When designing a small kitchen, the importance of your flooring choice can’t be overstated. Tile or stone in lighter neutral colors are good options for this kind of space because of durability, affordability, and variety of styles. I would suggest choosing material with rectified edges. Why? It gives a smoother finish on the floor and can achieve a smaller grout line. Using larger sizes of flooring will actually make the space look larger. Choose 12×24 or 18×18 inch floor tile and use any layout that speaks to your design style. If there is one side of the kitchen that is longer, run the length of the tile in that direction.