Checkerboard Tiles Are Back in 2025 – With a Modern Twist 

1. Colour is Key 

The iconic black-and-white check still turns heads, but 2025 is all about colour. Earthy combinations like terracotta and cream are gaining traction, while daring duos like navy and mustard are stealing the spotlight. Want to stand out? Go for muted pastels or tone-on-tone neutrals to create a soft, designer look. 

2. Design Versatility 

Checkerboard tiles work beautifully in just about any space. In bathrooms, they add a pop of pattern without overwhelming the room. In kitchens, they create visual interest underfoot and pair effortlessly with both modern and heritage cabinetry. And for entryways? Instant impact the moment you walk in. 

3. Beyond the Grid 

Designers and renovators alike are stepping outside the box with how they lay checkerboard tiles. Think diagonal patterns, oversized tiles, and even mixing materials like marble, porcelain, or terrazzo to add texture and depth. It’s checkerboard—but not as you know it. 

4. Retro Meets Refined 

There’s something undeniably nostalgic about checkerboard flooring—it harks back to Art Deco glamour and 1950s diners. But today’s versions are all about blending old-school vibes with contemporary elegance. It’s this mix that makes them so popular in 2025 interiors. 

1. Go Large-Format

Bigger tiles = more drama. Perfect for open-plan areas or larger bathrooms.

2. Play with Placement 

Diagonal layouts can elongate a room and add a dynamic feel.

3. Stick to the Palette 

Choose colours that work with your existing design scheme for a cohesive look.

4. Mix Finishes

Matte and gloss tiles together? Yes, please. The contrast creates a designer feel.

5. Rectified Edged Tiles 

Always use rectified edge or pressed edge tiles when creating your checkerboard design. If you’re uncertain, your local Beaumont Tiles retailer will be able to provide the guidance you need!

6. Use the same Range (highly recommended)

Choosing two colours from the same range will give you a consistent pattern through the checkerboard, providing a clean seamless modernised take on the dinner checkerboard. If the sizing is slightly out between colours you’ll get an uneven result. 

Pompeii Range

Outdoors

Checkerboard can look gorgeous in any space and surface. This elevated outdoor space has incorperated a high rise pool in pomepii crema and avorio checkerboard, giving a warm travertine contrast! 

Pompeii Range

Indoors

This bathroom has taken the checkerboard right into the shower, continuing the tile through the space with Pompeii Travertine Crema and Avorio microtec textured tile. PairThis elevated outdoor space has incorperated a high rise pool in pomepii crema and avorio checkerboard, giving a warm travertine contrast! 

Penta Vanguard Range

The Penta Vanguard mosaics in Nusa and Java has been used tline the pool inner edge creating a striking checkerboard pattern.  

Oxid Range

Create a grand entreance to your holiday home with the traditional checkerboard colours in large format. The Oxid range provides those metallics, and rich shades you'll want for your checkerboard makeover! 

Tuscano Range

Subways 

Elongated checker board is trending, recreate this look using the basket weave laying pattern and your favourite colours of Tuscano. A beautiful handmade style Pressed Edge tile, perfect for creating checkerboard style. This is one for the professionals not the DIYER.

Tuscano Range

Squares

Love the Tuscano range and colours but want the traditional Checkerboard format. This show stopper of a range also comes in small 150x150 sqaures. A warm take on checkerboard style, this range offers a wide range of colours to make your colour palette. 

A beautiful handmade style Pressed Edge tile, perfect for creating checkerboard style. Should be done by a professional not for the DIYER.