“Here, we used Old Violet to create a checkerboard effect on the floor. It’s a simple technique that adds drama to a space." The color, she says, was inspired by the purple found in 18th ...

often leads to some surprising consequences as well like this set of algorithms for performing various calculations using nothing but a checkerboard. This is actually a demonstration of a method ...

The existing floor was 12×12-inch silver peel-and-stick tiles with a subtle texture that created an alternating checkerboard effect. I crossed my fingers that we'd find hardwood hiding beneath ...