How to Choose the Right Checkerboard Tile Size for Your Home Design
Checkerboard tiles come in a variety of sizes, and each one tells a distinct design story. Choosing the right scale is essential to achieve the look you want.
From delicate vintage patterns to bold, modern statements, here’s how to select the perfect checker size for your space. We'll ensure you get the right balance of style and scale for your next renovation.
Checkerboard Tile Sizes: Design Impact Guide
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Size |
Look & Design Vibe |
Best Applications |
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48 × 48 mm Checkerboard Tiles |
Tiny Tile, Big Detail. Creates an intricate, highly detailed pattern with visual texture. Evokes vintage or heritage charm. Vibe: Retro, Parisian chic. |
Best for: Small bathroom floors, powder rooms, shower niches, kitchen splashbacks, or decorative borders. |
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100 × 100 mm Checkerboard Tiles |
The Sweet Spot for Vintage Charm. Traditional checkerboard pattern that is classic but refined. The checker effect is obvious but not overwhelming. Vibe: Vintage elegance, Art Deco, or European old-world. |
Best for: Entryways, small kitchens, small bathrooms, and commercial spaces like cafés and bistros. |
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200 × 200 mm Checkerboard Tiles |
Balanced & Versatile. A bolder checker pattern that is manageable for mid-sized spaces. Strikes a balance between traditional and contemporary. Vibe: Transitional—between retro and modern. |
Best for: Kitchens, laundries, dining areas, and boutique retail floors. |
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300 × 300 mm Large Checkerboard Tiles |
Bold, Modern Statement. Creates clean, graphic lines with a strong visual punch. The larger scale feels current and architectural. Vibe: Modern minimalism, monochrome chic, timeless boldness. |
Best for: Open-plan living areas, wide hallways, modern bathrooms, gallery-style spaces, and dramatic feature floors. |
Why Choose 300 x 300 mm for Modern Checkerboard Floors?
Our COCO Tiles Checkerboard Series features this large format tile for a reason. It effortlessly brings timeless checkerboard style into today’s modern design world.
This size gives rooms a true sense of flow and clarity. There is no fuss—just clean geometry and strong, deliberate contrast.
The 300 x 300 mm tile works especially well in larger spaces where you want the patterned floor to feel intentional and impactful without becoming too busy.