With sleek lines and unexpected patterns, this black and white kitchen perfectly captures a modern vibe thanks to handmade tile. Across the floor 3x12 Ceramic Tile in Basalt and Daisy alternates in a checkered pattern while the backsplash and accent walls of Mosaic 1x6 Sheeted Tile in Raven offset the white counters and cabinets.
This midcentury bathroom dreamed up by West Elm is right on trend. Modern 3x12 Ceramic Tile in chalk white Calcite decorates the uncluttered walls while a creative checkerboard floor of Glazed Thin Brick in Big Horn and Columbia Plateau meets the moment with unmatched style.
As layered and cozy as your grandma’s favorite throw, Noble + Proper lodge’s kitchen is grandmillennial done right. A bold floor pattern of 8x8 Ceramic Tile in Vintage Leather and 4x4 Ceramic Tile in Ivory is perfectly complemented by the neutral backsplash of 4x4 Ivory Tile nestled between floral wallpaper.
Step inside a traditional bathroom with a pastel twist. Designer Kim Wolfe created an unconventional checkerboard floor thanks to Handpainted Squiggle Tile (from our collab with Block Shop Textiles!) in minty Plein Aire Motif, while 4x4 Ceramic Tile in Tumbleweed with 6x6 Cove Base Trim clads the wall as an attractive complementing wainscot.
With a clear vision of what–and who–she was nurturing a space for, LaTonya Yvette transformed her colonial-style home into a retreat that emphasizes Black joy and rest. In the welcoming kitchen she brought her checkerboard floor dreams to life with 12x12 Ceramic Tile in Feldspar and Red Rock, while a timeless backsplash of 4x4 Ceramic Tile in Hunter Green grounds the natural brightness in this thoughtfully appointed space.
Discover a powder room with personality at The Lake Placid Lodge. The showstopping checkerboard floor is made from 6x6 Ceramic Tile in Dolomite and Tusk, while wainscoting of 3x3 Ceramic Tile and Mini Round Liner in soothing green Eucalyptus adds depth and variation to the petite space.
This modern kitchen gets the checkered treatment thanks to 3x3 Mosaic Tiles in Tusk and Dolomite, and the result is elevated eclectic that's both timeless and right on-trend. Even better? You can experience the checkerboard charm in person–this lodge is available to book on Airbnb.
Check out this new take on the classic checkerboard bathroom floor! Part of the Block Shop x Fireclay Tile Handpainted Collection, 4x4 Squiggle Tile in Charcoal Motif comes together in a wavy squares while 4x4 Glass Tile in Carolina Wren Gloss and 2x8 Ceramic Tile in Raven complete the dreamy Art Deco look.