Marble checkerboard flooring — why designers say this “anti-Kardashian” style is back on trend

Marble checkerboard flooring is back on trend. Here are three pictures of this - a kitchen with these tiles and a black island and wall, an entryway with a white staircase and these tiles, and a bathroom with a wooden vanity and white walls with these tiles.

I've seen marble checkerboard flooring all over my Instagram feed at the moment and I have to say it's absolutely gorgeous. 

When it comes to zhuzhing up your home, you just can't beat a chic classic with a twist. So, I've asked interior designers why they're using it so much at the moment and how to bring it into your home. Fellow renters, get ready, as I've scoped out easy tips for you, too.