I could picture a glossy black-and-white checkerboard marble floor looking right at home in my city rowhouse. However, you've probably heard the warnings about marble floors - I know I have.

The pair say they leaned into the Beaux Arts style of the Willard hotel for a “maximal yet timeless” ambience, including a black-and-white checkered dance floor, velvet linens, and floral ...

"I think checkerboard holds a timeless look ... In this sprawling, open-plan kitchen, black and white tiled flooring offers a traditional charm, full of comfort and nostalgia.