A checkerboard dance floor is a simple and classic upgrade to the solid-colored floor. It uses an alternating pattern of two different colored panels to create a look that is uniform, elegant, and a little bit retro. For a 20’x20′ dance floor, this pattern requires 13 panels in one color and 12 panels in a second color. Black and white is the most classic combination, but a black and birch floor or a white and birch floor can certainly be just as striking. This design is also easy to scale onto a dance floor of any size or shape.

The Bullseye is another dance floor design that only requires two colors, and it makes for a hypnotic look that says to everyone, “Come on over and dance!” This design features alternating rings of color that can scale easily onto a square dance floor of any size. For a 20’x20′ floor, this design requires 17 panels in one color and 8 panels in another.

This design is reminiscent of quilt block, featuring a blocky flower design that fits perfectly with vintage, shabby chic, and garden party aesthetics. Creating a 20’x20′ dance floor in this style requires two panel colors, 17 in one color and 8 in another. This pattern may be more difficult to scale than other patterns may be, but what it lacks in scalability it makes up for in palette flexibility. This design looks fantastic in black and white, black and birch, and white and birch, so it’s easy to tailor to any event.

If you want to use all three dance floor colors in your design, this is probably the first idea that comes to mind. This design features diagonal stripes that alternate in color across the entire dance floor for an especially groovy look. For a 20’x20′ dance floor, this design 8 panels in the first color, 8 in the second color, and 9 in the third color. This design, like the checkerboard, is easy to scale onto a dance floor of any shape and size.

The chevron design takes the basic concept of the diagonal design and adds a twist. Literally. This design features mirrored diagonal lines that meet in the center, creating a pattern of Vs. To make up a 20’x20′ dance floor, this pattern requires 8 panels in the first and second colors and 9 panels in the third. This pattern can be scaled in two different ways. The first is to continue the V shape, and the second is to turn the Vs into zigzags as the dance floor gets bigger.

Another design inspired by textiles, the gingham pattern is perfect for those who like the look of a checkerboard dance floor but want to incorporate another color into the panels. This design works great on a 20’x20′ dance floor, requiring 4 panels in one color, 9 panels in a second color, and 12 panels in a third color. This pattern can be scaled easily, but it works best a length and width made of odd numbered panels (5×5, 5×7, 7×7, etc.).

The starburst is a stunning and ingenious design that mimics the effect of a spotlight without any light in play. This design uses a diamond shaped gradient to draw attention to the center of the dance floor, creating the perfect place for a special couple to dance. While every other design on this list has colors that can easily be rearranged, this design relies on a specific placement. For a 20’x20′ dance floor, 5 white panels are placed in the center, followed by a ring of 8 birch panels, then finally squared off with 12 black panels.