Dark Floors

I am designing a new kitchen and the clients are keen on a dark timber floor. I've had a look around and I tend to like the matte stained version like the example above. This still lets the timber grain come through and give depth to the floor.
Photograph via April and May.

Inspiration - Chocolate Brown Squares

From India Hicks 'Island Life'

Brown and white square flooring

Mosaic tiles from Bisazza

After looking at India Hick's interiors last week, I had been admiring the chocolate and white pattern on her chairs. Surprisingly I came across the similar pattern as flooring. Wondering if I could do this pattern with tiles, I found the Bisazza example. It's rather effective, isn't it? I wonder if my client will like this idea...