Dark stained hickory planks and 12-in. porcelain tiles form a geometric pattern that aligns with the staircase in this odd-shaped Blaine, MN, entry foyer. The wood planks intersect in a basket-weave design and picture-frame the nearby carpeted living room. Spaces between tiles are grouted. Color-matched caulk is used between the tile and wood to accommodate expansion and contraction without cracking.