HOW TO CHOOSE CHECKERBOARD FLOOR TILE COLORS
Diagonal Layout
Installing a checkerboard tile floor diagonally has a few benefits. For one, the arrowlike effect can make a room appear longer or wider than it is because the eye follows the points. For a larger space, the bigger the tiles, the more dramatic the effect; large, diagonal tiles act as pedestals and will highlight oversized or top-quality furniture. Laying tiles on a diagonal will also help downplay walls that aren't perfectly square, making this layout an ideal choice for older homes.
![Newly renovated foyer with gray and white marble-look floor tile in checkerboard pattern.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/1-1-ratio/DAL_MarbleAttacheLavish_MA73_MA70_11web.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.570.570.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
Neutral Tones
![DAL_SusanAlexandra_COM_06_11web](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/series-carousels/DAL_SusanAlexandra_COM_06_11web.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.570.570.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
Bright and Bold
SUBTLE PALE TONES
![Dining room with marble top wood table, white chairs, white and black checkerboard tile flooring, wood cabinets, black soapstone countertop and backsplash.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/1-1-ratio/DAL_Pure_PU20_24x24_RES_01_11web.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.570.570.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
Classic Black & White
![Modern farmhouse kitchen with 36x36 marble look tile and 6x48 wood look tile planks in a checkered diamond pattern, marble look porcelain waterfall island with wood cabinets.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/1-1-ratio/DAL_VirtualHouse_Kitchen_06_11web.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.570.570.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
Mixed Media
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