Today I want to talk about a decorating trend that I have noticed and absolutely adore: the black and white checkered floors. There’s a certain elegance and sophistication that this tile trend brings to just about every room where it is installed! Most often, the checkered tiles are installed diagonally but there is a Scandinavian kitchen you’ll see below that has them installed vertically.
This floor design can be done with bright black tiles or faded tiles, with a glossy finish or left natural.
Black and White Checkered Floors
Let’s take a look at some of the most common rooms where I see black and white checkered floors installed!
Entryways
Want to make a stunning first impression? Consider doing your entryway or foyer flooring with this checkered look.
![Black and white checkered floor in the entryway via @cortneybishopdesign](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Black-and-white-checkered-floor-in-the-entryway-via-@cortneybishopdesign.jpg)
This is a unique wood and black checkered flooring example.
![Black and white checkered floor on wood in entryway via @lisa_tharp](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Black-and-white-checkered-floor-on-wood-in-entryway-via-@lisa_tharp.jpg)
Bathrooms
Checkered floor tiles also work really well in the bathroom.
![Black and white checkered floor tiles in the bathroom via @laurenpressey](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Black-and-white-checkered-floor-tiles-in-the-bathroom-via-@laurenpressey.jpg)
Hallways
These floors were glossed over to give them a shiny and upscale look.
![Black and white checkered tile floors in long hallway below staircase](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Black-and-white-checkered-tile-floors-in-long-hallway-below-staircase.jpg)
Breakfast Nooks and Kitchens
I personally love the black and white checkered kitchen floor look the most! It gives the room a French feel to it.
![Black and white checkered floor in the kitchen and dining nook](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Black-and-white-checkered-floor-in-the-kitchen-and-dining-nook.jpg)
![Black and white checkered floor in the kitchen via Mark Maresca](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Black-and-white-checkered-floor-in-the-kitchen-via-Mark-Maresca.jpg)
This is a gorgeous Scandinavian kitchen with grid checkerboard floors.
![Scandinavian kitchen with black and white tiling](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Scandinavian-kitchen-with-black-and-white-tiling.jpg)
![Fixer Upper Breakfast Nook with Black and White Checkered Tile Floor via Joanna Gaines](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Fixer-Upper-Breakfast-Nook-with-Black-and-White-Checkered-Tile-Floor-via-Joanna-Gaines.jpg)
What do you think of this flooring trend? Which room would you install checkered tiling in your home?
I LOVE black and white checkerboard floors – always wanted one in the kitchen of my 1900 shotgun home. I’d love the look of a “worn” and lived on floor. My kitchen is square with Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue walls, white cabinets and SS appliances. How would I know what size the squares should be? I’ve actually thought about painting the vinyl floor. Lots of thoughts – head spins with decisions. Thank you, my favorite is the Scandinavian Kitchen.
I also adore the look of black and white checker floors! Good question about the tiles – it looks like most of the prettier ones are about one foot squared! I’m sure you could ask your local hardware shop for advice :) Good luck with your remodel!
I am trying to replace a vinyl black and white checkered floor I put in my kitchen 20 years ago. Can’t find it now. Can you share where to purchase last 2 pictured ? Looking for high quality vinyl or ceramic 12×12. Not as concerned with price as how it looks.
Thanks,
Linda Murphy
LOVE! I already have this style in my entryway and kitchen. My kitchen has an Art Deco 50’s vibe and it’s perfect. I have had this for 10 years! So glad it’s popular. I picked what I really loved and I saw this look in many tv shows from the Art Deco era.
Yes please, I love this look but cannot find vinyl tiles that are not peel and stick. Or linoleum even better. Please direct me to where I can purchase floor tiles for kitchen much like those pictured in last 2 photos.