Don’t do it. Find another way to use those colors but do something visually quiet and timeless on the floor.

Different for sure, and could be interesting...

The mock vintage/worn-out look makes the floors look dirty. Not a look you want for a luxury rental!

I would do something neutral. Make it unique with easily replaced rugs.

I think it is dependant on who you are aiming to rent to. IMO the huge kitchen is odd to begin with so what are you doing in the rest of the house . 4500 sq ft tells me nothing about anything.THis was not a house ever but probably a great fun restaurant. You have bigger issues than the floor for sure .The space is far cry from farmhouse so I need a ton more info about what the plan is.

I have seen that tile and it is interesting looking. As a person that used a funky/unique tile in a long back hallway, I would not use it in the main living area. It works in my hallway because there is nothing else in the hallway, other than interesting pendant lights.

A strong patterned floor makes it really hard to add color/pattern in area rugs and upholstery. You are better off going with a neutral floor and adding funky/unique pattern and color in the furnishings.

The photo you show is a fast food restaurant ... notice that there is no other color or pattern in the space.

Use the tile on large shower walls or for a fun laundry room.

I agree the tile has a "muddy" look to it and will always look like it isn't clean. I think a porcelain slate-look tile would be a better choice. Pick something fun for the kitchen backsplash instead in a blue that works with the island color.

Thanks everyone for your input. Lisedv thanks for putting the samples together. It does look great but since everyone overwhelmingly thinks it will be a mistake I'm leaning more towards using it in the primary bathroom instead. Here's a rendering of floor plan for the first floor only. That's a second ensuite on the left, the main one is upstairs.

Use the tile where it will be an accent and stand out. Once you put it in a large space it looses its uniqueness and just looks muddled. Maybe around the island only like a rug look inlay or around a fireplace.....etc.

First IMO all the same floor everywhere to have a sense of cohesion through tis verylarge space .I have a 3500 sq ft house so another 1000 sq ft is a lot of space . How many bedrooms? Is there actully a market for a rental this size ?So the plan was to buy more of this tile ? I need mor einfo and IMO simple is the best plan for choices in most spaces. I like 12 x24 porcelain tile on bathroom floors and shower walls ( less grout) then an accent ile csn be addded to one strip off center in the shower and used for back splask but IMO that tile is too big for that use. You do need one more bathroom on the mainf floor to avoid the use of the ensuite for a quick run in to pee. IMO every bedroom will need an ensuite for sure if luxury is the plan. Maybe go look at some luxury rentals to see what works I would not want to be the renter in the bedroom on the main floor if everyone else is having a party and I am tired . Get a good designer who has this type of space under their belt for sure . Lots of thought needs to go into this IMO. I think 2 seperate seating spaces for sure not every one wnats to be together 24 hrs a day even when they rent the space together ,. Will there be a pool? A fire pit? What kind of area is this in? I have to say I actully like that tile but for sure not farmhouse on any level. A kitchen designer will have to understand the needs of that space so no cabinet sales person for sure. Bigger is not better in kitchen design. I runa catering biz ofrom my home often 6 people working and my space is no where near 24 x24 . The fact is foor storage in this space will be minimal and 2 DWs a must for sure but the big question is how many people will this hold .

There are other floor tile options that fit the “feel” you’re looking for that don’t have a muddy look in such a large space. Have you considered slate? It’s easy to clean and gives you a good neutral color.

So many new tiles have the feel you’re aiming for, but stick to something simpler for the floor. Agree with @Maureen that your eye-level backsplash can be the star. Her choice of blue is perfect. Keep everything else simple since you are going for a natural wood cabinet.

If you want a design on the floor, have you considered cement tiles? They’re expensive but look it.

I usually prefer the same flooring throughout a house for consistency. Engineered wood always looks great and with a runner at the sink, it works in the kitchen. (Ask me how I know)

Another thing to consider: You’re renting this out and don’t want too many “precious” features you will worry about between renters. Something durable, but pretty, that let’s you sleep at night is another factor.

I’d go with large porcelain like tile because of the above’s increased potential and consider the importance of accessoring. Good choices will mean a better rental return.

Brass hardware, lighting and faucet?

