It’s such fun flooring! I absolutely think you should do it. Don’t let someone talk you out of doing something you really want to do.

I don't see a problem with a non-neutral floor. I agree with Rantontoo, though, that the Lagoon might have too much green in it compared to the blue in the tile (based only on the pics and what my monitor is showing me). Have you looked at Marmoleum's other blues?

I like the floor better than the tile actually. Due to the great angle of the ceiling and the wonderful [ light wood] slab cabinet style, the detail and pattern of the tile inserted at that mid area seems off. The floor and the ascending height of cabinets with your ceiling pitch work well.....the eye likes that bounce . However the pattern tile is unnecessary and adds a lot of detail where it's not needed. Maybe more monochromatic color scheme if you want color tile.....you have a mid century style going...the tile is just off, and I'd pick something else, if it were my choice. A lot of positive thoughts about your kitchen , overall !!!

I say go for the colorful patterned tile and the colored Marmoleum floor! Life's too short not to get what you want in your home. There are so many homeowners who are fearful of color and pattern--they worry about what others think, they worry about resale, they worry that they will tire of it. And then they end up with a room that is boringly neutral and that looks like everyone else's.

If you love it, embrace it! I'd go a step further and select 2 or 3 colors from the tile and add a pattern on the floor as well. There are so many options with Marmoleum--have fun with it! I'd also use the tile on the entire backsplash, including the window wall, up to the ceiling.

I always love Diana's advice. I LOVE your floor and tile and she is right-more tile, all the way up. How about that for drawing the eye up??

if my mother in law told me i shouldnt do a checkerboard floor in my kitchen i would have kept her son but divorced *her*. so much time is spent in the kitchen it has to make *your* heart sing. whatever that is, do that.

i'm also good with slightly mismatched blues and greens. i think your tile has enough green in the lighter blue to support your floor color. choose your accents (towels, canisters) to layer those colors, not match them.

I would get tired of that tile faster than the floor I think. What are your counters you don’t just plunk a tile you like on the backsplash without it working with the counter. I do think your MIL really should not be the deciding factor in your home design choices.

I think the floor color is "off" from the tile. Other than than, if YOU love it, do it.

I think the floors are fun and I like the tile a lot. It appears that there is plenty of variation on the tile to hide dirt and dust. Like everyone else though, I didn't see one that really coordinates with your backsplash option. The blue is too blue and not the purply blue of the tile. The yellow would match but would not look as nice with your cabinets. Are there other backsplash options you've considered? Check with the same manufacturer.

There are other blues to pick from that will match that tile better.

https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Forbo-Marmoleum-Composition-Tile-MCT?faux=12593

This is the best one I could find. Maybe you would find something else you like with the same manufacturer... And of course, we're all looking at colors on monitors with different lighting etc. Maybe the one you have matches perfectly! Obviously get samples in hand, in your lighting to make the final decision. Good luck! Looks like a fun space!

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if the tile is a definite, i would pick a color that matches the tile. i would not want another color introduced when the tile is so vibrant. my feeling is it will take away from the tile.

i would go green myself: either "willow" for a lighter shade or "pine forest" for a darker shade. i would not mix colors, to me its just too much.

i would tile up and over the window.

if u love blue, do blue accessories that match the tile.

I think the Marmoleum's Laguna will match your tile selection perfectly! Linoleum floors are very durable and require little maintenance! I wouldn't worry about too much about them getting dirty, as all floors do, because they are easy to clean. Some manufacturers even add a protective coating to their linoleum that helps protect the floors from scratches and fading, you could check with the manufacturer to see if this an option for the Laguna floors! Good luck!

I truly appreciate all the great advice! Thank you! I forgot one detail - the walls are yellow. It's called Dover white, and here it is in another space of the house. We just added this room so it's still a little rough.

I do love the that tile but I see what you're saying. And the tile is also more expensive than we had hoped. It would definitely be a splurge. I like the idea of browsing the manufacturer for other options. Maybe something a little less busy. I should be receiving a sample of it soon so can't say how true the colors are to what shows up in the monitor. The countertop is Silestone Lusso which has tiny flecks of gold in it.

