A maximalist kitchen pairs a practical base with one properly bold decision, and tiles are usually where that decision gets made. Large format porcelain across the floor, in wood, stone, cement, or plain finishes, keeps day to day maintenance easy, leaving room for something richer and more decorative elsewhere in the space.
That's typically the splashback or surrounds behind the hob and sink, where a bold, richly coloured or patterned tile can become the real focal point of the room. In smaller kitchens, carrying that same pattern onto the floor adds even more presence, turning a compact space into something with real personality. Given that the kitchen takes more spills than any other room, a tiled surface also remains the most practical protection, whatever level of pattern you choose to run with.