Chequerboard patterns have long been a design staple, offering versatile looks that work in any setting from traditional to contemporary. Here, we look at various approaches from classic to playful and innovative ways to incorporate a much-loved style into your home.

If you love a classic design, then stick with the traditional black and white combination, such as tiles from our Lucca range. They offer a quietly luxurious look that’s perfect for hallways, bathrooms and kitchens. The key is to maintain the balance perfectly between each colour to achieve a seamless look.

Why settle for monochrome when you can play with colour? Tiles from our Confetti collection are made from porcelain designed to mimic the natural look of small-chip terrazzo and they’re perfect for creating an irreverent chequerboard look. They work really well in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways, but are also great for playrooms, home offices or anywhere you want to inject some fun.

Why not introduce an innovative twist to the chequerboard pattern. These gorgeous Nina Campbell Rivage tiles prove the look can work as well on walls as it does on floors. Plus, you can get creative by playing with vertical and horizontal lines to create a cross-hatch effect that makes the effect even more striking.

For a completely different take on the chequerboard trend why not introduce a new shape. Try combining the circle and star shapes of our Blends range to create a bold circle chequerboard effect or use the triangles to create a myriad of tesselations.

You can create a chequerboard look all your own by laying the tiles diagonally. This design can work well in a smaller space as it creates an engaging and dynamic effect. It looks great with one bold colour – such as our green Alalpardo tiles – and another more neutral shade to offer a very modern take on a design classic.