Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Whether stamped on the vinyl floor of a 1950s diner, tessellating down a Victorian hallway, or stencilled atop ...

The checkerboard pattern has had a recent resurgence, but it arguably never went out of style (think: the everlasting elegance of checkered French chateau foyer floors, for example). Characterized by ...

Dezeen Showroom: US brand Designtex has found a middle ground between minimalism and maximalism with its Racetrack and Emblem fabrics, which feature mini-checkerboard patterns. Racetrack and Emblem ...

From subtle upholstery to statement flooring, there are more ways to celebrate this season’s hottest pattern than you might think Sophie Robinson scatter cushions, €55, DFS Yard Barton check cushion, ...

If you’ve been paying attention to design trends over the last couple of years, then you’ve probably noticed one familiar style has reemerged with a vengeance: the checkerboard pattern. While you may ...