Dezeen promotion: tiles by Dutch manufacturer Hakwood have been used to create a striking monochromatic kitchen with tricoloured floors inside a home in the Netherlands.
The house ? which was used as a store for horse-drawn carriages before being redesigned by Dennis Interior Architect? comprises a series of contemporary living spaces that are organised around a monochromatic kitchen.

Hakwood's tiles have been applied in three different colours ? black, white and grey ? to form a striking 3D-effect cuboid pattern across the floor. This is complemented by black cabinetry, window blinds and tall shelving units where the inhabitants have displayed a selection of ornaments.
At the centre of the space is a blocky breakfast counter made from gold-hued metal.
An exposed brick wall and a long, off-white sofa features in the adjacent living area, which has overall been completed in much more neutral tones. This includes the flooring, where wooden tiles have been applied in a subtle criss-cross pattern.
Splashes of colour are provided by a deep blue woollen throw and velvet armchair, which sits just in front of a large arched window that looks through to a small courtyard.

Crafted from European ash and oak wood, Hackwood's floor tiles are available in a wide variety of shades including Fossil, which is pale grey, Coco, a rich dark brown, and Ferrette, a bright white.
"European oak and ash possess a beauty rooted in nature. Characterised by a less prominent grain and neutral ...