Leah, we used this tile in a guest bathroom….it looks great! I also love the idea of Zellige with it (we used it in our kitchen), it’ll make it look lived-in and not so new. 👍

Without commenting on the specific tile I think the place to do something unusual and not what you would do at home is in a short term rental.

Thanks again for the amazing feedback. Thanks so much Maureen for putting that together. It's great to see you here RedRyder after all the help you gave with my post about exterior paint choices!

I'll answer some questions here and give more info about the design. 

There is indeed a main bathroom on the first floor. It's a full bathroom. The

This is a short term vacation rental home, not a long term rental. It's in the Catskill Mountains area of New York, two hours from New York City. It will sleep up to 21 people. Guests will consist of family getaways, groups of friends and religious and wellness retreats. There is a large in-ground heated pool that will be covered with a greenhouse for year-round use. There's a patio with seating, firepit, hot tub and 8 acres to roam, hike, play lawn games etc.

The kitchen will have a 48" range with 2 ovens plus a wall oven, 2 sinks, 3 dishwashers. There's an area near the back kitchen door that will have a bench and hooks to serve as a little mudroom. In front of the stairs will be some sort of additional seating. This 24x24' space is multifunctional, not just for cooking.

The first floor has two separate seating areas, one with an original stone fireplace. The second floor has a game room. With all of these common areas there's plenty of room to gather and also separate.

There is indeed a main bathroom on the first floor. The kitchen tile will extend down the hallway to this bathroom so running in from the pool dripping wet won't ruin the floors. 

The first floor ensuite ensures that two families joining will each have their own ensuite. In addition to that this bathroom will be handicap accessible, a feature not easily found in short term rentals. The little office next to this suite will have a Murphy bed to convert into the 8th bedroom if needed. It's really a 6 bedroom house but for rental purposes it functions as an 8 bedroom house. There are two full bathrooms on the first floor and 3 1/2 on the second floor. 

The floors throughout are engineered white oak with a lighter finish. The kitchen and bathrooms will be tile.

I don't necessarily want a typical farmhouse look, perhaps just some farmhouse elements. I want it to be earthy, casual but elegant, a mix of old and new, understated, unique with a touch of the unexpected. In this market unique design does well. I designed my other property The Modern Retro Ranch with some bold color choices and it paid off. People love the design. You can do an internet search for the title to see it if you're interested. While this house will definitely not be that bold, I want the design to stand out and grab one's attention.

I love that tile too, and think it will look fabulous!

Guys, this is her house.

And here's the rendering in Knoxville Gray. I'm hoping it looks like this after I test it on the house, we'll see.

What a great property! this part of the country gives me classic slate floor vibes - i personally would be hesitant about a faux worn look for floors but tastes are very personal

Thanks for the added info. I only had the floor plan you posted so had no idea where the other bathroom is or bedrooms other than the one you show.

I know where your house is and I’m now more convinced of slate - floors for at least the mud room area. The Catskills get a boatload of snow, which can easily turn to mud. Your renters may not be careful of your floors….

For that area, have you considered a white-and-wood kitchen? That would look great there. OR a deep green painted kitchen with a zellige backsplash in ivory. You’re in “the country” as the City folk would say. And your potential renters will want a country house that feels cozy.

These are what I’m envisioning @Leah.

I have been contemplating slate floors actually. 

RedRyder those kitchens are gorgeous but I really don't want to do a white kitchen in this house. I like the idea of mixing white oak with a painted island to carry the blue from the rest of the house.

Got it. Which shade of blue? Medium, dark or light? Do you have a photo you can show us of the white oak you like?

Is this an all new or renovating-what-I-have scenario?

I would totally rent this place and am also team Natural Slate.

The blue will be medium to dark, possibly Behr Deep Breath (made with Benjamin Moore matte) as shown in my farmhouse bedroom pic below. The white oak is Ikea's Vedhamn in the pic (don't laugh, Ikea works out well for me in these rental homes.) 

It's a complete gut renovation. Some walls were removed and some bathrooms added.

Some of my inspiration pics. I love the brass mesh inset in the cabinet below. It's details like this that I love most.

Here's the living room rug which is my color inspiration.