And if you turn around from the kitchen, it's our new dining room (curtains are temporary). The dining room will have a large painting (pictured in the old dining room) on the left wall when looking at the table. We have so much weird stuff - it won't take long to give the new space life. I wonder if I am knee jerking to the white drywall.

Be sure that you understand the maintenance buffing requirements of marmoleum. Most people do not read the fine print about the installation and upkeep requirements and then complain that the floors are not wearing well. When the truth is they don’t own a buffer, or never hired a commercial floor maintenance company to buff them.

A definite COLOR in a kitchen is a great choice for a CLOSED kitchen. As in a fully separate room. In an open concept, a separate patch of colored floor is much too bossy and attention getting. Open concept is one big room and should be designed as such, with the same flooring throughout.

If you have open concept, taking the tiles color’s throughout the space is an easy way to integrate the space as a whole, but no blue floor.

Don't second-guess yourself. I think the yellow will probably go, if anything it won't look good with the cabinets, but don't design around a wall color! First pick the things you love – tile, floor, then pick wall colors to bring out the best in them! My kitchen absolutely came to life when I finally had the tile installed a year after we moved in. It's not far from the color of your floor :)

Talk about timing! I believe our Laguna Marmoleum is being installed tomorrow! If it's really done, I will post pix. I heard some of the same concerns, but no matter how I played with changing the colors on my different items, the bright blue floor worked best in my mind. We are doing a glass backsplash in SW Liquid Blue, which is basically a lighter version of Laguna, so it all ties together. And, like Sophie says, our kitchen is closed. Not only do we have doorway sizes passages, there are actual doors in them. I know it's still a little risky, and I have been laying the tiles out here and there in the kitchen to get used to the bright color, but I am excited.

I love your plan! Color and pattern- wow- who would have thunk of such things??

ningret- I love your kitchen. That floor is utter perfection.

Here's our argyle-ish linoleum floor from a previous small cape - very fun floor and very comfortable to be on, plus not everything shattered when dropped, unlike our Spanish stone tile now. Risers coming up from the back door were also each a separate color of linoleum. And go for your heritage tile too - enjoy your space.

Don't be afraid of color and/or pattern!

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Do the colored floor! And post pics when it's done!

https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/Learning-Center/Flooring-Marmoleum-LC/How-to-Maintain-Marmoleum

Actual instructions from Forbo that discuss the buffing required. This is for the tiles. The sheet goods will need more care.

https://forbo.blob.core.windows.net/forbodocuments/38324/CG%20Caring%20for%20Marmoleum%20with%20Topshield2%20v3.30.pdf

Every type of flooring requires maintenance. It is important for anyone considering marmoleum, wood, tile, etc. to know the pros and cons, as well as the pricing and maintenance involved. An informed consumer will make the best choice for their budget and particular situation, and will avoid all those nasty surprises.

Sophie Wheeler - I am surprised you're not showing the love for the marmoleum floor. You've posted before indicating your affection for MCM kitchens and the cheerful colors of MCM kitchens. Certainly marmoleum is a part of that look. This kitchen has some of that vibe. Is it the marmoleum itself you don't like, or the OP's color choice? Can you suggest an alternative that would work in her kitchen?

I'm not hearing Sophie not like Marmo. I am hearing Sophie warn of the importance of proper maintenance.

I like Forbo. But you need to own gramma’s buffer that she sold when polyurethane for wood and sheet vinyl floors took away that labor. Or or call the commercial guys once a year. It requires maintenance work.

People don’t pay attention to that requirement, and skip it. Then complain that it didn’t wear like they thought it should. Be fully informed for any choice. And if you cannot do the care requirements, don’t gripe that it didn’t hold up. Which quite a few people have done.

Its just like buying marble. Know what you are in for, and accept it, and it’s all good. Stick your head in the sand and try to ignore inconvenient care requirements, and you are throwing away money.

