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9 Winning Checkerboard Pairings

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A classic layout that’s making a resurgence in interior design, this mixable, matchable tile pattern is a game-changer. Read on for nine inspiring checkerboard pairings. We think you’ll agree that they are a check-mate!

1. Brilliant Black and White

The quintessential checkerboard pairing, black and white is a high-contrast design that will create an air of classic drama. This bathroom vanity, designed by Timber Trails, features Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina marble for an elevated and elegant space.

Black and white marble checkerboard tile floor with double sink vanity.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

2. Handcrafted Harmony

Authentic Zellige tile is used in this charming checkerboard fireplace, designed by @DaryaKaras. The squares of the Alabaster Gloss and White Gloss tiles feature slight variations in color, size and finish, creating a truly unique design.

This chic fireplace features white and beige Zellige tile in a checkerboard pattern.
Featuring: Zellige Alabaster Gloss and Zellige White Gloss. Design and photography by @DaryaKaras.

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3. Beautiful Blue and White

This room, designed by I SPY DIY, has us singing the praises of blue. The shower wall features the Marrakesh Blue and Off White tiles for a gorgeous and unexpected checkerboard moment. We love how the texture variations in the handmade-look tile create soft movement along this space.

Bathroom with dark blue vanity and wall paint, and dark blue tiles on walls. Past the vanity is a walk-in shower with a floor-to-ceiling wall of dark blue and off-white tile arranged in a checkerboard pattern. The floor is covered in a mosaic of dark blue tiles with occasional small accents of white tile.
Featuring: Cross Snow White, Marrakesh Blue, Cross Black, Black Marquina Somerset and Marrakesh Off White. Design by I SPY DIY.

4. Sophisticated Stone

Alternating white marble and beige travertine tiles give this stylish checkerboard an air of sophistication. The border of Bucak Light Walnut mosaic tile works to create definition and a refined edge.

This elegant bathroom features white and beige checkerboard stone floor.
Featuring: Bucak Light Walnut, Bucak Light Walnut Mosaic and Arctic White. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

5. Charming Cross and Star

Evoking traditional Moroccan design, star- and cross-shaped tiles creates extra interest when colors are mixed. Here the Kasbah Cross Terracotta is paired with the Kasbah Star Bone tile for a striking orange and white design. Get a similar look in black and white with the handmade Zellige Charcoal Chabone Cross and Zellige White Chabone Star tiles.

Terracotta and off-white star and cross checkerboard floor.
Featuring: Kasbah Cross Terracotta and Kasbah Star Bone.

6. Stunning Silver and Black

Our Silver Mist and Noir limestone tiles make a powerful pair in this beautiful mudroom floor. The key to this design is the alignment of the veining on the stone tile, the Silver Mist tiles are intentionally installed so that the veining is all flowing the same direction at the diagonal. Discover more about Timber Trail’s home design on this home tour.

A mud room with silver and black limestone checkerboard tile floor.
Featuring: Noir and Silver Mist. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

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7. Antique Appeal

Patterns in different colors offer another great checkerboard design. This gorgeous floor uses Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana in Florence Lace and Eden Ode. The beige and white tones of these tiles shifts as the sun passes through the room for a stunningly romantic space. Shop our exclusive Kelli Fontana collection for more bold and whimsical styles.

A stunning living area with a black and white floral-patterned checkerboard tile floor.
Featuring: Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana in Florence Lace and Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana in Eden Ode.

8. Plaid Power

Switch up your checkerboard by including a third color. This monochromatic laundry room, designed by The Divine Living Space, features black, grey and white encaustic tiles for a gingham-inspired twist on classic black and white.

A chic laundry room with a white, black and light grey check tile floor.
Featuring: Encaustic Black, Encaustic Light Grey and Encaustic White. Design and photography by The Divine Living Space.

9. Stunning Beige

Legno limestone and Volakas honed marble are paired in this elegant entryway designed by Timber Trails. We love how creams, beiges and whites all mix together for a serene neutral space.

This bright entryway features white and beige stone checkerboard floor tile.
Featuring: Legno and Volakas. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

Shop our wide assortment of square tile to create your own checkerboard pattern. Ready to tackle your reno? It’s easier than ever to make your design dreams a reality with our free design services. Or, explore even more tile layouts in real spaces on our Customer Room Gallery and Instagram!

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