Black-and-white checkerboard tile, worked two ways, creates a visual buzz
Top European designer Alberto Pinto pushed the black and white checkerboard theme to the max in a Parisian penthouse kitchen. Large-scale black and white tile, worked into a staggered backsplash, wraps the space and ties into the black countertops. On the floor, the same tile is set diagonally — like the checks on a clown costume — to create visual buzz and help to widen the room. Note the retro diner chairs, industrial style stainless steel pendant lamps, and mirrored doors (right) that deftly support the concept. An adjacent butler’s pantry, with the same scheme, has a Miele dishwasher.