Personally , for MCM, I prefer terrazzo. It has maintenance requirements too. Linoleum is more 30’s than 60’s.

stillpitpat - make sure you post how it all comes together. I love the movement in the floor! What do you think purlina?

Holy moly! I love it! I'm so inspired by the projects I see in this forum. Thank you so much Stillpitpat for updating us. It looks dreamy. I know linoleum takes some maintenance, perhaps more than others. I really like it because first and foremost - it's soft on the feet. My whole family has feet problems and we're really needing softer flooring. Also love the color choice and the environmental factor is a big plus for us too. It's worth the annual maintenance, at least to us. But back to the main point - stellar color Stillpitpat! I'm still waiting on pins and needles for the tile samples...

Love it!

My floor is still covered up because the kitchen is still not done....

Btw, purlina, Target makes a solid blue dish towel that is almost this exact color. It's $2. I don't know how well they will hold up, but I quickly got tired of trying to find something that would match, so I got a bunch. I wasn't even looking for something exact - lighter or darker would be ok - but this is almost perfect. I did find matching turquoise and white towels, but I don't like white in my dish towels or dish cloths b/c they stain easily (at least at my house).

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Laguna and Lapis Lazuli were my top 2 choices, but we were planning to install ourselves and Laguna wasnt available in click. Then I ordered samples and the lapis lazuli I originally fell in love with got me again. EVERYBODY thought I was crazy for choosing that color. I didn’t care. It *has* influenced my wall colors but I don’t mind. I love love love it. And for that matter, so does everybody that thought I was crazy.

But yes If you love the Laguna, I’d look for a tile with a blue that matches better

Gorgeous townlake!

Townlakes, that's a beauty!

Purlina, where are you with your project?

I put in sheet marmoleum in my kitchen remodel three years ago in a dark green (rosemary?). I love it. Maintenance is a breeze. I never buff it. I use the Forbo cleaner every two weeks and damp mop in between. It is gorgeous. Bold. And, it abuts three rooms that have hardwood floors.SO glad I did easy maintenance floor in kitchen rather than wood. With dogs and grandkids, my mud room and kitchen get lots of wear. Go marmoleum!

Thanks for checking in stillpitpat . We took a break over the holidays and a tweaked neck delayed us a bit but we are back in the swing of things. I miraculously found that tile on Craigslist for 10% of what I would have paid retail. The hues in this batch are slightly more saturated. I'm still over the moon about that. Sadly it really does not match Lapis Lazuli. So now we're thinking a green similar to what sprtphntc7a had suggested. It's called Green Wellness and I'm not painting the kitchen dover white - it's too yellow with the wood. We've painted it an off white that we have on a wall in the living room and I think that will work. All to say that we're narrowing in! My husband assembeled most of the lower cabinets yesterday so we are on our way!

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Gorgeous tiles!!!

I don't remember if you saw my reveal thread, but here are a couple pics with the blue. I looked up that green, and it would also look great.

Love all of it! The floor and back splash tie it all together. That really is such a beautiful color. I especially love that little nook with the stool. What a great spot to take a minute and drink some tea. Good job Stilpitpat!

Yeah for scoring such a great deal on the tile. Woot! As someone said, you may want to consider how the flooring looks transitioning from the next room. FWIW, you can always use a couple of colors. I’ve seen pics of bungalows w/ old Lino where they use one color for the body of the floor and a diff color around the edges. FWIW-2, when I redid the guest bath 10 years ago, I chose a handmolded tile around the tub that I LOVED. (It was buttercup yellow). Loved it. Painted the walls beige. Now, I‘ve fallen out of love with the tile color and wish I’d used something neutral and painted the walls a color—an easy and much cheaper thing to change. So for my new kitchen, I’m going neutral and will use accents (window covering, decor) to add a pop of color and ....that will be stuff I can easily change out all the time. So maybe colorful backsplash, neutral floor and fun decorative things?

Finally posted the full kitchen - https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5823091/kitchen-reveal-ikea-scherr-s-marmoleum#24809314

Thanks to everyone who helped me in this post.