The Best Kota Flooring Design Ideas For Your Home

Introduction

Notice the flooring in the picture here? That’s Kota stone

Kota stone belongs to the limestone family of sedimentary rocks.

Kota stone is one of the strongest rocks known for building purposes and originates from Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Rajasthan, which is where it gets its name from.

Kota stone is used for various external purposes in buildings. From Kota stone, Kota tiles are made and used for flooring and various interior decoration purposes.

Pros & cons you need to know

Being sedimentary in origin, the surface of this stone is non-porous and non-slip, making it a great choice for flooring.

On the negative side, it is not resistant to acids and alkali-based corrosion and staining. It can also tend to flake on impact.

It yet remains a relatively very strong stone due to its strong homogeneous nature. It can also take any amount of polishing.

Kota stone is extremely cost-effective and durable.

Well-looked-after stone flooring designs with Kota stone can, therefore, easily last a lifetime with a few rounds of polishing for maintenance.

Sourcing it

For a buyer, it is available in various forms and naturally abundant, thereby making it easy to source. These are some of the factors that make it a top choice for building purposes all across India.

The shades that Kota stone can be naturally sourced in are green, brown and yellow.

Some bluish-green hues of this stone are especially quite pleasing to the eye and add an exemplary touch of soothing and calmness to any space it is used in. There are many images of Kota stone flooring designs below where you can see these colours.

Polished Kota stone flooring is seen mostly in the interiors of buildings and homes in tile and slab forms.

The rough Kota stone version is found more in external areas such as parks, patios, gardens, pathways and other common areas.

Kota flooring designs are popular since they offer so much at such a low price that starts at almost Rs.10 per square foot.

Design-wise, Kota stone flooring designs end up being quite neutral, absorbent and calming. They can also tend to add an alternative and rustic edge to any space design.

Kota flooring designs tend to complement and work well with a wide range of other designs and colour schemes, giving it a timeless quality.

Let us see below how Kota stone can add value in terms of design and other factors.

The design examples below help you imagine its use in any interior or exterior space.

We assure you that Kota flooring designs can make some very Instagrammable snaps!

1. Inspiration for a large porch & walkways

Taking inspiration from this picture, many homes have large porches and can easily do with a bit of furniture and design.

Notice how well the classic Kota grey goes with the brightly coloured contrasting wall.

Kota tiles fair extremely well in external spaces like porches. Come rain or shine, your Kota flooring design will not fade.

If you would like to keep it rustic and non-slip, just avoid polishing it.

You can use grey-coloured Kota slabs for walkways or footpaths.

Spaces outside stores and cafes, walkways to a park or even outside a building but within the framework of a compound wall or boundary, very often Kota slabs are used to form the flooring.

2. Earthy shades for your verandah

A brown variety of Kota is very often used in floorings of verandahs, cafes, restaurants, spas and other partially open spaces, depending on the overall décor scheme.

If you notice, the scheme is very rustic and hence the choice of the brown colour of Kota stone goes very well, forming a very cohesive design for the entire space. This type of Kota flooring design is the type that is more monochromatic, although single colours or shades are difficult to find in batches of Kota stone.

3. Passageways and corridors

Kota flooring designs that are seen in corridors are usually less monochromatic, like the one in this picture here.

Try using either the grey or blue variant of Kota stone here to create a beautiful contrast with the warm brown tones in the furniture and other décor elements seen in the passageway. Due to the slight fluctuation in shades of grey, there is slight play in the design and texture of the tiles and it definitely adds some texture to the overall space design.

4. Tradition-inspired rooms

Unpolished Kota flooring designs are also sometimes great, depending on the overall look you are going for. This traditional, rustic space has been contrasted with light-absorbing flooring that is minimalist. This combination is a great success, as you see in the picture. Look at the overall design scheme if you are trying to consider Kota stone as your bedroom flooring.

5. Bedroom that opens into a veranda

This verandah uses a Kota flooring design that makes the space airy and open. The objective of using a brownish Kota stone is to give it a flat look that does not stand out and, therefore, lets the eye go straight to the view outside and the doors and verandah.

6. Lavish living spaces

This colonial home has a wonderful Kota flooring design. The muted shades of grey and greyish-blue, which are characteristic of Kota stone, form a classic combination with the furniture style and shades of brown. There is also an interplay of blue and gold in the walls that sets off the flooring very well.

