From the Palace of Versailles to the sticky floors of a retro diner, checkerboard is a print with an appeal that reaches far and wide. While it’s been a favorite tiling style for centuries now, with ...

You've seen these floor tiles in the kitchen as well as in diners and boutiques. Once thought of as classic, it may be time ...

The checkerboard pattern has had a recent resurgence, but it arguably never went out of style (think: the everlasting elegance of checkered French chateau foyer floors, for example). Characterized by ...

Kitchen renovations don't need to be huge endeavors or rely on the hottest trends. This nostalgic pattern adds classic charm ...

Choosing tiles is just one step in creating a kitchen backsplash. The pattern in which you'll lay them on the wall can make ...

While black-and-white checkerboard floors might feel retro, the pattern is actually making a modern comeback in home design trends. In fact, even Kris Jenner’s contemporary home dons a sleek square ...

Pros say stone mosaics, wood-look porcelain, and pastels feel dated and impractical. Diagonal, checkerboard, and accent stripe patterns look busy and outdated. Modern bathrooms favor simple, cohesive, ...

From subtle upholstery to statement flooring, there are more ways to celebrate this season’s hottest pattern than you might think Sophie Robinson scatter cushions, €55, DFS Yard Barton check cushion, ...

From classic tartans to Buffalo check, plaid is truly one of the most versatile patterns — making it a great choice for a ...

When choosing the perfect tile, you must consider color, material, shape, and pattern. Make the decision easier with one of these popular shapes and styles.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Whether stamped on the vinyl floor of a 1950s diner, tessellating down a Victorian hallway, or stencilled atop ...