Color Crush Checkerboard Tile Collection
Checkerboard Tile Collection
A timeless pattern reimagined. Our Checkerboard Tile Collection blends classic black-and-white contrast with natural stone elegance. Crafted in marble and onyx, these tiles create bold, geometric surfaces that suit both traditional and modern designs.
Why Choose Checkerboard Tile?
- Timeless appeal: The iconic checkerboard design never goes out of style.
- Natural stone luxury: Choose from Bianco Dolomite, Vanilla Onyx, and other premium materials.
- Versatile formats: Available in 4"x4", 12"x12", and custom sizes for any space.
- Design flexibility: Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, and feature floors.
Popular Applications
- Floors: Classic black-and-white checkerboards for kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways.
- Walls: Create bold backsplashes or feature walls with geometric style.
- Design statements: Use checkerboard layouts for fireplaces, shower surrounds, or commercial lobbies.
Care & Maintenance
- Order +10–15% extra material for cuts, layout, and repairs.
- Install with premium white thin-set mortar for clean, consistent alignment.
- Seal before and after grouting; reseal periodically to preserve the stone.
- Clean with pH-neutral stone cleaner only; avoid acidic or abrasive products.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can checkerboard be used in showers?
Yes — smaller 4"x4" tiles or mosaics are perfect for shower walls and floors when sealed properly. -
What stones are available?
We offer Bianco Dolomite, Vanilla Onyx, and custom pairings for black-and-white contrast. -
Can I customize the pattern?
Yes — checkerboards can be installed in straight or diagonal layouts depending on your design vision.
Shop Checkerboard Styles
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Odette Checkerboard Zellige Tile
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Bold, moody, and unmistakably sophisticated, Odette™ Checkerboard Zellige Tile pairs deep Indigo Bazaar with rich Noir Cacao to create the most dramatic design in the Signature Checkerboards™ Collection. Inspired by historic European libraries, private studies, boutique hotels, wine rooms, and refined old-world interiors, Odette™ transforms the traditional checkerboard pattern into a statement of architectural elegance.
Handcrafted in Morocco using centuries-old Zellige traditions, each tile is individually formed from natural clay, kiln-fired, glazed, and hand-cut by skilled artisans. Variations in tone, glaze movement, texture, crazing, and edge detail create a surface rich with depth and character, ensuring that no two installations are ever exactly alike.
Designed for Statement Interiors
The striking contrast between Indigo Bazaar and Noir Cacao creates a checkerboard pattern that feels timeless yet distinctive. Whether used as a luxury kitchen wall feature, private study accent wall, wine room backsplash, powder room wall, dramatic entryway wall, boutique hotel feature, or refined hospitality installation, Odette™ delivers a sense of permanence, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury.
- Luxury kitchen walls and scullery backsplashes
- Home library and private study accent walls
- Wine room and tasting space backsplashes
- Powder room and guest bathroom walls
- Feature walls and fireplace surrounds
- Decorative entryway and hallway walls
- Boutique hospitality and designer interiors
Authentic Moroccan Zellige
Genuine Zellige celebrates variation rather than uniformity. Subtle differences in glaze pooling, color intensity, edge profile, crazing, and texture are natural characteristics of the handmade process. These artisan details create the depth, movement, and visual richness that make Moroccan Zellige one of the world’s most coveted decorative surfaces. Explore additional handmade surfaces within our Zellige Tile Collection.
The Signature Checkerboards™ Collection
Odette™ is part of the Signature Checkerboards™ Collection, a curated series of handcrafted Moroccan checkerboard designs created for distinctive residential and hospitality interiors. Discover more checkerboard inspiration within the Color Crush Checkerboard Collection, including complementary designs such as Lucienne™, Noémie™, Solenne™, Vivienne™, Camille™, Adeline™, Geneviève™, and Juliette™.
Product Specifications
- Collection: Signature Checkerboards™
- Design: Odette™
- Colors: Indigo Bazaar + Noir Cacao
- Material: Authentic Moroccan Zellige
- Tile Size: 4×4
- Finish: Glossy
- Variation: High Variation V4
- Application: Interior Walls
- Origin: Morocco
- Sold By: Box
Due to the handcrafted nature of Zellige, variation in color, texture, glaze pooling, crazing, and edge profile is inherent and should be expected. These characteristics are not defects; they are part of the authentic handmade Zellige appearance.
