Great use in a classic checkerboard pattern that would be hard to maintain
I've always wanted to do the checkerboard design on grass!
pired checkerboard of grass and concrete pavers? (P.S. This lawn is durable, permeable and decorative — not to mention mowable!)Remember: The nonplant elements and pieces that you incorporate into the garden should be a reflection of your personal style. At the terminus of this patchwork-quilted lawn
The checkerboard pattern of the garden: pavers, pea stone, and plantings.
checkerboard patio; gravel and flagstone squares
The checkerboard effect with the gravel and stones
hedge. The checkerboard arrangement of paving and plants is playful and enlivening, while serving as a repeating theme that binds the garden together. In the distance, the massive shrub at the gate is well balanced by an uninterrupted plane of lawn. Also, notice how your perception of this space is dictated
Painted checkerboard floor....maybe on a porch or dining room floor? Perhaps a bit smaller checkerboard, depending on room size
painted checkerboard hardwood floors for kitchen
In a house with full wood floors - LOVE this stained checkerboard in the kitchen/dining area to set
Another checkerboard stain idea for the kitchen. Not sure if I like this bold one or the more subtle version better.
The checkerboard pattern on the floor in this kitchen is stained, but please let me include it here! It is a beautiful example of how adding a special treatment to the floor can bring character to a design. The dark color on the floor is repeated in the pendants above the island and the island itself
create a checkerboard with plants growing in between.
The solution: Rather than using solid paving or poured concrete, add a center strip of grass or drought-tolerant ground covers. Flank this with large pavers separated in such a way as to create a checkerboard with plants growing in between.
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checkerboard pavers to lead to backyard
create a checkerboard with plants growing in between.
This gives the effect of another border within the front garden and extends the visual green space, making the driveway less obtrusive.
Although grass could be used for this, I would opt for a tough, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover, such
create a checkerboard with plants growing in between.
This gives the effect of another border within the front garden and extends the visual green space, making the driveway less obtrusive.
Although grass could be used for this, I would opt for a tough, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover,
with a checkerboard pattern is a very popular choice. It is classic and fun at the same time. Here the colors, a beautiful combination of blue and caramel, are what make this particular checkerboard floor unique.
When I think modern-day castle, I often think of black and white checkerboard floors
classic checkerboard or modern stencils, painting a pattern onto the dining room floor means you can forgo the rug. Paint the background first, or let the natural wood peek through, as shown here.