Those wood cabinets are gorgeous. They will look great with a deep blue. And durable deep grey slate floors. I also love the lighting fixture choice in the first kitchen photo.

Are you thinking blue for the island? Posting your kitchen layout here will get you help from the pros.

Are you thinking tan and blue for the living room too? Is it open concept?

Nope. It's too specific a look and will look dirty and dated from the start. I'm already gobsmacked at a 24' square kitchen. If you really want a floor with pattern, consider a Hydraulic/cement pattern (not sure what it's called in English). I'm getting one called Basilico you can see at Pavigres.pt. You can use the patterns in a rug effect by surrounding with solid colored tile. This will divide the space to seem less like a big warehouse.

What a fantastic property. I live in NYC and often rent from VRBO and AirBnB in the Hudson Valley. I would actively avoid renting your retro looking place and would probably as a last choice go with a place that has the original tile you like for this place. Of course location, grounds, space, and amenities are my first choice, but nice decor is a deciding factor. I really dislike your floor tile selection. I'd go for something more universally pleasing and think you are on to something with a slate inspiration.

Our apartment has nemo alta dark grey matte tiles. They are quite slate like. I love them and am putting them in our laundry room that we are currently renovationg.

Love your brass inspiration. Would choose it for hardware and lighting. The mesh cabinet fronts will create a ton of dusting work.

I think you can find a lot of wild area rugs that will echo what it is that you like about the tile.

We actually used that exact tile in our recent kitchen reno and we love it! Everyone who sees it feels it looks like a worn floor from a temple, or something from the Middle East. It doesn’t look at all muddy and because it looks so old, it has a timeless feel. We also went with white cabinets and a blue island. We chose Benjamin Moore Palladian blue because it worked so well with the tile. A mustard would also work and look beautiful.

Hard NO. Anything that hides pet stains in a rental is not a good selling point in online photos.

Got it folks, I'm probably not going to use it in the kitchen but rather in one of the bathrooms as originally intended. I think it will work and look beautiful but I'm thinking that if I tire of it down the road I'm stuck with it forever.

I'm glad it worked for you Kristine. I would love to see pics!

Mary I see where you're coming from but with 5 star reviews and plenty of guests mentioning how clean the place is that's really not a concern for most potential guests.

The actual kitchen area is 24x15.5 but it's open to the back stair area and the mudroom area. Part of it will be a sitting area too. So the whole open space is 24x22 but it's not all kitchen if that makes sense.

Your inspiration bathroom looks pretty perfect. Interesting floor, old fashioned tub and a unique sink arrangement. Save the initial tile for one of the bathrooms, for sure.

With an open concept, using the wood (I.e. tan ) with a deep blue island gives you good options for furniture and rugs that are visible from the kitchen. The runner for the back stairs too.

Leah, i think we used the lighter version of this tile in our guest bathroom…it's more neutral. People seem to like it a lot!

RedRyder I love that bathroom! While I'm not copying it exactly I'm copying the concept of the heavy pattered floor, square offset tile 2/3 up, pulling color from the tile and using it as the wall paint and grout. In addition to that the tile happens to have a touch of the same blue that the previously purchased vanity has. It's going to look great.

Coray that bathroom is beautiful! Yes that's the lighter version, I love it! I already purchased enough tile for one of the full bathrooms so I will still be using it.

Here are the choices for the primary bathroom so far.

Or I can use this vanity.

Some photos of the kitchen below and because we had enough leftover tile and we liked it so much, we also used it in our ensuite. Painted some shiplap in the same blue as the island and built the vanity from an old dresser

Yes, Kristine, that is the same colorway as ours, I love it

Love it Kristine! Thanks for sharing the pics of your beautiful kitchen and bathroom.😍

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Try Sherwin Williams Salty Dog, I just did my kitchen island and refrigerator & freezer panels in it, gorgeous rich dark blue. I agree you need a good easy ti clean solid surface in your kitchen with renters.

Having seen more of your style, thought Mushroom vs white cabinetry might be warmer.

I love the bathroom concept! Both vanities will work but for a rental, the wood one might be more practical.

That's beautiful Maureen. Do you know the name of the paint color?