7. The most glamourous living rooms

Stunning flooring using the brown variety of Kota stone, this Kota flooring design is definitely a winner. Look at the various shades of brown that have been used here. As the light from outside shines on the flooring, you can see the different shades of brown and see how it adds so much style and warmth to the space.

This living room is simply glamorous and Kota stone helps the whole design to come together beautifully.

8. Playing with tile patterns – interesting Kota flooring designs

Play with other tiles in combination with Kota stone, like black granite or white marble, to create patterns in the centre or borders of the room. Take a look at the floral pattern in the centre.

Form a design pattern with your design consultant or contractor to get the best out of Kota flooring designs. For your living room, centre patterns would work well.

Kota stone with marble flooring designs is trending today.

9. Muted and darker shades

Kota stone tends to absorb a lot of light and energy, as we can see in the Kota flooring designs here. An unpolished finish helps to absorb more light and draw you in rather than reflect light. The overall objective of this design is to create a warm inviting space and Kota stone fits the bill. Pick darker varieties of Kota stone slabs to create this effect.

10. In combination with other tiles – mix & match

This Kota flooring design inspires you to use other flooring tiles like granite, marble or sandstone in colours like pink, to form patterns all across a single room area. You can use an idea like this across a living room or even a bedroom since it spans the whole room and won’t tend to get hidden when a dining table or bed is placed over it.

11.   Minimalistic bedrooms

This bedroom is styled to be minimalist. To go with every neutral shade of colour that has been picked out for the furniture and ceiling and walls, the classic Kota grey was picked but in the form of larger slabs instead of tiles to keep the look more expansive.

Most bedrooms are small and hence a design like this also enlarges the space.

Dull and unpolished grey Kota flooring designs are a hit for minimalist bedrooms.

FAQs

1. Is Kota stone good for flooring?

Absolutely. Kota flooring designs are really the most economical. Kota stone is the strongest and most long-lasting stone you can pick at its price. You can be sure that if you invest in Kota stone for your flooring that you will not be disappointed. It will, at the most, need a little polishing once every few years but not more than that. The key is to use Kota flooring for its distinctive look, which is a tad rustic.

2. Which is better, marble or Kota stone?

When you consider price points, you can easily go ahead with Kota stone. Also, the colour of one stone is more uniform since it is fine-grained. They also lack veins. You can also find several shades of the same colour within one batch, allowing you to play around with the tiles of your Kota flooring design. Marble tends to crack more easily than Kota. Consider Kota stone when you want to complement the overall design scheme.

3. What is the thickness of Kota stone?

Kota stones can be cut to size. However, broadly they come in three size categories: 18 to 24 mm, 25 to 32 mm and 16 to 22 mm. It generally depends on the supplier, how much he is willing to customise it for you and the size of the material he is sourcing.

Some Kota stone slabs that are used outdoors can even go up to 50 mm, but you may not need that thickness for your home.

Understand your needs well in consultation with your designer or contractor and only then go ahead and order your Kota stone. Plan your Kota flooring design accordingly.

4. What is the best colour of Kota stone to use?

It all depends on the Kota flooring design you have in mind.

Kota stone comes in many colours. They are largely in shades of grey, greyish-blue, green and yellow. In some cases, if you want a very neutral effect, where the overall décor is minimalist, then go for the same shades of grey. If you want the floor to do a little talking and add character or colour, then go for bluish-grey. If you want to add some warmth, you can pick the yellow shades. If you would like to add variety and texture and a hint of playfulness, consider more than one shade in the same room, like alternating grey and greyish blue or greyish green.

5. How do we choose the size of Kota stone tiles?

The larger slabs are used outside in gardens, building entrances and similar areas. However, it again depends on your overall scheme of things and the Kota flooring design you got in mind. The smaller tiles, when put together, create more texture in the design.

The larger slabs have less texture and fewer lines to meet the eye so it can make a space look a lot larger.

The overall space gets more character and definition when you use smaller tiles. The larger ones add minimalism and sophistication. They also make a place look quite modern.

Remember that your final look is your choice, so choose your tile sizes accordingly. They are usually sold at a certain rate per square foot and many sellers are ready to customise as per your specification.

Finally, Kota stone flooring is an excellent choice. You might not find every colour, but if you can envision a design for your room that has the colours of the typical Kota stone, it can really be the most economical flooring you can create.

The team at Homelane is well-equipped to help you make your decision with regard to choosing your Kota flooring design.

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