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

If you've been paying attention to design trends over the last couple of years, then you've probably noticed one familiar style has reemerged with a vengeance: the checkerboard pattern. While you may ...

Busy checkerboard tiles and patterned vinyl are among the flooring trends to leave in 2025. Plain porcelain, glossy tiles, and builder-grade gray floors are also on the way out. Use natural finishes, ...

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 ...