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Checkered floors have graced the Palace of Versailles and countless 1950s-era diners. But over the past decade, they have become more popular, appearing in more luxury-home mudrooms, kitchens and ...

the floor is covered in a vintage-looking red and off-white checkerboard. The effect is less stark and monochromatic than the traditional black and white while it still maintains a historic feel.

Varney says that one of his favorite Dorothy Draper looks is a black-and-white checkered floor. “This instantly adds interest to any room and can make as big of a statement,” he says ...