Checkered floors have graced the Palace of Versailles and countless 1950s-era diners. But over the past decade, they have become more popular, appearing in more luxury-home mudrooms, kitchens and ...

From colorful checkerboard designs to subtle white, these painted wood floor ideas invite you to get playful in your interior design. Aaron Leitz Photography Paint holds an immense amount of power. It ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some of the most impactful changes you can make in your home revolve around paint. There are highly ...

Black and white flooring checks every box when it comes to style, timelessness and neutrality. “It’s extremely versatile and plays well against a variety of materials, like wood and metal,” said ...

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 ...

Although it's never really gone out of style, the checkerboard pattern is back as a design choice that elevates, enhances, ...

Years ago, my husband and I bought our first house in Upstate New York: a 1930s cottage with small rooms, low ceilings and mediocre wood floors. I knew that the best way to lighten up the rooms and ...

PROS Built in 1923, this gray cedar-shingled cottage is just two blocks from the ocean and offers outdoor space for soaking up the salt air. A turquoise door opens to an inviting wraparound porch, ...

Shawn Bo-Abrams, who is renovating his house in Washington state with his husband, Leon Bo-Abrams, was eager to get rid of the carpet covering their top floor. “I have four animals, and they all like ...