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 ...

The classic black and white checkerboard is back and it’s stronger than ever. While it’s never really gone away, we’ve mostly seen the pattern on beautiful floors in hallways or kitchens but, in ...

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