile (which I applaud as I hate the stuff).

I'd research the LVP and toughness, some might be built more to withstand nails.

I wish I had got that last time I did floors (but no dogs here). I tell people if I get to do a new floor again (unlikely at present) I am matching it to the dirt. Life is too short to clean the floor daily.

LOL . As for color I think that really is decided by your decor and style . Mine is a walnut color so shows muddy foot prints but I am one who would rather see the dirt than have someones socks full of it when they vist.

Go pick a very GOOD LVP ( plank ) in person, at a local flooring store, and it goes everywhere. : )

Pay attention to the wear layer, and do nothing under 20

"The most common thickness of LVP used in common households is 12 mil, but if your household is fairly active, or has a number of pets, a higher thickness is recommended – such as 20 mil. Most thicker planks, such as 28 mil, are used for commercial rather than household installations."

One question that I have about slate for flooring with dogs is…slate can be scratched. (Think of school slates!). Would the sealing of the slate prevent that?

Sealing slate will not keep it from being scratched. go for a slate-look throughbody porcelain.

So my next question is what look should I go for?

If I do LVP tile look, what would match my house?
It’s a 1990 contemporary with LOTS of wood, especially in the entrance.
Something dark?

I like the grays Beverly posted but not in tile.

Here’s the wood/tile transition in my front foyer.

You don't want wood, you don't want tile.......

You said...........

"@beth I said I DON’t want wood or wood look.

I don’t like tile because we’ve had it in our last two houses.
It’s hard, cold, and a pain to upkeep (grout, cracks, etc.)"

You have to pick a poison. I'd continue the ENTRANCE flooring. Yes, the wood. Leave it in its natural state. Put a rug under the dining table, put a runner on the stairs.

Dogs, and children have run around on oak for hundreds of years.

Or rip the entryway to same LVP with a good wear layer.

Or ............. Tile the foyer door entry in a slate look porcelain, and LVP everywhere else.

I have another suggestion, Stanton Anywhere carpet. It is an indoor out door, polypropylene rug and it can go right over the ceramic, so no mess tearing it out. It resembles sisal, comes in many colors and designs. I have used this is homes of clients who have the same issue you do with the dogs.

I also put it in my bedrooms which abutted hardwood floors. I chose a simple pattern and match the tone to the hardwood for a seamless look.

Read about it.

https://stores.rugsabound.com/Anywhere-Carpet_ep_95-1.html

Is it an option to extend the wood in those spots? It would look lovely. We have three kids and a 100lb dog and have wood throughout. It’s all doing great and looks awesome. We’ve got a mat at the door for people and excited dog feet etc.

Wood isn’t an option money wise right now.

The existing wood needs a lot of work, which will be done eventually, but it isn’t in the cards right now.

So my “poison” right now as a manufactured tile look flooring. Wood isn’t in the budget right now but these old tiles have to go right now.

Just a personal preference, I despise a carpet under dining room table.

I hate that jump you have to do with your chair to get in and out of your spot instead of gliding on a smooth floor. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Following along. I am looking to update flooring that is porcelain tile running from the front door through the foyer and into the kitchen. On both sides of the foyer is engineered hardwood. I would like to use LVP, but looking online, so far all I see are wood look planks, which I don’t want ( will look goofy next to engineered hardwood). Is there a brand of LVP that doesn’t look like wood? If LVP works with dogs (seems it does - I have a medium size pooch) then that may work for the OP as well.

Agree with Beth. There are so many tile options out there that look great and are practical. I'd go with porcelain tile--it's very hard and sturdy and won't scratch.

so, no tile, no wood, no wood-look. that leaves you w/LVP 'tiles', and what about cork tiles? If no to that one too, then LVP tile it is. why not go and get some samples to bring home. try and match the look of the tiles that we posted earlier. a soft charcoal, griege, warm ivory would all look nice in your home.

oh, slate is also an option, or even basalt, but since you don't want tiles, I'm guessing those are out too?

Curious if youve gotten an estimate for the demo of all the current tile. i'm guessing 2-3K easily. Unless, someone did a lousy job laying that tile and it pops right up. if they have to bring in the jackhammer, it's going to cost more.

I absolutely adore the look of the slate you posted! Also the large scale rectangular ones.
I need something easier upkeep and easier on joints, though!

Another question for anyone with an idea: what will be okay into the kitchen, not to compete with my quartz?
It is quite neutral, so maybe a stone look floor will be okay??

Also my wood lowers…

these are both 'slate - look' LVP flooring

some of these are click an lock

they even have vinyl sheets that look like tile

Painted Peggies - was just doing some reading on LVP. there are a couple of long posts under flooring and one refers to matte finish LVP being abrasive - to the point of ruining socks. I need to do some additional reading. Seems like manufacturers are trying to make the finish not slippery, but may have over compensated.