Sacramento homeowners are searching for flooring options that balance style, durability, and resale value, and checkerboard floors deliver all three. Whether you’re planning a full home remodel or a simple flooring upgrade, here’s why this timeless checkerboard pattern is gaining popularity and how to use it beautifully in your home renovation.
Why Checkerboard Flooring Is Trending Now
Checkerboard floors have been around for centuries, appearing in European palaces, classic American homes, and mid-century interiors. Today’s comeback is driven by homeowners looking for:
Visual interest without clutter
Classic design with modern materials
Flooring that feels intentional and custom
A bold statement that feels timeless not trendy
In Folsom and Roseville, where many homes feature open layouts and neutral palettes, checkerboard flooring adds personality while still complementing modern remodeling styles. After all it’s a classic.
Modern Checkerboard Flooring Brings a Fresh Look
One reason checkerboard flooring is ranking high in current flooring searches is its versatility across materials and new color combinations. Popular checkerboard flooring materials include:
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP): Waterproof, pet-friendly, and ideal for busy households
Porcelain or Ceramic Tile: Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways
Marble or Stone Tile: A high-end option for luxury remodels
Homeowners often choose ceramic or porcelain tile because they perform well in high-traffic homes and offer excellent long-term value. Plus, this trend is generating new color combinations that give this timeless look a modern feel, like Velanza Blue and Rosso from MIR Tile available at our Roseville and Folsom showrooms.
What Rooms Work Best For Patterned Flooring?
Checkerboard patterns work best where they can shine, and where function matters just as much as style.
1. Kitchen Floors
Kitchens are the most popular space for checkerboard flooring. The pattern adds contrast to cabinets and islands while holding up to spills and foot traffic.
Design Tip: Pair black-and-white tile with warm wood cabinets or soft blue tones for a modern look.
2. Entryway, Mudroom and Laundry Room Flooring
First impressions matter. Checkerboard floors in an entryway immediately create a welcoming and memorable moment. Mudrooms and laundry rooms are becoming design-forward spaces. A checkerboard floor turns a utility area into something stylish and polished.
Why it works: The pattern hides dirt better than solid floors and makes small spaces feel intentional. The entryway is a great place to experiment with bold colors in deep shades of green and maroon. Shades of soft blue or grey with white look best in the laundry or mudroom.
3. Bathroom Flooring
Bathrooms are perfect for patterned flooring. Checkerboard tile adds visual interest without overwhelming the space and makes a statement. It’s a great way to showcase this bold pattern if you prefer to install it in just one room.
Trending combination: Combining tiles with a handmade feel and classic checkerboard floor tile is currently trending in bathrooms and kitchens renovations. This in progress primary bathroom remodel by Folsom designer Melinda Araj is a great example of this trend in progress.
4. Dining Areas
In open floor plans common throughout Roseville and Granite Bay, patterned flooring can help define spaces without walls like the dining room.
How to Customize the Checkerboard Look
Today’s checkerboard floors are anything but one-size-fits-all. Homeowners are getting creative with the way they install their floors to reflect their personal taste and home aesthetic.
Color Variations
Black & white (classic and high-contrast).
Soft blue & cream (subtle and modern)
Beige & taupe (warm and inviting)
Charcoal & marble veining (luxury appeal)
Tile Size & Layout
Large format tiles for open spaces
Smaller tiles for vintage charm
Diagonal layouts for added movement and interest
Visit our showroom to view our samples of Antica Roma, a new 12 x 12 matte porcelain tile from Bedrosian Tile in classic black and white shades that brings a sense of heritage to your design.
Why Checkerboard Floors Never Go Out of Style
Checkerboard flooring endures because it balances order and creativity. The repeating pattern feels structured, while the contrast adds movement and variation. Today’s checkerboard pattern favors a matte finish. This finish is especially popular with remodels because it feels softer and more contemporary.
Timeless Design Advantages
Works with traditional, modern, and transitional homes
Pairs well with nearly any cabinet or wall color
Ages better than overly trendy patterns
Recognized as a “classic” by buyers and designers
From a resale perspective, timeless flooring choices like checkerboard tile often outperform trend-driven options that quickly feel dated.
Is Checkerboard Flooring Right for My Home?
Checkerboard flooring works best when:
The rest of the design remains balanced
Wall colors and cabinetry stay neutral
The pattern is used intentionally, not everywhere
A Designing Dreams professional flooring consultation can help determine the right material, scale, and layout for your specific home and lifestyle.
Final Thoughts: A Classic Floor With Modern Appeal
The resurgence of checkerboard and patterned flooring proves a great design that never goes out of style. With modern materials, updated color palettes, and thoughtful placement, this iconic pattern feels fresh, functional, and perfectly suited for today’s home remodels. Whether you’re upgrading a kitchen, entryway, or bathroom, checkerboard flooring offers a bold yet timeless way to elevate your space, and your home’s value.
Designing Dreams Flooring & Remodeling
Where inspired design meets expert craftsmanship, and your dream home becomes reality. Ready to begin your personal home transformation? Schedule your complimentary design consultation at our Folsom or Roseville showrooms locations and let Designing Dreams bring your vision to life.
