Arrows & Bow: Classic Black and White Checkerboard Pool
Black and white and cool all over, Ashley Petrone’s backyard pool features an endlessly chic checkered waterline in the classic colorway thanks to 3x3 Mosaic Tile in Feldspar and Basalt.
Black and white and cool all over, Ashley Petrone’s backyard pool features an endlessly chic checkered waterline in the classic colorway thanks to 3x3 Mosaic Tile in Feldspar and Basalt.
This chic powder room at Big Bear's Noble + Proper needed nothing more than the classic black and white checkerboard floor to ground the endearing design. Expertly created by Handsome Salt, 6x6 Tiles in glossy black Raven and creamy matte white Feldspar add bold contrast to complement the black wainscot and damask wallpaper.
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.
Traditional with a twist, every inch of this powder room in boutique hotel Noble + Proper exudes luxury from the monochromatic walls to the oversized checkerboard floor featuring 6x6 Ceramic Tile in Ivory and Red Rock.
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.
The first look of a vacation rental sets the tone for your stay. Noble + Proper nails it with an entryway designed by Handsome Salt featuring an offset checker floor of 8x8 Ceramic Tile in maroon Vintage Leather and 4x4s in warm white Ivory.
Classic and becoming this kitchen at Big Bear's Noble + Proper hits all the notes of a mountain getaway. Sara Simon of Handsome Salt designed the floor in a classic checkerboard pattern of 8x8 Ceramic Tile in rich Hunter Green and off-white Feldspar, expertly accompanied by the green kitchen accents throughout.
A beautiful space to prepare to say “I do,” Foxcroft Estate’s bridal suite is a stunning combination of midcentury colors and a Dorothy Draper-inspired checkerboard floor with a twist thanks to Handpainted Squiggle Tile in Charcoal Motif (from our collab with Block Shop Textiles!).
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.
Midcentury charm? Check, check, and check! Emily Vallely lovingly restored the kitchen in her 1940’s Foxcroft Estate Airbnb with a checkerboard pattern of 8x8 Ceramic Tile in Vintage Leather and Daisy across the floor, creating a cozy and authentic space that invites you to step in for a sip a cup of coffee.
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.
Transforming a hall closet into the laundry room of her (and her husband's) dreams, Victoria Ford lists this space as one of her favorites and it's easy to see why. Her bigger and bolder take on a classic checkboard pattern with 8x8 tiles pairs perfectly with the graphic wallpaper.
Ready, check, go! This bathroom designed by Regan Baker lends a fresh take on 4x4 tile by creating a playful checkerboard pattern in Halite and Sea Glass across the bathroom floor, shower pan, and up the shower walls.
Come for the ornate sconces, but stay for the 3x3 checkerboard tile floor in Cardamom and Mist and a custom shower in matching 2x8 subway tiles. This Art Deco-inspired powder room designed by Claire Thomas for Harding House is truly one for the books.