Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan Showers’ clients wanted a bolder statement for their home’s entryway. A checkerboard floor in honed marble fit the bill.

Black and white flooring checks every box when it comes to style, timelessness and neutrality. “It’s extremely versatile and plays well against a variety of materials, like wood and metal,” said ...

Some of the most memorable interiors begin underfoot. Just ask designer Jan Showers, who recently recommended a honed gray-and-white checkerboard marble floor for an entryway in a Highland Park home.